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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
TUESDAY,MAY 24,2016 AT 7:00PM
TOWN HALL,ROOM A
Board members present: Carmen Scherzo,DVM;Annie Dugan,RN;Joe Ford and James Gallagher
Board members absent: Mary Chaffee,RN,PhD
Others present:Nancy Ellis Ice, MPH,CHO,RS,Health Director and Tammi Mason, Senior Department Assistant
1. Reorganization of the Board of Health and welcome to the new member
The Board welcomed James Gallagher as their newest member and congratulated Joe Ford for his re-election.
The following reorganization occurred:
Motion:Nominate Dr. Scherzo for Chairman
Motion: Annie Dugan Second: Joe Ford Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
Motion:Nominate Joe Ford for Vice Chairman
Motion: Annie Dugan Second: James Gallagher Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
Motion: Dr.Chaffee will remain on the Recycling Committee, Dr, Scherzo will remain on the WQRC and Annie
Dugan will remain on the Dog Park Committee.
Motion: James Gallagher Second: Joe FordVote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion carried
2. Chairman's announcements
Dr. Scherzo told the Board that July 9th is Brewster's Conservation Day and was looking for someone to be there in the afternoon
(11:30-2). He stated that he would be there from 9:30-11:30.
3. BEA Inc.—local variance request modification for 54 John Wings Lane
David Bennett presented this to the Board. Homeowner Bettina Vietch was also present. They are before the Board asking to use a
shallow pressure dosed system instead of the Phos Rid system that was previously approved. Mr. Bennett feels that this is a good
alternative and less costly.They are also looking for an extension of the variance that will expire at the end of May.
Mrs. Ice expressed concern with the bottom of the leaching field.
Dr. Scherzo asked what the distance to the pond was.
Mr. Bennett stated that it is 154' away from Upper Mill Pond.
Dr. Scherzo thinks that the reserve area would be a better spot for the leaching. Mr.Bennett stated that it wasn't really feasible due to
a drainage issue there. There is significant depth to groundwater and Mr. Bennett believes that this system offers better protection
than the Phos Rid system. They are looking for 60 additional days to get the system installed.
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Dr. Scherzo questioned why an additional bedroom was allowed on this undersized lot. Mrs. Ice stated that the Board had already
granted a variance for this.
Mr. Gallagher asked Mr.Bennett to give a quick overview of why the shallow pressure dosed system would be better than the Phos
Rid system. Mr.Bennett gave a very long explanation.
Dr. Scherzo asked about minimum demand distribution. Mr.Bennett stated that it is already a part of what is being proposed.
Motion: Finding that the new proposal will provide greater protection,approve the variance request modification as presented in the
letter dated May 2,2016(to allow the shallow pressure dosedsystem and not the Phos Rid system). Provide an additional 60 days
from today's date to install the system.
Motion:Joseph Ford Second: Annie Dugan Vote: 3-0-1 Action: Motion carried
4. Discuss letter from Protect Our Cape Cod Aquifer re: Eversource Energy 2016 YOP
Dr. Scherzo spoke about the Selectmen's meeting he attended. A letter to Eversource has been signed. Ms. Dugan spoke about the
herbicides that Eversource would be spraying. The Board was supportive of the letter to Eversource.
5. Discuss Planning Board application for Ryan and Juliet Burch: Bicycle and standup paddle board rentals,2624 Main
Street
Noted.
6. Discuss Planning Board application for Stephan Doyle: 66 Harwich Road,change of use to retail sales
Mrs. Ice told the Board that this went before Staff Review on May 9th and at that time she told the applicant that septic system
inspection would be needed.
7. Discuss and approve minutes from 5/3/16 meeting
There were a few minor changes requested.
Motion: Approve minutes as amended.
Motion: Joseph Ford Second: Annie Dugan Vote: 3-0-1 Action: Motion carried
8. Topics the Chairman did not anticipate
Dr. Scherzo signed the Tobacco 21 letter to show the Board's support to the State about changing the legal age of purchasing tobacco
to 21.
Mrs.Ice spoke about the Board changing the meeting days to Wednesday as a Board member has a conflict on Tuesday nights and
would still like to be able to attend the meetings.
The Board agreed to keep the next two meetings on Tuesday and as of July 20th they would meet on Wednesday nights until
December.
Informational items were noted. ''`'
Meeting adjourned at 8:10PM ' L.
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