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5. Grant Applications <br /> Ms. Mason is researching an RFP for a grant writer. <br /> 7. Town-Wide Stormwater Management Plan <br /> Discussed with Ms. Laurent. <br /> Beverly Kane-Storm water Primer <br /> Ms. Kane shared an August 18 Cape Cod Times article with the Committee that described the"Orleans <br /> Blue Pages." Developed from both the"Puget Soundbook" and the"Island Blue Pages,"the 56 page <br /> book is a guide to protecting Cape waters and includes many topics such as hazardous waste, reduce, <br /> reuse,recycle, landscaping for watershed, storm water. Other towns have been invited to utilize the <br /> book and repurpose it for town specific information.'The Orleans Pond Coalition will be hosting the <br /> book on its website. Ms. Kane envisions using the book as a resource for homeowners,possibly <br /> adding other topics of discussion. All copyrights have been cleared to encourage other towns to create <br /> their own books and output/printing details are included. The organization has requirements for other <br /> towns who choose to reproduce the books to include 1)all copies must be free,2) a draft for approval <br /> must be submitted to the Coalition, and 3)"Puget Soundbook," "The Island Blue Pages" and"The <br /> Orleans Blue Pages"must be properly credited. Orleans created the book over a two year period and <br /> distributed 6000 copies to residents,community Ieaders, committees and offered copies at Town Hall, <br /> the library and the schools. <br /> Ms. Kane felt that this book was representative of all of the aspects of what homeowners can do to <br /> make a difference in the environment. The book would be a good resource for people wanting to make <br /> change their practices. Orleans printing costs for the book totaled$19,000. Mr. Theis indicated that <br /> he would like to consider printing the books in the prison system for a reduced cost. Ms. Kane would <br /> like to secure a grant to fund this project and the Chair noted that the Cape Cod Foundation would be <br /> accepting proposals for grants ranging from$5,000 to $10,000. There was discussion among members <br /> regarding the possibility of utilizing county grant writers to pursue grants. <br /> The Committee agrees that the book is a good idea and they like the book as very readable, with a lot <br /> of pictures that do not seem large or overwhelming. The town would be able to add more information <br /> to enhance its own book and town specific information. The digital master of the document costs <br /> $150. Mashpee would be encouraged to help spread the word about the book in order to encourage it <br /> being published Capewide. Mr. Marcelli encouraged the Committee to identify the audience, figure <br /> out what information to include and how to ensure that they read it. People are less likely to read <br /> today, and may only be able to get 50%of the people to read it. Mr. Marcelli added that the attention <br /> needs to be grabbed right away to encourage the reader to take a look. Ms. Kane would like one book <br /> in every household. The Committee may need to explore various strategies to expose the information <br /> to the public such as broadcast on the community channel, make it available on the website,overprint <br /> the document so that it can be at the schools, in Town Hall. <br /> Ms. Kane will acquire additional copies to share with the Committee. Mr. Theis will contact the <br /> Sheriff's Dept. about printing the book. "The Mashpec Blue Pages"will become a separate action <br /> item. It was suggested that there may be some pieces of Ms. Kane's primer that would be included in <br /> "The Blue Pages." <br /> 7 <br />