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Board of Health Minutes 01/30/03

MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
THURSDAY- JANUARY 30, 2003 -3:00 P.M.

Present:        Paul Lothrop, Felix Conte, Stan Holt, Dr. James Taylor, Jane Crowley,                        Health Agent - ( Joyce Gibson absent)

Paul Lothrop, Chairman opened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.


OPENING STATEMENTS:
        
          No statements were made by the Board or Health Agent.
 Fred L. Plugliese and Julie A.M. Ahern request permission to Video the Board of       Health Meeting. The Board approves their request.

VARIANCES:
                                                                                                                  1.           (EXTENSION REQUESTED)

 The request for an extension of the Board of Health Variances issued January 31,        2002  was withdrawn by Benjamin Zender the Attorney representing Louis Sclafani.    Mr. Zender stated that an injunction was in place which prevented work including     the  installation of a septic system at 600 Campground Road.  The complaint was filed    by  Frederick Pugliese and Julie Ahern in Middlesex Superior Court.



2.           Albert E.Wolf                      235 Corliss Way Map-18   Parcel-06
 David Lajoie returned with revised plans for a new Title 5 septic system. Sibel             Asantugrul the Architect of the new addition submitted plans which would be 160      sq. feet. The Jane Crowley recommended approval with  these conditions: 1.  Subject    to Conservation Commission Approval    2.  No increase  in flow allowed   3.  Deed      restriction to 3 bedrooms   4. Well to be tested  for VOC and  Routine parameters.      Dr James Taylor made the motion to approve the plans with the recommendations     made by the Health Agent. Felix Conte seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 for
          approval.

3.           Thomas & Dorothy Richardson        410 Windjammer Lane      Map-19    Parcel -92
          Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade a septic system.  Mr. Coe Jr. an abutter
           at 375 Windjammer Lane spoke about his concerns with this plan because of his well.
             The Board reassured Mr. Coe Jr. this plan would be an improvement over  what is      now located at 410 Windjammer Lane.  Jane Crowley recommended approval of the     plans with these recommendations:
                1.  No increase in flow be allowed   2.  Deed restriction to 4 bedrooms   3.  Proposed well to be tested for VOC and Routine parameters   4.  Subject to conservation Commission approval .  Dr James Taylor made the motion to approve the plans with the recommendations made by the Health Agent and added one other condition Pressure Dosing.  Stan Holt seconded the motion.  The vote was 4-0 for approval.



4.              Wendy Larsen            80 Log Cabin Road               Map-21    Parcel-06I
       Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. The Health Agent  recommended approval with these conditions: 1.  No increase in flow be allowed
                2.  Deed restriction to 4 bedrooms   3. Subject to Conservation Commission Review Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plan with the recommendations made by the Health Agent. Felix Conte seconded the motion.  The vote was 4-0 for approval

5.              Richard G. Lynch        70 Armour Drive         Map-11   Parcel-113
       Jason Ellis presented the plans to upgrade the septic system.  Jane Crowley     recommended approval with these conditions; 1.  No increase in flow allowed
       2. Well to be tested for Routine and VOC parameters.  Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plans with the recommendations made by the Health Agent. The vote was 4-0 for approval.

III.           CORRESPONDENCE /OTHER INFORMATION:

1.              Jane Crowley told the Board there would be a Work Shop to discuss Homeowner Oil Releases and recently revised Eastham Fuel Oil Regulations. This Work Shop will be held Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.  in the Eastham Town Hall.  

2.                      A letter from George H. Burgess, Chairman, of the Board of Highway Surveyors was discussed. The Board of Highway Surveyors were concern about the Variances      Regarding Septic Systems & Wells Adjacent to Town Right of Ways. The Board agreed it is a problem but when situations arise the individual property constrains are taken into consideration.  The Board does the best it can with each plan reviewed.   It was suggested to check with the Town Lawyer concerning a disclaimer form.     

3.              A letter from Bob Collett, Director, Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program was submitted to the Board.  Mr Collett would like a work session with the Eastham BOH, for the purpose of discussing the Board’s Tobacco Regulations. The Board suggested calling and inviting Mr. Collette to the next BOH meeting Thursday,  February 27, 2003.
               


4.              A letter from Michael Ford, Esquire, Attorney at Law was submitted concerning abutters and certain procedures.  He cautioned the Board about certain issues that should be left to Land Court which deal with title disputes.

5.              Robert Olsen      300  Country Lane            Map-18       Parcel 228 A
       Felco Engineering request for Piloting Approval of a Nitrex Alternative Technology   System to be installed . The Health Agent recommended approval since no variances   are requested . The Board approved with the condition the BOH receive results of the system and DEP approval.

6.                     A letter from George Heufelder , County Health Officer regarding Potassium              Iodide Stockpiling and Distribution was submitted to the Board.  The letter
                was to inform the towns in Barnstable County about House Bill 4913. This
                        law was signed by Governor Swift . The law provides for the distribution of
                    potassium iodide in case of an emergency. The Towns must vote to accept or
not to accept potassium iodide from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Potassium Iodide Stockpiling  program or the operators of the Plymouth Nuclear Power Station.



IV.        LICENCES RENEWALS AND FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM REGULATIONS

                 The Board Signed the Renewals and Storage system Regulations
                
        
V.        MINUTES:
           DECEMBER 19, 2002 WERE APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN


        THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:15P.M.
  

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2003 AT 3:00P.M.



Respectfully submitted,


Janice M. Shea