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BOARD Of HEALTH MEETING
TUESDAY,JUNE 2,2015 AT 7:00PM
TOWN HALL, ROOM A
Board members present: Lenmel Skidmore,MS, MPH,Annie Dugan, RN,Carmen Scherzo,DVM and Joe Ford
Board members absent: Mary Chaffee, RN PhD
Others present: Nancy Ellis Iee, MPH, CHO,RS, Health Director and Tammi Mason, Senior Department Assistant
1. Chairman's announcements
Mr. Skidmore introduced the new Board member Joe Ford.
2. Re-organization of the Board
Motion: Annie Dugan-nominate Lemuel Skidmore for Chairman. Joe Ford seconded. 4 yes
Motion: Annie Dugan-nominate Carmen Scherzo for Vice Chairman. Joe Ford seconded. 4 yes.
Mr. Skidmore stated that Dr. Chaffee asked that she be able to continue on the Recycling Committee.
Mr. Skidmore suggested that the Board all be alternates for the Comprehensive Water Planning Committee and take turns going to the
meetings. The Board agreed With that.
Dr. Scherzo will be the representative for the WQRC and also the Dog Park Committee.
3. Carson's Path-I/A system approval
Bill Murphy,owner was present. Mrs. Ice stated that she had already reviewed and approved the Disposal Works Application permit
for a FAST system,but as per her policy, the Board needs to approve the I/A system.
Dr. Scherzo stated that he would like to see a Drip Dispersal system there.
Motion: Approve the use of a I/A system at Carson's Way.
Motion:Joe Ford Second: Annie Dugan Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
4. Coastal Engineering-0 Sachemus Trail- I/A system approval
Tarja McGrail, P.E. of Coastal Engineering was present. She explained to the Board that the system would consist of a Bioclere
Trickling filter and Cultec leaching fields which both have General Use approval from DEP.
Dr. Scherzo spoke about the need fora backup generator and about septic tank sizes. Fie also spoke about the financial assurance and
the O& M agreement.
Ms. McGrail stated that they are proposing a storage chamber for 24 hour detention if there is a power outage(which is what is
allowed under this approval from DEP). She also noted that they are working on an agreement with the condo association for
financial assurance and that the system will be subject to quarterly testing.
Motion: Approve the use of a Bioclere systern at 0 Sachemus Trail.
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Motion: Annie Dugan Second: Joe Ford Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
5. Laura Weller-Dapkus-local variance request for leaching facility setback from pond-524 Crowell's Bog Road
Dee Higgins, Realtor and owner Laura Weller-Dapkus were present. A real estate transfer inspection was done and passed with the
exception of the SAS being 207' to the pond instead of 300'.
The depth to groundwater is 43'.
Mr. Skidmore stated that the groundwater is flowing towards the pond.
Motion: Finding that the system has ample depth to groundwater(43')and has a passed septic inspection report,grant the variance
request of 93' from the SAS to the pond.
Motion: Dr.Carmen Scherzo Second: Annie Dugan Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
6. Gabrielle Salcolsky-update on Mosquito control and Ticks
Ms. Sakolsky gave a power point presentation. She spoke about the Lone Star Ticks and state that they are getting more and more
common in this area. They do have several diseases that they can give to humans. She spoke about a new breed of mosquito,the
Asian Tiger Mosquito and stated they are seeing more of these in Massachusetts. They are easy to identify as they have a stripe on
their thorax.
7. Stephen Brown-Title 5 variance request for 2624 Main Sheet
Mr. Brown is before the Board for a variance of 3.7' from his slab foundation to the septic tank of which construction has already
taken place.
There were issues with the septic plan and the septic inspection and Mr. Brown was asked to go back to his designer and straighten
them out and then he may come back before the Board if needed.
Motion: Deny the application for variance based on[lie plan date 111612009.
Motion: Annie Dugan Seconded: Dr.Carmen Scherzo Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
8. Perry's Cape Cod lee Cream Trucks- mobile food permit request
Martha Winterbottom,owner was present. Her company won the bid for the Brewster beaches this summer. There are 2 trucks that
will be driving around. She was given a copy of the recommendations of the Health Director.
Motion: Grant permit pending all recommendations being met and a final inspection is done.
Motion: Joe Ford Seconded: Annie Dugan Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
9. Ocean Edge-food service permit application for Roscommon Room
Philip Flath,Executive Chef and Bryan Webb,Resort Manager were present.
There will be 33 seats in this room.
A copy of the Health Director's reconnnendations was given to them.
Motion: Grant the permit pending all recommendations being met and a final inspection is done.
Motion: Dr.Carmen Scherzo Second: Annie Dugan Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
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10. Discuss and possibly approve the Private Well Regulations
Lemuel Skidmore spoke about the water rate section of the regulations. He believes that it can be removed as it is not something that
the department looks at.
Tile Board agreed to delete that section.
Changes will be made to the regulation and it will be brought back to the Board for signatures.
Documents to be signed:
1. Grant of Title 5 Nitrogen Loading Restriction and Easement for lots 137& 138 Pine Ridge Road was signed.
Informational items were noted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM
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