MINUTES
BOARD OF HEALTH WORKSHOP
MAY 19, 2010 AT 9:A.M.
PRESENT: Dr. James Taylor, Chairman, Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson, Beverly Knox, R.N.,B.S.,
Pat Lariviere, R.N, Vice Chairman, Jane Crowley, M..S., R.S., Eastham Health Agent
Property owner - Dr. Martin Haspel
OPENING STATEMENTS
No statements
REVIEW MODIFIED SEPTIC PLAN
Laura Day Zschock 34 Tomahawk Trail Map-25 Parcel-17
David Lajoie (Felco Engineering) submitted septic plans with secondary treatment (Microfast 0.5 unit) for this property. The plan was approved with the following conditions:
1. Secondary treatment with Microfast 0.5 unit technology and monitoring under general use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen BOD, TSS, Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use). After this time reduction of testing could be requested to BOH by owner. Nitrate nitrogen not to exceed 19 mg/1.
2. Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use and use alternative technology requirement to be recorded on deed.
3. Any increase in habitable square footage would require notification to abutters and BOH review.
4. Operation and maintenance agreement to be submitted to be submitted to EBOH. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system. Operator to report results via Carmody data base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if available.
5. Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
6. No increase in design flow allowed to exceed 3 bedroom capacity
7. Routine water quality test and VOC results be provided of existing well location to assure potability.
Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson made the motion to approve the plan with the 7 conditions.
Beverly Knox seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
UNWANTED MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
The Board discussed the need to educate the public concerning disposal of unwanted medications. Jane Crowley submitted a letter from Michael Maguire,
Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, Extension Educator concerning unwanted medication disposal. The letter recommended two options for residential disposal
of unwanted medication - 1.) disposal by individuals through household solid waste/trash - 2.) municipally sponsored collections.
Federal law and state law requires towns to have a law enforcement officer on duty when collect medicines. Jane would contact Michael Maguire concerning
the procedure to set up a volunteer program to collected unwanted medications.
REGIONAL ADULT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
Jane informed the Board that the regional immunization clinic would be held tomorrow May 20, 2010 at the Orleans Council of Aging from 3-7 p.m. All the
shingle vaccine has been assigned.
OTHER BUSINESS
Dr. Taylor inquired about the inspections of restaurants. Jane told the Board that inspections are done by Sue Barker, Assistant Health Agent before
restaurants open and also spot checking is done during the season. The Cooperative Extension offers Food Safety Certification Classes which anyone serving
food must attend. Sue Barker also deals with inspecting rental property, as well as complaint issues.
Dr. Martin Haspel updated the Board about rules for dogs at Dyer Prince/Rock Harbor Beach. Dogs must be on a leash and from 8:a.m. to 4:p.m. There will be a gate keeper at the beach.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice M. Shea
Eastham Health Clerk
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