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i <br /> S r <br /> i <br /> Falmouth Issues <br /> Mr. Potamis discussed the work of the Nutrient Management Group that has since been replaced with the <br /> ComprehensiveWastewater Management Plan Review Committee, consisting of 9 voting members. A <br /> schedule has been established to review decisions made previously. The group meets every 2-3 weeks, <br /> including public outreach meetings. The Falmouth BOS felt that the Committee would ensure that all <br /> voices would be heard before offering an opinion to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Potamis advised Mr. <br /> O'Hara that he could update him by email with agendas and minutes from meetings to keep him <br /> informed. Mr. Potamis also discussed the non-binding MOU with Mass Military Reservation, signed by <br /> Mashpee, Bourne, Sandwich and Falmouth, to develop a regional wastewater system. MMR may have <br /> access to federal funds as a federal, regional facility, although it may be more expensive for towns. The <br /> Chair will forward Commission members' names to Mr. Potamis to be included on his distribution list. <br /> Mr. O'Hara questioned Falmouth's plans to consider a regional facility if they already have a waste <br /> treatment plant. Mr. Potamis responded that they are seeking the most cost.effective way to treat the <br /> southern portion of the watershed. Mr.Potamis further highlighted the challenges of towns giving up <br /> control of sewer costs. Use of MMR eliminates the issue of"not in my backyard," although treated <br /> discharge would be returned to the towns. Mr. Potamis described the circles of technical, legal and <br /> acceptability of wastewater issues, noting that the solution could be found where the circles intersect. Mr. <br /> Klenert added that volume reduction offers the most cost effective option. Mr. Potamis noted that each <br /> town has unique opportunities in wastewater and what would work in one town, may not be the best <br /> option for another town, such as the discharge of wastewater and use of ocean outflow. The details of a <br /> regional or district run facility was discussed along with the need to address the affordability issue and the <br /> i <br /> need to educate residents. <br /> Other Introductions <br /> Other meeting attendees were introduced to include Ken Molloy, the Barnstable Representative to the <br /> CAC, consultant Pio Lombardo and Kevin Kline of Norfolk Ram Group who is representing a 51 unit <br /> residential development featuring a small wastewater treatment facility treating a capacity of 12,500 <br /> gallons per day but being built to treat 40,000 gpd. Mr. Kline also designed the treatment plants for <br /> Willowbend and New Seabury. Mr. Lombardo distributed reference materials titled "Decentralized <br /> Nitrogen Management Options" to Commissioners, highlighting the origins of the nitrogen and the <br /> numbers needed to meet the TMDLs. Mr. Lombardo reported to the Commission that a smaller, cluster <br /> system could reduce costs by half. Chairman Fudala reminded the Commission that three consultants are <br /> working with the Commission, all of whom view the issue differently, and hopes that the differences <br /> allow for creative thinking. <br /> General Discussion about the Project <br /> W. Klenert questioned the availability of funding from a governmental agency and Mr. Fudala responded <br /> that Mashpee would have access to the zero interest state revolving fund provided the project is started <br /> before 2019. Mr. Camberari emphasized the importance of having a plan in place in case of the <br /> availability of"shovel ready" funding. Mr. O'Hara expressed concerns about discharge particularly as it <br /> relates to the Mashpee River. Mr. Marcell] questioned concern about the effluent if it is treated but it was <br /> clarified that the nitrogen can not be completely removed. Chairman Fudala noted that the amount of <br /> nitrogen reaching the bay is two times the amount it should be to protect the bay. Septic systems and <br /> private treatment plants are the primary sources of the nitrogen. Chairman Fudala highlighted the <br /> Mashpee River watershed(pink), noting the proximity of sites such as Mashpee Commons, South Cape <br /> Shopping Village Center and Wind Chime Point. A component of the project includes a proposal to <br /> remove effluent from the treatment plants by pipeline to New Seabury. The Chair pointed out the <br /> Popponessett watershed outlined in blue and the East Waquoit watershed outlined in red. Watersheds and <br /> 2 <br />