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4 <br /> Town of Mashpee <br /> Environmental Oversight Committee <br /> Minutes of Meeting <br /> November 13,2008 <br /> Present: Chair-Don Myers,Beverly Kane, Ed Baker, Ralph Marcelli, Ted Theis <br /> Absent: Rick York <br /> CALL TO ORDER <br /> The meeting was called to order with a quorum.at 7:00 p.m. by Don Myers, Chairman. <br /> APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: <br /> Motion made by Mr. Baker to approve the minutes of October 16,2008. Motion seconded by <br /> Ms. Kane. All voted unanimously. <br /> COMMUNICATIONS <br /> No public comment at this time. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> No new business at this time. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Textron Funds <br /> The Board of Selectmen has asked that the Environmental Oversight Committee recommend <br /> environmental projects in Mashpee to be considered for the application process. Mr. Baker drafted an <br /> email suggesting that funding be made available to finalize the road specifications for town roads as <br /> well as consideration for best management practices (BMP) for stormwater installation at several <br /> locations. Administrators of the funds are encouraging projects related to groundwater protection. The <br /> Santuit Pond Study,the proposed Blue Book and BMPs of stormwater runoff would all apply to the <br /> Textron Funds. The Committee discussed the necessity of seeking funds to conduct studies in all of <br /> the ponds,and Mr. Baker responded that many of the ponds have already had studies completed, such <br /> as John's Pond and Wakeby Pond. The Committee questioned further the location of these studies and <br /> why the studies have not been utilized to resolve the bacteria problem or issues with septic systems. <br /> Mr. Theis recommended that the studies that have been completed should be considered in order to <br /> resolve the ponds' issues. The Committee noted that the difference with the Santuit Pond Study and <br /> ENSR's proposal is that the problem will be identified and suggestions will be provided as to how to <br /> mitigate the problem. Ms. Kane wishes to apply for funds that would be used on action items. Mr. <br /> Theis emphasized that he feels that any request for funds for the Santuit Pond Study should also <br /> include the cost of remediation. Mr. Baker disagreed, stating his concern about linking the study with <br /> remediation in the event that remediation is cost prohibitive. If the town receives the money for <br /> remediation,but then can not follow through, it may not look good. Ms. Kane agreed. Mr. Marcelli <br /> disagreed and felt that funds could be requested for remediation, and whatever amount is received <br />