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d <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> October 11, 2007 <br /> Updates on Action Items: <br /> Creation of Land Steward Program: <br /> It was agreed the Conservation Commission representative would attend <br /> a future EOC Meeting to discuss the feasibility of creating a Town Lands <br /> Volunteer Stewards Corps. <br /> Santuit Pond: <br /> It was noted that people may be camping on Santuit Pond illegally. <br /> The outlets from the pond are also blocked, and there has been no update <br /> from Conservation Agent with respect to this regard. <br /> Mr. York outlined a proposal to acquire automated water quality <br /> parameter measuring devices. The Committee voted unanimously to <br /> support Mr. York's effort to acquire the automated water quality <br /> parameter measuring devices seeking funding through the Mashpee Cable <br /> and Advanced Technology Advisory Board (MCAT). <br /> It was agreed the Town Manager would be requested to consider an RFP <br /> to fund a study to determine the source of phosphorus pollution in Santuit <br /> Pond. <br /> The University of New Hampshire and University of Connecticut websites <br /> were disclosed as follows; <br /> www.nenio.g.c:onn.edti and www.ciecet.iiiih.edu. <br /> Environmental Education: <br /> Planning is underway for a recycling fair at the school this year. The <br /> Environmental Club has taken the lead in this effort to highlight recycling <br /> at the annual school fair. <br /> Grant Applications: <br /> It was noted that state DEP grant funds are available for an Oil Spill <br /> Response Plan. The Fire Department has recently received information <br /> relative to oil containment. The Town has an oil spill plan developed in <br /> conjunction with the DEP,Harbormaster, and Shellfish Constable. <br />