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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm 09/05/1991[ `10"'J) FIELD 91 SEP 21 Al111: 49 MINUTES OF THE CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVIS-k-i.�OMMITTEE L ilk Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Advisory Committee on September 5, 1991 in the Board of Selectmen's Office, Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA. Members in attendance: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton Water Superintendent William D. Hardin, Easton Selectmen Joan Sozio, Foxborough Kathy Romero, Norton Harold Chenevert, Jr., Norton, Health Agent John E. Grant, Easton Conservation Commission Shirley S. Davenport, Sharon Suzanne Erikson, Norton Edward J. Tartufo, Mansfield Deborah Graham, Mansfield Tim Higgins, Foxborough Gregory Meister, Sharon Dick Lewis, Mansfield Ralph Stefanelli, Planning Board -Norton I. Call to Order Mr. Southworth called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Mrs. Romero and seconded by Mr. Southworth to approve the minutes of August 1, 1991 with the following correction: Section III - Sole Source Aquifer Designation - 6th line - response of Leslie Luchonock should read "yes, it would be worthwhile. It would be added insurance" and noted all other comments were from other participants. It was so VOTED. II. DISCUSSION ON A.C.E.C.MAPS A discussion was held regarding the following: inquiries received for copies of map; could an individual Town's area on the map be enlarged; could map be color reproduced. All of the above to be looked into for the next meeting. III. SOLE SOURCE AQUIFER DESIGNATION Discussed the concerns and advantages of adopting a 'Sole Source Aquifer Designation'. Pertinent facts: public awareness was the number one issue; it was the major component in the proposed Plymouth airport site; fear of not being able to personally talk with someone at the federal level; does it accomplish any more than the ACEC designation; would such a designation open up the Canoe River to federal goals; would we be giving up some of our rights for protection in the long run; is dealing with the federal government beyond our control; federal government is too distance; and how would a sole source designation be perceived in each of the five communities. It was the consensus of opinion that more information is required from the federal level and a meeting to be scheduled in November for this purpose. In the meantime abbreviated information to be sent to each community with an invitation for them to attend or send comments. IIV. APPOINT DELEGATE TO 'THE HEADWATERS LAND TRUST' A motion was made by Mr. Grant and seconded by Mrs. Sozio to appoint Suzanne Erikson and Greg Meister as our delegates. It was so VOTED. (NOTE: Both to come back with a report) V. FRIENDS OF BORDERLAND DISPLAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22,1991 The CRAAC will have a display and volunteers are needed from 1 to 4 P.M. VI. STATIONARY - DESIGN CHANGE Changes were discussed: down size logo; remove border; enlarge Towns; change coloring; correct 'Street' to 'Road". Mr. Southworth and Mr. Hardin to come back with some rough drafts. VII. FALL CONFERENCE IN SHARON - LAKE EUTROPHICATION, GREG MESITER Mr. Mesiter stated he would like to set up an educational meeting on lake management as there is a very complicated issue of cross jurisdictions. Looking for direction. Some suggestions were given and it appears the best time for such a conference would be a Saturday during late winter. VIII. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Sozio noted there are two zip code errors in the Committee's mailing list (zip code of Sharon). It was noted the 'Protection of Waterways' bill number is now 1544. IX. NEW BUSINESS Members reviewed correspondence received. Suggestion was made that since interest has been shown in how a water work facility functions and at some point this committee should tour the entire Aquifer, a tour should be set up. Subject - 'Tour Plan' to be placed on the next agenda. The next meeting will be in Sharon. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.