8/9/2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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to Board of Selectmen Minutes August 9, 2010 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Sever Commission—Wastewater Nitrogen Removal: (continued) Discussion followed with respect to the complexities of the issue,, and related financial implications. The Selectmen asked if this has been determined by the Sewer Commission as Phase I of a Town-wide plan. To date, a Town-wide plan is not fully developed, and it has not been voted. Sewer Commission member Joseph Lyons indicated the Nitrex system represents the most natural application method to remove nitrogen in a most eritical area the Popponesset Bay. In theory, the best solution for the Town is a combination of options. At this time Mr. Lyons explained this is an opportunity for the Town to gain reimbursable funds. Committee member TornO'Hara added the proposal was presented to the Serer Commission as a grant. Long term fmancing has not been discussed to date. It was noted the Sewer Comrmssion has discussed the proposal with the Cape Cod Commission, and they are excited about the possibility of Pirate's Cove being selected and for the future benefit that would derive for the entire Cape. It was noted the Town may qualify for nitrogen loading mitigation funds on file With the Cape Cod Comnussion to assist with the cost of the application. Oskar Klenert, a member of the Sewer Commission indicated the new technology is viewed as ars option that has been successfully tested in Europe, The Nitrx technology is simpler, and would create less of a financial burden to the taxpayer. Mr. Klenert reviewed,the process with the Board of Selectmen, and noted that many Pirates Cove residents attended the last Sewer Commission meeting and voiced support emphatically. It is a tremendous option to move forward,to get on the list for next years grants and lows, Mr. Klenert urged the'Ton to find the $5000 in funding to submit the grant application. Upon detailed review,the Selectmen agreed to move forward, and review the application before it is submitted. It was agreed funding from the legal/engineering and consulting account would be utilized, and reimbursement would be sought from Cape Cod Commission mitigation fands.