6/12/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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of land. Additionally, the Boy Scouts were waiting to hear back about availability so that they can assist in the Program. It was suggested that the Boy Scouts be in contact with Elizabeth Lindhold and Andrew McManus. Additionally, Mr. Baker indicated that there were approximately 200 people, formerly of the Mashpee Environmental Coalition, willing to help in any way that they can. Chairman Myers suggested that there may not be an overabundance of volunteers and that there was more than enough work available, and anyone interested in helping should contact the Conservation Agents. It was also suggested that the same tracts of land could be assigned to multiple people to divide and conquer. Mr. Theis would like to ensure that an initial walk through take place for all of the lands while the weather is good. Mr. Baker would like to see that the Vinhaven property also be included on the list for the Land Steward's Program. The Environmental Oversight Committee is in agreement that the Conservation Agents are very interested in getting the job done. As a new program, it would be expected that it might go through some growing pains as the process is identified. Re nest for Pro osals-Santuit Pond Diagnostic Stud An updated copy of the draft RFP was distributed to Committee members. Mr. Baker finalized many of the details and the Committee is now seeking feedback from the scientific community. Chairman Myers reviewed paragraph 3 of the document, which was a response to concerns expressed by the Cape Cod Commission. Mr_ Baker indicated that, historically, the analyses of the pond has been very text book and does not accurately reflect the current situation_ It is felt that Santuit Pond would benefit from water quality measuring recording devices to better understand the conditions of the pond during the summer and would help to determine what is happening during the day and during the night. Members of the Committee discussed water levels in the pond and how it affects erosion and phosphorus levels in the pond. The deeper pond means there is less water turnover, thereby keeping the nutrients in the pond longer. A shallower pond, with greater water turnover, means that phosphorus would be limited. However, lower water levels could result in a changing shoreline. Scientists are needed to determine how to move forward. More study is needed to identify what problems exist in Santuit Pond. Chairman Myers read through the proposed deliverables, essentially, what is causing the problem, how to fix the problem and what is the cost. The timeline was also discussed, which is aggressive in order to have it ready for the October warrant to authorize the work and funding. Committee members discussed whether or not to include an end date but determined that it was not necessary. A correction was noted at the bottom of the page regarding the proposal deadline, which should read September 1, 2008 rather than August 1, 2008. Motion made by Mr. Baker to approve as amended the draft IFP for the Santuit Pond Diagnostic Study for submission to the Board of Selectmen. Motion seconded by Mr. Theis. All voted unanimously. Chairman Myers will submit the draft at the next Board of Selectmen's meeting as part of his liaison report and request that the Board of Selectmen consider it to be included on the agenda for the next meeting. Should the Board come to an agreement regarding the RFP, it would be requested that it be included on the October warrant. 3