MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003 - 3:00P.M.
PRESENT: Paul Lothrop, Felix Conte, Stan Holt, Dr. Taylor, Jane Crowley, Health Agent (Joyce Gibson absent)
Paul Lothrop opened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
I. OPENING STATEMENTS:
Jane Crowley told the Board that the Influenza Clinics had been a great success
All vaccine had been used.
Stan Holt wanted to know if Mr. Conrad, Principal of Nauset Regional High School had contacted the Health Department with a more detailed report on what had been used on the fields and area around the school. The Health Agent told the Board there had been no response from Mr. Conrad but she would call him directly for more information.
II. PRESENTATION TO PASS RESOLUTION FOR LICENSING WELL PUMP INSTALLERS
Mr. Ronald C. Peterson Director of the Massachusetts Ground Water Association informed the Board about the Bill HB 1084 before the Massachusetts House of Representatives for Licensing of Well Pump Installers. Mr. Peterson asked the Board to send a letter to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in support of this bill. The motion to send a letter in support of this Bill was made by Paul Lothrop. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion . The vote was 3 in favor with 1 denial.
III. VARIANCES:
1. John & Joanne Bruckman 15 Split Rail Rd. Map-11 Parcel-63B
2. John & Joanne Bruckman 330 Locust Rd. Map-11 Parcel63A
The above variances requested were continued to the Board of Health Meeting
Thursday, January 29, 2004.
Landcape 90 Blueberry Drive Map-21 Parcel-44 & 45
Jason Ellis presented the plan to upgrade the septic system. The Board of Health approved the plan with revisions to include secondary treatment and UV disinfection. Finding that the revised plan will achieve maximum feasible compliance the variances were approved with these conditions:
1. Voc and routine water quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure potability.
2. No increase in design flow be allowed.
3. Secondary treatment and monitoring under general use approval conditions DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen (or 2 times per year for seasonal use) be added to the system design. After 2 years a reduction of testing could be requested to BOH by the owner.
4. Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to EBOH. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system.
5. Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use and alternative technology requirement
to be recorded.
6. Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
7. Subject to Conservation Commission approval.
8. UV disinfection be added to the Alternative system.
9. 6 month extension for construction.
Felix Conte made the motion to approved the plan with the revisions and conditions recommended by the Health Agent. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
Henriette Wenkart Epstein 21 Marion’s Way Map-7 Parcel-557
Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. The Board and the Health Agent reviewed the plan submitted requesting 22 variances. The Board of Health did not approve the variances requested and recommended the applicant revise the plans and consider using a tight tank for this project.
Mr. Ellis agreed to present the recommendation made to the owner. Stan Holt made the motion to continue this hearing at the next Board of Health Meeting January 29, 2004. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for continuation.
Paul Carlson 815 Kingsbury Beach Rd. Map-10 Parcel-20
Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. Finding that the applicant has submitted plans that result in maximum feasible compliance the Health Agent recommended approval with the following conditions;
1. Voc and routine water quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure potability.
2. No increase in design flow be allowed.
3. Deed restriction for 1 bedroom use to be recorded.
Paul Lothrop added one other condition:
4. Well disclaimer form signed by the owner.
Dr. Taylor made the motion to approve the plans with the 4 conditions.
Stan Holt seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
Ida Aho 805 Kingsbury Beach Rd. Map-10 Parcel-21
Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. Finding the applicant has submitted plans that result in maximum feasible compliance the Health Agent recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. Voc and routine water quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure potability.
2. No increase in design flow be allowed
3. Deed restriction for 2 bedroom use to be recorded.
Paul Lotrop added one other condition:
4. Well disclaimer form signed by owner.
Paul Lothrop made the motion to approve the plans with the 4 conditions.
Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
PROVISIONAL USE APPROVAL REQUEST
Edwin & Mary Cadmus 80 Seaward Way Map-9 Parcel-237
Jason Ellis submitted a request for provisional use approval for a 3 bedroom house to be allowed with a single home fast unit model # 09 for this property. The Health agent recommended approval with these conditions:
Voc and routine quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure potability of water supply on map-9 parcel-237
No increase in design flow be allowed
Secondary treatment and monitoring under provisional use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen for 2 times per year for seasonal use). After this time reduction of testing could be requested to BOH by owner.
Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system.
Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use and alternative technology requirement to be recorded
Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance
Dr. Taylor made the motion to approve the installation of a single home fast unit model # 0.9 . Felix Conte seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
EXTENSION REQUEST:
Thomas Richardson 410 Windjammer Lane Map-19 Parcel-92
Jason Ellis requested an extension of variances granted by the Board Thursday, January 30, 2003. Mr. Richardson has been ill and unable to complete the upgrade to the septic system. Paul Lothrop made the motion to grant the extension for 1 year. Felix Conte seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 For approval. This extension will expire December 18, 2004.
CORRESPONDENCE / OTHER INFORMATION:
The annual review by the Board on the variances granted for the use of tobacco at Jimmy D’s Restaurant is due. The Board would like Mr. Demetri to come before the Board at the February 26, 2004 if it is convenient.
John Fagan 545 Steele Road Map-4 Parcel539
Jason Ellis requested a continuance on this variance hearing until the DPW provides construction plans for the drainage project on Steele Road.
MINUTES:
November 20, 2003 were approved 4-0
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
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