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Home My Public Portal AboutComprehensive Water Planning -- 2014-02-10 Minutes \\\\O00,100,00?.. Town of Brewster Comprehensive Water ectsws oc.:o;t�oed,q'F,9 % 2198 Main Street Planning Committee a v,. Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898 -; 'I' ' 1. (508)896-3701x1233 • brewplan @town.brewster.ma.us uollai1111111111111W\\\\\\\ Date Approved:3-10-14 F }_TF ?f:ji f; PP" Vote:6.0 :a��:i 4 ,�� !�-: TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES OF COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE (CWPC) Regular Meeting Monday, February 10, 2014 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, John O'Reilly, Adam Curtis, Paula Miller, Dan Ryan, Elizabeth Taylor, Dave Bennett, and Bruce Evans present. Also Preeent: Sue Leven, Jim Gallagher, Chris Miller, Bob 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 record this meeting he or she is required to inform the chair." Supporting Documents: AGENDA 021014_A HWG Memo 1.Citizen Forum 2-5-14 Amendment to 2.Discuss the HWG presentation to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee on 2-3- change th{e scope of Task 14 D.5 under our current 3.Discuss the HWG alternatives analysis with recommended pond assessments,Review the contract revised scope of work 4.Discuss a Spring Town Meeting Funding Request 5.Review the 208 Plan Stakeholder Summit 6.Discuss a 3-8-14 ponds meeting 7.Approval of minutes from 1-13-14 8.Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate I. Citize ti Forum David Smith of 50 Hazel Lane addressed the committee regarding the Dog Park Development Committee. They are looking at one site off Freeman's Way that abuts the recreation fields. He asked the committee it they had any concerns regarding the property. Skidmore explained that they are a planning committee and do not regulate. Leven suggested he talk to the Water Quality Review Committee about land use in a Zone II. If the land is under conservation control he should talk to them. It might be appropriate to talk to the consultant from HWG. Skidmore stated that in the past the committee expressed opposition to a dog park in a Zone II. Taylor expressed concern regarding the location. Miller-C Stated it is under the jurisdiction of the Water Department. Leven suggested Staff Review would be an opportunity to discuss with the department heads. Taylor and Smith discussed the proposed area under discussion. Map 120. Taylor reviewed a copy of the assessor's new map. 2. Discus the HWG presentation to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee on 2-3-14 Skidmore provided a summary. Nelson presented alternatives in the Pleasant Bay watershed and the ongoing work with the pond property owners. CWPC 2-10-14.docx Page 1 of 3 3. Discuss the HWG alternatives analysis with recommended pond assessments, Review the revised scope of work They reviewed the scope of work, 2-5-14 memo. Nelson proposes to change the approach to the pond assessments and to add more ponds. Committee comments: Schell requested a 7th bullet to identify surface water outlets. (this was not included in the revised scope memo) Examples would be Schoolhouse, Slough, and Canoe Ponds. (water coming "out" of ponds) Schell discussed further with Bennett. Bennett stated that direct stormwater discharge to ponds is a critical factor in degraded water quality and that funds should be directed to upgrading these systems that are already identified and easily remedied ahead of additional consulting fees. Leven will pass his request onto Nelson for consideration. Miller-P stated she was in favor of an amendment to the scope. She expressed concern about the Schoolhouse Pond Report. She requested that the consultant clarify going forward and explain the method. Miller-P will email the question to Leven for Nelson. Miller-P asked how the 10 to 15 ponds will be chosen. (public access is a priority) The committee discussed Girl Scout Pond. Nelson will recommend the ponds. Ryan made a Motion to approve the amended scope of Task D.5 under current contract, detailed in a HWG memo dated 2-5-14 from Mark Nelson, Taylor Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. 4. Discuss a Spring Town Meeting Funding Request Skidmore stated there is no anticipation of a funding request. Nelson has noted that they have work to do for the rest of the year. The committee will be asking for funding in the fall. Bennett suggested that the committee wait until the 208 plan is complete by the CCC. Leven will provide a link to the committee regarding the recent 208 meeting presentation. i3ennett stated he supports the town target funding to DPW to upgrade stormwater locations and to eliminate direct discharses. He refererenced a letter sent from the CWPC to the Board of Selectmen in support. He suggested revisiting the letter. • Evans expressed concern about the oyster program. Skidmore noted that the CWPC will make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen for town meeting. 5. Review(the 208 Plan Stakeholder Summit • Leven, Bennett, Miller-C, Schell, J. Klump (from Planning Board) attended the meeting. Bennett stated the meeting focused on regionalization, utilization and low lying fruit. Towns are being encouraged to consider alternatives that reduce the total sewer area. They also discussed metrics for evaluating the alternatives. Bennett suggested that the committee wait until these alternatives are vetted by the CCC. He added that discussions with on alternatives have to continue. #4 and#5 as contingencies. Skidmore stated that during a recent NACHO (national health association) he learned that MA has 369 health departments and FLA has 67. Miller-C agrees with Bennett. Continue the work being done on the ponds. Discussions with the neighboring towns are • important. He suggested being flexible. Do 10 ponds, meet in the summer and then choose next 10 ponds. Leven added that the regional break out meetings were good at the 208 meeting. There are 3 upcoming meetings and she can only make 2 meetings. Bennett volunteered to attend all 3 meetings. The dates are 2-27 1-5pm, 3-27 1-5 pm, 4-28 8:30-12:30pm at the Chatham Community Center. 6. Discuss a 3-8.14 ponds meeting There was nothing new to report. Skidmore stated the focus of the next meeting should be the organization of a coalition. Discuss operating principles, i.e. Orleans Pond Coalition. Skidmore will discuss BCT operating as an entity with Hal Minis. They discussed 3-8-14 @ 10am. O'Reilly suggested having someone discussing how they form coalitions. By pond or by region. CWPC 2-10-14.docx Page 2 of 3 Maybe ask Canoe Pond or Cobbs Pond Association. 3 ",Appkt41 0lminu+tes fr I;1 -14,.,. < , ', .�. �.. . t .. O'Reilly made a Motion to approve the minutes of 1-13-14 as written, Taylor Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. 8»top c h Chair did Plot rerisonabiOnt~$Cipate Comments regarding the alternatives are due to Leven They will be discussed at the next meeting. Schell asked Miller-C about nutrient concentration data on Long Pond. LP1, LP2 He asked Miller-C for further clarification. Lobes? Proximity to bog? Miller-C explained that neither one are located near the bog—On the north side. Long Pond— 1) Harwich/Rte 124 and 2) Harwich, to the east. Treatment was done across the entire pond. Schell and Miller-C discussed further. Bennett asked about the 12-11-13 TriTown Plant minutes. Status of the Stantec Report? Leven will ask Sumner. Bennett stated there was a recommendation by Mr. Roberts. He is interested in finding out cost and additional information. Bennett made a Motion to adjourn, Taylor Second, All Aye, Vote 9-0. The meeting ended at 5:15 pm. Next Meeting: Monday 2-24-14 @ 4:30 pm Res•ectfully submitted, *4\16 Da!` ett, ice Chair& Clerk Kelly Moore,Senior Dept.Assistant,Planning\I CWPC 2-1O-14.docx Page 3 of 3