4/18/2013 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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reading and understanding the plan. Tom Fudala suggested that the terra "legally acceptable" be substituted for"naturally acceptable" in the first line of"TIDE PLAIN". Mr. Fudala added that what Mr. Lyons' "PLAIN`had done was to distill'the information as to where the com mittee is in terms of the planning process: and suggested that if the committee agrees, "THE PLAN" could be posted on the mashpeewaters.com website. Glenn Santos made a motion, seconded by Mark Gurnee that "THE PLAN" submitted by Mr. Lyons, and edited by Jeff Gregg, be placed on the mash peewaters.corn website as an explanation f,where the sewer Commission is# and-the commission's planning process. The motion was unanimously approved. FALMOUTH ECO-TOILET WORKSHOP —April 5, 2013 Torn Fdala reported on arttendarne by Paul Gobell, Jeff Gregg and himself at a workshop on eco- toilets. The town of Falmouth has put a half-million dollars into this kind of study, the results of which can be utilized by Mashpee for future study and'possible application. Glenn Santos stated that there are quite a few eco-toilets in Masbpee currently being utilized. The I lashpee Board of Health has data as far as costs related to installation and use. The Cape Cod Commission has all tracking information and makes sure all required testing is done, keeping all local Boards of Health informed. VOUCHER SIGNATURES Torn Fudala reported receipt of two invoices from UMASS-Dartmouth SI IaST, one for$9000, and one for $750. Joe Lyons made a motion that the two invoices be approved for payment. Glenn Santos seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. SEWER COMMISSION AI INISTI AT F REPORT— Paul G b ll Paul Gbell reported on his concern regarding the Barnstable CAC issues raised at the last me tin The Cape Cod,Commission stated-that they would meet with all,the towns n the Cape, but they seem to be creating a plan of their own, calling a halt to, and redirecting thiscommittee's course. Mr. G b ll stated that the Cape Cod Commission is still working on their cost model but h perceives some wares coming down the pile. IIIb. G bell stated his concern at the lack of communication between the Cape Cod Commission and Mashpee. Jae Lyons stated his pinion that the sewer Commission sb uld' ntinue n course, culminate its plan as rapidly as possible; if the county has questions, vire should answer as quickly as possible. I lashpee is not subject to the county to getting the job done. The county is trying to form a community service to formulate a plan for communities that do not have a plan to follow. Jeff Gregg advised Paul G bell to set up a meeting with the Cape Cod Commission to follow up on their intention to develop a waste water plan. Jeff Gregg will provide information to Paul Gobell as to the appropriate contact at the Cape Cod-Commission. MAY TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLE 13 In Torn Fudala's absence, Mark Gurney will be present at the May Town Meeting to respond to any questions from the audience re: Article 13, submitted by the Severer Commission. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Severer Commission is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 7:00 PINI, I lashpee Town Half. 2