1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Minutes

     a. October 23, 2002

4. New Business

      a. Review, discuss and respond to early draft Strategic Water Quality Plan

     b. Check in regarding the public process

5. Other Business

6. Adjournment

1. Call Meeting to Order:

Chairman Romond called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call:

Members Present: Bill Romond, Pat Kearney, Steve Kruger, Moe Germain, Rene Peterson, Don Sargent, Rene Peterson, Karen Bates, John Nichols

Members Absent: Betty Carvellas

Also Present: Carl Etnier, Stone Environmental, Inc.
Steve Herbert (interested citizen not representing any group)

3. Approval of Minutes - October 23, 2002

After a minor change was made, Mr. Kearney made a motion to approve the minutes of October 23, 2002. Mr. Kruger seconded the motion and it passed.

4. New Business:

Mr. Romond introduced Mr. Etnier and began a discussion of the document written by Stone Environmental entitled Colchester Strategic Water Quality Plan - Options for Prioritization. This is a working document presenting the options for prioritization of the final draft of the Strategic Water Quality Plan from Stone. The purpose of this document is to allow the Water Quality Committee and the Town Staff to prioritize the various ways in which the waters of Colchester may be improved since there have been numerous suggestions.

By the next meeting (November 20), the members of the Committee are to fill out the various templates indicating their choices. Any changes or suggestions regarding wording, fallacies or more information should be sent to Carl Etnier by Monday evening (11-18-02) to carl@stone-env.com.

To get more specifics about septic systems, Moe Germain will run the Town database to find the number of septic systems on the lake or near a stream.

Mr. Herbert asked the Committee to consider the use of dry composting toilets. This alternative will be added to the report.

Ms. Bates suggested that we make sure we comply with all State regulations.

5. Other Business:

None

6. Set Next Meeting Date and Meeting Location

The next meeting will take place at the Meeting House on November 20 at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

December Meetings will be on the 11th and 18th due to the Christmas Holiday.

7. Adjournment

Having no further business to discuss, the CWQC adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

John Nichols, Vice-Chair, Colchester Water Quality Committee

Approved this ______ day of:_________ , 2002