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Home My Public Portal AboutBoard of Health -- 2024-03-06 MinutesTown of Brewster 2198 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 02631-1898 PHONE: 508.896.3701 EXT. 1120 FAX: 508.896.4538 brhealth ,r.brews— ---- - W W W.BREW STER-MA.GOV Board of Health Meeting Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:30Pm Town Hall, Room B Health Department Amy L. von Hone, R.S., C.H.O. Director Sherrie McCullough, R.S. Assistant Director Tammi Mason Senior Department Assistant Board members present: David Bennett, Chair; Kimberley Crocker Pearson, MS, MD, MPH, Vice Chair and Abigail Archer Others present: Joe Smith, NSU Water (in person); Greg Brehm, J.M. O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.; Joe Henderson, Horsley Witten; Tracy Wick, Maintenance Supervisor for King's Landing, Chad Simmons, Operator for King's Landing, a representative from POHA and Lowell Outslay, Owner of 39 McGuerty (all virtual) 1. Call to order There was a delay of the start of the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:42PM. 2. Declaration of a quorum Quorum present. 3. Recording statement Noted. 4. Chair announcements None 5. Citizen's forum None 6. WWTF Annual update — King's Landing Joe Henderson, Horsley Witten, presented this to the Board. -system was installed in 2004 -designed for 24,000 gallons per day but realistically only uses around 10,000 gallons per day -they are currently operating under an Administrative Consent Order from DEP, which has a date of 2026 for full compliance -total nitrogen has been the main concern -recently a pilot test was done. 25% of the average flow was sent to a pilot MBBR (an Aqua Point technology). This is an aerated media tank. It was installed last summer and had good results from June — Oct. -they are starting an upgrade application with DEP and are hoping to submit it in April. -a full scale version of the MBBR will be installed. N:\Health\from ShariNSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGSIBOM3.6.24minutes.doc 7. I/A Technology non-compliance hearings and updates a. 7 Thousand Oaks Drive (Joe Smith) DB offered to recuse himself because of being involved with the company in charge of the O & M. Joe Smith, NSU Water stated that he was ok with him staying on the discussion. -O & M contract is in the process of getting done -they have not been to the property yet; a site visit is scheduled for March. -system is an Orenco Advantex 2.0 system -quarterly sampling is to be done (only 2 samples are required) Motion: Approve 7 Thousand Oaks Drive under their current O & M plan and ask that they return to the BOH for review when additional data has been collected (1 year). Motion: Kimberely Crocker Pearson Second: Abigail Archer Vote: 3-0 Action: Motion carried b. 39 McGuerty Road (Greg Brehm) -Fast system which is gravity fed -system has not ever had good numbers since the company took over in 2021 -house was vacant for almost a year before the current owner bought it -it has been, for the most part, above the allowed 19ppm for nitrogen -have tried adding bicarbonate and are still doing that -The amount of Sodium Bicarbonate has been increased to 2 times a month but there has not been great turn around with this DB asked if influent testing had been done. GB stated that there was testing in December of 2023. DB asked if the manufacturers were consulted. GB stated that he reached out to Mike Moreau at J & R and his suggestion was to go through the basics again, which has been done. Mr. Outslay stated that cost could be an issue. Motion: Sample in March 2024 to determine future actions based on the results (results to be turned in no later than the end of April). Update to the BOH by June 30tH Motion: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Second: Abigail Archer Vote: 3-0 c. 320 Satucket Road -this was a 2007 installation of a Singular system -property is in Zone II, DCPC and CCB embayment -system was installed under a provisional approval -a max of 19ppm is allowed -sampling must be done twice a year -nitrogen numbers are consistently high -a new operator started about six months ago Motion: Continue until the next meeting due to lack of representation Motion: Abigail Archer Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: 3-0 Updates: Action: Motion carried Action: Motion carried 83 Greenland Pond: Fast system, testing required 4 times a year for 15L year and then can go down to 2 times a year (per DEP approval letter), it falls under "General Approval" Motion: Issue letter to appear before the BOH to discuss non-compliance of the I/A system Motion: Kimberely Crocker Pearson Second: Abigail Archer Vote: 3-0 Action: Motion carried NAHealth\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\3.6.24minutes.doc 56 McGuerty: Singular unit which is out of compliance. The owners have received a letter already. Motion: Issue letter to appear before the BOH to discuss non-compliance of the I/A system Motion: Abigail Archer Second: Kimberely Crocker Pearson Vote: 3-0 Action: Motion carried 50 Sarah Maker Way: Micro Fast system. Not in compliance. Motion: Continue to the next meeting to allow for additional information to be submitted Motion: Abigail Archer Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: 3-0 Action: Motion carried 34 Captain Connolly: This system has a history of non-compliance (no contract). The system is a Perc Rite. Only required to be inspected once a year. Motion: Issue letter to appear before the BOH to discuss non-compliance with the contract and inspection Motion: Abigail Archer Second: Kimberley Crocker Pearson Vote: 3-0 Action: Motion carried David Bennett told the Board that a response from DEP in regard to the "request for guidance" was received. 8. Minutes from 12/6/23,1/3/24 & 1/17/24 meetings Motion: Approve the minutes from 12/6/23, 1/3/24 & 1/17/24 as written Motion: Abigail Archer Second: Kimberely Crocker Pearson Vote: 3-0 Action: Motion carried 9. Liaison Reports KCP-Opioid Committee. There is a meeting coming up on March 21St. She noted that she had checked with local CVS Pharmacies and was told that they are currently selling Narcan over the counter for $45 (for 2 doses). They do not take insurance currently so this would be out of pocket. She also noted that she will be attending a conference with people who are looking at how best to use the Opioid settlement money. AA -Recycling Committee. Nothing to report. 10. Matters not reasonably anticipated by the Chair None. 11. Items for next agenda Pressure Dose second letter update, review of the Real Estate Transfer Inspection Regulation, Leaching Facility Setback Regulation, and the In -House Variance Policy. AA suggested for a future agenda the topic of PFA'S testing. 12. Next meeting: March 20, 2024 Noted. Informational items were noted. Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM *Accompanying documents in packet: agenda, I/A updates, informational items NAHealth\from Shari\MSWORK FOLDERS\MEETINGS\BOH\3.6.24minutes.doc