MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
MAY 29, 2003
PRESENT: Paul Lothrop, Stan Holt, Dr. James Taylor, Joyce Gibson, Jane Crowley, Health Agent (Felix Conte absent)
Paul Lothrop opened the meeting at 3:00p.m.
OPENING STATEMENTS:
Dr. Taylor made corrections to the Minutes submitted for the Board of Health dated
April 24, 2003. Section III - Work Session ( Tobacco Regulations ) The corrected
minutes will be submitted June 26, 2003.
The Board received a copy of part of the final report dated May, 2003 title Cape Cod Pond and Lake Atlas This report was prepared by the Cape Cod Commission Water Resources Office. The Pond and Lake Atlas is a status report on the PALS ( Pond & Lake Stewards) program. The PALS program was initiated to achieve the goal of better understanding the status of Cape Cod ponds. Jane Crowley said she would invite Eduard Eichner, Water Scientist/Project Manager and Thomas C. Cambareri, Water Resources Program Manager from the Cape Cod Commission to explain the data in the report to the Board of Health .
Stan Holt asked the Health Agent to invite the Fire Chief to inform the Board about
the procedure the town has in case of an emergency on private roads during winter months as well as the rest of the year.
Cape Cod Health Care sent a notice about the Lower Cape Regional Health Advisory Council Meeting - Wednesday, June 4, 2003 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Long Pond Medical Center. Sheila Vanderhoef and Jim Taylor are on the agenda and will discuss the Eastham Town Forum.
VARIANCES:
1. Richard Mertz 45 Homestead Road Map -15 Parcel - 38
Jason Ellis Design presented the plans ( revised 4/26/2003) for a well set back reduction The Board approved the plans with these conditions:
1. Proposed well to be tested for VOC and Routine parameters
No increase in design flow be allowed
Deed restriction for 5 bedrooms
Subject to conservation Commission approval
Pressure dosing to be added to the system
Signed Homeowner Well Disclaimer Form for well set back reduction to street
The motion to approved was made by Paul Lothrop. Stan Holt seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
2. Louise & Katherine Sclafani 600 Campground Road Map-7 Parcel-317
( Continued from April 24, 2003)
Jason Ellis Design presented the plans ( dated 12/18/2002 ) revised 3/26/2003 to upgrade the septic system.
Ben Zehnder representing Mr. & Mrs. Sclafani updated the Board about the legal status on this property. The Preliminary Injunction on this matter has been modified allowing the hearing on this project to proceed. Mr. Zehnder asked the Board to vote approval for the plans submitted. The Board of Health is allowed to consider permitting in any area other than so called Lisa’s way.
Julie Ahern and Frederick L, Pugliese hand delivered a letter with reasons why they do not want this project to be completed. In their opinion the plans do not conform with Title V because it does not include the required property line survey. The Board stated that the plans were stamp by Michael S. Ladue a Professional Land Surveyor., which fulfill the requirement needed for title 5 purposes. Other objections include no perc test being performed at the proposed site. Recommendations were made by Jane Crowley to witness and validate soil conditions a t the time of installation. Julie Ahern and Frederick L. Pugliese commented on the 15 ft. well variance now requested to parcel-318. The owner of map-7 parcel -318 wrote a letter
attesting that she did not object to the request.
The Health Agent recommended approval of the plans submitted with these conditions: 1. No increase in flow be allowed.
2. Require deed restriction to 2 bedrooms . 3. Well located on Map-7 Parcel-317 and Map7 -Parcel 318 to be tested for VOC and Routine parameters prior to approval.
4. Pressure dosing to be added to the system.
5. Verification of soil conditions in the area of the soil absorption system at the time of installation.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plans with the conditions recommended by the Health Agent. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
III. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Philip & Karen Brady 16 Boat Meadow Way Map-19 Parcel-11
(Request for an Extension)
John O’Reilly representing the new owners requested an extension of Title 5 variance as listed per plan designed by Bennett & O’Reilly revised 5/09/2002. The Board issued approval of this plan with specific monitoring and bond requirements May 30, 2002.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve a 1 year extension. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
2. Hesse/Chaves -Definitive Subdivision Plan for Review and Approval
Map-5 Parcel 32 Map-6 Parcels 129 and 139A
Richard Slade presented the plans for this subdivision. The Board reviewed the plans and had concerns about the well located on Lot A. The plans presented had the well located on Lot A in the road. They wanted revised plans with the well on Lot A relocated. Mr. Slade agreed to submit revised plans to the Health Agent. Stan Holt made the motion to approve on condition the revised plans be submitted to the Health Agent. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for approval.
3. George & Barbara Perkins 35 Squirrel Run Road Map-11 Parcel-310
(Discussion)
The Perkins came before the Board for advise about their plans to build an addition to their house. Their property is served by a system without a title 5 plan on file and
therefore many conditions are unknown. The Board recommended 1. Checking the assessor card to see if it is 4 bedroom 2. Bring in plans of the addition if expansion exceeds 120 square feet 3. Bring in existing floor plans and proposed floor plans.
IV. CORRESPONDENCE/ OTHER INFORMATION:
Timothy D. Kink and Jason Ellis presented plans to upgrade the septic system with a Fast system. The Board recommended the plans submitted should be review by the Health Agent. These plans will be review and put on the June agenda.
Karen Davis made a presentation regarding the Lower Cape Health Issues. She discussed some of the healthcare problems 1. Quality & affordable healthcare for everyone 2. Sufficient healthcare professionals to serve an aging population 3. Affordable prescription drugs. Karen stated healthcare reform is necessary and
reform could be accomplish by contacting legislators. Karen also gave the Board a HELP/CARE CARD listing the agencies and telephone numbers available for health care on the Cape.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30p.m.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY, June 26, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
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