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5. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />a. Begin a review process for alternatives to conventional and costly <br />wastewater treatment plants, to include: <br /> <br />(1) Wastewater flow reduction technology and policy <br />(2) Advanced R-1 systems <br />(3) Neighborhood scale systems <br />(4) Form a study committee <br /> <br />Chair Bennett asked the commissioners if they wanted to form a study group <br />subcommittee to begin a review process for alternatives to conventional and costly <br />wastewater treatment plants. It will mean doing work outside of EMC meetings. <br /> <br /> Director Kucharski said the Cesspool Conversion Working Group (CCWG), of which <br />he is a member, will address many of the issues the EMC is concerned with, and the R-1 <br />water issues will be covered by the Water Reuse Task Force. If the EMC forms a <br />subcommittee, he would appreciate feedback from them as he interacts with the CCWG. He <br />will send the commissioners the link to the CCWG documents, as all of the meetings and <br />papers are public record. <br /> <br /> The commissioners discussed whether they wanted to form a subcommittee or wait <br />for information and reports from the CCWG and Water Reuse Task Force. <br /> <br /> Chair Bennett suggested that in January they become an active player and provide <br />input to the CCWG on cesspool closures. They should be proactive and make <br />recommendations. He asked Director Kucharski to provide the member roster of the <br />CCWG. As a commission they can provide input to Director Kucharski, and he can bring <br />their input to the CCWG. <br /> <br /> The commissioners were curious about who the members of the CCWG are, and <br />Commissioner Pequeño was able to access the information on his phone and read it to the <br />others. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Fulton asked Director Kucharski whether it would be helpful for the <br />EMC to have a subcommittee bring forth recommendations, and Director Kucharski said it <br />would be helpful for him to be able to bring forward their thoughts, since he is representing <br />the county on the CCWG. He is open and can bring whatever is recommended to the floor. <br /> <br /> Motion, second, and vote: Commissioner Fulton moved to create a committee to <br />explore alternative wastewater technologies. Vice Chair Olson seconded the motion. All <br />commissioners voted aye. <br /> <br /> The commissioners discussed who wanted to be on the committee and confirmed <br />they could meet via telephone conferences. <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />