10/03/2024 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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�waana�rcxw,�w ' Town of Mashpee Sewer Commission ' 16 Great Neck Road North 00 Mashpee, MA 02649 2. The Chair met with the Barnstable Ponds coalition and was impressed with the cooperation of the pong groups and networks around the region coming together to monitor and address the water quality issues in the region. 3. The Chair also reported that she and Ms.Castaneda had been asked by some local realtors to give a presentation on the sewer project on October 9, 2024. 4. The Chair reported on the Chop Chauque 6.5 bogg restoration around Santuit Pond,which should present more improvements to the water quality. The funds have been granted and construction should begin shortly. Wastewater Su erintendent U date • Subcommittee Policy Review—No update. Mr. Meader stated that at the next meeting there would be rate information that would require a discussion and possible vote. He stated that the borings for Phase 2 are just about complete. Mr. Meader also stated that he's going to be attending a Cape wide wastewater meeting on October 9, 2024 to give all the Cape Town's an opportunity to discuss the various issues that everyone is currently facing. There was a general discussion on sludge removal and Mr. Meader noted that the de-watering was slated for Phase 5, but that he's suggested to the Engineers possibly moving that up to Phase 3 as it's getting unpredictable for the future disposal of sludge. Mr. Lyons requested Mr. Meader contact Barnstable, Chatham and Falmouth as to what/how they're disposing of their sludge. The Commission then had a discussion on the wet wells and monitoring reports. Mr. Meader reminded them of his conversation with the DEP as part of the perk test on utilization of data loggers,which will increase the data. The installers training hasn't been determined and won't be until after the bid for the pumps has been awarded as the training will need to be based on the pumps they'll be installing. Once that training has been completed,there will be a packet for homeowners. Customers will receive a notice to connect and a step by step checklist of what they need to do that will include all of the information necessary for each step. Homeowners will have 90 days to connect. The packet will be prepared for the Commissioners review before going out to public. Website No update. Additional To ics not reasonablyaantici ated b Chairj A iournment Motion made by Mr. Lyons to adjourn at 2:32 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr.Towle. Motion passed by unanimous vote.