10/14/2010 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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k Mashpee Environmental Oversight Committee Minutes of Meeting October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Mashpee Town Hall, Selectmen's Meeting Room Present: Chairman John Cahalane, Ed Baker, Ted Theis, Rick York Absent: David Kooharian CALL TO ORDER The meeting was opened by Chairman Cahalane at 7:02 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES September 16, 2010 Mr. Baker made a motion to accept the minutes of September 16th, 2010. Mr. Theis seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Theis-yes; Mr. York-yes; Chairman Cahalane-yes; Mr. Baker-yes COMMUNICATIONS No public comment at this time NEW BUSINESS Organize/Develop the Committee's 12 Month Scope Concerning Santuit Pond The Chair suggested that while solutions for Santuit Pond are being considered for grants, the Committee should identify issues to be addressed and develop a"shopping list." Mr. Baker noted that the scientific report about Santuit Pond references such issues as runoff, fertilizers, septic systems and a variety of other sources. Mr. Baker recommended further investigation into the cranberry bogs and referenced comments suggested by Ralph Baker and included concerns about measurements inaccuracies. EOC List of Activities 1. Bog Evaluation-Chairman Cahalane recommended contacting the Bakers for their assistance and Mr. Baker recommended training the Friends of Santuit Pond to assist with taking reliable samples in the springtime. Committee members discussed the minimal cost of bringing phosphorus samples to the Barnstable County Health Department. Mr. York reported that monthly monitoring is occurring at the Pond and estuaries, and samples are being taken for nitrogen and phosphorus. During the summer, samples are being taken every couple of weeks, but supplemental samples may be taken. 2. Road Runoff Catherine Laurent has been asked for a prioritized list of roads with runoff directed into Santuit. A number of roads located in Johns Pond and Santuit Pond suggested to be taken over by the Town, have been placed on hold due to the economy. The Chair questioned whether another public hearing should occur with residents from the area regarding the state of the roads and their contribution to the degradation of the Pond. Mr. York noted that a reap of street drains is available. 3, Identify Other Runoff Areas-Mr. Baker stated that other locations may be problematic but are not accessible from the public roads for sampling. Mr. Baker also stated that the Sonde is currently in place and the Chair noted that the Tribe has also been helpful and continue to offer assistance with the Pond. Mr. Baker added that the Friends of Santuit Pond would also be useful in identifying additional runoff areas in the area. Mr. Baker referenced an area located at a dead end off of Timberlane Road. 4. Fertilizer-The bylaw is in the works.