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1 <br /> effluent pipeline, since it would not impact the watershed. The Chair also pointed out the Town's <br /> tendency for seasonal flow, with amounts increasing during the summer months. Mashpee Commons' <br /> plans to expand their sand filter beds and possibly convert to MBR technology could allow the year <br /> round capacity to be directed to the pipeline but, during the peak season, be placed in the sand beds <br /> which would allow the annual total of nitrogen for Mashpee River to be reduced. The Chair <br /> questioned whether DEP would consider the seasonal population of Mashpee. W. Howes responded <br /> that DEP would consider seasonal discharge and provided examples of other towns that include it with <br /> their permits. <br /> Mr. Hall questioned the Chair about the informal discussion with one of the treatment plants. The <br /> Chair responded that he has spoken with more than one and specified.Southport, Stratford Ponds and <br /> Wind chime Point. The Chair also spoke briefly with Larry Carr regarding New Seabury. Mr. Hall <br /> further questioned whether or not there had been discussion between the Commission and the Board of <br /> Selectmen since there will be legalities involved with such issues as control of the plants and/or <br /> disposal issues. Mr. Hall added that it would be best to resolve such issues ahead of time. The Chair <br /> responded that the special permits approved by the Planning Board for Willowbend and Windchime <br /> Point, and agreed to by developers, have a condition that the treatment plant be turned over to the <br /> Town if requested. Generally, condominium associations would prefer not to be responsible for <br /> treatment plants so the Chair does not anticipate having any trouble with such agreements. The Chair <br /> added that condo homeowners would pay a tax despite having their own private system so it would be <br /> in their best interest to allow the Town to manage the plant_ W. Hall reminded the Commission that <br /> disposal sites are even more valuable than a facility and referenced a project in Falmouth that met with <br /> local disapproval- The Chair noted that the Department of Public Works is now responsible for the <br /> fields located at the schools. <br /> Chairman Fudala expressed interest in both minimizing use of energy as well as utilizing the treatment <br /> plant and discharge sites for energy generation. The Town currently has plans such as a windmill at <br /> the High School and solar arrays on the landfill cap. The Chair questioned whether or not solar arrays <br /> could be placed above sand filter beds. Mr. Hall responded that the beds require maintenance so arrays <br /> would need to be high enough to allow a tractor towing a rake to maintain the area below. <br /> The Chair inquired whether or not the archeological survey should be initiated at the Ashumet and <br /> Transfer Station site. Chairman Fudala also noted the Town's plans to sell tax taken property, such as <br /> the Keeter property. The Keeter property was a possible site for a wastewater discharge area. If the <br /> property was unavailable, Mr. Gregg noted that they could review the results of the scenario runs to <br /> determine if there are additional options. The Chair added that New Seabury is a fourth site requiring <br /> an archeological review. The review was intended to evaluate the area for the sites for hydraulic <br /> loading tests. Mr. Gregg suggested that broader evaluations might be needed for some sites, such as <br /> the Transfer Station, and smaller evaluations may be suitable for other sites, such as Ashumet. The <br /> Chair will clarify with the archeological group whether or not their fees will cover the entire property. <br /> The group also discussed concerns about the box turtle and the possibility of acquiring exemptions for <br /> some aspects of utilizing the site. However, should any land become a discharge site, Mashpee may be <br /> required to swap undevelopable tax taking land, of a similar habitat,to be used for Natural Heritage's <br /> requirement to set aside 70%. It was advised that the Commission begin to lock in land as soon as <br /> possible. Mr. Gregg cited an example in Oak Bluffs that involved a similar challenge and Mr. Potamus <br /> sited another situation at New Silver Beach. It was noted that the New Seabury Golf Course used to be <br /> listed as an endangered species habitat but has since been removed. <br /> 3 <br />