MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011
3PM
PRESENT: Dr. James Taylor, Chairman, Pat Lariviere, 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
I. OPENING STATEMENTS
Dr. Martin Haspel introduced the subject of Lead presence in drinking water which was discovered as a result of a Silent Spring study which investigated the presence of pharmaceuticals in drinking water. Due to a mistake at the lab samples were analyzed for Lead also and it was discovered that several wells showed the presence of Lead in high amounts. There is no Maximum Contaminate level for Lead. Mr. Desmond of Desmond Well Drilling was present ad mentioned that he has become aware of new regulations which mirror California laws regarding that the presence of Lead in brass fittings will no longer be allowed. The Eastham Board of Health wants to continue to do outreach regarding the presence of Lead in the drinking water wells and to make Eastham Residents aware of the issue.
Ms. Beverly Knox announced the Unwanted Medications/Drug Take Back Program which is to take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10am-2pm at the Eastham Police Department. Ms. Knox and Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson will be volunteering at the event. All medications will be accepted.
Ms. Pat Lariviere announced the upcoming Health Fair to take place on May 20, 2011 from 10am-12:30pm at the Eastham Council on Aging which is open to all Eastham Residents. A discussion on Lyme disease is anticipated.
Ms. Jane Crowley, Health Agent updated the Board on the ongoing events and discussion with Environmental Partners. Technical work completed on the three well sites. The Board of Selectmen has new information regarding Town of Orleans water, currently being discussed.
II. REVIEW
1. McShane Construction 7 Stellwagon Way M-8 P-191AJ
5 Dory Ln M-8 P-191F5
Glen Dumont of McShane Construction updated the Board on two new dwellings to be constructed in the Brackett Landing development. Units which are not yet constructed go before the Board and the number of bedrooms are recorded in order to maintain the usage of the Innovative Alternative Septic System which serves the development.
Pat Lariviere made the motion to accept the 2 bedroom design with garage at 7 Stellwagon Way. Loft to be left open with half wall, basement to remain unfinished.
Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIOUSLY
Dr. Martin Haspel made the motion to accept the 1 bedroom single story design for 5 Dory Ln, basement to remain unfinished.
Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIOUSLY
III. VARIANCE REQUEST TO EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH REGULATION SECTION II DRINKING WATER, C.7.
2. Sharon Shipley 55 Schoolhouse Rd M-12 P-66
Mr. Tom Desmond on behalf of the homeowner addressed the Board to request a variance to the 100’ maximum allowable depth of a well for the property located at 55 Schoolhouse Rd. An exact replacement well is proposed which will require a depth of 105’, a 5’ variance is requested. The homeowner currently has atheistic issues with the water such as odor and discoloration which could be eleviated by drilling deeper. The limit of 100’ depth is regarding the issue of possible cross contamination by drilling deeper than 100’ which would encounter the plume emanating from the transfer station. Due to this possibility the maximum depth was limited to 100’. Ms. Crowley consulted with Dave Bennett of Bennett Environmental regarding this issue and he
recommends duplicate samples for Volatile Organic Compounds, chain of custody for the samples, and recommends the use of either the Barnstable County Laboratory or Groundwater Analytical.
Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson made the motion to grant the variance of 5’ for well depth to an effective depth of 105’.
D. Martin Haspel seconds the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
IV. APPEAL
3. Aileen & Kevin Peters 330 Steele Rd M-4 P-127
***WITHDRAWN***
V. REVIEW
4. George & Rosalie Trach 175 Thorne Rd M-9 P-18
George Davis, of George Davis, Inc. representing the Trach’s for the proposed design of property located at 175 Thorne Rd. The request for review is for a room over existing garage to be finished as office space. Property is serviced by a three bedroom septic design designed by Coastal Engineering in 2000. Due to the lot size of 22, 662 sq ft the dwelling is limited to the number of existing bedrooms.
The Board discussed usage of the room proposed; the increase in the habitable space increases the use of the house. It was discussed the possibility of eliminating the proposed bathroom, eliminating the exterior stairway, or keeping the proposed bathroom and adding Innovative Alternative Technology.
The proposed plan was approved with the following conditions:
1. Eliminate proposed bathroom.
2. Enlarge openings on both sides of existing room from 4’ to 6’.
3. 3 bedroom deed restriction.
Dr. Martin Haspel made the motion to approve the proposed plan with the 3 conditions.
Beverly Knox seconded the motion.
3 ACCEPT 2 DENY—APPROVED
VI. CORRESPONDENCE/OTHER INFORMATION
The Board would like to discuss housing/rental information.
Meeting Adjourned at 4:10pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan A. Barker
Assistant Health Agent
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