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10 Mashpee Select Board Minutes July 11, 2022 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Presentation bmmthe Department of Environmental Protection; (continued) It was also agreed if the Town did not sewer all areas, but required locally to remove and/or upgrade all cesspools this would remain consistent within the Watershed Permit. It was also determined if the Town of Mashpee pursued a Watershed Permit, having a mixed approach the Town would remain in high priority status to access funding by their actions. Dennis Balzarini asked if other communities do not go along with the plan, how would the Town meet the 75% reduction. Representatives of the MassDEP indicated there are encouraging partnership, and there is key interest in communities that partner. It is likely the MassDEP would address neighboring towns not doing their share. It was noted the Town of Mashpee is in agreement with the Towns of Barnstable and Sandwich for load sharing in Popponesset. Mashpee is also in discussions with the Town of Falmouth on this matter. Mr. Balzarini also asked of new IA systems that may not working after 5 years. Would the MassDEP further examine this issue. The reply was affirmative noting there is also the point of changing science. The Assistant Board of Health Agent asked if the Town should move quickly to obtain their Watershed Permit to grandfather the standard Title V system and how current applications should be treated. As noted, if a Title V system lies within a nitrogen sensitive area and there is no Watershed Permit, a new system would have to be installed with the heightened innovative technology. Thus, the Select Board was encouraged to apply for a Watershed Permit. This would give a fairness allocation of cost to the homeowner. Title V is the tool as a back -stop to obtain reductions. The MassDEP is looking to support communities in that kind of approach. The Mashpee Select Board and Town Managers expressed appreciation to the representatives of the MassDEP for taking the time to present this initiative in an informative manner. Interviews„_Discussionwwand PossiblewAl alofthe Following foi wA J ointment to the Sewer Commission: The Mashpee Select Board conducted interviews for appointment to the Sewer Commission. At their meeting of June 23, 2022, the Sewer Commission voted to recommend the appointment of Chad Smith, Phyllis Sprout and Fa Thomas Fudala for membership. Letters of interest were included in the Select Board's informational package. An additional letter of interest was received from Catherine H. Castaneda, Ph.D. dated June 17, 2022 for involvement. In her letter Ms. Castaneda indicated she would be out of the country until June 28, 2022. Chad Smith a long-standing member of the Conservation and former Chair offered his services to the Sewer Commission. If appointed Mr. Smith would step down from the Conservation Committee to associate status to devote his time to wastewater. Mr. Smith also serves on the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Smith indicated he has a background in assessing Innovative Alternative (IA) systems. When asked of the timelines to the existing plans and the subsequent phases to address the water quality of the lakes Mr. Smith stated he is in full support of the revised Phase II plan to address the lakes and ponds.