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THE BREWSTER BOARD OF HEALTH WORK MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008 AT 7:OOPM
TOWN HALL, ROOM A
Present: Joanne Hughes, Chairman, Dan Brightman, Vice Chairman, James Reynolds, Keith Johnson,
Andrew Petty, Nancy Ellis Ice, Health Director and Tammi Mason, Administrative Clerk
Public hearing on proposed Zone II deed restriction regulation
NI brought up a few questions that engineers had asked her. The Board had questions about wording with
regards to the bedroom count. The Board asked that NI revise this regulation and have Town Counsel look it
over again.
J.C. Ellis-request for composting toilets and closed bed evapotranspiration greywater disposal system
The property is on Seaman's Lane. Mr. Ellis is proposing to put composting toilets and an I/A system on this
lot. As i~ stands right now, this lot is considered unbuildable because of Board of Health regulations. Mr.
Ellis stated that this would be a piloting system and would need approval from the State. He needs the local
Board of Health approval before the State will accept anything from him. There were questions raised
regarding wells on this property and an abutting lot.
Motion: DB-approve the concept of this proposal. AP seconded. 5 yes.
3. Muddy Waters-approval request for sludgehammer unit at 73 Swift Lane
Earl Lantry, owner of Muddy Waters company was present. JR recused himself from this hearing due to a
potential conflict. This system is a failed system and the owner is looking to upgrade. AP stated that he was
concerned with the groundwater elevations. He wants to make sure that it is kept at 4 feet. EL stated that he
had no done any testing to determine groundwater.
Motion: AP-continue this application until groundwater elevations are determined. KJ seconded. 4
yes.
4. Constance De Smet-request to not count 2nd floor room as a "room" in the count
DB recused himself from this hearing due to a potential conflict. Ms. De Smet stated that the room in
question is a 95SF room that she uses for her crafts. There was a new septic system put in 4 years ago, but
at the time she did not count that as a room and the septic was designed fora 3 bedroom home.
Motion: JR-deny request because room is large enough by BOH standards and Title 5 standards
to be a bedroom. AP seconded. 4 yes.
5. Reef Realty-request for an extension of DWCP for 45 Doran Drive
Motion: AP-extend permit for one year. JR seconded. 5 yes.
6. J.M. O'Reilly-continued application for 20 Nancy May Path
Keith Fernandez presented this to the Board. He handed out revised plans and went through the variance
requests again.
Motion: JR-grant all requested variances. AP seconded. 5 yes.
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7. Discuss proposed Orleans BOH regulations for Nutrient Sensitive Areas
NI told the Board she did not have the final draft yet and will bring this issue back when she does receive the
final draft.
8. Discuss proposed Shared Nitrogen Removal Regulations
The Board asked that NI check with Jon Whitten and bring this back at a later date
JR left the meeting.
9. Discuss proposed Sand and Gravel mining regulations
DB stated that he does not want to put anyone out of business with this regulation, but he is very concerned
about this whole issue. The Board agreed that they would like to see this regulation pertain to all of Brewster.
They asked that NI revise the wording and send to Town Counsel for review.
10. Discuss Planning Board application for 735 Tubman Road
Noted.
11. Discuss information on seating at Brewster Fish House from J.M. O'Reilly
Motion: DB-any permit that is dated after 1995 with a discrepancy on the design flow on the permit
application can be reapplied for to show the correct flow. The fee must be paid again. AP
seconded. 4 yes,
12. Health Director's performance appraisal
The Board agreed it was time to pick new objectives. There were suggestions such as cluster systems and
Sand & Gravel regulations. NI will get back to the Board with some other possibilities.
Bills to be paid: DB-pay bills. AP seconded. 4 yes.
1. W.B. Mason supplies $14.31
Informational items:
1. Invoices from Cape Sand & Recycling
2. Monthly inspection report for Brewster Manor
3. Assistant Health Director's report for September
4. Information on 2008 Bathing Beach Season from DPH
5. Drinking water information
6. Email from Sharon Marchbanks re: Daniels
7. Groundwater Monitoring Report for Daniels Recycling Co., Inc.
Add on's
NI handed out a revised ZBA application for White Rock Commons. They have gone back to the cluster
system idea. The Board asked NI to relay to them that they were pleased with the idea but disappointed with
the density of the project.
NI handed out a Planning Board application for the Latham School. It is for a change of use. The Board
noted this.
NI handed out a Planning Board application for Anglers Cartway. The Board noted this.
NI handed out a Planning Board application for Archies Cartway, it is for a change of se to commercial. T
Board noted this. -' -
Meeting adjourned at 9:30PM '' ~.
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