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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2016 AT 7:OOPM
TOWN HALL, ROOM A
Board members present: Carmen Scherzo DVM,Chairman;Joe Ford,Vice Chairman;Annie Dugan,RN 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. Chairman's announcements
Dr. Scherzo spoke about receiving emails from David Bennett and John O'Reilly re: Pond Regulation.
Flu Clinic on November 31 at Our Lady of The Cape Church
At October 19'meeting the pond regulation will be discussed and board members will be asked their opinion. Any member not going
to be at meeting can write down their remarks and it will be included in the minutes.
2. Brewster By The Sea—Food Establishment application(new owner)
Amy Chestnut,owner of property was present. The property will continue as a Bed&Breakfast.
Motion:Approve the Food Establishment permit application pending all the recommendations are met.
Motion: Joe Ford Second: James Gallagher Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
3. Brewster Wine&Spirits—Food Establishment application
Rachel Alger,owner was present. Pre-packaged food only.
Motion: Approve the Food Establishment permit pending all recommendations are met.
Motion: Annie Dugan Second: Joe Ford Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
4. Coastal Engineering—Approval of UA system for Cumberland Farms
John Schnaible,Coastal Engineering presented this to the Board.
Mrs. Ice told the Board that the system that is being proposed is a fast system,which has general use and doesn't need BOH approval.
She brings the I/A system application to the Board as a formality.
Mr. Schnaible was asked why they proposed an I/A system on the property. He stated that they are proposing an I/A system because
they don't want to have to replace the leaching area every 5 years. There will be some nitrogen reduction with the use of this system
Grease trap is being installed because of the amount of coffee(milk is a huge problem)and sugar that will be going into the system.
Jamie Veara,Attorney for Cumberland Farms stated that this project would commence in either October of 2017 or 2018
Ms. Dugan asked if the grease trap would be emptied. Mrs.Ice stated that it would be pumped as needed.
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Motion: Having reviewed the I/A system proposal,the Board is in favor of it.
Motion:James Gallagher Second: Annie Dugan Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
5. Public Hearing on the proposed Regulation Prohibiting the Sale of Synthetic Cannabinoids and Cathinones
There was no one in the audience with questions. Mr. Gallagher noted a few minor errors that will be fixed.
Motion:Adopt the regulation,effective on the date of publishing.
Motion:James Gallagher Second: Joe Ford Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
6. Discuss Soil Gas Monitoring results for Brewster Sanitary Landfill
Mrs. Ice stated that she spoke to Patrick Ellis and he said that the reports do go to DEP and they have not had the concern about
explosions.The Board asked Mrs.Ice to ask Patrick Ellis if he could ask the consultant to check if there is a public health hazard.
7. Review and approve 6/21/16 minutes
Motion: Approve minutes as written.
Motion: James Gallagher Second: Joe Ford Vote:4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
8. Review and approve 7/5/16 minutes
A few minor changes were made.
Motion:Approve minutes as amended.
Motion:Annie Dugan Second: James Gallagher Vote:4-0-0 Action:Motion passed
9. Review and approve 7/20/16 minutes
A few minor changes were made.
Motion:Approve minutes as amended.
Motion: James Gallagher Second: Joe Ford Vote: 4-0-0 Action:Motion passed
10. Review and approve 8/3/16 minutes
A few minor changes were made.
Motion:Approve minutes as amended.
Motion:Joe Ford Second: James Gallagher Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
11. Review and approve 9/7/16 minutes
Motion:Approve minutes as written.
Motion: Annie Dugan Second: Joe Ford Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
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12. Review and approve 9/21/16 minutes
A few minor changes were made.
Motion:Approve minutes as amended.
Motion:James Gallagher Second: Joe Ford Vote: 4-0-0 Action: Motion passed
13. Topics the Chairman did not anticipate
Ms.Dugan asked that the Board discuss material that gets distributed to them at the next meeting.
Mr.Ford congratulated Mr.Gallagher on the birth of his daughter.
Informational items were noted.
Mrs. Ice handed out an addendum to the monthly report for Windgate and spoke about the cap coming off and water running into the
woods.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40PM