11/8/2007 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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6 Environmental Oversight Committee Minutes November 8, 2007 Updates: (continued) Informational brochures and pamphlets from the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Service and Office of the Sheriff s Department were distributed to the EOC and were also noted to be disseminated to the MHS Environmental Committee. The hand-outs contained information relative to recycling,composting,the neighborhood watch program and emergency preparedness. Also a File of Life prepared by the Cape Cod Hospital was provided to the EOC Committee. The informational brochures were considered to be distributed in the schools. It was agreed that Ms. Laurent would be consulted regarding the possibility of printing a map to detail the recycling stations at the Transfer Station. In addition, a yearly informational card of accepted materials for recycling was discussed and noted as a present practice at the Town landfill. Efforts are underway to develop a county-wide friendly lawn program this spring. William Clark of the Cape Cod Extension Service offered to discuss this initiative and matters pertaining to nitrogen levels,run-off and the mitigation of nitrogen with the proper operation of home septic systems at a future EOC meeting. It was noted that an action plan relative to storm water run-off and treatment was disseminated to the Planning Board for discussion at their December meeting. The information will be distributed to the EOC Committee. EOC Website Updates: A list of potential web links was presented to the EOC. Additional links should be forwarded to the Chairman for posting on the Town's website: www,ci.pnashpeg na.gs. It was agreed that a disclaimer would be considered to convey that the links are not endorsed by the Town or EOC and are available for informational purposes only. The type of information that is found on each link will be detailed briefly by EOC members and categorized into groups for ease of distinction.