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5 <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> November 8, 2007 <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Updates_ <br /> The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager recommended the EOC <br /> consult Linsday Counsell of the Town of Barnstable to discuss the <br /> possibility of conducting a joint management study of the Santuit Pond to <br /> avoid duplication. It was noted that if an RFP moves forward, it would be <br /> subject to Town Meeting approval and the availability of funding. <br /> The EOC is requesting funding from the Mashpee Cable Advisory and <br /> Technology Committee(MCAT) for monies to assist with thepurchase of <br /> (2) automated and submersible water quality parameter measuring devices <br /> to provide specific data on fresh water conditions. Results of the <br /> Environmental Coalition Report of Santuit Pond will be reviewed at the <br /> next meeting. <br /> A recent discussion with John Davis of the MMR Installation Restoration <br /> Program(IRP)has made note of the IRP's ability to fund training and <br /> equipment to monitor the phosphorus. Representatives of the EOC are <br /> invited to attend an Ashumet Pond Advisory Group meeting on November <br /> 14`x'at the Holiday Inn to review phosphorus issues in addition to plume <br /> containment matters. IRP funding could be coordinated with the Shellfish <br /> Department water quality program. If supported, the Town would have <br /> the ability to conduct water calibrations and other studies. Findings would <br /> be reported to the IRP program. <br /> The independent initiative of Mashpee High School's Environmental Club <br /> was fully supported by members of the EOC. The new club will appear <br /> before the School Committee at their next meeting. <br /> With reference to the Mashpee High School wastewater treatment facility, <br /> there are issues pending relative to certification requirements pertaining to <br /> the discharge permit issued by DEP. The firm, Earth Tech has been <br /> employed to pursue revisions to the Zone II boundaries impacting the <br /> discharge facility. Treatment upgrades also need to be considered in the <br /> long term. Upon completion of the formal review, a report will be <br /> presented to the EOC. <br />