3/29/2011 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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i Warrant so that the Environmental oversight CommWee could hold public hearings during the summer to notify the public.about the benefits of the Bylaw. Mr. Raker'anticipated that the proposed bylaw would then appear on the October Town Meeting warrant. Chairman Fudala noted that the public opinion survey included a question about a bylaw prohibiting phosphorus in fertilizer and residents overwhelmingly-supported the idea. W. Baker also reported that phosphates had been banned in clothing and dish washing detergent ire Massachusetts. Mr. Baker noted many other areas, such as Washington State,the Great Lakes, Florida and the, Chesapeake Bay area that have adopted ordinances limiting,phosphorus. Mr. Baker referenced the state of Minnesota's law that was successful with no enforcement and reduced phosphorus applications by approximately %. The Chair inquired about similar efforts statewide in Massachusetts and Mr.-Baker responded that he had seen no activity in other parts of the State. Mr. Lyons referenced his document drafted tode-mystify the issue of nitrogen sources with simple 'math, noting wastewater as the primary source of nitrogen and one that could be controlled. Chairman Fudala forwarded the document to urian Howes for his review and comments. The Chair suggested that the document could be a useful way to present the information to the public. Intermunicipal Issues Chairman lwuala reported that there was no additional information about.Mike Domenic coordinating the memorandum of understanding negotiations. Barnstable Issues The Chair announced that he will be prsenting the Pilot Project to Barnstable's Community Advisory Committee on April 25 at ;oo p.m. at Bamstable Town Hall. All Commissioners were invited to attend. Ken Molloy, Barnstable-member of the Mashpee CAC, encoura ed Commissioners to attend the meeting to support the Chair and to encourage awareness of the needs of Popponesset Bay. The Chair suggested that Mike Domenica may also attend the meeting. Sandwich Issues Work has been initiated withWright-Pierce. New Developments fisting Developments a uiring'wastewater'Treatment Plants - ampan ag village 40B Project-The Chair reported that an application has been made by the Tribe for a tax break to assist with funding the project. Town staff members were invited to submit comments regarding the proposal to be submitted to DHCD. Chairman'Fudala noted that Wampa oag village was planning to install a 40,000 gallon per day RBC treatment plant, with a need for 15,900 gpd, and planned to tie in adjacent properties to the treatment plant. The Chair submitted a comment highlighting the need to meet zero-net nitrogen and requiring that the Tribe pay to connect the rewired additional properties. In addition, the Chair questioned the way in which stormwater would b. -managed on the property. -Potential -The Chair noted that a potential development.was beingnsi ered behind the former Shell station on Route 151 that would require a wastewater treatment plaint due to its location. The individual interested in the proper may assist in expanding the High School Treatment Plant.