2008-07-02
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
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Open Space and Recreation Committee
July 2, 2008
Robert Buchsbaum (Chairperson), Suz
David Brewster, Nancy Coffey, Eliz
Kampersal, Marilyn McCrory
Sylvan Menezes, Michael Ra
Environmental Planner Amy
Kate Newhall
John Cabot
Andrea Bray
Chairperson Buchsbaum calls the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
Guest S eaker - David Lan Conservati
Ex ert - Discussion of Water Resources T
LSP and Ground Water
Maxner introduces David Lang and states that
questions as he presents.
Ide presentation and is willing to answer
Lang states that in 1985, the Mayor in office at e time, Jack Monahan, asked his advice on
what could be done to better protect Wenham Lake. Lang suggested instituting a drinking water
overlay protection Ordinance. He chaired the Wenham Lake Advisory Committee beginning in
1987. His talk provided an overview of the Beverly water supply which recieves 60 to 65% of
its draw from the . h River. A large part of the Lake's watershed is impacted by what
happens in C areas around Longham Reservoir. He explains the connection
between L d Wenham Lake is a large pipe that travels below the golf courses in
Wenha
chemicals used for purifying the water, and some of the unwanted by-
micals, which include neutralizing the acid from oak leaf deposition, and
removal of floc ants. He explains that chlorination results in disinfection byproducts,
trihalomethanes being the majority of them. He explains that the current acceptable level of
this byproduct is 80 parts per billion, and this has been a problem with higher concentrations in
the past. He also explains that the floc was dumped into wetlands adjacent their water treatment
works in North Beverly and the SBWSB was cited by the Commission for this activity.
He cites the Gibbs gas station has not been in compliance with DEP ground water standards and
leaked gasoline. Gibbs installed monitoring wells on the shore of Wenham Lake which contained
gasoline constituents. He states that in his opinion, gas stations are not a proper land use for
watershed lands as most UST' s leak and always pose a hazard to groundwater.
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Lang continues through his slide presentation showing various locations throughout the City
within watershed areas and talks about water supply contamination in other parts of the country.
He suggested that the Watershed Overlay Ordinance be updated to better address drainage and
runoff from North Beverly reaches of the watershed, and it should re-incorporate Enon Street
into the district.
Lang suggests the members become active in Partnerships for Safe Water, and raise awareness
about fertilizer and pesticide use. He describes the annual water quality report, and reads the
summary, which states that the Salem/Beverly water supply has a high susceptibility rating
which is a function of how developed the watershed is. He recommends implementing all of the
recommendations in the SalemlBeverly water quality report. He also recommends that the
SBSWB meet during the evening hours to allow more citizen participation in Board meetings.
He also suggests adding Enon Street to the watershed overlay district in the Open Space and
Recreation Plan.
The members review the minutes and make suggested amend
Discussion ensues regarding general water supply issues a
Committee members. Members thank Lang for his tim
Acceptance of Minutes - June 4. 2008 Meetin2
Dunne: Motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Beaudoin. Passes 5-0. Voting
members are Buchsbaum, Beaudoin, Coffey, Dunne, and McCrory.
Next Meetin2
on September 3, 2008, and they will need to elect
Buchsbaum states that the
new officers.
. s for having to leave the meeting at this time.
Old Business
The Opell Space and Recreation Plan - Update
Newhall states that she has reviewed all of the members' surveys and compared the ratings. She
is still waiting on Bill Squibb's evaluation. She adds that the plan is not completely done, and
that she is working on the maintenance schedule.
The Open Space and Recreation Plan - Implementation
Buchsbaum asks the members their thoughts on the plan implementations. Kampersal suggests
making the water board more accessible, or invite them to an OSRC meeting.
Maxner states that Anthony Kline has declined an invitation. Buchsbaum suggests they invite
another member of the Board who may be willing to talk to the OSRC, possibly Alan Taubert.
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Discussion ensues regarding updating the Watershed Overlay District. Buchsbaum advises that
the Committee's mission is to acquire and protect open space and not necessarily re-write
Ordinances for the City.
Maxner says that it is important that the Open Space Committee stick to its mission of protecting
open space.
OSRD
Updates
Beaver Pond Road: Kampersal states that she drafted a letter that she sent out
by email. Buchsbaum suggests that the members review her letter at home
to Kampersal by July 8.
Maxner states that the City Council passed the amendments to OS
included maintaining the 100-Foot Buffer around primary conserva
Ri2hts ofWav & CR's
YMCA: Buchsbaum states that he met with members of the Finance & Property subcommittee
of the Council and they discussed the latest plan submitted by the YMCA and discussed options
for accepting the plan and adopting the OSR mendations. He adds that Cassidy
suggested fining them for having the berm in ng an annual fee to allow it to stay
in place. The F & P Committee will take up t again in September to make a final
decision to recommend to the full Council. C rs to write an article about this issue, and
Buchsbaum suggests waiting until September.
Kiosk Installation
Buchsbaum makes positive comments about the article in the paper. Kampersal states that the
kiosks are in her garage and they are all together. Coffey states that they should replace the ones
at Ryal Side. T rs discuss other locations that need kiosks.
provide an overview of the field trip to the Beverly School for the
za.
Other Busines
Buchsbaum reminds members that the OSRC will not be meeting in August and the next meeting
will be September 3,2008 at 7:00 p.m. He reminds members to think about nominations for
officer elections for that meeting.
Beaudoin:
Motion to adjourn, seconded by Brewster. Passes 6-0.
The meeting is adjourned at 9:10 PM