12/16/2014 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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s Nutrient Management& Fertilizer Regulations for Fresh Water Ponds & Estuaries Mr. Talbot reported that the Town Clerk had not yet received word from the Attorney General regarding final approval of the bylaw. Mr. Talbot added that the Cape Cod Commission approved the bylaw 14-0, despite opposition. Bill Clark, of the Cape Cod Extension, had encouraged landscape professionals to contact their legislators to halt approval of the bylaw, despite it being approved by both the Town of Mashpee and the Cape Cod Commission. Mr. Talbot emphasized the importance of further discussion about implementation and education needs. The Board of Selectmen has expressed interest in monitoring the nitrogen mitigation process. The Chair inquired about a joint meeting with the Board of Health and Conservation Commission. Mr. McManus agreed that February might be a good time to meet, once the bylaw has been approved. There was also discussion about communicating the bylaw to users as some landscape professionals may begin their work in March. Mr-. Talbot indicated that he could acquire lists from the-Cape Cod Landscape Association in order to communicate the changes. fir. Talbot intended to draft an article about the bylaw to submit as his monthly Mashpee Environmental Coalition article for the Enterprise. Mr. Talbot noted that Barnstable was also working on nitrogen regulations and indicated that it was more closely linked to the Cape Cod Commission draft bylaw. Mr. McManus inquired about the certification process for landscape professionals proposed by the Cape Cod Commission and Mr. Talbot responded that Mr. Clark planned to develop a program with glass. There were indications from Mr. Clark, at a Cape Cod Landscape Association forum, that the certification program would not recognize or explain the differences among the different communities. Additionally, the certification program may be online and possibly only require a supervisor to receive certification, rather than individual applicators. OLD BUSINESS Combine water-Sever Mr. Talbot distributed copies of a memo from Selectmen John Cahalane and Andrew Gottlieb regarding motions taken by the Board of Selectmen as it pertained to implementation of the Comprehensive Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan. The motions were a response to no longer wishing to transfer the responsibility of wastewater management to the Water District. In addition to the motion Y options include working cooperatively with the Water District or management solely by the Town. The notions established two teams to assess the needs for management and staffing for a ton wastewater operation and to identify funding for lora terra operating costs and capital expenses. There was also a vote to request technical assistance from the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative and develop billing with the Water-District. The notions will be added to the agenda for the upcoming Sever C mi i sion meeting. Mr. Talbot expressed his opinion that it would be good for the Town. Mr. Talbot noted that for the home rule petition to transfer autho ty to the Water District {Town vote would be required. The motions were generally supported by the Chair of the Water District, as noted in an Enterprise article, but not all members of the water District supported it. Town-'amide Storrnwater Management Flan Mr. Talbot plans to speak with Selectman Mike Richardson' regarding the outfall pipes. Mr-. York reported that there was a presentation from the EPA about,new proposed Federal regulations for stormwater permits at the Barnstable County Coastal Resources meeting. Change would not take effect until next year, if voted in. Where was discussion regarding monitoring requirements. Land Steward Program Mr. McManus reported that 14 members of A.r eriCorps worked on projects at the Santuit Pond Preserve to include clearing out debris in the wetland areas, trail clearing with trail steps and 2 . rt