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f r. <br /> L ti <br /> Chair also reminded the Commission about their joint meeting scheduled with the BOS on Monday, <br /> June 21 at 7 p.m. <br /> Commission members discussed the need to have a plan and anticipated costs prior to developing <br /> informational materials. Chairman Fudala suggested that the public must also be educated about the <br /> need for wastewater planning. The Chair agreed that the budget is limited, at approximately $13,000, <br /> and the funds should be spent wisely. Mr. Gregg further stated that residents typically do not become <br /> engaged until the costs are known but that the public must be informed prior to when public support is <br /> needed. Mr_ Gregg encouraged use of groups such as the CAC for a grass roots effort to educate the <br /> public in advance. Ed Baker reported that Regina Villa has also produced informational videos for <br /> Barnstable County and suggested the possibility of running the videos on the local cable channel. Mr. <br /> Lyons emphasized the need to educate residents about the impact of nitrogen. Mr. O'Hara added that <br /> concerns also include phosphorus and medication appearing in the water. Ms. Kane recommended <br /> reviewing information on the Mashpee Environmental Coalition website at www_mashpeemec.us. <br /> Status of Community Advisory Committee Membership <br /> Chairman Fudala reported that a letter has been sent to the Board of Selectmen recommending the <br /> appointment of precinct candidates interested in becoming involved with the CAC. The Chair also <br /> stated that Ed Baker had been reinstated as a representative for Precinct 2. <br /> Falmouth Issues <br /> The Chair will be addressing the Falmouth Wastewater Committee next week to discuss wastewater <br /> efforts in Mashpee. <br /> On-Site Denite Mapping <br /> Mr. Kaplan assisted in acquiring data for the 250 on-site denite systems in Mashpee and provided the <br /> information to Tom Mayo. The sites, identified with red dots, have been highlighted on a map of <br /> Mashpee. Many of the sites are located on Popponesset Island, Monomoscoy Island and Little Neck <br /> Bay. The map will be useful since residents with denite systems have already invested $30,000- <br /> $40,000 for wastewater treatment. Mr. Kaplan suggested that if the town plans to sewer areas, the <br /> Board of Health may need to reconsider requiring denite systems. At this time, however, denite <br /> systems are currently required since there are no other options available. <br /> Sewer/Funding Issues <br /> Chairman Fudala provided funding information in each Commissioner's packets_ A committee in <br /> Barnstable is working on a funding approach which differs from efforts in Falmouth. Also included in <br /> the packet is a comparative cost study completed by Barnstable County. The document details <br /> alternative types of wastewater systems and compares the costs of various systems. A case study about <br /> taking over a private treatment plant is also included in the packet. <br /> Meeting Minutes <br /> Corrections were recommended for the May 18 minutes regarding GHD's date of hire and excluding <br /> New Seabury from the"Centralized Approach" in Scenario 5. <br /> Mr. Marcelli made a motion to approve the minutes of May 18,2010 with the corrections noted. <br /> Mr.Kaplan seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> 3 <br />