9/20/2007 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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2 Environmental Oversight Committee Minutes September 20,2007 • Mr. Myers suggested that more information on the town's website would be a good way to educate the community as it is part of this committee's task to get the word out. Mr. York said that the town's website was capable to add links already. However, someone would need to update and monitor. He further stated that the website is very user friendly. Just need a dedicated, responsible person who knows how and has the time to do it. Mr. Myers will get information from Dave in the IT Department. In the meantime, the committee should start thinking about links to include in the committee's web page. All agree that this could possibly be a good senior project or volunteer project. Also linking to the schools for the kids to use as a resource. • Mr. Myers mentioned that Ms. Laurent, Department of Public Works, has notified him that recycling has increased over five and half percent and that trash amounts are down five percent from last year. • Mr. Theis talked regarding energy conservation and electrical consumption. There is a LED Christmas Light System offered from Cape Light Compact with a rebate available. Mr. Theis fees that using the Cape Light Compact lighting would be more beneficial than rewiring. Mr. Theis will get the numbers for last years cost on the Christmas lights to compare for the upcoming season. Furthermore,he feels these savings should be considered for the town. Mr. Myers stated that the town is in process of doing an energy audit. The schools are starting and doing a good job; and it is Mr. Myers understanding that the Department of Public Works is completely converted. Mr. York suggested this. would be a great senior project. • A rain garden would be considered and required for all new developing and reconstruction. Ms. Kane will look further into rain gardens in regards to bylaws with the Planning Board. • Ms. Kane is waiting on report on the runoff basins in regards to bio-retention. Because there is no report available to Ms. Kane, she is unable to update the committee. Ms. Laurent needs to come back and address committee about runoff to include intent. • Mr. Their states that his committee would like to address this committee. He will email Mr. Myers the letter and determine a date. • In regards to Mashpee River Dredging,the Water Ways Commission needs to see impact of 1916 dredging from inside bay. That commission's next meeting is December. Right now this committee only receives one page summary but is hoping for a report in the future. Purpose was for navigation and would not overall effect on water quality. The bottom line is the river is still closed partly. Unfortunately once the dredging started it became complicated and now there is limited navigation. Waterways to give update. Bio-filter is still on hold and waiting on rain to continue. Drew is to address this committee in the future. • Conservation is preparing a list of town properties and the police department is to assist them. Conservation Committee to address the committee as well.