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Board of Health Minutes 12/19/13 Meeting
MINUTES
EASTHAM BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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.


  • OPENING STATEMENTS
Dr. James Taylor noted that the Board of Health has a new member, Glenn Olson.  Glenn will join us at our January 30, 2014 meeting.

Jane Crowley provided the following updates:
  • Emergency Management Planning:
  • The plan was reviewed on December 3, 2013 with the committee.
  • Landfill Monitoring:
  • Additional sampling has been conducted down gradient of the landfill
  • 40 of the 130 properties notified have had their wells tested
  • 5 more wells have tested above the maximum contaminant level, for a total of 33 homes impacted
  • Some properties that were retested have shown increased levels of 1,4 Dioxane
  • Duplicate testing is being now to confirm the results
  • 2 filter systems have been tested at one house.  One of the systems has been discounted based on the testing.  The dual carbon treatment system is still being tested.
  • The current report is due soon and will be posted on the website once it is received.

  • VARIANCE
None


  • REVIEW
  • Mark & Nancy Haley                      3 West Shore Drive              M-7A    P-4
Mark Haley presented.

Based on the meetings held with Planning and Zoning, the footprint of the house will be changed to meet the 15% site coverage limit.  As Mr. Haley is not sure of when the needed changes will be completed, it would like to withdraw the current review and resubmit at a future date.

The Board of Health agreed with the request.


  • Southside Realty Trust          50 Dory Lane                    M-8     P-191Y
44 Dory Lane                    M-8     P-191V
Glenn Dumont, McShane Construction, presented.

  • Reviewed the plans for the house to be built at 50 Dory Lane - Stonybrook 1600 with Garage - 2 bedrooms
  • Reviewed the plans for the house to be built at 44 Dory Lane – Half Cape with Loft - 2 bedrooms
The BOH would like a presentation/review of the system at Brackett Landing.  It will be interesting to learn about the flow of the system.  This will be scheduled for a future workshop along with other Innovative Alternative systems.

Beverly Knox made the motion to approve both of the proposed plans.
Dr. Martin Haspel seconded the motion.

SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY


  • APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • November 21, 2013 – Meeting
  • December 9, 2013 – Workshop
Beverly Knox made the motion to approve both sets of minutes.
Dr. Martin Haspel seconded the motion.

SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY


  • CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORMATION
None


  • OTHER BUSINESS
  • January Workshop
Date set for January 13, 2014 at 9AM.


  • ADJOURNMENT
Dr. James Taylor made the motion to adjourn at 3:55PM..
Dr. Martin Haspel seconded the motion.

SO VOTED UNAMIMOUSLY