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TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF
COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE (CWPC)
Regular Meeting
Monday, a
y,j nuary 13, 2014 at 4:30 pm
Brewster Town Office Building
Chairmarf Lem Skidmore convened the CWPC meeting at 4:35 pm in the Brewster Town Office Building with members
Russell Schell, Paula Miller, John O'Reilly, Adam Curtis, Dan Ryan, and Bruce Evans present.
Absent: Elizabeth Taylor, Dave Bennett
Also Preent: Sue Leven, Jim Gallagher, Chris Miller, Bob Bersin, Nancy Ellis Ice, Pat Hughes
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 he or she is required to inform the chair."
AGENDA
Supporting Documents: 1.Citizen Forum
2.Dlacuss selection of a CWPC representative for the WQRC(Article 10,Nov.TM)(Water
None Quality Review Committee
3.Discuss the presentation to be given by HWG to the Finance Committee and the Board of
Selectmen
4.Review the Pond Meeting,January 11,2014
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5.Discuss next steps for capital plan/spring town meeting
6.Approval of minutes es from 12-9-13
7.Tnnin*tha Chair did not raasnnahly antininata
I. Citizen'Forum
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2.Discuss selection of a CWPC representative for the WQRC (Article 10, Nov. TM)
(Water Quality Review Committee)
The WQRC meets the 3rd Friday of the month at 8:30am in Town Hall. The next meeting is 2-7-14.
The committee discussed the purpose of the WQRC and Board/Committees represented. The Chair asked the committee
for nominations for a CWPC representative.
Paula Miller was nominated and Seconded by Ryan,All Aye,Vote 7-0.
f 3.Discuiiej the presentation to be given by HWG to the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen
Skidmor noted that further discussion has come up regarding the future of the Tri Town Plant. Mark Nelson from HWG
will be a dressing the BOS on 1-27-14. Skidmore suggested they should not make a recommendation outside of the
IWRMP.!,Committee members were encouraged to attend the BOS meeting 1-27-14. Members of the Finance Committee
with be attending.
Hughes suggested that the HWG presentation to the BOS be succinct. 10-15 minutes. She suggested he include the
potential value of the golf course meeting nutrient management for Pleasant Bay and a summary of the CWPC work.
She suggested they prepare the BOS regarding any request for money and next steps for the ponds.
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4.Reviev the Pond Meeting,January II, 2014
Skidmore,thanked Moore and Leven for their outreach work.
There was a good turnout. 120+ people attended. Planning will begin for another meeting in February or March. The vast
majority of ponds do not have public access. Residents at the meeting expressed interest in forming smaller groups. The
BCT has Offered to be the 501c3 for grants. (To help form a pond coalition)
Leven added that she will discuss the idea of pond betterment with Town Counsel. There may be concern if residents
don't get the results from their pond that was anticipated.
Schell asked how contributions to BCT could be earmarked for specific ponds.
Skidmore stated they don't know yet.
Miller, P stated that she learned a lot from the meeting. She asked about the role of the pond coalition. Would there be
inter town projects?Grant applications? She noted the town needs ongoing pond planning. There needs to be a contact at
the town.'Who will consider the pond planning efforts? Town program vs. nonprofit organization.
Leven explained that there will be a Town role to move the crowd in the right direction and to assist with forming the pond
coalition.
Miller, P expressed concern about responsibility for remediation. What would be the order for the ponds? The town has a
role. She discussed further with Leven. The discussed town landings and private pond vs. town pond. She also asked
about PALS.
Miller, C explained that there are 29 ponds that are monitored twice a year. The work is done by volunteers. The data is
used to support the town and the CWPC. Samples cost money. Miller shared the data with HWG and CWPC. Miller was
in favor of small groups and not creating another level of bureaucracy.
The committee discussed monitoring pond data and the role of the town, plus road betterments.
5. Discusrfl next steps for capital plan/spring town meeting
Leven explained she will discuss approach with Nelson. They will talk about the need for money, pilot projects and
alternativ s.
Hughes Suggested they have a placeholder discussion regarding funding.
Evans noted that using oysters to remove nitrogen is a good approach but not easy to do. He suggested they talk to
people who are doing it.
Leven mentioned Curt Felix in Wellfleet and Rick York in Mashpee.
O'Reilly asked about a placeholder number.
Leven explained they have $60k for November to June and then in July they may want to do additional pond work. It is
TBD.
6.Approal of minutes from 1 2.9.13
Schell and Skidmore discussed a suggested edit on page number four.
O'Reilly rhade a Motion to approve the minutes from 12-9-13 as amended, Curtis Second, Six Aye,
Vag 6-0-1. Ryan abstains.
7.Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate
Miller, P asked for consultant documents to include the title and page numbers on every page.
Ryan made a Motion to adjourn, Curtis Second, All Aye, Vote 7-0.
The meeting ended at 5:15 pm. Next Meeting: Monday 1-27-14 @ 4:30 pm
R--•ectfjilly submitted,
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Dave , Vice hair& Clerk
Kelly Moore,Senior Dept.Assistant,Planning v pk
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