7/10/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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difference. Ms. Kane has asked that the Committee members review the document. The Chair suggested that it be added to the website. Ms_ Kane will forward the PowerPoint presentation to the Committee by email. Ms. Kane hopes a grant could be obtained that would allow printing and distribution of the Guide to homeowners and has listed the Mashpee Environmental Coalition's website as a point of contact and an opportunity to learn more. Ms. Kane also announced that the Planning Board and Cape Cod Commission would be having a discussion with Mashpee Commons regarding their undeveloped parcels. Stormwater is a major issue. Following the discussions, Mr. Storrs will make a decision about pursuing a permit. The Planning Board is scheduled to meet at bpm next Wednesday to accommodate a 1 '/2 hour discussion of the topic. 8. Santuit Pond Last February, 2007 the Blue Ribbon Committee and the Environmental Oversight Committee voted to ask Cable Technology to sponsor acquiring water parameter measuring devices for salt water. Mr. Baker proposes contacting the Town Manager for more information. Mr. York had submitted a proposal for two devices but was asked to seek additional funding elsewhere and plans to resubmit by the end of the month. Residents have reported to Mr. Baker that there appears to be a serious runoff problem midway on the western shore of Santuit Pond_ A group of roadways are pitched toward a town owned lot, causing the runoff problem. Mr. Baker would like to ask the DPW to check out the situation to determine if it is a problem and recommend how it can be resolved. The area is a defunct homeowner association; there is no vegetation to absorb the runoff. 10, Stormwater Biofilter There has been no change and Mr. Theis has recommended that this be included with Town-Wide Stormwater Management Plan. Motion made by Mr. Baker to combine number 7 and 10 of the action items. Motion seconded by Mr. York. All voted unanimously. 12. Recycling The cardboard has been relocated. Mr_ Baker would like to have an update from the Board of Health regarding the requirement of private haulers offering recycling. Mr. Baker suggested investigating a "pay as you throw" option in an effort to reduce waste and encourage recycling, 80%-90%of disposables can be recycled. However, he was unsure as to how to recommend the town initiate a review of pricing. The Chair indicated that annual costs are reviewed in the fall and, at present, the town has a favorable contract with SEMASS. The contract will most likely be reviewed in the future since costs may increase due to rising fuel prices. The Chair would like the Selectmen to consider having a maintained transfer station, but curbside recycling might be a better option. The benefits would include encouraging recycling and throwing away less, as well as fuel savings and less congested roadways. If the town offered curbside pickup, it may also reduce illegal dumping. Large items could be a quarterly or scheduled pickup, and possibly with an extra charge. Recycling could be free as money would be made with the recyclables. Costs to support curbside pickup would be built in to the tax base. 5