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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm 05/04/1989MINUTES OF THE CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Advisory Committee on May 4, 1989 in Meeting Room 2, Town of Easton, Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, North Easton, MA. Members in attendance: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton Water Superintendent William D. Hardin, Easton Selectmen Joan Sozio, Foxborough John H. Fresh, Jr., Easton Water Department Deborah Graham., Mansfield Michael Foley, Sharon (Perspective Member) Lyn White, Natural Resources Trust Edward J. Tartufo, Mansfield Board of Health Suzanne Erikson, Norton Pat Winter from Winter Company Mary Connolly, Easton Board of Health 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. Hardin and seconded by Mrs. Sozio to approve the minutes of April 6th, 1989. It was so VOTED. III. Spring Awareness Day Mr. Southworth reported that plans are going well. There has been a response of 50 people; Mansfield Women of Today has offered to donate picnic lunches; Easton Rod & Gun Club has offered to assist with food as well; river cleaning portion of project will be contained to areas near roadway crossings; participants are not to infringe on private property until more research is done and contacts made; rubbish bags and gloves will be available; if it does rain, will try and do some sort of program in the building; Maria Van Dusen of Adopt a Stream will be present; Michelle Drury,. will also be in attendance; there are four canoes on loan to us from the Easton Recreation Department; need more paddles and life jackets; two display boards have been completed by the Southeastern Regional Vocational High School; a subtantial mailing list is being developed; there will be coverage by the Cable company. Mr. Southworth also noted that several groups have adopted portions of the Canoe River. Two are the Easton Rod and Gun Club and employees of the Water Division. IV. Video - "Small Things Mean a Lot" MAY. 6 ;,),39 MINUTES OF THE CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Advisory Committee on May 4, 1989 in Meeting Room 2, Town of Easton, Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, North Easton, MA. Members in attendance: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton Water Superintendent William D. Hardin, Easton Selectmen Joan Sozio, Foxborough John H. Fresh, Jr., Easton Water Department Deborah Graham., Mansfield Michael Foley, Sharon (Perspective Member) Lyn White, Natural Resources Trust Edward J. Tartufo, Mansfield Board of Health Suzanne Erikson, Norton Pat Winter from Winter Company Mary Connolly, Easton Board of Health 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. Hardin and seconded by Mrs. Sozio to approve the minutes of April 6th, 1989. It was so VOTED. III. Spring Awareness Day Mr. Southworth reported that plans are going well. There has been a response of 50 people; Mansfield Women of Today has offered to donate picnic lunches; Easton Rod & Gun Club has offered to assist with food as well; river cleaning portion of project will be contained to areas near roadway crossings; participants are not to infringe on private property until more research is done and contacts made; rubbish bags and gloves will be available; if it does rain, will try and do some sort of program in the building; Maria Van Dusen of Adopt a Stream will be present; Michelle Drury,. will also be in attendance; there are four canoes on loan to us from the Easton Recreation Department; need more paddles and life jackets; two display boards have been completed by the Southeastern Regional Vocational High School; a subtantial mailing list is being developed; there will be coverage by the Cable company. Mr. Southworth also noted that several groups have adopted portions of the Canoe River. Two are the Easton Rod and Gun Club and employees of the Water Division. IV. Video - "Small Things Mean a Lot" Ira Members viewed the above 15 minute video. Mr. Southworth noted it would be nice to have a film like this for household waste. It was mentioned that the Women League of Voters has a film that might be copied. V. Video - "Taunton River Restoration Video" As this film was quite lengthy, a short portion was viewed in order to give members some ideas for creating a similar video for the Canoe River. VI. Lemire Course - Follow Up Meeting - NRT Lyn White of the NRT was present to asked members opinions of the Lemire Course as there was a follow up meeting on April 14 to discuss where to go from here. One concern is financial cost of future programs. It was agreed the next step would be to consider forming sub -committees; contact developers for funding; contact Wheaton College and inquired about conference space; and set up a Canoe River Land Conference. A motion was made by Mr. Hardin and seconded by Mr. Tartufo that the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee supports this ad- hoc committee in whatever action they have for creating the land conference with Mrs. White as liaision. money. Mrs. White asked about expenses The motion was carried. VII. Adopt -a -Stream Program The CRAAC does not have The groups that have adopted portions of the Canoe River will be recognized formally on Saturday. VIII. Formation of Subcommittees and Organizational Group to HELP CRAAC Mrs. Sozio noted one of the recommendations of the IEP report was to solicit expert help from the communities. Suggested establishing sub -committees or friends of Canoe River. Pat Winter reported on special legislative committees in the Commonwealth and noted she asked Mr. Southworth -to come to Boston to talk to the Commission on Growth. What we tried to impress upon the commission is the fact that the State has to support organizations such as yours. Mr. Southworth noted we have filed legislation involving used motor oil and have solicited support from many politicians. -3 - Pat Winter also mentioned that the Commission on Growth has formed a sub -committee to study reorganization of regions. This is something the CRAAC would want right of choice in. Ms. Winter also stated her land abuts the Canoe River and she would be willing to follow CRAAC legislation but would need a vote by the Committee. Mr. Southworth clarified by asking - Ms. Winter would like a vote of this Committee to accept her free services. Mr. Hardin so moved and Mr. Tartufo seconded. Vote was unanimous. IX. S.R.P.E.D.D. Information - Tabled X. Old Business There will be a show in Mansfield and it would be nice to secure a booth. Same to be done and Mr. Southworth requested pictures of winter awareness day. Mrs. Sozio has put together a letter to appreciation for Anastasia Kanellopouplos which will be read on Saturday. Water Conservation literature is available prompting even/odd house watering days. Easton's Hazardous Waste Day is May 20, 1989. Adjournment A motion was made by Mr. Hardin and seconded by Mr. Tartufo to adjourn. It was so VOTED. Meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.