MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH
JUNE 26, 2003
PRESENT: Paul Lothrop, Joyce Gibson, Dr. James Taylor, Stan Holt.
Felix Conte, Jane Crowley, Health Agent
Paul Lothrop opened the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
OPENING STATEMENTS:
The Health Agent updated the Board about the tests results on the Town Beaches. Boat Meadow and Campground beaches failed. Jane said the testing had been done at low tide which could be a contributing factor to explain the failure. The beaches were retested and the results were acceptable.
Stan Holt had questions concerning private roads . He asked the Health Agent to invite the Fire Chief to address the Board about the procedures the town has in case of an emergency on private roads.
CORRESPONDENCE /OTHER INFORMATION :
Tape entitled “ Conducting Public Meetings was viewed by the Board.
VARIANCES:
McCloskey 90 Bay Road Map -7 Parcel - 536
The Chairman read a letter from David Lajoie of Felco engineering. Mr. Lajoie requested a one month continuance on this project. Felix Conte made the motion to approve the request. Stan Holt seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 for a continuance.
DePoalo 30 Lee Court Map - 11 Parcel - 180
Tim Brady from East Cape Engineering presented plans to upgrade the septic system to include secondary treatment Bioclere Model 16/15 under general use permitting. The Health Agent recommended approval with these conditions: 1. The system be tested for Total Nitrogen, PH, BOD, TSS quarterly for 2 years (if used seasonally to be adjusted ) after which time a request could be made to reduce testing requirement.
2. System designer to certify operation prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.
3. Subject to DEP approval .
Dr. Taylor added three other conditions;
4. Operation & Maintenance agreement be submitted to the Eastham Board of Health.
5. Alternative system be included on deed.
6. 3 bedroom deed restriction.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plans with the 6 conditions recommended. Felix Conte seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 for approval.
Willard 1405 Samoset Road Map-13 Parcel-119
Judy Bersin from Ryder & Wilcox Engineering presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. Mr. & Mrs. Buffington abutters to the property were present and asked to see the plans. The Board members were concern about the abutters wells and wanted more information about this project since it is in an environmentally sensitive area. Paul Lothrop made the motion to continue to review the project at the next Board of Health Meeting. Stan Holt seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 to continue the review at the next meeting July 31, 2003.
Berg & Wiser 875 Herring Brook Rd. Map-13 Parcel -113
Judy Bersin from Ryder & Wilcox Engineering presented the plans to upgrade the septic system. The Board members wanted more information about this project. Felix Conte made the motion to continue the review at the next BOH meeting . Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 to review this project at the next meeting July 31, 2003.
Landscape Inc. 4665 State Highway Map-8 Parcel-290
Jason Ellis requested provisional approval for a Microfast Unit as listed per plan dated 2/27/2003 revised May 25, 2003 for septic design for a new 1 bedroom dwelling and 1250 sq.ft. office space (total design flow 204gpd)
A provisional approval was requested due to the size of the lot 14,838 sq. ft. which limits the total flow allowed without alternative treatment. The Health Agent recommended approval of the plans which will result in full compliance with the following conditions:
Subject to DEP Provisional Approval provisions and quarterly testing for PH, BOD, TSS, and TN be submitted to eastham BOH
Designer to certify system operation prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.
Dr. Taylor added two other conditions:
Operation and Maintenance agreement be submitted to the Eastham Board of Health.
4. Deed recording the presence of a alternative system.
Stan Holt made the motion to approve the plans with the four conditions recommended. Felix Conte seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 for approval.
IV. MINUTES:
April 24, 2003 ( corrected) and May 29, 2003 were approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00p.m.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE THURSDAY JULY 31, 2003 AT 3:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
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