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Home My Public Portal AboutBoard of Health -- 2022-01-05 Minutes NMI I„ Illurrrra/if,�I/ Town of Brewster 218 MAIN STET 4 � ExW �� %i BREWSTER9MASSACHUSETTS 026314898 Health Department 0s 4f `''F � Amy L . von Hone, R. S . , C .H2O . Director PHONE : 508 . 896 . 3701 EXT. 1120 Q FAX : 508 . 896 .4538 Sherrie McCullough, R. S . Jh”' -= __ + •� brhealth t brewster-ma. ; BOH 1 /5/2022 Minutes Page 2 Barnstable County continues to hold weekly Covid - 19 vaccine clinics at the Barnstable County Complex. Barnstable County also holds free Covid - 19 testing at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds and the Orleans Department of Public Works . Please schedule an appointment online at the Barnstable County Department of Public Health and Environment website . Ms . Holeman stated she would like to take the opportunity to dispel any misconceptions that may have arisen as the result of statements made during the Board of Health meeting help on December 15, 2021 . In my role as Chair, I have been meeting consistently with the Health Director in advance of the BOH meetings to discuss agenda items for our upcoming meetings . The agendas that result are a reflection of a collaborative effort between the two of us . As a reminder, anyone who wishes to make comments at the BOH meeting , may do so during Citizens Forum or may contact the Health Director or BOH Chair directly to make a formal request to be placed on an upcoming BOH agenda to facilitate discussion on a particular topic . Toward the end of December, our Town Clerk sent out an email regarding our annual responsibility to return an Acknowledgment of Receipt of the Summary of the Conflict - of-Interest Law. In addition, every two years we are required to submit documentation to the Town Clerk of online training completion regarding the Conflict- of-Interest Law. Please check your emails and be sure to submit one or both items, as pertinent to you . If you have any questions, please reach out to the Town Clerk directly. 3 . Citizen 's forum Mrs . von Hone read a letter that was submitted by Mary Hyland , Brewster Resident who wanted the Board of Health to consider making it mandatory for the public to wear masks in public indoor spaces . Dr. Pearson asked if we should have the address for Mrs . Hyland for the record . The Board will request that for future letters, etc . 4. Covid update Mrs . von Hone stated that she has been tallying the numbers (Sunday — Saturday) and as of New Years Day, the Town has over 1000 residents that have been infected to date . The Town is in an " outbreak" status (which is anything over 5 %) . We are currently at a 7 % positivity rate . This is happening everywhere . 80% of the people that are infected have the Omicron strain, which fortunately is not making people as sick even though it is more contagious . There are clusters in the long - term care facilities as well as group homes . They are still testing on a daily basis, and they are not out of control at the moment . Vaccination clinics are on going at the County on Thursdays for adults and children . There is a new clinic at Cape Cod Community College that is being run by the State . It is on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday' s . A new " Stop the Spread " drive thru clinic is opening on Monday January 10th at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. This is also a state - run clinic . You can make an appointment or walk in . To register, go to the Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment website . Vaccinations are free of charge . Schools are struggling right now. The message continues to be " masks and vaccinations " . Dr. Pearson asked if the schools and residential homes have gone to the 5 -day quarantine guidelines that the CDC put out . Mrs . von Hone stated that they were except for daycare facilities because they are not wearing masks . N :\Health\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\Jan522m . doc BOH 1 /5/2022 Minutes Page 3 Schools are doing the test and stay program . 5 . 89 Byfield Cartway — J . M . O ' Reilly & Associates — Title 5 & Local variance requests Matt Farrell from J . M . O' Reilly & Associates was present as well as the homeowner, Jon Gezotis . This is a tear down and a rebuild of a 4 - bedroom home . They are asking for the following variances : 1 . To allow a 5 ' separation between the SAS and the south property line 2 . To allow an 8' separation between the SAS and the west property line 3 . To allow an 8' separation between the septic tank and crawl space 4 . To allow a 68' separation between the SAS and the coastal bank This is a small lot. Dr. Pearson asked what type of soil was in the area . Mr. Farrell stated that it has medium to coarse sand and no clay. Mrs . von Hone asked about the 4th bedroom . Mr. Farrell stated that one of the second -floor room had been mislabeled and was not a bedroom . Ms . Holeman asked how much further back from the Environmentally Sensitive Area the house was being moved . Mr. Farrell stated that it is about 50' and the house was made smaller. Motion : Finding that the replacement SAS will be an improvement, is situated as far away as possible from the coastal bank and there will be no additional bedrooms, approve the variance requests . Variances must be recorded at the Registry of Deeds . Motion : Annette Graczewski Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: Annette Graczewski — yes Action: Motion carried Kimberley Crocker Pearson — yes Jeannie Kampas - yes Penny Holeman - yes 6 . Ratification of Release of Condemnation Order — 23 Woodview Drive Mrs ., von Hone explained about the Hoarding case that had led to this condemnation order. The owners relative stepped in to help with the cleaning of the unit and a subsequent inspection showed that the unit had been cleaning had been done very well . Elder services are still involved . Mrs . von Hone stated that she released the order so that the owner could move back in . Motion : Ratify the release of the condemnation order. Motion : Kimberley Crocker Pearson Second: Annette Graczewski Vote: Annette Graczewski — yes Action : Motion carried Kimberley Crocker Pearson — yes Jeannie Kampas - yes Penny Holeman — yes 7 . Consent Agenda a . 146 Grist Mill Road — Title 5 variance requests — Engineer Works b . 120 Seaview Road — Title 5 variance request — Engineer Works Mrs . von Hone explained that 146 Grist Mill was a standard septic upgrade . They requested depth to cover variances . They are proposing to reuse the existing tank. The components will be H2O . Variances will need to be recorded at the Registry of Deeds . N :\Health\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\Jan522m . doc BOH 1 /5/2022 Minutes Page 4 120 Seaview Road is also a standard septic upgrade . There are lots of restrictions on this property due to a pool , etc. as well as soil issues . They are requesting setback variances . Motion : Approve the consent agenda Motion : Annette Graczewski Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: Annette Graczewski -yes Action , Motion carried Kimberley Crocker Pearson -yes Jeannie Kampas - yes Penny Holeman — yes 8. 2022 permit renewals The Board was given a list of all renewed applications. 9. Review & Approve minutes from 9/ l /2021 , 10/6/2021 and 10/20/2021 There were a few minor corrections . Motion: Approve the minutes from 9/ 1 /2021 ; 10/6/2021 and 10/20/2021 with corrections Motion : Annette Graczewski Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: Annette Graczewski — yes Action: Motion carried Kimberley Crocker Pearson — yes Jeannie Kampas — yes (abstain for 10/6/21 ) Penny Holeman - yes 10. Liaison Reports Mrs . Graczewski reported that there had not been a Recycling Committee meeting Dr. Pearson reported that the WQRC had not met. 11 . Matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chair None 12 . Items for next agenda Mrs. Graczewski asked about putting the email about the masks on the next agenda Mrs . von Hone stated that the Nitrogen Loading Regulations will be on the next agenda 13 . Next meeting : January 19, 2022 Noted . Informational items were noted . Meeting adjourned at 7 : 50PM *Accompanying Documents in packet: Agenda, Covid update information, Variance request information, informational items N :\Health\from Shari\MSWORIC FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\Jan522m . doe