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r ' <br /> 6 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> May 17, 1999 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> Carl Gustafson Ashumet Pond Drilling: <br /> Carl Gustafson,AFCEE, Jacobs Engineering and Michael Minior, AFCEE <br /> were present to request the Board approve monitoring well drilling on <br /> Ashumet Pond for the purpose of collecting core samples as part of the <br /> ongoing remedial investigation of the CS-10 and Ashumet Phosphorus <br /> groundwater plumes. <br /> A number of locations will be positioned on the pond using GPS. The <br /> direct push drilling technique will be used for approximately 40 shallow <br /> pond-bottom sediment corings and/or boring to a depth of 100 feet. The <br /> drilling equipment will be set on a pontoon boat, which will remain on the <br /> pond continuously until the work is complete. <br /> The drilling is expected to begin in early June until the last week in <br /> August informed Mr. Gustafson. The hours of operation include; <br /> Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturdays if <br /> necessary. <br /> Selectman Marsters opened the hearing to obtain comment. <br /> Janice Mills asked how the area residents reacted to the process, which is <br /> expected to last all summer. <br /> Mr. Gustafson stated that approximately six residents attended the <br /> informational meeting. It is their understanding that it is important to <br /> conduct the sampling process during this period of time. It was noted that <br /> during the summer months, it is ideal to review the phosphorus content of <br /> the pond. <br /> Being no further comment, Selectman Marsters requested a vote from the <br /> Board to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Taylor to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Leveille. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br />