COLCHESTER WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF MEETING - NOVEMBER 14, 2001

COLCHESTER MEETING HOUSE

1. Call Meeting to Order:

Chairman Romond called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

2. Roll Call:

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

Absent: Betty Carvellas

3. Approval of Minutes - October 10, 2001

Mr. Germain made a motion to approve the minutes of October 10, 2001. Ms. Bates seconded the motion and it passed.

4. Business:

A. Welcome and Orientation for new Committee Members

Bill Romond introduced the new members, Don Sargent and Rene Peterson to the group. The new members were updated on the history and the progress of the committee.

B. Strategic Planning Grant Plans

Discussion took place on the start up of this grant how the group could be an active participant in the selection of a manager and getting public involved. The DNA Study raw data was complete in late Fall 2000. This has still not been reviewed, studied or categorized. This study will identify the specific sources of e-coli bacteria/pollution found in the sample areas around Malletts Bay. Bill Romond will contact Bryan Osborne to invite him to our next meeting to discuss start up of the Strategic Water Quality Grant.

C. Website/Web Publishing Plans

Pat Kearny is working on upgrading and adding information to the web site regarding Water Quality for the Town.

5. Other Business

John Nichols raised the question of working with the Lake Champlain Basin Committee to share data and expertise.

6. Set Next Meeting Date and Meeting Location

Bill Romond discussed meeting dates and times with the group. He will review new time slots with Betty Carvellas and work with the others to come up with the best times to meet.

7. Adjournment

Having no further business to discuss, the CWQC adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Deena DeMartino, Administrative Assistant

Approved this      day of     , 2001


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