1/17/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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S Environmental Oversight Committee Minutes January 17, 2008 Review of Action Items: Grant Applications: The use of grant writing skills from the County was considered with high regard. It was noted that town departments received regular updates with reference to available grants, but are often hindered due to limited staffing and grant writing skills. Brochures and Handouts: As discussed, energy audit information will be distributed to students. Town-Wide Stormwater Management Plan: A draft Residential Stormwater Runoff Primer was presented to the EOC for review. The guideline was adapted from the University of Missouri Extension on How to Manage and Control Stormwater Runoff. The purpose of the document is to provide education and action guidelines for the reduction and treatment of stormwater runoff as it relates to residential properties. The goal is to achieve no"net loss" of precipitation from residential sites. Members of the EOC were requested to review the document and conduct an assessment of their property as defined in the draft to control and reduce runoff from their homes. An action check list was contained in the report. Santuit Pond: The EOC received correspondence from the Town of Barnstable regarding the water quality of Santuit Pond. It was noted that Barnstable is focusing their work on the restoration of the bogs at the Santuit Pond Preserve. The Town of Barnstable at this time is not working on the phosphorus/algae problem. It was agreed the Board of Selectmen would be consulted regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP)to fund a study to determine the source of phosphorus pollution in Santuit Pond. Upon further review,the Mashpee Cable and Advanced Technology (MCAT)Board would be requested to fund two water quality measuring devices to assist with the monitoring of the ponds.