MINUTES
BOARD OF HEALTH WORKSHOP
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 AT 9AM
PRESENT: Dr. James Taylor, Chairman, Pat Lariviere, R.N., Co-Chairman, Beverly Knox, R.N., Dr. Lois Roth-Johnson, Dr. Martin Haspel, Jane Crowley, M.S., R.S., Health Agent, Susan Barker, Assistant Health Agent, John Knight, Board of Selectmen BOH Liason.
I. OPENING STATEMENTS
Pat Lariviere had statement and questions regarding bedrooms that are not used as bedrooms. Jane Crowley updated the Board on the local regulations which became more stringent in the year 2000. The regulation enforces the properties which are serviced by systems which at the time of design were over designed for the use of the dwelling and which have less than 10,000 sq ft per bedroom of lot size. The regulation enforces the environmental compliance and the public health factor of the property being previously nonconforming and not allowing it to become more nonconforming. Jane stated that there was no real regulation enforcing this until the mid 1990’s, which was Board of Health implemented.
Questions: Should Board of Health be concerned about increases in square footage?
II. OTHER BUSINESS & CORRESPONDENCE
- Discussion regarding septic pumping reminders which are mailed to homeowners whose septic systems have not been pumped in 3 or more years. Dr. Taylor will make a public announcement at the time of the next Board of Health meeting stating the importance of septic system maintenance. Lois Roth-Johnson would like to review/investigate the response rate of what properties are pumped in relation to what properties were sent reminders.
- The Board discussed Tri-Town Treatment Facility and the progress of discussions with the Town of Eastham. At this time there has been no more information.
- Discussion between board members charter regarding requirement for joint meetings with Conservation Commission and Planning Board. What are the requirements? Meeting with the other Boards is an opportunity to formulate discussions, what are the goals for each Board or Committee, and the diiferent roles of the Boards.
- Jane Crowley announced that funding for a medical waste collection kiosk has been donated by an Eastham Citizen. Police Chief Ed Kulhawik will be making a public announcement regarding the gift soon.
- Lois Roth-Johnson to make a statement of the importance of rabies vaccinations and education at the next Board of Health Meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan A. Barker
Assistant Health Agent
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