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Home My Public Portal AboutComprehensive Water Planning -- 2014-05-27 Minutes \\ �oaeal6lWS%// Town of Brewster Comprehensive Water o* '«o■� F�p'% 2198 Main Street Planning Committee :s= Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898 Fa 11 u''� y= (508)896-3701x1233 = : brewpian @town.brewster.ma.us l///H l I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1\\\\\\ \\\\ Date Approved:6/9/14 Vote: 6-0-I Evans abstains TOWN OF BREWSTER MINUTES COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLANNING COMMITTEE (CWPC) Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 4:30 pm Brewster Town Office Building Chairman Skidmore convened the CWPC meeting at 4:30 pm in the Brewster Town Office Building with members Adam Curtis, Russell Schell, Paula Miller, Dave Bennett, John O'Reilly, and Elizabeth Taylor present. Absent: Dan Ryan, Bruce Evans, Also Present: Susan Leven, Jim Gallagher, Pat Hughes, Bob Bersin, Mark Nelson (HWG)and Ann Kitchel (HWG) Recording or Taping Notification The Chair read"As required by the Open Meeting Law we are informing you that the Town will be video 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 Power Point:Overview of DRAFT 2.Committee Reorganization Stormwater Mgmt. Bylaw+Reg. 3.Discuss forming subcommittees (5-27-14) 4.Discuss HWG Progress Report-March 31-May 4,2014 5.Draft stormwater by-law regulation from HWG 6.Brewster Conservation Day,7-12-14, Brewster Ponds Steering Committee meeting 7.Approval of minutes from 5-12-14 To review past/present hearing: www.brewster-ma.gov/documents and archives/Ch 18 video archives/recent videos/other government meetings/ CWPC 05-27-14 I.Citizen;Forum None 2.Committee Reorganization L. Skidmore thanked Town staff, liaisons and Mark Nelson from HW for all their help and support E.Taylor made a MOTION to nominate Paula Miller (accepted) as Chairman CWPC. R. Schell seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-1 E. Taylor made a MOTION to nominate Dave Bennett (accepted) as Vice-Chairman/Clerk CWPC. A. Curtis seconded the motion. VOTE: 5-0-1 Committee Liaisons; P. Miller to WQRC 9 .` CWPC Minutes 5-27-14 6/10/2014 3:48 PM T "•: r - 3. Discuss formation of subcommittees Information regarding Open Meeting Law for subcommittees by Sue Leven • Treated the same as any other committee; posted, minutes etc P. Miller requests a letter to the Town Clerk from this committee by Sue Leven to clarify some of her concerns regarding work sessions vs. designated subcommittees. MOTION by D. Bennett to send letter to Town Clerk as stated regarding formation of subcommittees Second by E. Taylor VOTE: 6-0-0 P. Miller stated- an opportunity to discuss and questions for the consultant to be answered etc. J. O'Reilly stated- sub committee is a recommendation back to full committee to make policy E. Taylor-if we really want to have a work meeting, can make changes, reviews and decisions. One project at a time, full committee. R. Schell - how does the BOS deal with more detail investigation to be more informed? P. Hughes - BOS does not have standing subcommittees; one member takes on an issue, investigates and brings it back to the board. R. Schell - observations that liaisons from BOS seem more informed P. Hughes-BOS listen to liaison but do not always take that recommendation J. O'Reilly feels work sessions are more productive. An example; Stormwater Draft (so complex), smaller groups, review and come up with questions rather than rehash again with sub committees P. Miller - specific with the Stormwater; small group can dig in and come up with questions but still questioning if meeting needs to be posted. Look into a small group meeting; details of posting etc... J. O'Reilly noted that meetings should be posted but will defer to Town Clerk E. Taylor noted she will request to get e-mails from Michael Farber. He noted the "208 committee" was working on the marsh; meetings with Orleans. They should have Brewster involvement; Sue Leven will keep CWPC informed about this. P. Miller suggested someone should track this, go to the meetings then report back as to the progress 4. Discuss'HWG'Progress Report-March 31-May 4, 2014 Discussion was postponed from previous meeting P. Miller - question on Task C; submitted in December; rough copy to make further edits. What was the previous document and edits? Are BOH regulations ready yet? S. Leven - No, not yet P. Miller noted we should get these reports before they go to the Boards D. Bennett - on Phase III, understanding that report remain in draft form and roll over to implementation form M. Nelson - we have the recommended alternatives report in draft form, when complete we will have time for final analysis and report; missing implementation. D. Bennett asked about "reactive barrier" discussion? M. Nelson - still watching Falmouth, need further discussion with town and CC Commission staff. Probably 3 months (rough guess). Tentative date: September R. Schell- discussion with Mark about oyster propagation and/or aquaculture. M. Nelson- Looking at both, Pleasant Bay Alliance-wide goal. There are models in other places D. Bennett asked if DEP has accepted 208 recommendations of nitrogen credits. M. Nelson - Not yet, verifying costs. Questions have to be answered. D. Bennett asked when the CC Commission 208 study comes to an end. June 1St. In the process. P. Miller stated we will ask Mark to keep on top of this R. Schell- further discussion on permeable reactive barriers 5.Draft otormwater by-law regulation from HWG Mark introduced Ann Kitchell (HWG Senior Environmental Scientist) CWPC Minutes 5-27-14 6/10/2014 3:48 PM Basic background; • Schedule to move forward • Hopefully to TM in Fall, 2014 • Phase II review; series of recommendations • Reviewed by CWPC and then to Planning Board review • Phase III; (4 parts total)1) Bylaw, 2) Regulations and 3) house cleaning items - DRAFT NOW • 4) Amendments to subdivision Rules and Regs - DRAFT PENDING Timeline: Will this be one Town Meeting or several; Bylaw and Amendments to TM, Regulations do not require a Town Meeting vote but require a public hearing before the Planning Board. Bylaw first then amendments, at same Town Meeting E. Taylor asked if this could be implemented with 40B projects? Key differences; • Don't have a current stormwater bylaw/temporary or permanent • Post-construction stormwater requirements • Captures more project sites • Allows fixing problems already there • Requirements for removal of bacteria and nutrients • Up to date rainfall amounts/NE Regional Climate Center Applicability: • All new development • Exemptions Key Elements • Conceptual Plan-checklist • Final Plan options • Appendix Overview and Schedule; • Planning Board/Legal Review/Town Meeting START E. Taylor suggests CWPC should do a line by line review before the Planning Board S. Leven stated the Regulations are the most complicated Bob Bersin noted emergency roadway repair exemptions, but what happens when they begin fixing roadways? P. Miller asked how many projects does this capture? S. Leven noted the projects over the last 3 years; 2011-6, 2012-6 and 2013-5 She notes people want something on the books R. Schell stated the Bylaw impressive effort going forward but how do we address previous and current problems M. Nelson said the Phase II report has moved forward; septic bylaw for phosphorus runoff around the ponds, stormwater and Pleasant Bay. J. O'Reilly ideal situation for a work session D. Bennett noted we already know of at least 15 "direct discharges"; that is where we should start, we need to demonstrate something S. Leven has noted that the town has already started to take care of those. B. Bersin said the $150,000 is allotted for repair and drainage P. Miller has suggested a meeting specific for work session/ Bylaw Review only Sue would like to release to Planning Board during June 11th meeting Work session date set for next Monday, June 2, 2014. Ann Kitchel can attend that date. CWPC Minutes 5-27-14 6/10/2014 3:48 PM M. Nelson-what can we bring to help you prepare? Something that has been done elsewhere. Comments cluster Sue pointed out comments received from 2 people only/additional comments, please send 6. Brewster Conservation Day, 7-12-14 Brewster Ponds Steering Committee meeting Pond Steering Meeting tomorrow AT 1-2:30 Pond Meeting/ Sat 6-21-14 Conservation Day on every agenda 7.Approval of minutes from 5-12-14 MOTION by D. Bennett to approve Minutes of 5-12-14 as amended Second by E. Taylor VOTE: 5-0-0 8.Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate Tri Town (all towns voted to extend) Paula would like someone from CWPC to be a "watchdog" of Tri Town (either minutes, news items or attend)/ suggest Adam because of his expertise MOTION by E. Taylor to adjourn, Second by A. Curtis VOTE: 5-0-0 The meeting ended at 6:25 pm. Work Session: Monday, 6/2/14 at 4:30 pm Next Meeting: Monday, 6/9/14 @ 4:30 pm .ectfully submitted, 1.11/:. Da:frt, Vice Chair & Clerk Marilyn ooers,Senior Dept.Assistant,ZBA CWPC Minutes 5-27-14 6/10/2014 3:48 PM