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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm 08/05/1999Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee 417 Bay Road South Easton, MA 02375 Tel. (508) 238-3641 Fax: (508) 238-5303 AGENDA Thursday — August 5. 1999 Foxborough Town Hall 1:00 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Review Minutes of June 3,1999 III. Mansfield Mill Pond Dam Update - Dick Lewis N. Mandatory Water Conservation Discussion V. Recap Lawn Care Seminar in Sharon VI. Aquifer Model Demonstration VII. The Town of Sharon Integrated Pest Management Policy VIII. Old Business IX. New Business iv.TQ,- CANOE P1VER AQWFk'WAA`b l9ORY COMMITTEE Minutes of the meeting held by the Ch&W AkeAg1 ifer Advisory Committee on August 5, 1999 at 1:00 p.m, at the Foxborough Town Hli 6 70 South Street, Foxborough, MA. €i CFF I�J Members present: Wayne P. Southv dti %` Ji� � ske, Easton; Joan F. Sozio, Foxborough; Leonard Flynn, Robert Jones, Ed Tartufo, Mansfield; Susan Mims, Norton. Others present: Jenn Carlon, Norton Conservation Commission; Jeffrey O'Dette, Representative Hyland's office; Joe Denneen, Senator Sprague's office; Ken Olken, Lake Sabbatia; Duane M. Knapp, Norton Water Superintendent; Warren McKay, Foxborough Water and Sewer Superintendent; Rick Foster, Sun Chronicle; Ken Scijkora, Norton I. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m by Wayne Southworth 11. REVIEW MINUTES - On motion made by Philip Barske and seconded by Joan Sozio, it was voted to accept the minutes of June 3, 1999. 111. MANSFIELD MILL POND DAM UPDATE - Dick Lewis Bob Jones mentioned that the Town of Mansfield had used some of the state funds slated for the Mill Pond Dam to complete the repairs on the Fulton Pond Dam. He said, while there are some monies left, it isn't enough to repair the Mill Pond Dam, Bob also spoke to Barbara Hyland at the Canoe River Awareness Day in Mansfield and has resubmitted the paper work for grant monies. Phil Barske mentioned that the Off Shore Oil Monies given to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is going to be allocated. The money is to come back to the communities for improvement and enhancement of natural resources. Phil and Leonard will .- look into obtaining more information on these funds as a possible funding source. Ed said that he had spoken with Leslie Luchonok, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and Frank Teranova, Dam Safety. The message conveyed was that the state had done its job and additional funding must come elsewhere. Ed also spoke with Lee Azinheara, Mansfield DPW Director. Lee plans to bid the Mill Pond Dam project this winter and include the dam repair in Mansfield's Capitol Improvement budget. Since Dick Lewis was not present, this item will be included on the next agenda. IV. MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION DISCUSSION -Wayne asked members about water restrictions in their towns. Duane Knapp stated that Norton had a complete ban on outside watering. Leonard said that Mansfield had odd/even watering days with watering allowed between 6 to 9 a,m. only. Joan said that Foxborough's complete ban on sprinklers was just changed to allow their use one day a week according to the resident's trash day from 6-9 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. All other watering subject to odd/even watering days. Wayne said initially Easton began with odd/even watering and has since restricted sprinklers by not allowing residents to use sprinklers between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. No one was present from Sharon. However, Joan mentioned that Sharon was allowing the use of sprinklers once a week, but she did not know if there were additional restrictions.. All of those involved with the water supply in their towns stated that as soon as controls on sprinklers were issued the demand for water dropped considerably. Most towns also had the ability to issue fines. However, warning notices were first issued, and once warned, most residents complied so few fines were issued. Warren McKay brought in Monday and Tuesday well charts from Foxborough's South 1 Street Well. South Foxborough's trash day is Monday, when that part of town can use the 2 sprinklers. The Monday chart showed a substantial, continual, level elevation in water usage during the allotted sprinkler hours of 6-9 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. The Tuesday chart showed no elevations at all because, the use of sprinklers were not allowed on that day. A discussion took place regarding the concerns of lack of water in the region, impact of sprinkler systems on the water supply; impact of private wells inthe Zone 11 on water supply,: the arduous task of developing new sources of water supplies and competition for these sources; tremendous pressures of growth -and -development in this're jion, the loss of water- due to;run off because of extensive pavement and drainagedirectedinto water; bodies; etc. Discussion also focused onsolutions of these problem: such'as education of homeowners regarding.outdoor watering practices and`help atthe Statelevel to do this, pumping.waterback into the aquifer, use :of. gray, water; settingstandardsfior developing lawns, eliminating runoff, etc. In the end,, it was felt that while the Committee has for the most part focused their efforts on water supply protection, the Committee should now spend some time on the issue of quantity of water and the' acquisition of open space. V. RECAP LAWN CARE SEMINAR IN SHARON •-There was no time to get all of the Canoe River towns involved. The towns of Sharon and Easton sponsored the seminar on June 22, 1999 at a cost of $600 each. Mike Walsh, a professional landscape, made the presentation which was taped. The video can only be shown in the towns of Easton and Sharon and to members of the committee and can not be shown in the other towns. About 25 people attended the seminar. Wayne would like to have Mike come to a meeting to discuss the possibility of a regional seminar. Vl. AQUIFER MODEL DEMONSTRATION - The model isagift from Phil Barske. The model will be available to schools and organizations within the the five towns. There are two dozen different types of experiments that can be performed. There wasn't time for a demonstration and several members were absent. The next time the committee meets in Easton, Wayne will give a demonstration. Vil., THE .TOWN OF SHARON INTEGRATED PEST- MANAGEMENT`. POLICY - George. Kuchinsky, a student at Brandeis University and intern for SERSG, has written a policy for pest management for athletic fields and parks for the Town of Sharon. Members ' will review the policy for next meeting. Wayne will ask George to attend next meeting. VIII. OLD BUSINESS - Regarding the 187 acres of land along Rt. 495 in Norton, Leonard is still working on trying to eliminate the care and control agreement oWhe total,acreage and have 1.7Ea acres deeded back tos: Norton -withlDecres.under. care • and control agreement.. deed,the, 176.Acres back to Norton. ,� , ;�-�., x��u�+e� t �rurana or ane cxecuiiue�urrrce or�nv,ronrnentat Affairs toalso request > his help rr! havtng,the 176 acres returned:to the Norton,COnservatiomCetn-mi ston .This` r y land iS:also critical to the Canoe River Aquifer.Greenbelt., • r ,, : > h ; - Next meeting Thursday, September 2, 1999 at Norton library. Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. CANOE RIVER AQUIFER AD�f I9ORY COMMITTEE pts i Minutes of the meeting held by the iC &W1 �i6Rgl fifer Advisory Committee on August 5, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Foxborough Towq Hill 60 South Street, Foxborough, MA. `sE�` �=�iTS Members present: Wayne P. South*dt�1* i� 4T$ke, Easton; Joan F. Sozio, Foxborough; Leonard Flynn, Robert Jones, Ed Tartufo, Mansfield; Susan Mims, Norton. Others present: Jenn Carlono, Norton Conservation Commission; Jeffrey O'Dette, Representative Hyland's office; Joe Denneen, Senator Sprague's office; Ken Olken, Lake Sabbatia; Duane M. Knapp, Norton Water Superintendent; Warren McKay, Foxborough Water and Sewer Superintendent; Rick Foster, Sun Chronicle; Ken Seijkora, Morton I. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m by Wayne Southworth ll. REVIEW MINUTES- On motion made by Philip Barske and seconded by Joan Sozio, it was voted to accept the minutes of June 3, 1999. Ili. MANSFIELD MILL POND DAM UPDATE - Dick Lewis- Bob Jones mentioned that the Town of Mansfield had used some of the state funds slated for the Mill Pond Dam to complete the repairs on the Fulton Pond Dam. He said, while there are some monies left, it isn't enough to repair the Mill Pond Dam. Bob also spoke to Barbara Hyland at the Canoe River Awareness bay in Mansfield and has resubmitted the paper work for grant monies. Phil Barske mentioned that the Off Shore Oil Monies given to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is going to be allocated. The money is to come back to the communities for improvement and enhancement of natural resources. Phil and Leonard will look into obtaining more information on these funds as a possible funding source. f ) , Ed said that he had spoken with Leslie Luchonok, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and Frank Teranova, Dam Safety. The message conveyed was that the state had done its job and additional funding must come elsewhere. Ed also spoke with Lee Azinheara, Mansfield DPW Director. Lee plans to bid the Mill Pond Dam project this winter and include the dam repair in Mansfield's Capitol Improvement budget. Since Dick Lewis was not present, this item will be included on the next agenda. IV. MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION DISCUSSION- Wayne asked members about water restrictions in their towns. Duane Knapp stated that Norton had a complete ban on outside watering. Leonard said that Mansfield had odd/even watering days with watering allowed between 6 to 9 a.m. only. Joan said that Foxborough's complete ban on sprinklers was just changed to allow their use one day a week according to the resident's trash day from 6-9 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. All other watering subject to odd/even watering days. Wayne said initially Easton began with odd/even watering and has since restricted sprinklers by not allowing residents to use sprinklers between 7 a.m. and 7 pm. No one was present from Sharon. However, Joan mentioned that Sharon was allowing the use of sprinklers once a week, but she did not know if there were additional restrictions. All of those involved with the water supply in their towns stated that as soon as controls on sprinklers were issued the demand for water dropped considerably. Most towns also had the ability to issue fines. However, warning notices were first issued, and once warned, most residents complied so few fines were issued. Warren McKay brought in Monday and Tuesday well charts from Foxborough's South 4 I Street Well. South Foxborough's trash day is Monday, when that part of town can use the r sprinklers. The Monday chart showed a substantial, continual, level elevation in water usage during the allotted sprinkler hours of 6-9 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. The Tuesday chart showed no elevations at all because, the use of sprinklers were not allowed on that day. A discussion took place regarding the concerns of lack of water in the region, impact of sprinkler systems on the water supply; impact of private wells In the Zone 11 on water supply,Ahe arduous task of developing new sources of water supplies and competition for = these:sources, tremendous pressures of growth -and ° development inthivregion, the loss of water due to run off because: of extensive pavement and drainage directedinto water bodies; etc. Discussion also focused on solutions of these problem such as education of homeowners regarding outdoor watering practices and,help at the State level to do this, pumping.water back into the aquifer, use: of. gray water; setting standardsfor developing lawns, eliminating runoff, etc. In the end,. it was felt that while the Committee has for the most part focused their efforts on water supply: protection, the Committee should now spend sometime on the issue of quantity of water and the acquisition of open space. V. RECAP LAWN CARE SEMINAR IN SHARON -There was no time to get all of the - Canoe River towns involved. The towns of Sharon and Easton sponsored the seminar on June 22, 1999 at a cost of $600 each. Mike Walsh, a professional landscape, made the presentation which was taped. The video can only be shown in the towns of Easton and Sharon and to members of the committee and can not be shown in the other towns. About 25 people attended the seminar. Wayne would like to have Mike come to a meeting to discuss the possibility of a regional seminar. VI. AQUIFER MODEL DEMONSTRATION -The model is a gift from Phil Barske. The model will be available to schools and organizations within the the five towns. There are two dozen different types of experiments that can be performed. There wasn't time for a demonstration and several members were absent. The next time the committee meets in Easton, Wayne will give a demonstration. VIL, THE TOWN OF SHARON INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT. POLICY George, Kuchinsky, a student at Brandeis University and intern for SERSG, has written a policy for pest management for athletic fields and parks for the Town of Sharon. Members wilt review the policy for next meeting. Wayne will ask George to attend next meeting. VIII. OLD BUSINESS - Regarding the 187 acres of land along Rt. 495 in Norton, Leonard is stili, working.on trying to eliminate the care and control.agreement on:the.total�acreage and "; a hava =1.76 acres deeded back to Norton-with;h0 acres.under..care.and control agreement . w�tf the kllass H.lghway:Aepartment Originally it was: thought that:Masv:Highway.would deed the 1f6;acres back to Norton. Joel Lerner Department of ConservatbMServices SelfNelp,Program, has;offpredhisheip:inthis matter, :Leonardwillsendwletterto • ry ��retaryr Rgt erk.Durand-of.the Executi- e0ffice:of;EnvironmentalaA#faire twalso request n r exp rn having;the 17.6=,acre aTeturned to the:NortonConservatibmCbinrktission :This land s:also critical to the Canoe River Aquifer.Greenbeit.'- t„1 1E11af.,6USINESS A;letterwas reeeived.from=Senator:Martr 10eehan'rReaiona&<.1 t. Next meeting Thursday, September 2, 1999 at Norton library. Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.