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Home My Public Portal AboutComprehensive Water Planning -- 2013-05-28 Minutes Y \a�\\a10,,,wrrauu /// u"'/ Town of Brewster Comprehensive Water I. cS, . ^.1. 2198 Main Street Planning Committee . _ 'lil`' a;5 Brewster, Massachusetts ° ''!''i!'L-...--m--_ y 02631-1898 ° (508) 896-3701 x1233 �,.R,o \\\\ter 896-8089 �!Hyirmnnirtin o FAX (508) 896 BREWSTER TOWN CLERK Date Approved: 6-10-13 Vote: 7-0 '13 JUL12 31Ct3P►i TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE (CWPC) Regular Meeting Monday, May 28, 2013 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, Russell Schell, Elizabeth Taylor, Dave Bennett, Dan Ryan, and Joanne Hughes present. *Pat Hughes is no longer a CWPC member. Absent: John O'Reilly, Bruce Evans Also Present: Sue Leven, Nancy Ellis Ice, Selectman Pat Hughes 1 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." Supporting Documents: AGENDA 052813_A Email to Leven from Brian Wick at 1. Citizen Forum Cape Cod Cranberry Growers'Association 2. Discuss planning a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss Phase III 052813_B SMAST Mill Ponds Water Quality 3. Discuss committee participation at the Brewster Conservation Management Plan dated 3-25-13 Day July 13, 2013 and the Brewster Conservation Trust Annual Meeting August 1, 2013 4. SMAST proposal -follow up discussion 5. Review minutes of 5-13-13 6.Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate [ 1. Citizen Forum Skidmore thanked Pat Hughes for years of hard work and support on the Committee and offered congratulations on her recent election to the Board of Selectman. Hughes, P is interested in being the BOS Liaison to the Committee. 2. Discuss planning a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss Phase III Taylor and Skidmore discussed meeting on 7-24-13. The Committee decided tentatively on meeting 7-24- 13 at 5:30 - 6:30 pm. After the CWPC meeting they could attend the Planning Board meeting at 6:30 pm. The CWPC would not meet 7-22-13. Taylor will follow up with the Planning Board and get back to the Committee. The Committee is interested in working with the Planning Board on regulations and by-laws. The agenda will be determined at a later date. Share concepts that the Planning Board could put into regulations and by-laws. Leven was in support of meeting with the Planning Board early in the process. CWPC 5-28-13.docx Page 1 of 6 Hughes, P explained in the past they discussed putting together a basic summary about the Committee for other boards and committees. Include Build out; role of NRPD might play, etc. She believes they should inform the Planning Board that they are likely to play an important role in the future. Taylor suggested introducing the Committee and explaining their role. Share current information and alternatives when they are ready (further into Phase III). Schell referenced the Phase II report. He believes it is obvious that as the Town moves towards build out in sub watersheds tributary to Pleasant Bay, each parcel developed incurs a nitrogen removal liability as a whole. Schell asked Leven if there are planning tools available. Leven explained if abutting or near ponds or near Pleasant Bay watershed current regulations apply. The Natural Resources Protection District (NRPD) by-law governs subdivisions in the Pleasant Bay watershed. She stated there has been discussion of fertilizer management by the Town. Bennett asked about a provision for nitrogen loading. The Planning Board Water Quality by-law restriction, nitrogen,loading five parts per million, Town wide, did not pass. Bennett discussed this topic further with Leven. Bennett believes the Conservation Commission and Board of Health are in better positions to do the regulations. Leven has seen other towns do Board of Health regulations with matching by-laws. Leven discussed further with Bennett. Bennett asked if there are other ways to do it other than meeting with the Planning Board. He suggested meeting with the Conservation Committee and the Board of Health too. Taylor asked Nancy Ellis-Ice about 40b's, 10,000 sq. ft. per bedroom in a Zone II. Ellis-Ice explained they have to meet Title V, in Zone II, which is one bedroom per 10,000 sq. ft. There was further discussion. Taylor and Leven discussed development. Skidmore asked to keep this topic on agenda for further discussion at the 6-10-13 meeting. 3. Disc ss Committee participation at the Brewster Conservation Day 7-13-13 and the Brewster Conser cation Trust Annual Meeting 8-1-13 Leven shared sample handouts for Brewster Conservation Day. Comments should be sent to Moore. Bennett suggested asking the Cape Cod Commission if the Ground Water Guardians who have been at the Barnstable County Fair want to get involved. They do a kids oriented presentation. Leven will follow up with Toni Cambareri at the Cape Cod Commission. 4. SMA$T proposal and funding Leven gave the committee an update. Leven referenced the SMAST Mill Ponds Water Quality Management Plan dated 3-25-13. She explained the committee currently has approximately $8,200. There will be more funds available in July. Leven talked to Ed Eichner at SMAST. The proposal is in two pieces. They discussed the tasks for $17,000 and $6,125. Leven suggested doing the mussel and plant distribution now because it is a good time to start since it is summer. They will need this to be done to move forward with the other tasks. Task#2, page #5, $6,125 - based;,on the available funds. Skidmore asked for clarification. Data collection vs. analysis. Leven read Task #2, page #5 to the committee and they discussed further. Skidmore stated this task sounds like the same thing but with different technology. Hughes, J was concerned about the "lake volume" portion. Bennett expressed concern that this task has already been completed. We added extra sondes. Hughes, P stated she is not tied to these two tasks. She wants the data to be analyzed with historic data. We want to gain a better understanding of whether or not the primary,sources of levels of phosphorus are related to sediment regeneration. What is the primary source that needs to be addressed? This would affect remediation. Skidmore agreed. CWPC 5-28-13.docx Page 2 of 6 Skidmore questioned another drone in ponds? Could Eichner come up with an answer now with the existing data? We have a couple years of data. Skidmore stated if there is only $6k to spend, then he is in favor of results instead of testing. Leven stated there is only $17k. Current allocations do not support doing the whole project of $23k. Will SMAST do any work for $6k? Bennett was in favor of the rapid evaluation technique mentioned in the HWG report. He feels they need to start Implementing. He suggested tabling any additional money for SMAST until they see results. Examples - boat ramps, rain garden projects, Captains Golf Course monitoring, tangible outcomes. Leven explained they spent money collecting data on the Mill Ponds to see how the data lines up. Hughes, J asked how much of Task I for dollar amount available to spend. Staff work only? Bennett suggested an alternative bid from HWG. The committee discussed Task I, $17k. The committee discussed mussels, drones, etc. Leven stated SMAST cannot do a $6k piece of the $17k. Hughes, J expressed interest in the $17k - drone. This is finishing what we have started. Skidmore does not agree with doing $6k piece. (Mussels) Leven reviewed the HWG funding numbers. They have to wait for July. Hughes, P - Ideas 1) Talk to Nelson to develop some flexibility, from 7-1 to do the data analysis for Mill Ponds Complex 2) Talk to Tom Cambareri and ask what they could do. (Gabrielle or Donna, contract work?) 3) We need to get this done. The committee needed the SMAST proposal broken up. Leven will ask Eichner for more detail including staff information. Bennett asked about the flexibility of the HWG contract, in particular, the ponds. He expected more. He stated if we have the data, any scientist can use the data. Ask HWG to cost it out and if can be incorporated. Skidmore referenced the $50k for pond work - follow up work to Schoolhouse Pond, and rework 4 more ponds and Mill Pond Complex using the data from SMAST? Leven will ask Nelson. Hughes, P was surprised about the data analysis. If HWG can do it, they should do it. Hughes,') concurs with Bennett and Hughes, P. Leven will talk to HWG and report back at the next meeting. 5. Revi4w minutes of 5-13-13 Hughes,'',) made a Motion to approve the minutes of 5-13-12 as amended, Bennett Second, All Aye, Vote, 5-0-1, Ryan abstains. 6. ToplOss the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 1. Cranberry Growers' Association Update Leven shared an email from Brian Wick at the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association. Leven read the email. The email topic was grower participation. Wick's email suggested the Committees' questions could be addressed by someone not involved in farming (like a researcher). The Committee could visit the Cranberry Station in Wareham or talk to someone from UMass. Hughes, J is interested in the implementation of best management practices by Brewster cranberry growers, The Wareham visit may not give them the answers they are looking for. Leven can try to find a local grower interested in talking to the Committee. CWPC 5-28-13.docx Page 3 of 6 1 Schell stated it would be desirable if there was consensus in the Committee about the standards the recommended by the cranberry extension service in Wareham. Uniform perception in interpreting answers we get. Are they conforming to standards? We don't have that basis. Hughes, 3 suggested listening to the professionals and then inviting a local grower to come in. Bennett suggested the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) could speak to best management practices, Are cranberry bogs a source? The Committee discussed further. Skidmore agreed they should be able to share some data. Leven will write back to Brian Wick. Schell asked Leven to send the information about the local cranberry growers in Brewster to the Committee. The data is from the Assessor's database. Bennett Stated a change in practice at Captain's Course could result in a huge savings in nitrogen. It may have not been documented yet. Leven agreed. 2. Email Campaign Update Leven shared Brewster Waters email newsletter campaign results. 117 emails, 730 total reach. (1 goes to a PT resident list of 700 addresses, 1 to all Town Dept. Heads) 69% response rate. Very good results so far. In two weeks the pond email will go out 3. Bennett, CCC website, wastewater planning tool He asked about how it works. The tool is in beta. Leven has a link. Bennett has a strong interest in seeing the tool at a meeting. It could be accessed via a laptop and projected on the screen. Leven announced Paul Niedzwiecki from the Cape Cod Commission (CCC) will be coming to the Towns to talk about a 208 plan. Leven will share dates. Taylor stated at the last CCC meeting there was a discussion about 2 or 3 districts of critical planning concern (DCPC), regarding use of fertilizer. 4. Hughes, P — Board of Selectmen They are setting their summer schedule and would like to schedule an update with the CWPC. 7-22-13. Hughes, P will confirm dates. 5. Bennlett asked about a meeting with Orleans. Leven will check in with George Meservey. The Committee had a discussion about the Orleans special election for an over ride vote. Bennett asked about regional sharing of costs between towns. How much would Orleans want for the 30k I gallons? The committee discussed further. Hughes, P stated that it is in Brewster's' best interest to update Orleans on where Brewster is Update on how to address the issues. Cost out alternatives. She expressed concern about the cost of transportation. I Bennett stated that Orleans wants to create a treatment plant and sewer South Orleans. He expressed concern,about a dialog with Brewster and Orleans. He wants to keep the dialog going. Brewster has a seat on a nonvoting, nonexistent committee. Leven explained there have been no meetings yet. Hughes, P stated that some Selectmen think the Town could go anywhere not just Orleans. She is in favor of a broader conversation with Orleans. Hughes, 3 asked what % of Brewster is that Where is it going? Other places can be used, not just Tri Town. CWPC 5-28-13.docx Page 4 of 6 Skidmore asked Ellis-Ice a question about entering pump slips. Hughes, 3 asked for the information. Gallons from Brewster in last 5 years. What % goes to tri town? Bennett stated that Jay Burgess has the data. The committee discussed the Tri-town plant and other options. They also discussed available data/reports from the Health Department. Bennett stated the Yarmouth rail cars were deemed dangerous and cannot take trash to CMASS. (Energy Train) Hughes, P suggested being comprehensive when talking to other boards or departments. Hughes, J made a Motion to adjourn, Taylor Second, All Aye, Vote 6-0. The meeting ended at 6:00 pm. Next Meeting: Monday 6-10-13 @ 4:30 pm Respectfully submitted, ale relit 1-'401414b Dave :rr ett, •e Kelly Moore, Seniot ept. Assistant, Planning CWPC 5-28+13.docx Page 5 of 6 wirook CWPC Action Items, Post 5-28-13 Meeting Updated 5-30-13 Consultant Action Items Meeting ` Comments Due Date Status /Member/Staff DatB (estimate) HWG Phase II—10%design on storm 4-22-13 319 grant to fund Ongoing i water retro fit projects,Walker's construction of Town Hall Pond, Breakwater Beach,Town Hall Rain Garden filed May 30, Rain Garden 2013—awaiting notice Phase Ill,Joint meeting with the 5-28-13 Taylor will ask the Planning Ongoing Planning Board to discuss Phase III Board about a meeting in 7-24-13? July and get back to comm. CWPC Email—Newsletter from 5-28-13 Next email newsletter about Ongoing HWG, IWRMP sent 5-22 ponds due to go out middle of June Phase III, Meeting with HWG and 3-25-13 Nelson gave committee Ongoing CCC update 3-25-13,waiting for CCC contact SMAST Mill Ponds Complex Project 5-28-13 Leven to follow up with Ongoing (Pond Study) Eichner and Nelson re: Ed Eichner Technical Memo 1-16 funds&tasks Miscellaneous CWPC CWPC Briefing Paper for 4-8-13 Leven working on language Committees.and Boards BCT Discuss participation in Brewster 5-28-13 The committee will Ongoing Conservation Day 7-13-13 participate. Discussed j handouts on 5-28 BCT/CWPC BCT Annual Meeting 8-1-13 5-13-13 Committee is interested in a Ongoing 7:00 pm, Brewster Ladies Library joint meeting. CGA Communications with CGA 5-28-13 Leven to contact local Ongoing cranberry growers and invite to a meeting Kleinfelder 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 CWPC 5-28-13.docx Page 6 of 6 l