Approved
Meeting Minutes
Wellfleet Comprehensive Wastewater Planning Committee
July 20, 2010
Wellfleet Senior Center Conference Room
Present: Alex Hay, Bob Larsen, Curt Felix, Ned Hitchcock
Absent: Lezli Rowell
Chair Hay opened at 7:15 pm.
Members reviewed and discussed the State Revolving Fund (SRF) application checklist. After considerable broad ranging discussion, Mr Hay moved a proposal to create an RFP for a consultant to develop the application for SRF funds. The consultant will be required to develop suitable methods for assessing the current conditions of Wellfleet estuaries, methods for appropriate on-going monitoring, identify grant opportunities (public and private) for funding, and complete the SRF application. The motion was seconded by Mr Felix and passed unanimously.
Further discussion among the committee concluded with the following outline for the Plan of Study (POS). The consultant, working with the Health Officer and the committee, will complete a septic survey of current wastewater systems in the town and combine it into GIS maps reflecting watersheds and other key information. The consultant will design and establish a monitoring program to evaluate town compliance with regulatory limits. MEP results are to be included when available (possibly not until 2011). The consultant will estimate costs associated with the above to accompany the SRF application.
Discussion involving the extent of monitoring (what to test for, etc), whether to include inland ponds possibly needing assessment, among other things, will continue in subsequent meetings.
M Hay agreed to synthesize the above proposal and work with Rex Peterson to develop an RFP quickly. If all this cannot be accomplished and hiring completed by the October deadline, the committee will resubmit the 2009 pre-application as suggested by SRF and DEP advisors.
After continuing discussion of water issues from several perspectives, Mr Hay reported that SPAT had authorized a $5000 grant for printing and support of the shellfish cultch collecting project. Mr Hay reported that there were problems coordinating possible volunteers to collect the shells from restaurants in a timely way. This remains an ongoing project.
Mr Felix presented final mockups of the Septic Best Practices brochure. The committee supported going forward with the plan and suggested minor changes.
Mr Felix noted that the minutes for 6/17/10 as posted on line did not reflect the changes that had been made in approving those minutes.
Next meeting ( 8/3/10) agenda will include RFP for project manager.
Mr Hitchcock reported that the Natural Resources Advisory Board would offer the committee its current Proposed Pond Management Plan when it is approved by the BOS. It should be helpful in any necessary assessment of town ponds.
Mr Larsen introduced discussion of the need for a bathhouse and toilets at Mayo Beach. The committee was unanimous in supporting both a seasonal bathhouse and year-round toilets at Mayo Beach. This will be part of the ongoing discussion.
Mr Larsen moved to adjourn at 8:50, Mr Felix seconded. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Ned Hitchcock,
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