6/10/2010 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee Environmental Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes Julie 10,2010 Selectmen's Meeting Room Present: Chairman John Cahalane, Ed Baker, Mary Waygan, Rick York, Ted Theis Also Present: Beverly Kane CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm with a quorum by Chairman Cahalane. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Mr. York recommended the addition of"dissolved oxygen relative to" in the 2!,d complete paragraph located on page 3 so that the entire sentence reads as follows: "The Sonde also provided information about dissolved oxygen relative to average wind speed and a chart noted the lowest concentration of oxygen occurring during low wind events." Mr. Baker made a motion to accept the minutes of April 8, 2010 as modified. Ms.Waygan seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. It was noted that committee members may be required to vote by roll call in November when the revised Open Meeting Law comes into effect, COMMUNICATIONS None at this time NEW BUSINESS Committee Renewal/Reorganization Chairman Cahalane reviewed the final report that established the Environmental Oversight Committee, which is a continuation of the Blue Ribbon Committee. The EOC was expected to continue unfinished work of the BCVC to include the protection of resources in the Mashpee River and wildlife preserve, addressing nitrogen issues, environmental education and issues of enforcement. The Committee consists of 7 representatives from Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Shellfish Commission, Water District, the School Department and the Public At Large. Selectman Cahalane recommended the creation of a mission statement and consideration of a new EOC membership and presenting the information to the BOS for their approval. The Chair noted the challenge of maintaining membership with representatives from the School Department and the Water District. Committee members discussed previous members. Ms Waygan noted the benefits of Water District participation. The Chair recommended making the membership open ended by adding At Large positions, in order to ensure a quorum, but attempt to encourage representatives from the Water District, Mr. Baker also suggested the addition of the Conservation Commission. It was recommended that Committee membership include Board of Selectmen Chair, Planning Board, Shellfish Commission and 4 At Large positions. Chairman Cahalane added that EOC members from other Committees also have alternates who could then report to the Committee. Interest was also expressed about including the Sewer Commission, but it was noted that the Commission was very busy. The Chair will present the information at the next BOS meeting. Chairman Cahalane provided a copy of the original mission to Ms. Waygan who will scan the document and forward it to Committee members. It was recommended that members consider what they wish to include in the mission statement and discuss the content at the next meeting.