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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> December 1, 2008 <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: <br /> With regards to the booklet relative to the Protection of Cape Waters, it <br /> was not known if Textron funding would support this type of project. The <br /> money is required to be used to "restore, replace or acquire equivalent of <br /> the injured resources." It was suggested the School Department be <br /> consulted regarding this initiative and perhaps to incorporate graphics and <br /> design into a booklet for Mashpee. Additional funding initiatives would <br /> be reviewed to offset costs for publication. <br /> The Santuit Pond discussion continued as the Board was notified an EOC <br /> member met with the Board of Health to review algae issues as it pertains <br /> to the overall safety of public health and to request funding from the <br /> Finance Committee to address some of the issues. To follow correct <br /> protocol, requests for funding from the Finance Committee should be <br /> directed to the Board of Selectmen, and it is the purview of the Board of <br /> Health to make determinations regarding health issues. <br /> With regards to water quality monitoring devices, it was noted the Tribal <br /> Council has acquired an automated water quality measuring device and is <br /> 'presently monitoring the water quality of Santuit Pond. <br /> Lastly, it was noted the Department of Environmental Protection(DEP) <br /> has approved the Mashpee High School Zone II re-delineation as it relates <br /> to the wastewater treatment plant. It was noted the Town would assume <br /> responsibilities of the MHS treatment facility effective July 1, 2009. <br /> Adjournment: <br /> Motion made by Selectman Taylor to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. <br /> The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time for the <br /> purpose of discussing personnel matters. The Board will not <br /> reconvene in Open Session, <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Cook. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Taylor,yes <br /> Selectman Cook,yes Selectman Green, absent <br /> Selectman Myers,yes Opposed, none <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Kathleen M. Soares 1ree,,, J <br /> Secretary to the Board of Selectmen <br />