HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - SAC - 02/25/2014 COHASSET STORMWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
25 FEBRUARY 2014
Present: Noel Collins, Robert Huey, Francis Collins, Jim Fitzgerald
Absent/Excused: Edward Wadsworth
Invited Guests: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened on 25 February 2014 at 7:15 PM in Cohasset Town Hall—2na
Floor Break Room.
2. PREVIOUS MINUTES
The Committee reviewed the 28 January 2014 meeting minutes and after a duly made
motion the meeting minutes were approved.
3. STORMWATER UTILITY FEE
Committee had a brief discussion of the benefits of having a stormwater fee to provide a
steady cash flow for maintenance of rain gardens, etc. Committee agreed to continue
discussions.
Noel Collins to do some preliminary research on other towns that have implemented
stormwater fee.
4. LAWN SERVICES
Committee had a brief discussion of lawn fertilizer/pesticides applications and possible
adverse impacts to Cohasset surface waters. Committee agreed to continue discussions
and evaluate appropriate actions, if any, necessary to minimize adverse impacts.
Noel Collins to identify and invite appropriate lawn care providers/fertilizer manufactures
to discuss issues with Committee.
5. RAIN GARDENS
Committee had a brief discussion on rain garden maintenance and funding of activities.
6. ACTION ITEMS
Action items include the following:
• Noel Collins to investigate how other towns have implemented a stormwater fee.
• Noel Collins to invite lawn fertilizer/pesticide individuals to meet with Committee
during next meeting.
• Noel Collins to post next meeting.
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7. NEXT MEETING
The Committee set 22 April 2014 at 7:00 PM for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
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