2/11/1997 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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NO, 071 go 2 WOODARD&CURRAN Engineering , Science - Operations W.Gregory Taylor,Director of Public Works December 19, 1996 Page 2 • undersand how additional data gathering efforts effect implementation of the planned remediation activities, • identify risks if remediation does not proceed as planned and provide recommendations to the Town regarding actions to be taken with the MADEP in moving the project forward. Consistent with our approach on work being done regarding the AFCEE's activities at MMR,we will use to the maximum extent possible available project related materials and not expend funds on development of original graphics and/or maps,or perform analysis using rigorous mathematical models. It is our intention to be sure that those activities remain under the jurisdiction of the MADE?and its contractor(s). Task I -Meetine with MADEP. The purpose of this meeting is understand past and current MADEP strategies and objectives for mitigation of the on-and off-site contamination. We anticipate this meeting will take place at the MADEP's offices and require about 4-hours effort. One key objective will be to identify relevant technical reports/documents and collect copies of selected materials for use in Task 2 -Review of Project Information Task 2 -Review of Project Information. The purpose of this task is to develop an understanding of the site conditions and off-site distribution of groundwater contamination. This information will be used to identify data gaps and assess actions(additional investigations and remediation)being considered by the MADER We expect this effort will require about two weeks to complete. Task 3 - Identification of Data Gags and Recommendations. Data gaps identified as a result of the Task 2 effort will be summarized and recommendations offered to address each of the gaps. We propose meeting with the MADEP and reviewing our findings and recommendations and establish a mutual understanding of the remaining project schedule. Task 4-Town Meetine Presentation. The results of the assessment and meetings with the MADEP will be presented to the Board of Selecmtan at a mutually agreeable time. Schedule. We anticipate that Task I through 3 can be completed within one month of the initial meeting with the MADEP. The presentation to the Town would occur at the Town meeting following completion of Task 3.