8/14/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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Since the provided maps have minimal boundary markings,the Committee discussed using the town's GIS system to preview the parcel and use the zoom function to identify some details. Volunteers should travel the perimeter to assess the accessibility of the parcels and not enter if it is not accessible. Mr. Theis added that he had volunteered both the VFW and the Boy Scouts to review any challenging parcels. Mr. Baker is concerned that the part time Conservation Agent hired to manage the Program, as indicated in the letter,has been busy working in other areas of the Department,which has allowed progress to be made in those areas. In order for the town to take over the Program and run it properly, the part time position was needed to focus specifically on Land Stewards. The Committee was in agreement that the implementation of the Program will take some time. It was suggested that Agent McManus be invited to attend the Environmental Oversight Committee meeting in October for an update. Additionally,the Chair will request more information about which parcels have been reviewed for the September meeting. 10. Stormwater Biofilter Still Pending 12. Recyclin The Committee would like to discuss further with Ms. Laurent the"pay as you throw" option. Additionally,the Chair has received a copy of the Board of Health Regulations in an effort to confirm whether or not they are enforcing recycling pick up for private haulers. Ms. Mason has responded that they are enforcing it but that the Board of Health will be updating its 1999 regulations to reflect what is currently being accepted. The Committee feels that recycling is evidently not being enforced. Mr. Baker indicated that the New Seabury Peninsula Council Newsletter reported that they would be seeking a private hauler who will offer recycling services. Members have indicated that once they identify a private hauler willing to offer recycling,they will share that information with other interested parties within the town. Mr. Theis also read an article in the Enterprise that reflected similar issues in other neighborhoods. Mr. Theis will be attending the quarterly Neighborhood Watch meeting and will make an announcement about this issue at the meeting. 13. Ashumet Pond This item is closed. 14. Resident Comments regarding Mashpee's Ponds Water Quality In October the volunteer sampling will close and will be followed by a report for 2008. The Chair checked the Cape Cod Commission website for more information regarding the PALS Program. The website indicated that the last report was released in 2003. Mr. Baker agreed, but added that the Mashpee Environmental Coalition releases a report each year which includes numbers for phosphorus and chlorophyll-A which are near surface sample results taken one time each year in August or September. It is unclear what role the Cape Cod Commission will play in obtaining the 2008 numbers 4