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Correspondence <br /> The Chair provided Mr. Benelli with the Conflict of Interest Summary and Acknowledgement Form, <br /> which Mr. Berrelli signed. <br /> Mr. Baker submitted a letter to the Commission regarding the 5 Scenarios and expressing concern <br /> about moving forward with plans without agreements from other towns that are included in the <br /> watershed. Mr. Baker also expressed concern about the scientific data needed to back up the Nitrex <br /> scenario. Finally, Mr. Baker expressed frustration that meeting the TMDL would not make the <br /> Mashpee River amenable to swimming. Mr_Howes responded that meeting the TMDL should <br /> improve the water quality and clarity. However, sediment existing in the river would not be impacted <br /> by meeting the TMDL. Mr. Howes suggested that the Town measure the accretion rate in order to <br /> determine the origin of the sediment. There was discussion about leaf litter, biomats and deterioration <br /> of the marsh edges as sources of the muck. The seasonal bacterial issue was also noted. Mr. Baker <br /> emphasized his preference that the marsh be restored in order to act as a filter for bacteria. It was <br /> suggested that removal of the sediment would likely be another issue but that the water quality and <br /> clarity would be improved by meeting the TMDL. It was also noted that attempts to resolve issues in <br /> the Mashpee River were affected by an inability to acquire permitting to pursue corrective action. The <br /> Chair stated that the scope of the Mashpee River was being handled by the Waterways Commission. <br /> The Chair suggested that Mr. Baker's proposal could be included in the Watershed Nitrogen <br /> Management Plan. It was recommended that the Waterways Commission be invited to share their <br /> available information to determine whether or not it could be included in the Plan. <br /> OTHER BUSINESS <br /> The consultants requested that they receive a draft copy of the minutes prior to the next meeting. <br /> MEETING ADJOURNMENT <br /> A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr.Berrelli. The Chair seconded the motion. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> V. 0#� <br /> Jennifer M. Clifford <br /> ffo <br /> Board Secretary <br /> 6 <br />