MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 AT 3PM
Present: Dr. James Taylor, Chair, Dr. Martin Haspel, Beverly Knox, Dr. Joanna Buffington, Jane Crowley, Susan Barker
Not Present: Open Position
- PUBLIC NOTIFICATION RE VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO TAPE
Dr. James Taylor reminded everyone regarding this.
Jane Crowley provided the following updates:
- Senator Dan Wolf asked for an extension of 1 year for the Cape’s review of the regulation. The extension to December 2014 will allow us to come to a consensus to meet the overall goal for environmental protection.
- On going and 150 letters have been mailed for Phase 4. The response rate has not been as good as hoped but testing will be the week of December 2, 2013.
- We are pursuing remedial strategies and the consultants are testing an advanced oxidation system first and then a high grade carbon filter system on a property that tested positive for 1,4 Dioxane. This property has a year round family living there so we should be able to get the best sample results of the 2 systems. The testing for each system will be 24 hours long with samples taken at various stages of the test.
- Planning is underway for a public outreach session for January 2014. This session will allow us to update the public and provide a forum for questions and discussion.
- Andrew Gottlieb, Cape Cod Collaborative, met with the Board of Selectmen November 20, 2013 regarding the redesignation of Rock Harbor as a Boat Basin. The Cape Cod Collaborative, Orleans and Eastham are working on this together. They are also involving the DEP and EPA.
- Tri Town Septic – Orleans, MA
- Orleans is reconsidering closing date of Tri Town as the Waste Water plan was not approved at the November Town Meeting. They are looking at upgrading the plant. The Towns and the DEP are working with Tri Town to determine next steps.
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- John Hickey 105 Bayview Drive M-10 P-278
Tim Brady, East Cape Engineering, presented.
The owners of this property plan to remove the existing 4 bedroom dwelling and then construct a new 4 bedroom dwelling in its place. The lot is an environmentally sensitive lot with 32,788 sq. ft. and variances for the septic system were previously granted. The current house is 1,016 sq. ft. with 4 small bedrooms. The new house would be 4,199 sq. ft. with 4 larger bedrooms and a finished basement.
The Board of Health noted their concerns with the size of the house that would increase flow and the fact that the playroom meets the definition of a bedroom. How much of the property is upland and how much is buildable upland? The Board of Health would like some modifications to the basement to ensure that the playroom does not meet the definition of a bedroom. They would also like the plan to be redone with the inclusion of an I/A system due to the size of the new house and increase in flow that presents.
Tim Brady requested to continue the review to the December Workshop.
Dr. Martin Haspel made the motion to accept the request for a continuance.
Beverly Knox seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
- Marianne Lampke 115 Mill Road M-15 P-31
Marianne Lampke presented.
Marianne Lampke asked for a reconsideration of the condition for the space above the garage to remain unheated. The house originally had 4 bedrooms and the septic system was designed for 4 bedrooms. During renovations, Ms. Lampke noted that they reduced the bedrooms in the house to 3 as they always planned to finish the space above the garage as a studio
As a compromise, Ms. Lampke offered to modify the Deed Restriction to actually limit the use of the studio room to prevent it from being used as a bedroom in the event that they sell the house. The Board of Health advised that they were concerned about this option as how would the BOH and the Health Department monitor this.
Based on this discussion, the Board of Health upheld the original approval and conditions.
Dr. James Taylor made the motion to deny the request to allow the space above the garage to be heated. The conditions approved at the October 31, 2013 Board of Health meeting are upheld and are as follows:
- The finished space above the garage is not to be heated
- The finished space above the garage is not to be plumbed
- Deed restriction for 3 bedroom use to be recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds and a copy provided to the Eastham Health Department (if the current project tis not pursued, this would not be required)
- Any increase in habitable square footage or change to this plan would require Board of Health review and abutter notification.
Dr. Martin Haspel seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
- September 24, 2013 – Meeting
- October 29, 2013 – Workshop
- October 31, 2013 – Meeting
- November 5, 2013 - Workshop
Dr. Joanna Buffington made the motion to approve all 4 sets of minutes with an edit noted on the September 24, 2013 minutes.
Beverly Knox seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
- CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORMATION
- Great Pond Alum Treatment Video
Jane Crowley provided the Board of Health with the report from Ecologics. Jane also presented the video made for public information. Both the report and video will be posted on the website. Jane recognized the Team of Consultants – GHD, Lead Consultant; Ecologics, Pond Experts; and Aquatic Control Technologies, Chemical Engineers for their work on this project. She also recognized Mike Caliri, Town of Eastham Videographer, for his work to document the project for the public to view.
Date set for December 9, 2013 at 9AM.
- 2014 Board of Health Meeting Calendar
The Board reviewed and approved the 2014 calendar.
- Update of Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) & Emergency Dispensing Sites (EDS)
Jane Crowley presented the CDC required annual training to the Board of Health. The members then signed off on the confirmation sheet.
Dr. James Taylor made the motion to adjourn at 4:30PM..
Dr. Martin Haspel seconded the motion.
SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY
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