6/10/2010 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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expressed frustration regarding the fertilizer legislation. Ms. Waygan suggested that external loading and internal loading were both issues needing to be addressed. Mr. Baker added that the report will not endorse the Solar Bee system as a 1.00% solution meeting target and issues such as lawn fertilizer and runoff needed to be addressed. Mr. York noted that if the phosphorus input was cut in half, it would result in reducing the bloom by half If the phosphorus is reduced by 80%, it will result in a clearer lake. Sources of phosphorus must be reduced. It was suggested that, once in receipt of the final report, the EOC should be in contact with Catherine Laurent of the Department of Public Works to discuss methods that will address the issues. In addition, the Committee will discuss the addition of necessary regulations or by-laws, such as the state legislation to eliminate the use of phosphorus in fertilizer. The Chair suggested that the issue be addressed locally while it is being considered at the state level. Ms. Waygan agreed, noting that a local regulation would legitimize and support the state effort. Stormwater Mr. Baker discussed the Planning Board's Subdivision Regulations and the expectation that Mashpee adopt the same regulations for re-built and converted roads. Ms. Waygan reported that more discussion was needed at the Planning Board. The Planning Board has received a report from the Road Taking Sub-Committee. It was anticipated that the Planning Board would suggest to the Selectmen that their regulations should set the standard for roads being taken by the Town. Committee members discussed the need to utilize best management practices as roads are updated and improved. Mr. York reported that grants had been awarded to Mashpee to utilize BMPs, such as with Meetinghouse Road. The Coastal Resources Grant, now in the review process, would include a stormwater project to improve Mashpee Neck Road at Shoestring Bay. Ms. Waygan announced that Board of Selectmen hearings would occur on June 28 regarding road takings and comments from the Environmental Oversight Committee regarding BMPs and other issues could be made at that time. Action Items Environmental Education-No change Mashpee River Restoration-No change Combine Water-Sewer-Funding to be discussed with appropriate departments and committees Grant Applications-Ms. Waygan has been working with the County Resource Office. Town-Wide Stormwater Management Plan-Discussed above Santuit Pond Study-Discussed above. Mr. Baker will contact Santuit Friends to discuss a local regulation that will include landscapers in town. Land Steward Program-No change Technology Applications-No change Recycling-No new information, many groups are working on the issue. Water Quality Monitoring-Program has been initiated for 2010. Mashpee Blue Book-Seeking funds to produce the document. 4