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Home My Public Portal AboutBoard of Health -- 2022-03-16 Minutes9 O ,cv `kyDER �� E$ Ria IR Town of Brewster 2198 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 026314898 PHONE: 508.896.3701 EXT. 1120 FAX: 508.896.4538 brhealtha( brewster-ma.gov W W W.BREW STER-MA.GOV Board of Health Meeting Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 7:OOPM Remote Meeting Health Department Amy L, von one, Director Sherrie McCullough, R.S. Assistant Director Tammi Mason Senior Department Assistant Board members attending remotely: Penny Holeman, MPH, MA, MS, Chair; Jeannie Kampas, Vice Chair; Annette Graczewski, MT (ASCP); Joe Ford and Kimberley Crocker Pearson, MS, MD, MPH Other attending remotely: Amy von Hone, R.S., C.H.O., Health Director; Tammi Mason, Senior Department Assistant; Chad Simmons, Coastal Engineering; Joe Henderson, Horsley Witten; Greg Brehm, J.M. O'Reilly & Associates; John O'Reilly, J.M. O'Reilly & Associates and Ken Murphy, representative for the owner of 54 John Wings Lane Anyone wishing to listen to the meeting can do so via Live Broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18) or by Livestream at www livestream.brewster-ma.gov or by video recording (www.ty brewster-ma.gov) 1. Call to order Meeting was called to order at 7:OOPM. 2. Chairman's announcements Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics and PCR Clinics continue to be offered in Barnstable, Falmouth, Hyannis, and Orleans. Please visit the Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment for specific details and to make appointments. A second set of four free Covid-19 test kits has become available to the public by ordering them through the United States Postal Service. Visit the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment website to easily access this link. On March 10th, the CDC released the results of the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Tobacco product use remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. Nearly all tobacco use begins during youth and early adulthood, The 2021 finding include important new information about youth tobacco use and associated factors that will help the Food and Drug Administration evaluate, design, and implement its tobacco regulatory and educational programs. If anyone would like to be added to the email distribution list to receive Board of Health agendas, please contact the Health Department at (508) 896-3701 ext. 1120. 3. Citizen's forum None. 4. Annual Wastewater Treatment Facility reports: a. Serenity at Brewster — 873 Harwich Road Mrs. von Hone stated that Whitewater &Wastewater was not able to attend the meeting. Mrs, von Hone wanted the Board to be aware that the facility is less than a year old and not fully occupied. There was not much to report. N:\Health\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\March1622m.doc i BOH 3/16/22 Minutes Page 2 b. White Rock Commons — White Rock Road Greg Brehm from J.M, O'Reilly was in attendance for any questions. Mrs. Graczewski stated that she was glad to see that things were looking better since it was at full capacity now. There were no other questions. C. Brewster Landing — Sachemus Trail Chad Simmons from Coastal Engineering was in attendance for any questions. He stated that there was nothing of real significance to report. He stated that the Zabel filter is being cleaned monthly and routine pumping is being done. All tests showed good treatment. The dozing pumps were also replaced last year. Mrs. Graczewski asked about nitrogen testing. Mr. Simmons stated that it was not required at this facility. State guidelines did not require it and the Board of Health chose to follow the States recommendations when they approved the system. Mrs. von Hone stated that this property falls under the Small Wastewater Treatment Facilities regulation which does require a maximum of 10PPM for the site, but because the site doesn't specifically trigger nitrogen restrictions under the Title 5 regulations (not in Zone II or have a private well) and was installed under "General" approval, nitrogen testing is not Required. d. Ocean Edge —Main Street No one was in attendance to answer any questions. The Board was ok with the report and had no questions. e. Kings Landing —State Street Joe Henderson from Horsley Witten was in attendance for any questions. He stated that the site is still struggling to meet the required parameters. In 2019, DEP issued an Administrative Consent Order to bring the site back into compliance. The site recently received an amended order from DEP which states that they must be in compliance by October of 2025, or they will have to apply for a Groundwater modification to update the entire Wastewater Treatment Plant. DEP asked the owners of the site (POAH) to do an action plan. That plan is currently in the works. Mrs, von Hone asked if there were any particular issues that are driving the problems. Mr. Henderson stated that it could be a quintenary ammonia problem or maybe even operator error. 5. Discuss and possible vote: 54 John Wings Lane Building Waiver application —office/gym vs. bedroom Mrs, von Hone stated that new construction was approved by the Board, with variances in 2013. The property sits on the down gradient side of upper Mill Pond. The entire site is within 300' of the edge of the pond. It is considered an Environmentally Sensitive Area. They were not able to locate the septic system greater than 300' from the pond. The project went back and forth and ultimately the house was approved for a maximum of 3 bedrooms and the system was pressure dosed. The Board at the time did allow the 3 bedrooms even though they were a bit short on the square footage. There are new owners now who have applied to renovate the space above the existing garage into an office/gym. The only access is through a main bedroom on the 2"d floor. The reason this is before the Board is because of the "no additional space" restriction that was put on the approval back in 2013 and Mrs. von Hone thought it would be better for the Board to make the decision. She stated that it was her opinion that because you can only access the room through another bedroom, and the room is not proposed to have any heat, that it is not a bedroom. Mrs. Graczewski asked if stairs were proposed so that there would be access through the outside and if there would be heat or air conditioning. Mr. Murphy stared that no stairs were planned and that this is a modular home that cannot really be changed. There will be no heat or AC. Windows only. Mr. Ford asked about having to go through a bathroom also to get to this room and stated that he wouldn't consider this room a bedroom. Mrs, von None stated that the recording that was done in 2013 doesn't state it is restricted to 3 bedrooms. It basically refers to the letter that was written to the owner with the Board's approval which limits it to 3 bedrooms. Motion: Finding that the room is unsuitable for a bedroom and groundwater flow is away from the pond, put a 3 -bedroom deed restriction on the property and allow the owners to finish the room above the garage for an office/gym. N:\Health\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\March1622m. doe BOH 3/16/22 Minutes Page 3 Motion: Joe Ford Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson 6. Open Meeting Law complaint update Vote: Annette Graczewski — no Action: Motion carried Joe Ford — yes Jeannie Kampas — yes Kimberley Crocker Pearson — yes Penny Holeman — yes Mrs. von Hone stated that the complaint has been closed. Town Counsel responded to the complainant. 7. New Board of Health member informational packet Mrs, von Hone stated that Sherrie McCullough, Assistant Health Director and Tammi Mason, Senior Department Assistant pulled together a comprehensive packet for any new Board members. Mrs. Graczewski asked about an item that had been included in her new member packet when she first came on Board that was from George Heufelder from the County which explained how to approve a variance. Mrs. von Hone stated that it was included on the front page (#7 link). 8. Animal Inspector re -appointments Motion: Appoint Sherrie McCullough and Lynda Brogden Burns as Animal Inspectors for 2022-2023. Motion: Annette Graczewski Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: Annette Graczewski —yes Action: Motion carried Joe Ford — yes Jeannie Kampas — yes Kimberley Crocker Pearson -yes Penny Holeman — yes 9. Discuss Council on Aging Wellness Fair (May 17, 2022)1 BOH Table Mrs, von Hone is looking for volunteers to help run the table. The fair will be from 10-2. Ms. Holeman and Dr. Pearson will help. 10. Review &Approve minutes from 12/15/21 & 1/5/22 Motion: Approve the minutes from 12/15/21 & 1/5/22 as written, Motion: Annette Graczewski Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: Annette Graczewski —yes Action: Motion carried Joe Ford —yes Jeannie Kampas -yes Kimberley Crocker Pearson -yes Penny Holeman — yes 11. Liaison reports Dr. Pearson stated that there had not been a WQRC meeting. Mrs. Graczewski stated that she was unable to attend the last Recycling Committee meeting. 12. Matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chair Mrs. Graczewski stated that she had received an email from Brewster Conservation Trust about Conservation Day on July 9th. They have invited the BOH to participate. Mrs. Graczewski talked about meeting in person. The Selectboard has taken off limits to how many Board members can attend. Public will still have to participate remotely. An email poll will be done, and it will be decided before the next meeting. w N:\Health\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETIN GS\BOH\March1622m.doc 1 BOH 3/16/22 Minutes Page 4 13. Items for next agenda Noted.. 14. Next meeting: April 6, 2022 Noted. Informational items were noted. Meeting adjourned at 8:20PM *Accompanying documents in packet: Agenda, Covid update information, information regarding 54 John Wings,Lane, informational items N:\Health\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\March1622m.doc