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pond and Mr. York responded that he had not heard of complaints from the residents and that the topic <br /> of the circulators had been discussed for some time. There was discussion about the circulators being <br /> lighted. Mr. York thanked Mr. Petersen for bringing up issues, adding that other alternatives had been <br /> discussed. Mr. York confirmed that aeration would be more expensive than the circulators. <br /> Zero Phosphorus Bylaw Strategy Formation <br /> Chairman Cahalane reported that the Zero Phosphorus Bylaw had been removed from the Warrant <br /> because there were a number of questions from the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Cahalane stated <br /> that more information was needed from the public. The Chair has been advised that there would be a <br /> place for the Bylaw on the October Warrant, with more public input. Chairman Cahalane inquired <br /> about the ways in which the Bylaw could be improved to make it more palatable, when to schedule a <br /> public hearing and how to communicate the need for public input. <br /> Mr. York responded that the draft of the Bylaw could be placed on the EOC website with a request for <br /> feedback from the public. Mr. York also suggested that a story in the Enterprise about the Bylaw <br /> could direct residents to the website and encourage their input. Mr. Petersen suggested the possibility <br /> of distributing information at Town Meeting but it was felt that there would be insufficient time to. <br /> develop informational materials. Mr. Theis recommended that commercial landscapers be invited by <br /> postcard to review the Bylaw on the website and provide their feedback. Mr. Theis added that the <br /> general public could be notified by the newspaper and local cable access. Mr. Baker agreed with <br /> utilizing the newspaper and the website. <br /> There was discussion about the need for a break-in point. It had been noted that lawn fertilizing would <br /> likely occur in the spring and the fall. Mr. Baker recommended introducing the Bylaw during the fall <br /> with a break-in point of May 2012. Mr. Theis noted that a period of 18 months would allow existing <br /> inventory to be sold. <br /> Committee members discussed the scheduling of a public hearing and the Chair inquired whether two <br /> would be needed to accommodate residents and commercial applications. Mr. York responded that <br /> there should be one hearing. Mr. York added that the newspaper story should report that phosphorus <br /> would not be banned but that testing would indicate whether or not phosphorus would be needed. <br /> Committee members discussed the timing for the hearing and agreed that late July would be an ideal <br /> time and Mr. Baker suggested the hearing could be coordinated with the Blue Book. <br /> Plan of Action for Promoting the Blue Book <br /> Chairman Cahalane announced that the book would be released during the first week of July and <br /> inquired how the Committee wished to encourage residents to review the book. The Chair <br /> recommended that announcements be made on the public access channels. Mr. Theis inquired why <br /> July was selected and the Chair responded that it was believed that July would be a time when the most <br /> residents would be at their homes. Mr. Theis inquired whether residents would be distracted from <br /> looking at the book in July and Mr. York stated that it would be a guide that would be kept for <br /> reference. Mr. Theis recommended that the book also be promoted when the students returned to <br /> school. Mr. Baker agreed with Mr. Theis since there was a greater emphasis on the environment <br /> within the Mashpee school district. There was discussion regarding whether the schools should <br /> receive copies earlier than July and the Chair responded that printed editions should be available by <br /> June 1. Mr. Baker recommended that copies be distributed to the three schools when the books were <br /> printed. Mr. Theis recommended that flyers announcing the publication be distributed to students in <br /> June, encouraging them to watch for the book. Mr. Baker noted that an 8 '/2 x 11 flyer placed in the <br /> Enterprise may cost in the range of$350 which could provide a description of the document and <br /> information about its release. It was suggested that late June would be a good time to announce the <br /> 4 <br />