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7 Mashpee Select Board Minutes January 24, 2022 JOINT MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF HEALTH Discussion and Update with Regard to the Status of Septic Systems Cesspools and Wastewater Treatment Systems in Town: (continued) As the topic of nitrogen reduction was discussed it was recommended the Board of Health decide upon (3) innovative solutions not using Title V in the latter phases of the sewer project. It was also advised the Sewer Commission work in collaboration with the DPW prior to the onset of Phase I to review the Road Maintenance Program for cost effectiveness and to minimize disruption. Pipe installation at the lot lines during construction was also recommended for ease of connection. With respect to cesspools, it is estimated there are 640 Town -wide with 6% on Santuit Pond. It is also projected 94% of the Town of Mashpee utilize Title V systems. At their meeting of January 6, 2022, the Board of Health discussed strategies to address failed septic systems within Phase I of the sewer project. Failed systems should be reported to the Board of Health directly by the homeowner. Draft options for repair and upgrades as well as extensions are being identified. After further consideration the Select Board requested the Board of Health proceed with Phase I and Phase II of the plan as envisioned requiring significant reductions in these phases. The Board of Health was also directed to be protective of water resources, and look at areas outside of Phase II requiring new construction, renovations and upgrades to require I/A systems to potentially eliminate all Title V systems in the Town of Mashpee and ensure technologies are in place to help resolve the problem of nitrogen loading within the fresh water environment. In addition, financial options would be investigated to mitigate the overall burden of costs. The septic loan program offered by Barnstable County is an opportunity to provide low interest loans and other grant possibilities locally. The long-term viability of this program and other like programs are under current review by the County. Levering state funding and obtaining state regulation modifications on a regional basis was also considered. In moving forward, the Select Board agreed to form a working group to assist the Board of Health to begin the framework and to evaluate financial options to mitigate the costs. The next joint regulatory group meeting would involve the Sewer Commission. Meetings thereafter would continue review of these issues to include the findings of the working group. ADJOURN JOINT MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF HEALTH Kripani Patel of the Board of Health motioned to adjourn their meeting at 7:34 p.m. The motion was seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. By Roll Call Vote the Board of Health adjourned at 7:34 p.m.