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Committee hears concerns about BRMS impact on BRMS fields and river corridor; WWTF says impacts are mitigated
Summary
Committee members asked about child-safety and river protection related to siting the sewer system under BRMS fields; Peter Booth stated the site was reduced to protect the river corridor and that the fields already have septic infrastructure beneath them.
During discussion of the Waste‑Water Task Force presentation, Friederike Keating asked whether siting a sewer system under the BRMS fields could create an impact to children using those fields. Peter Booth responded that it is a non‑issue, noting another school example and stating that BRMS fields already have a septic system beneath them. He also said some disposal‑site area was reduced to protect the river corridor.
Committee members pressed on practical implications: SJ Dube asked about river protection and Booth confirmed alterations had been made to reduce disposal footprint adjacent to the river corridor. Chuck Lacy raised funding mechanics and suggested including hookup and impact fees in the funding stack; the committee also discussed community perceptions and the risk that a large Riverside‑only bond could provoke opposition.
The committee did not make a formal finding on environmental impacts; the Task Force described mitigation steps but did not provide independent environmental study results at this meeting. Members noted public outreach and further technical work remain necessary steps before site selection is final.
