11/15/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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were interested . The appropriations Committee did not seem to oppose it. They were hoping for a vote today or tomorrow. The question becomes getting the Governor to sign it. He also spoke with Tom Cahir about the EIR and the sewage treatment plant. They called George Cromby, DEP and talked to him about the plant. Senator Raushenbach said if the State wants to play hardball ( re : STP) he would introduce legislation for an exemption but the fall out from that is incredible, however the project has to go on . He agreed the Committee/Architects spent a lot of time meeting with environmentalists and are trying to do this project right. He asked if the Town would be willing to put in this experimental system and if it had problems in the future would agree to correct it. Paul agreed, whatever system is installed , if problems arise they will have to be corrected. Paul discussed with Tom Cahir how to get a graceful exit form the ETR. The Town submitted an ENF and it got high praise, was well done and well studied . It seemed an EIR would not be required - why was it at this late date? They will try to find out why. He will ask that the EIR be revised providing the Town will agree to continue with a proper traffic study , will file water discharge document with the local Conservation Commission and storm water management plan agreeable to Mashpee Conservation Commission . There are no longer any planned trails to the river. It seems there are no outstanding issues for an EIR but until we here officially , we will have to keep going. Bob Fournier explained the archeological study found nothing . They are finalizing their report. The traffic study is being undertaken already. The Cape Cod Commission has sent a letter backing away for their request for a trail to the river. Merry Sue said the Commission , at their meeting with the Selectmen last Monday , said the Town must formally request they do a simultaneous review with the State ( EIR) . Bob said they met with the Commission last week. Steve asked where we stood with Woodard and Curran? (Design of STP) . Bob said they are progressing with the design of a 15 , 000 gallon per day plant. They expect to present it to the DEP for approval about the first of the year. Bob made them aware of the Cromaglass system and they have spoken to them to get knowledge of the system. Paul suggested getting a proposal from the consultant on the cost to design this systems (Cromaglass) as well . Bob will ask them about a fee for a review of that system and report back to the Committee. Paul said our State Representative and State Senator want to get us through this process . After meeting with George Cromby , he also said he was willing to do whatever he can . Ian will give the information on Cromaglass to Dames and Moore . 2