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Date Approved: 10/11/11
Vote:7-0
TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF
COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE (CWPC)
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, September 12, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Brewster Town Office Building
Chairman Lem Skidmore convened the CWPC meeting at 4:30 pm in the Brewster Town Office Building with members
Dave Bennett, Bruce Evans, Russell Schell, Pat Hughes, Joanne Hughes, Dan Ryan, and Elizabeth Taylor present. (8)
Also Present: Sue Leven, Jim Gallagher, Ed Lewis
Recording or Taping Notification
"As required by the Open Meeting Law we are informing you that the Town will be audio taping this public meeting.
In addition, if anyone else intends to audio tape this meeting they are required to inform the chair."
Documents: 091211_A: Data Synthesis/GIS Training and Town-Wide Buildout Horsley Witten Group Progress Report 8/31/11
091211_B CWPC Action Items 8/25/11
Citizen Forum
Selectman Ed Lewis addressed the committee. He attended the Cape Cod Selectmen's Meeting recently where the main
topic of discussion was wastewater. Lewis suggested that at some point we should have the Consultant look at what we
can do with surrounding towns regarding regional wastewater plans. Are the current objections, perceived or real? Lewis
asked the committee to keep an open mind. Lewis noted that the Town of Yarmouth is meeting tonight to ask for money
for a large wastewater project. There was some discussion with the committee concerning regionalization. Leven
explained this subject is part of Phase II RFP.
Evans asked about recent article about Tri Town Plant in Cape Codder Newspaper. Lewis addressed his questions.
Schell asked about regionalization and shared some concerns regarding flow in Namskaket Marsh. Schell believers there
are significant unanswered technical questions. Lewis explained that at some point the people need to trust the science.
Lewis stated no comment regarding the scientific information.
Status Of Phase II RFP Proposals
Leven addressed the committee and distributed proposals and supporting materials.Two consultants have responded.
1) Horsley Witten
2) GHD (formerly Stearns and Wheeler)
A timeline was discussed. Skidmore suggested inviting the two consultants to present. The committee asked Leven to
reschedule SEA presentation to 10/24 and ask HWG and GHD to come in on 10/11/11 4:30 and 5:30 pm. The committee
will discuss proposals on 9/26/11.
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Audio recording—CWPC_0921211_audiominutes
Hughes, P asked Leven about costs. Leven explained 80k cost to start and reminder to come after fall TM. Hughes, P
recommended that the committee not look at costs and only review proposals as is. Leven agreed.
Leven will contact the companies and schedule meeting. Taylor asked about something in writing before the meeting from
SEA.
Status of Bridge Projects: Data Synthesis-GIS/Build-out, Ponds, Storm water Geo-location
Leven provided an update for the committee. A progress report was distributed.
Skidmore gave an update regarding the well data. Skidmore spoke with Tammi Mason and she is almost finished. The
next step is for Skidmore to work with•the consultant.
Leven addressed the committee regarding the progress report. Leven is meeting with them next week re: the buildout.
Taylor asked about a draft map to review. Hughes, J asked about Task#2 and #4 if they are complete. Leven said they
were not complete. Evans asked about training with Town staff. Skidmore suggested that Tammi in BOH participate in the
training.
Hughes, P suggested the consultant look at the Ocean Edge condos as year round vs. seasonal. She stated there could
be an impact on resources. Leven commented that all seasonal will not become year round. There is consideration in the
buildout.
Lewis asked about Task#4, "discussion with the Town"Town definition. Leven explained GIS training is staff based and is
discussed with Town Hall. He asked about build out figures, seasonal vs. part time or year round residences. Bennett
stated that the load is determined by water records. Trends are identified.
Ocean Edge water use and septic was discussed by the committee. Leven said an SMAST update was distributed to the
committee via email last week.
Bennett asked about 2. Work to be completed in the next reporting period,Task 3. Water quality overlay?
Lewis asked about a community presentation for educating seasonal home owners. Leven explained presentations and
videos can be posted on the Web site.
Preliminary information coming from SEA.
Orlean# CWMP DRI Update
Taylor explained there is nothing new to report. Leven stated that Orleans has questions and is waiting for answers from
the CCC. Skidmore asked about a response from CCC, (Peter Norton letter BOS to CCC). Leven will check on it. Leven
explained the DRI process to the committee.
Review,minutes from 8/8/11, Review action items
Minutes from 8/8/11
Taylor made a Motion to accept minutes as written. Hughes, P Second. All Aye. Vote 5-0-0.
Hughes J, Ryan and Bennett abstain
The committee reviewed the action item list. See updated list page#4.
Leven shared information about the Mills and Gills event. She is interested in putting together water information that is
easy to understand for the general public. Public service announcements could be helpful on the local cable channel.
Schell suggested a FAQ format is generally used and could be helpful. Taylor suggested keeping the communications
simple.
Schell stated it has been suggested that the timing on Brewster's decision on wastewater mgmt and cooperation with
other towns (regionalization) may be forced by external events. What is the committees schedule to come up with a
recommendation for wastewater? He is concerned about the CLF suit. [Conservation Law Foundation]
Leven explained the consultant portion of the project may take 1.5 to 2 years.
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Audio recording—CWPC_0921211_audiominutes
Bennett referenced the letter Mr. Norton wrote to the CCC. He stated that we want to participate in regional planning.
Bennett suggested thinking about visions and plans for the Town. (High density areas). Our consultant needs to provide a
recommendation.
Lewis stated a mediator would be used. Four towns would be involved in a regional approach.
Schell suggested a sequence or a timeframe, phases, etc. A changing timeframe as events occur. Hughes, P thinks the
committee has been doing this. The decisions made by the committee support this activity. The CLF suit should not drive
our decisions. There was general discussion regarding this topic.
Evans suggested getting the numbers they find acceptable (CLF) and then going forward.
Bennett explained further. He explained sewage treatment centers and treatment capacity and funding options.
Technical Review Representative?Who is it?
Leven explained the need for the letter from Peter Norton. Bennett asked about regional committee participation.
Miller and Leven are part of Pleasant Bay Alliance. Leven is a representative to the CC Water Protection Collaborative;
Sumner is on the Tri Town Board. Discussion continued further on this topic with Bennett and Leven.
Bennett asked about Harwich planning. Leven explained Harwich and Brewster are at the same point. Harwich is waiting
for Herring River.
Schell asked for a sequence of major'events (committee progress)
Leven explained this came from the state's guidelines for IWRMP.
Skidmore suggested a definition (charts?) of how long we expect the entire project to be. Hughes, P asked about the
timeline from the Town of Orleans.
Taylor was recently in front of the Finance Committee. The committee needs to educate the Finance Committee.
Hughes, P suggested that CCC has basic info on Zone II's. Leven recently talked to the Finance Committee re: zoning.
There was general discussion regarding education ideas.
Hughes, J made a Motion to adjourn, Hughes, P Second, All Aye, Vote, 8-0-0
Meeting ended 6:00 pm
Next Meeting: 9/26/11
Respectfully submitted,
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CWPC Action Items: Meetin• 9/12/11 U •dated 09/13/11
CWPC Action Item: Comments: Status:
Status of Bridge Projects: fat r thesis
GIBuildut, Ponds, Storm water Geo-icr tisn
(HWG is the conscultant)
Water Quality Data: Barnstable County and other Tammi Mason from the Health Dept. is adding Pending
sources. Data needs a Parcel ID. GIS ID's to the county well test data. Almost
comelete as of 9/12/11
Storm Water: SEA Kirsten Ryan from SEA will present to the 10/24/11
committee on 10/24/11. Written information
coming the week of 10/17/11.
Questions: Schell question about outputs to Walker's Pond. 9/26/11
Is SEA looking at town drainage to Walkers?
From Slough and Elbow into Walkers Pond
Leven can check to see if SEA included this
and email the committee.
SMAST or SEA- Leven will check
Phase II f:FP:
Pro.. . -r- i fr•u . . • D Committee Reviewin• Pro.osals 9/26/11
Questions for the consultants Leven asked the committee to come up with 9/13/11
questions for consultants. Leven will send the
•uestion list from •revious interviews (9/13)
Orleans CWMP }RI
Letter to CCC from Brewster BOS Leven to follow up 10/11/11
Cranberry Growers Associatio :
Check on the availability of PowerPoint presentations Offer made to give PowerPoint presentation in Pending
from the meeting Taylor and Leven attended in 2010 Brewster/Harwich
with the CGA.
Contact CGA and ask if they might talk to the bog A meeting will be scheduled soon with the Pending
owners and find out when discharging into the ponds— association and the growers
to take sam•les.
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Education General •ublic, Town committees and boards Pendin•
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