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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm 06/01/1989MINUTES OF THE CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Committee on June 1, 1989 in the Selectmen's Office, Town of Sharon, Town Offices, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, Mass. Members in attendance: Wayne P. Southworth - Easton Water Superintendent John A. Sulik - Sharon Superintendent of Public Works Edward J. Tarfuto - Mansfield Board of Health Timothy Higgins - Foxboro Planning Board Joan Sozio - Foxboro Kathy Romero - Norton William D. Hardin - Easton Selectmen Suzanne Erikson - Norton Richard Lewis - Mansfield Allison Walsh - Sharon Planning Board Jan Iogatta II I. Call to Order Mr. Southworth called the meeting to order at 1:10 P.M. II. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Tarfuto, and after one correction z (change the word "to" in second paragraph of "Old Business" to "of"), seconded by Joan Sozio. It was so VOTED. III. Spring Awareness Day Recap Mr. Southworth reported that it was a "super" day with an exceptional turnout despite the threat of inclement weather. There was a good showing from all surrounding towns and a full truckload of trash was collected. Good coverage with press reports, cable TV and slides taken. "Women of Today" provided refreshments and sent a letter commending the job that was done putting the day together and stated they wanted to work with the committee in the future. , The presentations of "Adopt a Stream" were excellent. All agreed that next time advertising should include "Rain or Shine" and perhaps a map for location of area, some had difficulty finding it. IV. Status - Division of Fisheries Wildlife & Environmental Law Enforcement Grant. Mr. Southworth mentioned that Joan Sozio had called and asked if we had lost the grant because nothing had been done to present. He assured everyone that the grant should be completed by the end of this month. IEP will move ahead to complete by the middle of { June. Grant should include maps of the communities, maps being sent to Chris Clark. V. Renewal Forms for Reappointments and Resignations Joan Sozio is looking into making a form for reappointments and resignations. A form is badly needed for record keeping. A line should be included stating the importance of attending meetings. Members need to understand they are needed for decision making, which is difficult with a small number attending. Joan will have them printed up after approval. Selectmen as well as Town Clerk should receive copies. Motion made by Joan Sozio and seconded by Mr. Tarfuto. It was so VOTED. VI. Committee for Winter Awareness Day Mr. Southworth mentioned the possibility of sponsoring jointly with the Land Use Conference. Mr. . Southworth asked if Suzanne had a name for the subcomnittee. She stated "Canoe River Tributary". Mr. Southworth stated that people with abutting land should be contacted for both the Land Use Conference and Winter Awareness t Day as to the proper use of land abutting the River and the need to protect the land. The public must be educated. One or more attorneys should be included in the event to inform what can be done legally. Committee to list a group of supporters and key note speakers. VII. Committee for Land Use Conference Mr. Southworth noted a committee was needed to plan the conference. Members will be: Suzanne Erikson, Lyn White, Allison Walsh, Wayne Southworth, Kathy Romero and Dick Lewis. First meeting to be held June 19, at 417 Hay Street, South Easton, Mass. Wheaton College was mentioned as a possible area for the conference. Allison Walsh thought a good keynote speaker would be Sen. Carol Amick who sponsored a bill on land use. This will be taken under advisement and a theme created. VIII.How to Oversee Adopt -a -Stream Programs Regarding Canoe River The subcommittee is concerned that people should be educated to care and use. On the question of how to oversee the different groups that have adopted a part of the River as to erosion, cleanup and pollution. It was stated that perhaps each group could list their accomplishments' and we in turn could write the reports which would be published in the annual report. This also would be good public relations. Joan Sozio agreed to write a letter to the different groups. Mr. Southworth asked that the committee members look into getting groups to adopt a portion of the stream. IX. Elections Nominations were opened for election of Secretary, Vice Chairman, and Chairman. Ed Tarfuto nominated Joan Sozio for secretary, seconded by Kathy Romero. It was so VOTED. Tim Higgins nominated Ed Tarfuto for vice chairman seconded by Joan Sozio. It was so VOTED. Tim Higgins nominated Wayne Southworth for chairman seconded by Ed Tarfuto. It was so VOTED.- X. OTED:X. Old Business None XI. New Business Discussion on lobbying for town funding will be brought up a next meeting. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Southworth and seconded by Mr. Tarfuto to adjourn. It was so VOTED. Metting adjourned at 3:15 P.M.