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identified on the map in case it requires treatment. Additionally, a location on Rt. 130 toward Sandwich has <br /> been identified in case sewering is needed in order to meet the targets. Prior to a detailed review, it will be <br /> necessary to determine what will be needed overall to meet the targets. The Chair asked Mr. Gregg if that <br /> information would be available before the final design process or if it requires a parcel by parcel analyses. <br /> Mr. Gregg responded that he would need the GIS version of the plan in order to review the big picture and <br /> discuss what may work. A copy of the map will also be provided to Mr. Rubenstein. Chairman Fudala <br /> noted that Mr. Lombardo had not strongly emphasized a number of clusters, such as on the islands, since <br /> developing his scenario. Chairman Fudala also noted that it is not clear what will happen in'Barnstable, <br /> Falmouth and Sandwich and how to relate to Falmouth's plan concerning Waquoit. The Chair referenced <br /> Mr. Howes' opinion that Hamblin Pond could be brought back quickly but the Chair expressed concern since <br /> 1/3 of the watershed is in Falmouth with intense development. It had been suggested that Falmouth be tied <br /> into Mashpee in some areas. The Chair stated that without an MOU currently in place, it must be assumed <br /> that each town will meet their fair share of the targets based on the pilot project numbers and the Waquoit <br /> scenarios. The Chair invited the consultants to encourage the neighboring towns to develop ideas on how to <br /> integrate their towns' plans into Mashpee's plans. The Chair also referenced the possibility of a transfer of <br /> nutrient credits. <br /> Mr. Klenert questioned whether the plan would change if surrounding towns cooperate with Mashpee. <br /> Chairman Fudala responded that, without running the numbers, it is unclear how much sewering is required <br /> in Mashpee to meet the targets and may be impacted by whether the other towns meet their share. The Chair <br /> emphasized the necessity of moving forward on the MOU and reported that Patty Daly at the Cape Cod <br /> Commission stated that the funding for the project would be carried into the next year. It was noted that <br /> coordination with the other towns is critical. Mr. Klenert suggested that an MOU may offer greater potential <br /> for federal funding. The Chair stated that no federal funding is available except for the state funded SRF. <br /> Mr. Lyons pointed out that the issues are a watershed problem and emphasized the need to regionalize based <br /> on the watersheds. Chairman Fudala reported that 221/6 of Popponessett's load comes from.Sandwich and <br /> 13%-14%comes from Cotuit. Mashpee is responsible for 75%of the load to the Popponessett watershed. <br /> Mr. Lyons questioned whether action from the state legislature is needed to mandate regional support and the <br /> Chair responded that there is no mandate beyond the Clean Water Act and the CLF lawsuit. The Chair <br /> added that the Cape Cod Commission's Regional Wastewater Plan, with funding leverage, is an effort to <br /> require towns to work together. <br /> Mr. O'Hara questioned how an MOU would affect the plan and the.Chair responded that Mashpee's plan <br /> does not currently include wastewater plans from the surrounding towns, but that Mashpee should not be <br /> required to take care of more than its fair share. Mr. Marcelli pointed out that the surrounding towns are at <br /> different stages in their wastewater planning. Mr. Marcelli added that Barnstable and Falmouth have been <br /> planning and Mr. Fudala responded that their plans do not include addressing the watersheds shared with <br /> Mashpee. Mr. Marcelli also expressed concern about the number of sewer treatment plants in town and <br /> questioned the use of other approaches particularly since the Sewer Commission pursued the demonstration <br /> proposal of the PRB for Pirates Cove, Chairman Fudala responded that Mr. Lombardo did not support PRBs <br /> in some are areas. Chairman Fudala also stated that a$40,000 grant may be available to study the option of <br /> town wide PRBs. Chairman Fudala added that there is presently no demonstrated project where a PRB has <br /> solved the problem in an area and that it will take decades to build and proven technologies are limited. Mr. <br /> Marcelli suggested that projects would be prioritized and better proven technologies considered as they <br /> become available in the future_ The Chair added that MEP modeling will continue to monitor the results of <br /> the Town's wastewater plan. <br /> Mr. Malarkey recommended that letters be sent CAC members who have not attended Sewer Commission <br /> meetings recommending that they attend the meetings or consider resigning. Membership on the CAC totals <br /> 15 and include 5 precinct members selected by the Board of Selectmen and 10 other designated members. <br /> The Chair stated that Sewer Commission agendas are forwarded to each of the CAC members prior to the <br /> 8 <br />