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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014 AT 7:00PM
TOWN HALL, ROOM A
Board members present: Lemuel Skidmore, MS, MPH, Chairman; Annie Sherwood, RN, Vice Chairman; Joanne
Hughes, Mary Chaffee, RN PhD
Call to order: Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00PM
Others present: Nancy Ellis Ice, MPH, CHO, RS, Health Director
1. Larry Dapsis, Deer Tick Project Coordinator and Gabrielle Sakolsky, Assistant Superintendant,
Entomologist, Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project-update for the Board
Gabrielle Sakolsky gave a power point presentation on mosquito control and what they have been working on. She stated
that Brewster has not had any positive tests for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. West Nile Virus is in every town on Cape
Cod but the risk of contracting it is considered low in Brewster. She reminded the Board that they and the public that they
should be checking property for standing water. She talked about using repellents and to make sure people check screen
windows and doors and repair any holes.
Larry Dapsis gave a power point presentation on the Deer Tick project and what they have been doing. He spoke about a
new tick that they have been seeing. It is called "The Lone Star Tick". It does not carry Lyme disease but does carry
Erlichiosis, STARI, and Tularemia and could potentially cause a red meat allergy in those people that get bit. He noted
°!f that Brewster has the second highest incidence of Lyme disease in humans on Cape Cod. Half of all cases of
Babeseosis in the state are on Cape Cod.
Mr. Dapsis spoke about the Community Innovation Challenge Grant which allows residents on cape to submit ticks to
UMass for free testing. Each community is allowed to submit 100 ticks for free testing. He also talked about protection
while outside.
Joanne Hughes asked if the local Physicians were told about this testing grant. Mr. Dapsis stated that they had met
several times with the physicians and they are all aware of it.
2. Ryder&Wilcox-local variance request for 18 Cranberry Lane
Stephanie Sequin presented this to the Board. They will be upgrading the septic system. The entire property is within
300 feet of Vesper Pond. The following variance is requested:
1. Allow the proposed SAS to be 207 feet from Vesper Pond
Ms. Sequin stated that she had brought this to the Board previously for a discussion and the Board had stated that they
would like to see the SAS perpendicular to the groundwater flow. Ms. Sequin stated that after researching this property, it
was noted that the groundwater is actually flowing in a NE direction and does not flow towards the pond. A new plan has
been submitted with this variance request.
Joanne Hughes asked what the distance to groundwater was. Ms. Sequin stated that it is about 13 feet and the system
will be vented and H2O rated.
Motion: Given that there is adequate distance to groundwater, the groundwater flow is away from the pond and they are
holding 207 feet from the SAS to the pond, they are using the appropriate components for the system; grant the variance
request on the plan dated June 2, 2014.
Motion: Joanne Hughes Second: Mary Chaffee Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
3. Moran Engineering-Title 5 variance request for 63 Seaman's Lane
Rick Judd presented this to the Board. This is an upgrade of an existing 1978 system that is in failure. The following
variances are requested:
1. To allow the proposed SAS to be 5 feet from a property line
2. To allow the proposed SAS to be 91.6' from the well on parcel 58
Mr. Judd stated that the existing septic tank will be utilized and a Smart effluent filter that discharges an alarm when the
tank reaches 50%capacity. The pump chamber is to elevate the effluent to the NW quadrant. The approximate ground
water flow is S by SE. The depth to groundwater below the SAS is greater than 20 feet. There is a 300 foot separation
from the pond to the SAS. The house is currently 2 bedrooms.
Annie Sherwood questioned why the plan had town water shown on it if they are proposing wells. Mr. Judd stated that in
a surrounding subdivision there is town water but not for this property. Joanne Hughes asked if the well failed on this or a
surrounding lot, would town water be accessible. Mr. Judd said not to his knowledge.
Motion: Grant the variances requested for 63 Seaman's Lane, Plan#14-036, dated 5/1/2014, seeing as it is a voluntary
upgrade, groundwater flow and depth are acceptable and the design of the system is an improvement over what is
currently there.
Motion: Annie Sherwood Second: Joanne Hughes Vote:4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
4. Richard Eble-local variance request for 182 South Pond Drive
Mr. Eble is the Real Estate Agent for the homeowner. A septic inspection was done on this property and passed with the
exception of being closer to the pond than allowed under BOH regulations. The variances requested are:
1. Allow the SAS to remain 221 feet from Sals Pond
2. Allow the SAS to remain 203 feet from Blueberry Pond
Lemuel Skidmore asked about the floor plan. Mr. Eble stated that it is 5 or 6 rooms. Joanne Hughes asked about the
groundwater flow and distance to groundwater. Nancy Elllis Ice stated that the groundwater flow is not required on the
DEP form.
Motion: Grant the variances requested for 182 South Pond Drive, seeing that the SAS is 221 feet from Sals Pond and
203 feet from Blueberry Pond and also finding that the system is positioned as far away as possible from both ponds,
distance to groundwater is at least 5 feet, the septic system inspection passed and it is a 1998 Title 5 system.
Motion: Mary Chaffee Second: Annie Sherwood Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
5. Joseph Teft-food establishment permit application for Bagodin's Bakery
Mr. Teft explained to the Board that he would like to bake at his residential kitchen in Brewster and then sell the items at
the Farmers Market in Orleans.
Joanne Hughes gave Mr. Teft a copy of the Assistant Health Director's recommendations.
Motion: Grant the food service permit contingent on Mr. Teft meeting all of the Assistant Health Director's
recommendations.
Motion: Joanne Hughes Second: Mary Chaffee Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
6. Dennis Marlin-food establishment permit application for The Starvin Marlin
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There was no one present. The Assistant Health Director did a written review for the Board. This is just simply a case of
the brother taking over the management of the business.
Joanne Hughes questioned the Certified Food Manager Certificates. She noted that they were expired.
Motion: Grant the food service permit contingent on Mr. Marlin meeting all of the Assistant Health Director's
recommendations.
Motion: Annie Sherwood Second: Joanne Hughes Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
7. Joseph Jamiel-food establishment permit application for Cape Cod Fresh
Motion: Grant the food service permit contingent on Mr.Jamiel meeting all of the Assistant Health Director's
recommendations.
Motion:Joanne Hughes Second: Mary Chaffee Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
8. Discussion on Animal Regulations
Lemuel Skidmore asked that this be placed on the agenda so that it can be put to rest, He stated that he would be in
favor of keeping the existing Animal Regulations.
Motion: Continue to use the current Town of Brewster Animal Regulations at this time.
Motion: Mary Chaffee Second: Joanne Hughes Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
9. Brewster Coffee Shop-discuss violations
Paul Wilson, Manager was present. Nancy Ellis Ice gave the Board an update on what had happened and how this came
to light. The summer inspector had gone to do an inspection and found that the freezer was not at the correct
temperature and a sandwich unit was also not at the correct temperature. Mrs. Ice stated that she and the Assistant went
and did another inspection and told him that he needed to close until the repairs were done. He voluntarily shut the
business down and made immediate corrections and the restaurant was inspected again the next day and it was noted
that everything had been repaired and he was given the green light to open again.
Joanne Hughes asked about the bare handling of food and about the dog on the patio where the diners were. Mr.Wilson
stated that he had to buy special gloves for the chef as he was allergic to latex and he is now wearing them. He was not
sure about the dog on the patio. He didn't know if that was an issue with the Board of Health. Mrs. Hughes stated that it
is a violation of the food code to have a dog there. Maybe the Board could look into the possibility of issuing a variance at
some point to that part of the code. Nancy Ellis Ice stated that she would put that issue on a future agenda for the Board
to discuss.
10. Review& Approve minutes from 411/14
There were a few minor changes made
Motion: Approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion:Joanne Hughes Second: Mary Chaffee Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
11. Review&approve minutes from 4/15/14
Motion: Approve the minutes as written
Motion: Annie Sherwood Second: Mary Chaffee Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
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12. Review&approve minutes from 5113114
Motion: Approve the minutes as written
Motion: Joanne Hughes Second: Mary Chaffee Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
13. Review&approve minutes from 5/27/14
Motion: Approve the minutes as written
Motion:Annie Sherwood Second: Joanne Hughes Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
14. Items the Chairman did not anticipate
Joanne Hughes asked if it would be possible for her to be the alternate on the WQRC instead of the representative.
Nancy Ellis Ice spoke about filling the vacancy on the Board. She suggested that Lemuel speak to the Chairman of the
Selectmen and plan on having a joint meeting.
Joanne Hughes thanked Pat Ottolini for her service on the Board of Health.
Informational items were noted with the exception of#2, Ocean Edge monthly report. Annie Sherwood questioned
whether they are where they should be with regards to the TSS. Nancy Ellis Ice will look into it
Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM
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