Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm 05/06/1999r ':Cr WEQ CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY eOMMITTEE 01 JAN 31 Ph 6: 36 Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory, Commitee on May 6, 1999 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Easton Water Department f - a Easton, MA. Members present: Susan Mims, Norton; Robert K. JOA , his ave �(�asciarelli, Sharon; Greg Meister, Sharon; Philip Barske, Easton; Fred Watson — Norton; Timothy Higgins — Foxborough; Joan Sozio, Foxborough; Maurice Goulet, guest. Joan Sozio acted as Chairman pro -tem. I. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Joan Sozio. II. REVIEW OF MINUTES - April 1, 1999 - On a motion made by Philip Barske and seconded by Dave Masciarelli, it was VOTED to accept the minutes of April 1, 1999. III. ANNUAL AWARENESS Day — Saturday, May 15, 1999, Canoe River Campgrounds — Mansfield — Bob Jones - Bob Jones gave the following status report: the Mansfield Water Department is going to give us supplies to use as handouts; Mrs. Flint's grandson will be present to answer questions about the farm which is right along the Canoe River; have asked the Highway Department to clean up the trash along the river; Wayne Southworth to bring a continuous movie on the Canoe River. Other suggestions: display the groundwater model; in case of inclement weather, prepare a backup plan. IV. Mansfield Mill Pond Dam Update — Dick Lewis - tabled as Mr. Lewis was not present. V. Regional Water Conservation Workshop, May 12, (D.E.P. Lakeville) Gregory Meister - Joan Sozio read the notification sent to each town and handed out copies of the information. Dave Masciaralli noted it is more of a turf management workshop; there is a cost; basically going to go through DEP Rules and Regulations then talk about turf management — "the best way to water"; cross management is part of DEP's regulations; Larry Barry of Stoughton is going to give a case study. With regards to regional water conservation, Greg Mesiter motioned seconded by Philip Barske to have the subject of a "manadotry water conservation measure" placed on the next agenda for discussion. VOTED V. Update on Greenbelt Project and Final Report — Maurice Goulet and Leonard Flynn - Maurice Goulet noted he did not have too much new from the last meeting; Wayne Southworth has started the final report and created maps for the Awareness Day which he will have mounted. CRAAC -2- May 6, 1999 Discussion ensued with regards to what type of information could be added (200' buffer zone of Rivers Protection Act, rare and endangered species, vernal pools, flood plain). Maurice noted the scale of the current map is from 30 feet to 360 feet off in accuracy. Tim Higgins suggested that a disclaimer be placed on any maps created. VII. Discuss Self Help Grant Application and Letter of Approval for Johnson Acres, Norton - As Suzanne Erickson was not present, this item is to be put on the next agenda.. VIII. OLD BUSINESS Dave Masciaralli noted that the Town of Sharon is seeking a 319 Non -Point Source Competitive Grant and Wayne Southworth did write a letter of support. 5A .0 Philip Barske — the author of the Canoe River pamphlet should be thanked. There should be a story in the newspaper about it. IX. NEW BUSINESS - reviewed correspondence. Dave Masciaralli noted that Saturday is Sharon's open house at Well #4 from 10-1 and everyone is welcomed. Dave Masciaralli motion, seconded by Philip Barske to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM. CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee `on May 6, 1999 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Easton Water Department, 417 Bay Road, South Easton, MA. Members present: Susan Mims, Norton; Robert K. Jones, Mansfield; Dave Masciarelli, Sharon; Greg Meister, Sharon; Philip Barske, Easton; Fred Watson — Norton; Timothy Higgins — Foxborough; Joan Sozio, Foxborough; Maurice Goulet, guest. Joan Sozio acted as Chairman pro -tem. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Joan Sozio. II. REVIEW OF MINUTES - April 1, 1999 - On a motion made by Philip Barske and seconded by Dave Masciarelli, it was VOTED to accept the minutes of April 1, 1999. III. ANNUAL AWARENESS Day — Saturday, May 15, 1999, Canoe River Campgrounds —Mansfield —Bob Jones - Bob Jones gave the following status report: the Mansfield Water Department is going to give us supplies to use as handouts; Mrs. Flint's grandson will be present to answer questions about the farm which is right along the Canoe River; have asked the Highway Department to clean up the trash along the river; Wayne Southworth to bring a continuous movie on the Canoe River. Other suggestions: display the groundwater model; in case of inclement weather, prepare a backup plan. IV. Mansfield Mill Pond Dam Update — Dick Lewis - tabled as Mr. Lewis was not present. V. Regional Water Conservation Workshop, May 12, (D.E.P. Lakeville) Gregory Meister - Joan Sozio read the notification sent to each town and handed out copies of the information. Dave Masciaralli noted it is more of a turf management workshop; there is a cost; basically going to go through DEP Rules and Regulations then talk about turf management — "the best way to water"; cross management is part of DEP's regulations; Larry Barry of Stoughton is going to give a case study. With regards to regional water conservation, Greg Mesiter motioned seconded by Philip Barske to have the subject of a "manadotry water conservation measure" placed on the next agenda for discussion. VOTED V. Update on Greenbelt Project and Final Report — Maurice Goulet and Leonard Flynn - Maurice Goulet noted he did not have too much new from the last meeting; Wayne Southworth has started the final report and created maps for the Awareness Day which he will have mounted. CRAAC -2- May 6, 1999 Discussion ensued with regards to what type of information could be added (200' buffer zone of Rivers Protection Act, rare and endangered species, vernal pools, flood plain). Maurice noted the scale of the current map is from 30 feet to 360 feet off in accuracy. Tim Higgins suggested that a disclaimer be placed on any maps created. VII. Discuss Self Help Grant Application and Letter of Approval for Johnson Acres, Norton - As Suzanne Erickson was not present, this item is to be put on the next agenda.. VIII. OLD BUSINESS Dave Masciaralli noted that the Town of Sharon is seeking a 319 Non -Point Source Competitive Grant and Wayne Southworth did write a letter of support. Philip Barske — the author of the Canoe River pamphlet should be thanked. There should be a story in the newspaper about it. IX. NEW BUSINESS - reviewed correspondence. Dave Masciaralli noted that Saturday is Sharon's open house at Well #4 from 10-1 and everyone is welcomed. Dave Masciaralli motion, seconded by Philip Barske to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM.