MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
MARCH 27, 2003
PRESENT: Paul Lothrop, Stan Holt, Dr. James Taylor, Jane Crowley, Health Agent
( Joyce Gibson absent)
Paul Lothrop, Chairman opened the meeting at 3:05
OPENING STATEMENTS :
Mere Ours from the AmeriCorps program updated the Board about the progress she has made on the program for the Town. She has been working on a data base graphing the alternative systems in the Town. This information will be helpful to monitor the different alternative systems showing how well the systems are working.
Julia Olszewski from the AmeriCorps program updated the Board about the progress made on the program to collect and analyze well water. The purpose of this study is to monitor the level of nitrates in Eastham groundwater. The analysis is free of charge.
Julia reported the response to this project has been great.
VARIANCES EXTENSION REQUESTED:
Thomas Cafro 13 Nycoma Way Map-10 Parcel-327
(former owner Gilmore)
Thomas W. Joy representing Mr. Cafro requested a variance extension . The Board approved the extension for one year. The variances extension was approved with these conditions:
Subject to Conservation Commission approval.
Request technical recommendations be Barnstable County Department of Health and Environmental be incorporated in the plans.
Subject to DEP Remedial approval conditions including submission of a service contract.
Require testing for Total Nitrogen in addition to BOD, TSS and PH 4x/yr for 2 years if year round or 2x/yr if seasonal.
Metered well.
Need sample port to grade.
3 bedroom deed restriction.
All covers to grade S.A.S.
Wells located on Map10 - Parcels - 328, 319, 326, 327 be tested for VOC and Routine parameters.
UV treatment be added to the system and quarterly testing for fecal coliform bacteria.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the extension for one year , with the r
ecommended 10 conditions. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 3-0 for approval.
III. VARIANCES CONTINUED:
1. George Hill 12 Bayberry Lane Map -13 Parcel-171
John O’Reilly presented revised plans to upgrade the septic system. The Health Agent recommended approval with these conditions:
1. Proposed well on map-13 parcel-171 to be tested for VOC and Routine parameters.
2. No increase in design flow be allowed. 3. If the applicant, applies for a building permit for remodeling of the existing dwelling the applicant shall provide the Board of Health with secondary treatment to be added to the existing system. The applicant will be required to submit quarterly test results to the Eastham Health Department on the following parameters (if used year round or prorated equivalent) on effluent for a period of 2 years minimum: PH, BOD, TSS, Nitrate and Total Nitrogen. After two years for monitoring and at the request of the owner the testing requirement may be reduced. All monitoring shall be submitted within 30 days of sampling date. Stan Holt made the motion to
approve the revised plans with conditions recommended by the Health Agent. Dr.Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 3-0 for approval.
2. Elsie Larsen 825 Kingsbury Beach Rd. Map-10 Parcel-19
John O’Reilly presented revised plans to upgrade the septic system. The Health Agent recommended approval with these conditions:
1. Proposed well on Map - 10 Parcel - 19 to be tested for VOC and Routine parameters.
2. No increase in design flow be allowed. 3. System to be pressure dosed. Stan Holt
made the motion to approve the revised plans. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The
vote was 3-0 for approval.
IV. REVIEW CONTINUED:
DePoalo 30 Lee Court Map -11 Parcel - 180
Tim Brady presented plans for a proposed addition. The Board denied the approval
of the plans as presented due to the environmentally sensitive area. Stan Holt made the motion to deny. Dr.Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 3-0 for denial.
V. WORK SESSION (TOBACCO REGULATIONS) CONTINUED TO
APRIL24, 2003
VI. CORRESPONDENCE /OTHER INFORMATION:
CAPE COD HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE REPORT FOR 2002
The Board reviewed the report. Hazardous waste day was a great success in Eastham.
The cost per household was $32 and 172 cars were served an increase of more than 100% from the previous year. Mercury thermometers were collected and digital were distributed.
The Board reviewed the MEMORANDUM: from Michael B. Gradone ,Superintendent of Nauset Public Schools concerning guidelines issued to principals in case of chemical or biological attack on schools. Stan Holt asked the Health Agent to updated the Board about emergency procedures. Jane Crowley stated she would be going to a meeting that would be discussing emergency procedures.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY ,APRIL 24, 2003 AT 3:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
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