HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - SAC - 04/07/2015 COHASSET STORMWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
7 APRIL 2015
Present: Jim Fitzgerald,Noel Collins and Francis Collins
Absent/Excused: None
Invited Guests: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened on 7 April 2015 at 7:05 PM in Cohasset Town Hall—Basement
Meeting Room.
2. PREVIOUS MINUTES
The Committee reviewed the 19 November 2014 meeting minutes and after a duly made
and seconded motion the meeting minutes were approved.
3. SANCTUARY POND/WHITNEY AND THAYER WOODS
Committee discussed need/appropriateness of sending a letter to Trustees of the
Reservation requesting information on condition of dam associated with Sanctuary Pond.
Committee is concerned if dam is not properly cared for and catastrophically fails it has
the potential to flood downstream, including downtown Cohasset area. Committee also
discussed if there are other dams located in town or on waterways upstream of town
which should also be "investigated". Fran Collins to discuss with Brian Joyce (Town
Engineer)to see if he has any information on dams. Jim Fitzgerald will research if there
any information on dam inspections on Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs
Dam Safety web site. Noel Collins will draft letter(following discussion at next
meeting)to Trustees based on information identified.
4. FLOOD PRONE 2014 SURVEY DISCUSSION
Committee discussed 2014 flood survey update. Fran Collins to update Selectmen on
status. Noel Collins to provide Cohasset Mariner with notice of public comment period.
Noel Collins to draft 2014 Flood Survey Update for review at next Committee meeting.
5. TREAT'S POND DISCUSSION
Committee deferred further discussion until next meeting.
6. RAIN GARDENS
Committee continued discussions on working with area garden clubs to ensure rain
gardens are properly cared for. Noel Collins to draft article for Cohasset Mariner to
support education of public on stormwater impacts and need to properly maintain rain
gardens. Fran Collins to update Selectmen on Committee thoughts/efforts associated
with potential education and rain garden maintenance.
7. ACTION ITEMS
Action items are identified in above minutes.
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8. NEXT MEETING
The Committee set 12 May 2015 at 7:00 PM for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Upon a motion duly made, seconded and approved the Committee approved the above
meeting minutes during the 16 June 2015 Committee meeting.
Attested
James D. Fitzgerald
Secretary
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