MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2010
3PM
PRESENT: Dr. James Taylor, Chairman, Pat Lariviere, R.N., Co-Chairman, Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson, Beverly Knox, R.N., Dr. Martin Haspel, B.S., Jane Crowley, M.S., R.S., Eastham Health Agent, Susan Barker, Assistant Health Agent
I. OPENING STATEMENTS
Ms. Crowley updated the Board of the two Flu Clinics that were done, at the Council on Aging and at the High School.
At the next upcoming Board of Health Workshop, to be scheduled, Board of Health Regulations will be redefined regarding bedroom definitions, and also the informational meeting with engineers, installers and maintenance personal for I/A Systems will be set up.
II. VARIANCE
1. Beth Grega 32 I De Ho Ln Map-10 Parcel-372
Bass River Engineering submitted plans with requests for a side line setback variance from a vegetated wetland, the variance requested is:
TOWN OF EASTHAM REGULATIONS, Section 1 (C) (6)
1. Proposed soil absorption system 77’ from vegetated wetland, where 100’ is required (23’ variance)
There are no reductions from the proposed leach area to existing or proposed wells. The plan provides an increased degree of environmental protection due to the replacement of the existing cesspool, no increase in habitable space.
Finding that the plan achieves maximum feasible compliance, the aforementioned variance was approved with the following conditions:
1. No increase in flow allowed
2. Deed restriction for 2 bedrooms
3. Any increase in habitable space will require Board of Health Review
Beverly Knox made the motion to accept the plan with the three conditions.
Martin Haspel seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANIMOUSLY
III. REVIEW
3. Glenn Dumont (McShane Construction) 7 Dory Ln Map-8 Parcel-191F
Mr. Dumont presented the Board with plans for approval in the continuing construction of dwellings within the Bracket Landing development. As each dwelling is permitted the Board of Health reviews the floor plans to keep track of the number of bedrooms within the development to meet compliance with the septic system. The plan submitted is for a 1 bedroom Cape style dwelling with a garage. Plan for this dwelling were previously approved and was triggered for Board of Health review due to a change in dwelling layout.
The Board discussed space labeled as “Den”, this space meets the definition of a bedroom.
Pat Lariviere made the motion to accept the plan as presented.
Lois Roth-Johnson seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNANMIOUSLY
IV. LICENSE RENEWALS FOR 2011
The Board of Health licenses the following permits:
Food Establishments
Motels-Campground-Inn
Swimming Pool-Whirlpool
Manufacture Ice Cream
Milk and Cream
Tobacco
Septic Haulers
Septic Installers
Refuse Haulers
The aforementioned permits were renewed for the 2011 year. Each singed by each member of the Board of Health.
V. RENTAL INSPECTION PROGRAM INFORMATION
Included in the December 2010 packets was information regarding the progress and anticipated advancement of the Rental Inspection Program as the program continues. A goal of 250 rental inspections has been set with an increase over the next few years. The program achieves an interest in preserving a presence in the community, as well as determining compliance with local and state regulations.
The Board discussed the need to make it absolutely clear the a permit is required for all rental properties and an inspection of the property to be rented within the Town of Eastham and made suggestions as to how to achieve this, such as, a blurb in The Cape Codder, or a slip of paper handed out at the time an application is requested.
VI. CORRESPONDANCE/OTHER BUSINESS
Order to Correct dated 12/16/2010. Process is being monitored by the Eastham Police Department as well as other regulatory departments for compliance. A Health Inspection is to be completed prior to the tenants being permitted to regain control of property.
A Board of Health Workshop has been scheduled for January 24, 2011 in which an agenda and topics will be decided upon for the information meeting for engineers, installers, and maintenance personal regarding I/A systems.
VII. MINUTES
Board of Health Minutes November 18, 2010---APPROVED
Meeting adjourned at 4PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan A. Barker
Assistant Health Agent
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