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Town Of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701 ext. 133
FAX (508) 896-8089
Date Approved with modifications: September 14, 2009; All Aye.
TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF
COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Monday July 13, 2009 at 4:30 P.M.
Brewster Town Ofl=tce Building
Comprehensive Water
Planning Committee
Pat Hughes convened the Comprehensive Water Planning Committee meeting at 4:35 pm in the
Brewster Town Office Building with members Dave Bennett, Dave Michniewicz, Amy Usowski, and
Elizabeth Taylor. Joanne Hughes arrived at 5:00 pm.
Also Present: Sue Leven, Ed Lewis, Jim Gallagher, Chris Miller and Peter Johnson.
P. Hughes noted that according to the "charge" the committee should consist of 6 citizens and 3
Board members. Currently, the committee has only 6 total representatives -Joanne Hughes,
Elizabeth Taylor and Amy Usowski are the Board delegates. A brief discussion regarding
appropriate candidates occurred. Ms. Leven agreed to provide copies of the "charge" to all members
of the committee.
1. Review of Revised Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services.
Additional modifications were suggested. In addition, there was a lengthy discussion regarding the
evaluation process; who would be involved, timeframe and the importance of awarding the project to
the best qualified candidate. It was suggested that a steering committee be established to evaluate
the proposals and bring back their recommendations to the CWPC. Ms. Leven noted that any
committee member could review the proposals.
Dave Michniewicz left at 5:15 pm.
Taylor: motioned to approve the RFP as amended and the amended RFP should be sent to the
Town Administrator and Town Counsel for review. Provided no significant changes were made to the
RFP it should be sent out. If there are significant changes then it should go back to the committee.
Seconded by Osowski. All Aye.
Other Business:
1. Letter from the Committee to the Planning Board supporting the proposed Conservatio
Subdivision bylaw. A lengthy discussion occurred. ~~: y `~ ,~ L ~~ ~~
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Bennett: had not received a copy of the conservation subdivision bylaw and was not comfortable
supporting a document he hadn't reviewed.
Leven: provided an overview of the proposed bylaw. She suggested that the letter focus on the
introduction of the committee and to offer the Planning Board their assistance.
Bennett: Questioned whether another new bylaw addressing water protection was necessary at this
time. He felt the focus for water protection should be prioritized around modifying the Water Quality
Protection bylaw and the Sand/Gravel bylaw.
Leven: Wanted to be sure the committee was aware that the DCPC moratorium was running out in
Oct. The Conservation subdivision would only apply to the DCPC area. If it proved beneficial then
later on it could be re-written to apply throughout Town.
Bennett: If the Committee was going to work on water protection then they should be focused on
Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development.
Lewis: the Water Quality Protection (WQP) and the Sand/Gravel bylaws were brought forward at last
Fal's Town Meeting. He was under the impression that changes were going to be made to these
bylaws and that the revisions would be made at the Fall Town Meeting. Conservation Subdivision is
a separate bylaw and he felt should not be the focus.
Leven: Changes have been made to the WQP. The proposed revisions are ready to be reviewed by
this committee and the Planning Board. Ms. Leven also pointed out that the current WQP with the
AG's comments incorporated is in effect now. Ms. Leven agreed to submit copies of this document to
the committee.
Bennett: Was not in favor of adding another layer to the Planning Board. He felt this proposed
Conservation bylaw would put the cart before the horse. The committee is looking for a consultant to
review the whole water situation and to then provide their recommendations. Why endorse
something before you find out the problem. He felt ok with the letter introducing the Board and
offering assistance.
P. Hughes: Agreed to modify the letter to focus on the introduction of the committee to the Board.
Lewis: the introduction letter should go out to all department/committees. In addition, he noted the
importance of the revised WQP bylaw going to FaII Town Meeting.
Leven: wanted the expertise of the committee to evaluate the proposed changes.
J. Hughes: motioned to revise the letter with the focus on introduction and the ability of the
committee to help the Planning Board. Seconded by Bennett. All Aye.
2. Sand ~ Gravel bylaw: a brief discussion occurred. It was agreed to send out the revised bylaw
(with Ag's comments) to the committee.
3. Next Meetings:
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 7pm -Presentation of a Ponds Report
Monday, July 27, 2009 at 4:30 pm -Regular meeting
Bennett: motioned to Adjourn. Seconded by Usowski. All Aye.
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Pending Action Items:
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Leven Revise RFP and send to
Town Administrator and
Town Counsel
Leven Modify Introduction letter 7/22 letter distributed
and send to Planning Board at Planning Board
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Leven Distribute proposed bylaws:
Conservation Subdivision;
Water Quality Protection;
Sand & Gravel
Leven Distribute "Charge" of
Committee
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Ja nne S i/ dministrative Clerk