MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2003 - 3:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Paul Lothrop , Felix Conte, Joyce Gibson, Stan Holt,
Dr. James Taylor, Jane Crowley, Health Agent
Paul Lothrop opened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
OPENING STATEMENTS:
The Board signed the form submitted to form a regional coalition which would include 23-26 cities and towns. The proposed coalition will support its members to work collaboratively together to enhance the region’s collective capacity to share resources and respond to public threats and emergencies including a bioterrorist event or other outbreaks of infectious diseases.
A letter from Mr. Thomas M. Conrad , Principal of the Nauset Regional High School was submitted to the Board stating no future plans for any applications of pesticides would be applied to fields. Stan Holt and Felix Conte and the other members of the Board wanted more information from Mr. Conrad. The Board would like to know just what had been used on the fields in the past. The Health Agent said she would inform Mr. Conrad that the BOH expected a more detailed report on what had been used on the fields and the area around the school.
Dr. Taylor asked Jane Crowley if there was a communication system plan in place in case of bioterrorist event etc. Jane Crowley told the Board she will be contacted directly by the state emergency network ,depending on the classification of the event.
VARIANCES CONTINUED:
Paul Burton 10 Whelpey Road Map-2 Parcel-85
( Paul Lothrop recused himself from this variance request. Stan Holt Co-Chairman took his place.)
John O’Reilly presented revised plans dated 11/14/2003. Mr. Hoele an abutter expressed his concerns about the wetlands.
Mr. Filipowski an abutter also stated he was concern with the plan. He submitted pictures showing the area .
Dr. Taylor made the motion to approve the plans . Felix Conte seconded the motion. The vote failed 2 in favor 2 against.
Mr. O’Reilly told the Board he would submit the revised plans to the Conservation Commission if the Board wanted . Mr. Reilly asked the vote be rescinded to allow him the opportunity to submit the new plan to the Conservation Commission. Stan Holt made the motion that the revised plan be submitted to the Conservation Commission. Joyce Gibson seconded the motion. The vote was for 4-0 in favor.
VARIANCES:
(Paul Lothrop return to the meeting as Chairman)
1. Thomas & Anne Lardner 25 Bain Road Map-10 Parcel-389
Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. Two abutters to this property wanted it noted that they had no objection to these plans.
They were Anne McKenna and Pauline McGaughy .
Since the applicant has submitted plans which meets maximum feasible compliance the Health Agent recommended approval with these conditions:
No increase in flow allowed.
Deed restriction to 3 bedrooms.
Subject to Conservation Commission approval.
Felix Conte made the motion to approve the plans, with the 3 conditions. Stan Holt seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 for approval.
Barbara Church 85 Rolling Lane Map-7 Parcel-409
Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. Since the plans achieves maximum feasible compliance, the Health agent recommended approval with these conditions:
No increase in flow allowed.
Deed restriction to 3 bedrooms.
Existing well to be tested for routine and voc criteria.
Paul Lothrop, Chairman added one more condition.
Schedule -80 pvc to be used in leach area under driveway.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plans with the 4 conditions.
Felix Conte seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 for approval.
Anthony Rodriguez 15 Knowles St. Map-12 Parcel-102
Jason Ellis presented plans to install a new septic system. Since the plans achieves feasible compliance the Health Agent recommended approval with these conditions:
No increase in flow be allowed.
Deed restriction to 2 bedrooms.
Existing well to be tested for routine parameters.
Dr. Taylor added one other condition.
4. Require pressure dosing to be added to plan as presented.
Dr. Taylor made the motion to approve the plans with the four conditions. Stan Holt seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 for approval.
John Fagan 545 Steele Road Map-4 Parcel-539
Jason Ellis presented plans to upgrade the septic system, The Board recommended the Designer consult with the DPW regarding well location. This variance would be continued.
Susan Benton 118 Bay Road Map-7 Parcel-527
Jason Ellis presented plans to upgrade the septic system. Mr. McClosky an abutter to the property stated he and his family had no objection to the plans. Finding the applicant has submitted plans which meets maximum feasible compliance the Health Agent recommended approval with these conditions:
1. Voc and routine water quality test results be provided of proposed well location to assure potability of water supply on Map-7 parcel -527
2. No increase in design flow be allowed
3. Secondary treatment and monitoring under general use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen (or 2 times per year for seasonal use).
4. Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to the 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.
Dr. Taylor added one other condition .
7. Add pressure dosing to the system. Dr. Taylor made the motion to approve the plans with the 7 conditions. Stan Holt seconded the motion
The vote was 5-0 for approval.
VARIANCES CONTINUED:
McCloskey Family 90 Bay Road Map-7 Parcel-536
David Lajoie presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. Finding the plans achieves maximum feasible compliance the Board approved the plans with these conditions:
No increase in square footage.
No increase in flow.
Deed restriction to 4 bedrooms
Felix Conte made the motion to approve the plans with the 3 conditions.
Joyce Gibson seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 for approval.
Jane told the Board that Mere Ours would be leaving. Jane said her work was superior and she would be missed. She had accomplished a great deal in the short time she had work on the water project for the town of Eastham. The Board voted to acknowledge her accomplishments with a letter informing Mere that her work was appreciated.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:05.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE DECEMBER 18. 2003 AT 3:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
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