08/23/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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7 Board of Selectmen Minutes August 23, 2021 Discussion and Approval of Acceptance of Gift on Behalf of the Mashpee Public Library: Library Director Kathleen Mahoney: Kathleen Mahoney,Library Director was in attendance to announce the library has been named a beneficiary in the estate of Janet G. Gow, a Mashpee resident and devoted library supporter. The library has been named a beneficiary of an inherited IRA which requires the Board of Selectmen to vote to accept the gift on behalf of the library. As advised by Town Counsel Patrick J. Costello,the Board of Selectmen have the legal authority to accept the gift on behalf of the library, and the library has the legal authority to expend the monies. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept the gift of the estate of Janet G. Gow, an inherited IRA on behalf of the Mashpee Library. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none Discussion with Regard to Santuit Pond Report: Health Agent Glen Harrington: The Board of Selectmen met with Health Agent Glen Harrington and Board of Health Chairman Brian Baumgaertel to review matters associated to Santuit Pond. At the request of the Board of Selectmen the Health Agent compiled information regarding the abutters of Santuit Pond. There are a total of 193 parcels within 300' of the pond. Of the 193, 21 are vacant parcels and 172 are constructed/occupied structures. 52 are condominium units which count as one property. This equates to a total of 121 septic systems, (9) of which are cesspools. There are a total of 118 parcels within 100' of Santuit Pond. Of the 188, 11 are vacant. 107 are constructed/occupied structures. 52 are condominium units which count as one property. This equates to a total of 56 septic systems, (7) of which are cesspools. A total of 60 properties had their system pumped in the past 10 years. Of the 60 properties, 43 systems were pumped in the past 5 years between August 2016 and August 2021. Mr. Harrington indicated the systems are not being maintained as they should be. Parcels within 300' of the pond should be pumped every 2-3 years. When a home is pumped,the licensed septic haulers report their loads which are generally reported monthly or quarterly. There has been a lapse in inspections, and it was agreed the Town needs to do a better job collectively to maintain abreast of this obligation. The requirement to inspect systems within 300' of a water body is a recommendation contained in the 2010 AECOMM Report. Discussion followed regarding the assessment of systems along the pond and the need to collectively engage applicable regulatory departments in continued examinations of all water bodies in the Town of Mashpee.