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5 <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> December 6, 2007 <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Updates- (continued) <br /> With reference to the action item relative to the Town-wide stormwater <br /> management plan, it was noted the Planning Board is expected to discuss <br /> this topic at their December meeting. Of particular note is an upcoming <br /> seminar sponsored by the DEP regarding regulatory revisions to <br /> stormwater management. Ms. Kane indicated that she will attend one of <br /> the presentations to explore topics of discussion which include <br /> amendments,jurisdiction and legal requirements. <br /> It was agreed that Lindsay Counsell of the Town of Barnstable would be <br /> consulted to discuss if any Barnstable effort was anticipated or in process <br /> related to the Santuit Pond algae/phosphorus problem. The updated <br /> information would be disseminated to EOC members via email. <br /> With regards to the formation of a Land Steward Program,the application <br /> for the program provided by the Mashpee Environmental Coalition was <br /> disseminated to members of the EOC. A list of Land Steward volunteers <br /> to date was also distributed. The Conservation Commission is taking the <br /> leadership role to determine the action that should be taken by the <br /> volunteer group. It was noted the Conservation Commission is moving <br /> forward with the intent to cover all lands within Mashpee under the Land <br /> Steward Program. The EOG recommended the program begin as soon as <br /> possible to maintain the volunteer group and initiate the monitoring <br /> program. <br /> As discussed,the use of video equipment will be presented to the DPW for <br /> use at the Transfer Station to assist in monitoring and improving the <br /> recycling program. The Board of Health is noted to be enforcing <br /> recycling with the private haulers who are up for license renewal in <br /> January. <br /> Two EOC members are presently working on information to be presented <br /> to the MMR regarding the phosphorus in Ashumet Pond. The report is <br /> expected to be completed this month and will be presented to the Town <br /> Manager prior to submission to the MMR. <br />