3/29/2011 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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agreed that there would be problems.attempting to coordinate all of the towns. The Chair- referenced ha'irreferenced advice from Andy Gottlieb about developing a CwNW as a protection and to move forward on efforts to meet the TMDLs, Mr. 0101ek agreed that prior to the lawsuit, it was advisable to move forward aggressively with wastewater planning, Mr. Ciolek recommended that the strategy after the lawsuit may be different. Chairman Fud la referenced the privately owned s wer systems in Mashpee and inquired about Mr. Ciolek's experience with public/private partnerships or the possibility of contracting the manage rnent of the system. Mr. Ciolek suggested that contracting could be a good option.for a smaller community. Mr. Ciolek'recommended that a contract ensured level playing field and cautioned about the contractor's focus on profitability rather than customer service. -Mr. Ciolek noted that 15%of communities have privatized their wastewater operation. Mr. O'Hara questioned how Barnstable addressed individuals who already had privately owned wastewater treatments systems. Mr. Ciolek responded that there were very few privately owned systems. Chairman Fud al a stated Aashpee's plans to take over the systems, including septic systems, and place the cost on the entire tax fuse so that everyone benefits, particularly since the entire town does not require sewenng. Mr. Ciolek noted that Chatham mass purchased grinder � pumps to provide to property owners if needed, Mr. Ciolek agreed that individual tax payers would need to see the benefits of the system. The Chair i nqu i red how to require people to tie into the sewer system and Mr. Ciolek suggested discussing it with Town Counsel, but that it may require a bylaw. Budget-Status of Town Meeting Article Mr. I lenert reported that the Finance Committee agreed with the Articles submitted by the Sewer Conor fission. Mr. Malarkey referenced the Articles and inquired about whether or not the requested Sever Commission administrator would be reporting to the vvn' Manager ger rather than the Sewer Commission. Chairman Fudala stated that town employees reported to the Town Manager but that the 'intent was that the contracted administrator would report to the Sewer Commission. The Chair stated that the requested funds would be placed into a different account rather than the existing account. Mr. Klenert recommended focusing on the need to acquire funding to secure the contracted position and stated that the funds would be under the control of the Town Manager. Mr. O'Hara confirmed that the reporting structure was an issue. Mr. Baker- reported that the Board of Selectmen reviewed the'Article and stated that the fund would be controlled by the Board of Selectmen, and the warrant was thea executed. Status of GHD Tasks -Regina Villa Associates Public Outreach Work Mr. Gregg reported that changes were being made to the posters and upon completion, would be seat to the lirinters. Drafts of the pasters had been emailed to Beverly Kane, Mr. Malarkey and Chairman Fud al a. There was discussion about whether or not the entire draft of the poster had b en forwarded. Mr. Malarkey inquired about the map and Mr. Gregg responded that the boner was adjusted and the treatment plant locations were removed_ Chairman Fudal,a requested that Mr. Gregg send a complete email f the poster to b forwarded to the Commissioners. Mr. . Gregg stated that the poster would be,uploaded to the we page. Regarding the kiosk, the Chair recommended that it be set up during Town Meeting to share with residents attending the meeting.