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Home My Public Portal AboutComprehensive Water Planning -- 2013-04-22 Minutes +++u a t E i r S d/i//i�,,, Town of Brewster Comprehensive Water Y 2 liiii °..�f.x 2198 Main Street Planning Committee •3 .I i„,,„ a a= Brewster, Massachusetts ° -" .- 02631-1898 ?r� -. _—`;rfi BRESTER TOM CLERK F�p'o*'to (508) 896-3701 x1233 "i��nniiuii�iiu+++�+""��\\\ FAX (508) 896-8089 '13 MAY29 9:53km Date Approved:5-13-13 Vote:8-0 TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE (CWPC) Regular Meeting Monday, April 22, 2013 at 4:30 pm Brewster Town Office Building Chairman Lem Skidmore convened the CWPC meeting at 4:33 pm in the Brewster Town Office Building with members, Russell Schell, Elizabeth Taylor, Dan Ryan, Joanne Hughes, Bruce Evans, and Pat Hughes present. Absent: John O'Reilly, Dave Bennett Also Present: Sue Leven, Chris Miller, Don Arthur, Peter Johnson 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 record this meeting they are required to inform the chair." AGENDA 1. Citizen Forum 2. Discuss committee participation at the Brewster Conservation Day Supporting Documents: 7-13-13 and the Brewster Conservation Trust Annual Meeting 8-1-13. 042213_AI Email to Leven from Mattson 3. Discuss communications with the Cranberry Growers Association 4. SMAST proposal -follow up discussion 5. Review minutes of 3-25-13, 4-8-13 e 6. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 1. Cltiz n Forum I There was a discussion regarding Schoolhouse Pond. Leven, Miller and Don Arthur briefly discussed the consideration of Schoolhouse Pond as the model for rapid assessment proposed for Phase III. The committee suggested getting an opinion from Mark Nelson at HWG. This pond will be discussed at a future meeting!along with other ponds for consideration. (SMAST) 2. Disc ss committee participation at the Brewster Conservation Day 7-13-13 and the Brewster Copse "ation Trust Annual Meeting 8-1-13 e 7-13-18 Brewster Conservation Day Nelson Tnd Leven have discussed and Nelson is interested in participating. They discussed "ask the expert" ession. Leven will follow up with Nelson. 8-1-13 Brewster Conservation Trust Annual Meeting 7:00 prr , Brewster Ladies Library Johnson explained that the meeting starts at 7:00 pm and presentation times will be determined. He is in favor of a brief presentation. Johnson needs actual times soon for the newsletter. Leven will follow up with Nelson. i CWPC 4-2213.docx Page 1 of 4 s Johnson and Leven discussed further. Last year Nelson's presentation was forty-five minutes. Johnson added this presentation is a great for public education. Taylor requested a sign out in front of the library as early as Monday before the meeting. Taylor suggested they ask James Paul to videotape the meeting. Hughes, P asked Leven to notify the Brewster part time residents group. 13. Discuss communications with the,Cranberry Growers Association Leven explained she is waiting for a response from Dawn at the Cranberry Growers Association. Hughes;P asked about the list of bogs. Leven has a list and will scan and send to the group. Hughes,1 P suggested sending a letter from the CWPC to encourage communications. Leven will ask bog owners i!they want to be included in the email list. Leven told the group she talked to Mark Mattson of the DEP. They discussed contributions to bogs, SMAST, (homeowner responsibilities, etc. Skidmore asked to keep the topic of discussion of communications with the Cranberry Growers Association on the agenda. i 4, SMA T'PROPOSAL — foiiow-up discussion I Leven explained that Ed Eichner was aware the group is waiting for a proposal to be divided up. g Leven w0l meet with Lisa Souve to discuss finances. Leven believes there is no more that $3-4k currently available, plus another $10k available after Town Meeting The question is how much can they get done. i Skidmore asked about the status of the HWG contract. Part I has been signed and committed to. Hughes,'P was concerned about delaying the start times. She suggested a vote approve work contingent on apprcpved proposal and available funding. (phased approach) This topic will be on the next agenda. 5-13-13. There is no meeting 5-6-13. (Town Meeting) s 5. Reviw Minutes of 3-25-13 and 4-8-13 Schell submitted text edits via email for 3-25-13 and 4-8-13. t Hughes, P made a Motion to approve the minutes of 3-25-13 as amended, Hughes, J Second, All Aye, A Vote 7-p. Hughes,l P made a Motion to approve the minutes of 4-8-13 as amended, Ryan Second, All Aye, `' Vote 7±0. r Action tems Nelson orking on the grant £ HWG si ning contract and will send back Waiting or contact from CCC 1 Mill Pon s checking funding with Lisa Souve 4, Hughes, P asked Leven if Kleinfelder will share the direct discharges into ponds? x The co nlImittee talked about public information items like door hangers, fertilizer information cards, etc. Total qubntity was discussed. Hughes, P suggested 5k for door hangers. Local printers and Cape Cod Technical High School will be asked to provide a quote and timeframe. CWPC 4-2243.docx Page 2 of 4 i 6:Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 1) Leveri asked if the committee is interested in appointing someone to the Water Quality Review Committee (WQRC). The group discussed further. WQRC iS a by-law committee. The volunteer would attend meetings but would not vote. (Liaison) The WQRC meets once a month, Friday at 9:30 am. It was suggested at a recent WQRC meeting that Leven be the liaison since she is here at Town Hall on the meeting dates. ' Could Joanne give an update after the next WQRC meeting? t Action Item - Get meeting dates from Marilyn, add to the agenda. ' Hughes, P could provide a report from the Water Quality Review Committee. 2) Levert provided the committee more information about here conversation and email with Mark Mattson from MA', DEP. Leven explained there was never any instance of issue with boats or town assistance. • They had a good discussion. Leven read the email re: pipe to Walker's Pond. Leven explained that current practices of bog owners are less fertilizer intensive now. Mattson was • concern td about historical damage and contributions from homeowners too. Skidmore requested that Leven share info with Nelson. 3) Taylor shared information about using CPA funds for pond remediation. Restoraton or Recreation might be possible. She believes this might be a good source of funds. Alum or olar bees treatment possible. She asked if Town Counsel should look at this or talk to DOR? 4) Schoolhouse Pond Topic Skidmore asked for recommendations from Nelson. Leven will follow up. Hughes,,P asked for a memo about the criteria/thinking for Schoolhouse Pond or other ponds to be recommended. Leven and Miller could do this. ,, I i Schell asked a question about the HWG scope discussion. Is there an update for identifying a sub group of ponds that share similar characteristics? Leven stated this is part of the second half of the scope. First, pick a pond and develop rapid assessment methodology. Then apply that methodology to a group of ponds. (Second half of Phase III) Hughes, P - Re: Schoolhouse Pond, first one tested on, then up to five ponds. • Hughes,',P will be going to a Orleans Pond Coalition meeting "Ask the Scientists", Namskaket Marsh • meeting in Orleans. 0 g Hughes,!) made a Motion to adjourn, Hughes, P Second, All Aye, Vote 7-0. The meeting ended at 5:30 pm. } i Next Meeting: 5-13-13 @ 4:30 pm Re Ily • - fitted, ArylpAs4, - - =7'tt, Clerk Kel y ore, nior Dept. Assistant, Planning ? CWPC 4-22-113.docx Page 3 of 4 t 1 , CWPC Action Items, Post 4-22-13 Meeting updated 4-23-13 Consultant Action Items Meeting Comments Due Date Status /Member/Staff Date (estimate) HWG Phase II—10%design on storm 4-22-13 Nelson Looking at 319 grant Ongoing water retro fit projects,Walker's to fund construction of Town Pond, Breakwater Beach,Town Hall Hall Rain Garden Rain Garden Phase III Scope 4-22-13 HWG will sign scope and Ongoing send back to the Town Phase III,Joint meeting with the 4-8-13 The committee decided to Ongoing Planning Board to discuss Phase Ill bring this topic back for discussion after Town Meeting. (5-6-13) Phase Ill, Meeting with HWG and 3-25-13 Nelson gave committee Ongoing r CCC update 3-25-13,waiting for CCC contact SMAST Mill Ponds Complex Project 4-22-13 Discuss 5-13-13, Leven to Ongoing 4 (Pond Study) follow up with Lisa Souve 1 Ed Eichner Technical Memo 1-16 regarding funding Miscellaneous CWPC CWPC Briefing Paper for 4-8-13 Hughes, P and Leven Committees and Boards working on paper BCT Discuss participation in Brewster 4-8-13 The committee will Ongoing s Conservation Day 7-13-13 participate and discuss further. Leven to follow up with Nelson. BCT BCT Annual Meeting 8-1-13 4-8-13 Committee is interested in a Ongoing 7:00 pm, Brewster Ladies Library joint meeting. Leven to follow up with P.Johnson and M. Nelson 1 CGA I Communications with CGA 4-8-13 Leven to send list of bog Ongoing owners to group. Discuss 5- 13-13 Kleinfel4er MS 4 Compliance Update 4-22-13 Direct discharges to Ponds? Ongoing HWG Share info?from P. Hughes Bennett Reports by Peter Weiskel for the Tri 2-27-12 early 2013 ' Town Treatment Plant u Hughes, J Ponds testing process,final report 4-22-13 Hughes,J will send an email 12-31-12 from the State 2 4 3 '3 t y i 4 CWPC 4-22-13.docx Page 4 of 4