MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 AT 3PM
Present: Dr. James Taylor, Chair, Pat LaRiviere, Vice Chair, Dr. Martin Haspel, Dr. Joanna Buffington, Beverly Knox, Jane Crowley, Susan Barker
Not Present:
- PUBLIC NOTIFICATION RE VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO TAPE
Dr. James Taylor reminded everyone regarding this.
Jane Crowley provided the following updates regarding the monitoring of the wells down gradient to the landfill and the warrant article for Municipal Water:
- Information Meetings have been held concerning Why Water, System Design/Installation and Financing/Operations and two sessions of the Full Story.
- The final Full Story meeting will be held on April 27, 2013 at 10AM. Sarah Peake and Dan Wolf will be at this meeting.
- Phase 1 of well monitoring has been completed. We contacted 89 homes and of these, 67 wells were tested. The results of that testing are on the Town of Eastham website under Landfill Study Area, Landfill IRASI Monitoring and Status Report.
- The 2nd phase of monitoring of down gradient wells will begin next week. A total of 151 letters have been mailed for this phase and includes 20 additional from Phase 1.
- The DEP has partnered with the EPA to help us develop homeowner and resident educational materials that are more understandable than the materials provided during Phase 1 based on feedback received.
- We have also partnered with Toxicologists from Boston University to help us develop risk communications.
- Huckleberry Lane, LLC 85 Huckleberry Lane M-7 P-350
Stephanie Sequin, Ryder & Wilcox, presented.
This property is 24,000 sq ft with a 4 bedroom duplex (2 bedrooms in each apartment) that was originally built in the early 1970’s. The septic system was upgraded in 1995 along with a new well. Variances were requested and approved for that new system. In 1995, the wetlands and coastal bank was bad and it is worse now. The SAS in that system has failed and the system must be replaced.
A review of the proposed MicroFast Innovative Alternative system with variances was discussed. The BOH noted their concern with the separation of the well from the septic system. Based on the use of the Cultec components, the BOH asked if an option to put the waste pipe at the top and add a pump chamber and pressure dosing. Stephanie noted that this adjustment would increase the cost of the system.
The BOH noted that they would like to see more environmental safety in the plan.
Stephanie Sequin asked for a continuance to May 30, 2013 so that she could review the plan further to meet the request of the BOH. The plan was reviewed by the Conservation Committee in March 2013 and they were OK with it. However, Stephanie asked them to not close the case yet pending the BOH Review.
Pat LaRiviere made the motion to approve continue the hearing until May 30, 2013.
Dr. Marty Haspel seconded the motion
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
- Jay Emerson Davis 25 Bayberry Lane M-13 P-154
Jay Davis, owner, presented.
The current house is 994 sq ft and is a seasonal property that he bought in 1997. The Septic System was upgraded in 1998 based on variances approved in 1997. The owners want to increase the size by 300 to 400 sq ft to make a more comfortable living room and kitchen. To do this, they plan to add a partial 2nd floor that will have 1 bedroom and a bathroom and then remodel the first floor to enlarge the kitchen and dining room and maintain 1 bedroom. Based on this, the house would remain at 2 bedrooms.
The BOH noted that the lot is a critically environmentally sensitive lot. The current septic system is 49’ from the locus well and less than it should be to the Coastal Bank. This is the opportunity to upgrade the septic system to an Innovative Alternative system. Jay Davis noted that the cost of an I/A system is a concern. The BOH confirmed that is a consideration for the homeowner, however, the concern of the BOH is for the environment and public safety.
Dr. James Taylor made the motion to deny the current proposed project and to require an Innovative Alternative system to be added to the existing leach area.
Pat LaRiviere seconded the motion
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
3. Kyle Morse & Stephanie Fields 10 Hughes Road M-8 P-19B
Jason Ellis, J.C. Ellis Design Co., Inc, presented.
Based on the discussion with the BOH at the March 28, 2013 meeting, the plan has been changed to include an Advantex AX 20 system for a 5 bedroom home. The lot is 42,536 sq ft.
Dr. James Taylor made the motion to approve the plan dated March 14, 2013 and revised on April 1, 2013 with the following conditions:
- No increase in design flow allowed
- Existing well to be tested for Routine parameters
- Secondary treatment and monitoring under provisional use approval conditions per DEP regulations including testing quarterly for total nitrogen, BOD, TSS, Nitrate (or 2 times per year for seasonal use). Nitrate-nitrogen not to exceed 19 mg/l. After 2 year period of time reduction of testing could be requested to EBOH by owner.
- Operator to report results via Carmody Data Base provided through Barnstable County Health or directly to the Eastham Health Department if not available. Operation and maintenance agreement to be required for life of the system.
- Deed restriction for use 5 bedrooms and Advantex AX 20 alternative technology requirement to be recorded on deed.
- Designer to verify proper operation of the system prior to issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
- Any increase in habitable square footage would require abutter notification and Board of Health review.
Pat LaRiviere seconded the motion
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
4. John & Suzanne Casali 1145 Kingsbury Beach Rd M-10 P-330A
John Casali, owner, presented.
Based on the discussion with the BOH at the March 28, 2013 meeting, the plan has been scaled back to include 1 additional bathroom and to add pressure dosing to the septic system. The lot is 23,600 sq ft.
Dr. Marty Haspel made the motion to approve the septic plan dated April 11, 2013 and floor plan dated April 16, 2013 with the following conditions:
- Any increase in habitable space will require BOH review and abutter notification
Dr. Joanna Buffington seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
- February 21, 2013 – Meeting
- March 28, 2013 – Meeting
- April 10, 2013 - Workshop
A few edits were noted for the minutes.
Dr. James Taylor made the motion to approve the 3 sets of minutes with the edits noted.
Dr. Joanna Buffington seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
- CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORMATION
The Video developed by Mike Caliri and Jeff Thibodeau was reviewed by the BOH. The narration was done by Rick Delaney of Coastal Studies. Jane took the opportunity to thank all 3 of these individuals for the work done on the video.
Dr. James Taylor then requested a vote of the BOH concerning the support of the committee for the article for Municipal Water. Based on the vote, a majority, Yes – 4, No – 1, support the project for Municipal Water. The No vote explained that they are in support of Municipal Water for the landfill area and those impacted by the landfill, but not for the entire town.
None
Pat LaRiviere made the motion to adjourn.
Dr. Marty Haspel seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
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