MINUTES
BOARD OF HEALTH WORKSHOP
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
9AM
PRESENT: Dr. James Taylor, Chairman, Pat Larivere, R.N., Co-Chairman, Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson, Beverly Knox, R.N., Dr. Martin Haspel, Jane Crowley, M.S., R.S., Health Agent, Susan Barker, Assistant Health Agent, John Knight, Board of Selectmen Liaison
I. OPENING STATEMENTS
Dr. Taylor opened the meeting by stating his ideas on the agenda for the upcoming I/A seminar. Members of the Board discussed the goals of this seminar which are to educate the public on Innovative Alternative technologies and also getting information to engineers and installers of these systems who may not have much to do with the systems after they are approved and/or installed. The Board would like engineers, installers, and the public to see and notice that the Board of Health has the best interest of the public in mind when approving or requesting these systems.
II. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED ON I/A SEMINAR AGENDA
The wording of the invitation was discussed; Dr. Taylor will write it and get input from Board members.
The agenda for the meeting was discussed as well as who will participate in the seminar. Opening statements will be given by Dr. Taylor, followed by George Heufelder, Director of Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment. Mr. Heufelder will discuss/present the different systems in use today. Dr. Taylor would like for Mr. Heufelder to include his opinions on these systems. Next on the Agenda will be Sue Rask and Brian Baumgaertel of BCDHE to discuss/present the Carmody monitoring system. Jane Crowley will follow in the agenda to discuss the issues put forth to the Board of Health and departmental issues relating to the approval of I/A systems and a discussion of
the local regulation. Ms. Crowley will also discuss the Septic Loan and Betterment Program available through the county designed to help homeowners pay for the upgrade of their systems. Members of the Board of Health will then discuss the kind of questions that are asked of the engineers of the I/A systems, as well as discuss there views on the importance of the I/A technology to Eastham. The meeting will wrap up with a discussion by members of the audience. Dr. Taylor hopes that the agenda which is planned for the seminar will lead to a good discussion by all present.
There was a discussion of when and at what time the seminar should take place. Mr. Martin Haspel suggested possibility of sending out a brochure to homeowners who have pulled permits for the upgrade of systems will be discussed at a post seminar wrap up session at the following Board of Health Workshop meeting.
III. DISCUSSION ON BOARD OF HEALTH REGULATIONS-SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Ms. Crowley discussed that anything within the regulations can be consolidated or changed. If the Board has any thoughts on any particular item within the regulation, suggestions or improvements. This would be done at a public hearing.
IV. WATER/WASTEWATER UPDATES
The Water Management Committee has drafted a Request for Proposals for a study of 11 ponds which have existing scientific data within Eastham. The 11 ponds will be put into priority categories from worst quality ponds to best quality. Two ponds will be chosen as a pilot. The next course of action would be to institute remedial action and move forward towards permitting and an action plan. This project is funded by the town; the article is in this year’s budget.
Ms. Crowley updated the Board on wastewater management planning and the future of the relationship with The Town of Orleans. There are multiple options being discussed at this time.
V. OTHER BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE
1. The members discussed the possibility of looking at the mission statement for the Board of Health. All members will be involved in coming up with a broad statement of what the Board does, the goals, who they are, and where are they going.
2. Board member Mr. Haspel commented that he will be meeting with Town Administrator, Sheila Vanderhoef and Police Chief Ed Kulhawik on the progress at Dyer Prince Beach and Dogs. Mr. Haspel will give a summary of that meeting to the Board. Discussion about the need for proper policing of the area was discussed between the Board members.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan A. Barker
Assistant Health Agent
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