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Home My Public Portal AboutComprehensive Water Planning -- 2012-06-11 Minutes k \�\\\\\\\\\\ 111HIAllq//////, �� es ,WSr0°��o, Comprehensive Water Planning yz O* of E 9, 4, °i s " Ft a- Town of Brewster Committee u 3 � fit I i , = 2198 Main Street °r = •` ¢; • Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898 '�,,,'�' ;N „,_0„A � `�,��' (508) 896-3701 x1233 _ 4///lllfllllllllllllf111\\\\ FAX (508) 896-8089 Date Approved:7/9/12 Vote:8-0, O'Reilly abstains TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE (CWPC) Regular Meeting Monday, June 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm n Brewster Town Office Building Chairman Lem Skidmore convened the CWPC meeting at 4:30 pm in the Brewster Town Office Building with members, Elizabeth Taylor,Joanne Hughes, Russell Schell, Dave Bennett,John O'Reilly, Bruce Evans, Pat Hughes,and Dan Ryan present. Also Present: Sue Leven, Peter Johnson(BCT), Chris Miller,Jim Gallagher, Robert Bersin Recording or Taping Notification The Chair read"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." AGENDA { 1.Citizen Forum Supporting Documents: 061112_A IWRMP Phase II Progress 2.Re-organize the committee,Elect a new chairman,vice chairman and clerk Report, HWG 4-30-12—5-27-12 3.Status of Phase II&build out 061112 B CZM Tips, Dogs beaches 4.Status of Data Synthesis&GIS p g 5.Status of Pond Project 6.Discussion of the next community presentation Option—Brewster Conservation Trust Annual Meeting,8/6/12 at Library 7.Discuss CWPC position on dog park siting 8.Review minutes from 5/14/12,Review action items 9.Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 1. 1.Citizen Forum None 2.Re-organize the committee, Elect a new Chairman,Vice Chairman and Clerk x Skidmore stated he is happy to serve for another one year term. He asked for nominations. There were no other nominations. si Hughes, J nominated Skidmore for Chairman, Taylor Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. Hughes, P stated she is happy to serve for another one year term. Skidmore asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman. 'i There were no other nominations. Taylor nominated Hughes, P for Vice Chairman, O'Reilly Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. Bennett stated he is pleased to serve again as Clerk. Skidmore asked for nominations for Clerk. ' There were no other nominations. O'Reilly nominated Bennett for Clerk, Taylor Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. 3.Status of Phase II &build out ' Leven referenced the 4/30/12 progress report from HWG. The committee referenced their copies. Skidmore commented he would like to see more of what they have done with wastewater. Leven referenced an answer from Nelson (paragraph #4) (email) she explained further to the committee and stated they will have more information in late June. CWPC 06-11-12.docx Page 1 of 4 Schell referenced paragraph#4 and shared comments. Is it applied to zone II's only? Bennett, Schell and Leven discussed further. Leven explained the consultants are looking at Orleans and Brewster land use, density, etc. (Area based and density based methods were discussed). 4.Status of Data Synthesis&GIS Leven explained they are waiting for GIS layers. Leven addressed Bennett's comments/questions regarding SEA work. Leven has the data but Arc v.10 is required. Public distribution was discussed. Leven invited Bennett to come into the office to view the data files. Bennett and Leven discussed the availability of data further. Bennett restated the importance of the use of GIS as a planning tool. Bennett was concerned about having the data available for this committee. Leven added it is available today in print but not online yet. Schell questioned the"giveaway"from HWG. Bennett explained further. They asked about the pre-engineered storm water systems from HWG that the Town can use to acquire grants. HWG included this in their presentation to the committee. Leven is meeting tomorrow with HWG to review possible locations. Schell asked if the committee could review the list after HWG reviews it. Leven agreed and will send the list of 15 locations to the committee tomorrow. Hughes, P stated this is a great opportunity for public education. Taylor referenced a map that Nelson showed the group. (SEA)Taylor asked if this is accessible via the web site. Leven explained layers are not possible. Leven stated she will ask Lambert about accessibility. Arc reader?Arc Explorer? Leven will follow up and ask Lambert. 5.Status of Pond Project Leven stated nothing new to report from Ed Eichner. Schell question: `There was a considerable amount of discussion. Is HWG willing to accept responsibility to quantify the phosphorus input through storm water at Walker's Pond and Elbow Pond near the cranberry bog? Leven stated it is not in the scope of work and it depends if this site becomes one of the sites that will be looked at. Schell stated it is an issue that needs to be resolved. He asked about timeframe? Planning milestone? Leven stated it depends on HWG and what comes out of the SMAST work. She is not sure about the timeframe. Taylor asked Schell for clarification regarding his concern. Schell was concerned that this topic is not being addressed. Hughes; P recognized Schell's concern and explained Leven's comments are legitimate. Hughes, P was interested in the SMAST comments. Skidmore stated this topic is not going to be resolved at this meeting. Miller added we need to see what the SMAST reports say. A priority needs to be determined. Hughes, P stated the committee needs more information. Schell stated this item needs to be done even though it may not be possible to schedule the work yet. Schell believes it is a necessary element for the phosphorus balance of Walker's Pond. Leven and Schell discussed SMAST and HWG data results. Schell was seeking recognition that this should be pursued once funds and consultants are available. Bennett asked Schell if this is significant source. They discussed water quality data further. Evans suggested talking to HWG about this request. Miller explained there is a significant amount of pond data from the Pals study. Bennett asked about Elbow Pond samples. There was further discussion with the committee. Schell made a Motion to obtain samples and quantify the amount of phosphorus coming from the pipe between Elbow and Walker Pond. Hughes, P Second, (discussion), Vote 1-7-1 (Bennett abstains) CWPC 06-11-12.docx Page 2 of 4 Hughes, P does not support O'Reilly had questions about the validity of concern. He supports waiting for the report(data) Hughes, J recommended waiting for results. Taylor asked about VOC or potability samples in ponds. Miller stated no. Miller explained they are only testing for bacteria. 6. Discussion of the next community presentation Option--Brewster Conservation Trust Annual Meeting,8/6/12 at Brewster Ladies Library Johnson asked the committee to consider the BCT's annual meeting on 8/6/12 for the next community meeting with HWG. Johnson explained it would be a brief business meeting for BCT and then the speaker from HWG. They discussed videotaping options. The committee stated it would be acceptable. Hughes, J requested videotaping. Taylor made a Motion to schedule the meeting with BCT as discussed, Hughes, J Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. Schell hopes the publicity will identify the meeting as annual trust meeting and water community meeting. Johnson will coordinate publicity action items with Leven. Taylor requested a sign for in front of the library. Leven will follow up with Nelson regarding the scope of the meeting. 7. Discuss CWPC position on dog park siting Skidmore referred to the BOS meeting last Monday regarding the dog park committee. He restated the committee is opposed to a dog park in an environmentally sensitive area (zone II) A parcel next to the Drummer Boy Park and the Freemans Way Fields were discussed. Skidmore requested a statement be resent to Ed Lewis regarding the committee's comments. Hughes,P has been looking around at dog park sitings. She stated it involves a lot of complexity and it could be an opportunity for an in depth analysis. The committee should advise the BOS. Evans stated there is a lot of land under conservation that would require clearing and maintenance. Skidmore explained the purpose of a recommendation to the committee. O'Reilly agrees with Pat Hughes. Protect zone II. He is concerned about a blanket statement. Schell wonders why the CWPC is involved. He believes it is a BOH issue. Skidmore asked for the dog park siting to be placed on the next agenda and for Leven to email the memo sent previously to Ed Lewis. 8. Review minutes from 5/14/12, Review action items Bennett and Schell submitted written edits. Taylor added an edit. Bennett made a Motion to accept the 5/14/12 minutes as corrected, O'Reilly Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0 Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate The committee discussed the CCC meeting that took place last Saturday regarding waste water. Several members and Sue Leven attended the meeting. They discussed the CLF/Buzzards Bay/EPA agreement or lack of agreement. Schell wanted to know if this will impact the SMAST results due to the committee. Leven will follow up with Ed Eichner. Hughes P asked about SEA and HWG. Leven confirmed they are communicating and trading information. She asked about public education. Leven explained HWG is proposing a contractor's seminar. Hughes, P is concerned about public education. Bersin stated they have money. There are no formal handouts. There will be hearings and meetings. Miller stated DPW federal projects are completed and should be recognized with public presentation. CWPC 06-11-12.docx Page 3 of 4 Miller announced a Public outreach day with the BCT and Conservation. There will be walking trails and information presented at Drummer Boy Park. The CWPC is invited to participate. The date is 7/14/12. The meeting ended at 6:00 pm. Hughes, J made a Motion to adjourn, Bennett Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. Next Meeting: 6/25/12 @ 4:30pm Respectful) bmitted, rAlkir atria IrZirlirir, Clerk Kelly oore, Senio epartment Assistant, Planning C • = ction Items, Post 6-11-12 Meeting Updated 6-12-12 A(:'I'ION I'I'I•:NIS MI.1.1'ING COMM1:N'I'S I{S'I'IMA'FE I) S'T'ATUS COMPI E TION 1)X1 Status of Bridge Projects: Data Synthesis- GIS/Build-out, Ponds,Storm water Geo- location Horsley Witten(HWG) Phase II Send HWG list of potential sites to committee 6-11-12 Leven Start 6-12 Data Synthesis and GIS 6-11-12 Leven to follow up - Maps accessible from web site—Request from with Lambert Taylor. regarding accessibility Next community presentation, BCT Annual 6-11-12 Leven to follow up Meeting 8/6/12 at BLL with Nelson regarding meeting and sign Public Outreach Day—BCT&Conservation 6-11-12 Leven 7-14-12 CWPC participation Questions to include in tax bills about water 1-9-12 Leven discuss with TBD 1 usage.Ask HWG for ideas,online form?Etc. Mark Nelson Dog Park Siting • CWPC position 6-11-12 Leven to email the Opposed to a dog park in an environmentally memo sent sensitive area or zone I I area. previously to E. Lewis. Resend memo to BOS Cranberry Growers Association Contact CGA and ask if they might talk to the bog Fall 2011 Leven No answer yet owners and find out when discharging into the ponds—to take samples. '$ Misc: MS4'Compliance Update 11-14-11 SEA/HWG 6-11 &6-12 Bennett asked for reports done by Peter Weiskel 2-27-12 Bennett spoke to 5-29-12 regarding tri town treatment plant Weiskel. Report due out this summer CWPC 06-11-12.docx Page 4 of 4