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sound approach to the problem. ENSR has also demonstrated significant history and experience in this <br /> area. <br /> Mr. Baker made a motion to go forward to the Board of Selectmen and ask for approval for <br /> ENSR's proposed $51,500 Santuit Pond Study and request that an article be put on the warrant. <br /> Motion seconded by Ms. Kane. All voted unanimously. <br /> Mr. Baker questioned how the study can commence in April without Town Meeting and suggested <br /> that, due to the health hazard,perhaps funds would be available from the Finance Committee Reserve. <br /> The Chair asked how much early funding would be necessary since a figure would need to be <br /> presented to the Town Manager,Board of Health and Finance Committee. The Committee discussed <br /> full fu <br /> concern in guaranteeing that the proposal will pass at Town Meeting. Mr. Baker felt that nding <br /> of the project could be requested or should the proposal not pass at Town Meeting, any information <br /> funding would reduce the cost of future efforts to accomplish the study. <br /> collected with the emergency <br /> The study must occur at some point because Santuit is considered impaired according to the state's <br /> 303D list under the Clean Water Act. It was discussed that it if it is an immediate health issue,the full <br /> funds should he requested from the Finance Committee. It was suggested that April or May might be a <br /> more likely time for funds to be released if the Reserve has not already been tapped. The Chair feels <br /> that the Board of Health would need to make the request if it is considered a health hazard. <br /> Mr. Baker made a motion to ask that the Board of Health make a determination that there is a <br /> current health hazard at Santuit Pond based on the water quality and,therefore,the source of <br /> the hazard needs to be identified and mitigation needs to be determined as soon as possible. <br /> Motion seconded by Ms. Kane. All voted unanimously. <br /> Mr. Baker has volunteered to speak to the Board of Health and the Chair will ask to have it added to <br /> their agenda. <br /> Action Items <br /> Mashpee River Restoration-No change <br /> Combine Water-Sewer-The Board of Selectmen has discussed exploring combining the Sewer <br /> Commission and Water District, but no action has been taken. The Committee questioned why there <br /> might be opposition and it was concluded that, at present, the current system is functioning. The <br /> Committee would like to re-visit the issue at the next meeting. <br /> Natural Fertilizers-No change <br /> Grant Applications-No change. The Town Manager had spoken with the County,who has offered <br /> the services of their grant writer. Ms. Kane indicated that more information should be provided about <br /> the process, such as who is responsible for researching grants. Ideally,a proposal should be submitted <br /> and a grant writer would know sources for funding. The Chair will contact the Town Manager for <br /> more information. <br /> Town-Wide Stormwater Management Plan- The Chair will follow up with Ms. Laurent regarding <br /> swale construction. <br /> 4 <br />