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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. Page 1 of 2 7. NEXT MEETING The Committee set 22 April 2014 at 7:00 PM for the next meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. Page 2 of 2