TOWN OF MASHPEE
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Mashpee Town Hall – Conference Room 1
Board Members Present: Also Present:
Burton Kaplan, Chairman Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Kalliope Egloff, Co-Chairman
Lucy Burton, Clerk
Chairman Burton Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 PM Tribal Council – Variance Request- 483 Great Neck Road South
Bob Sanda, representing Callahan Inc., introduced himself to the Board, stating that per Title V regulation15.223, 200% of design flow is required for the septic tank. Callahan Inc. is asking for a variance from 200% to 100%, per the recommendation from AquaPoint, manufacturer of the tank.
Glen Harrington stated that this is a BOH provisional approval through DEP. DEP has a specific approval letter stating that the septic or equalization tank shall be designed for a minimum of 36 hours of retention time at design flow, and one of the tanks would be required to have a minimum capacity of 6000 gallons. When equalization is not required, the septic tank can be designed for 24 hour retention. Callahan is requesting a variance to use 24 hour retention on the septic tank in order to keep the water from cooling down, which would occur if the larger tank were installed. Title V states that it should be 48 hour retention, but DEP states that either the septic tank or the equalization tank can be 36 hour retention.
Glen Harrington stated that the Board is being asked by Callahan Inc. to approve 24 hour retention at the manufacturer’s request but the manufacturer adds that it is a variance to Title V regulations, in which case DEP approval is required.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion to approve the variance request by Callahan Inc. to decrease the septic tank requirement from 200% of design flow to 100%, per the recommendation from AquaPoint, manufacturer of the tank, subject to DEP concurrence. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Warrant. Board members signed the warrant.
2. Approve Public Session Minutes: June 9, 2010.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve as amended the minutes of the Public Session meeting held on 6/09/10. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Revised Smoking Regulation.
The Board members reviewed the most recent revised smoking regulation draft and made additional changes to the document. Glen Harrington will incorporate the requested changes into the regulation for final approval at the Board of Health meeting on July 14, 2010.
Lucy Burton noted that in reading through the other local board of health regulations, they all are prohibiting the sale to minors of cigarettes that are candy or fruit flavored. One serious issue regarding the non-tobacco products is that they are available in forms other than cigarettes, such as the nicotine-flavored pellets that are similar in appearance to the Tic Tac product.
4. Request for 2010 Mobile Food Permit: Pizza Barbone
Glen Harrington stated that Jason O’Toole is applying for a food establishment permit, working from his truck, which has a generator for mechanical refrigeration, but has no handwash sink on the truck. Glen stated that Mr. O’Toole has been working around the requirement for a three bay sink in other towns by setting up a three bucket system. Glen stated further that Mr. O’Toole carries extra utensils which replace any soiled utensils that may fall to the ground. Glen Harrington stated that Mr. O’Toole knows the various types of sanitizers thoroughly, is a professional chef, and is ServSafe certified. Glen Harrington stated that at the present time Mr. O’Toole is event-based and is not setting up shop in one specific location. Mr. O’Toole lives in Cotuit, is currently
working in Plymouth, and wants to work close to home. Mr. O’Toole is currently using the licensed kitchen at The Mills Restaurant in Marstons Mills as his commissary.
Lucy Burton made a motion to approve the Mobile Food Permit for Pizza Barbone subject to providing handwash stations, and amending page 2 of the Food Establishment Permit application by adding the following two functions: PHF Cooked to Order, and Preparation of PHF For Hot and Cold Holding For Single Meal Service.
Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Lucy Burton made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Fiscal Year 2011 Landfill Monitoring RFP, to return to Public Session. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Lucy Burton, yes; Kalliope Egloff, yes; Burton Kaplan, yes. The motion was unanimously approved.
At 8 PM the Board of Health entered into Executive Session.
At 8:25 PM the Board of Health resumed Public Session.
5. FY 2011 Landfill Monitoring Request for Proposal
Lucy Burton made a motion to award to Weston & Sampson the Landfill Monitoring contract for FY 2011. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
6. Semi-Annual Landfill Inspection Report
Burton Kaplan asked about the reference to “animal activity” in the report. Glen Harrington explained that this refers to burrows going into the drainage berm that goes around the cap. Woodchucks, raccoons, and groundhogs put some serious holes into the berm. Woody vegetation growth continues to be a problem, and the two damaged wells still have not been repaired.
Burton Kaplan recommended that a $5000 request be sent to the Finance Committee for use in the repair of the landfill issues, stating that approval of the landfill solar project might be delayed by DEP if these issues are not resolved. Glen Harrington will contact the Finance Committee regarding the $5000 request.
OLD BUSINESS
1. 48 Fells Pond Road.
Lucy Burton made a motion to rescind the previous BOH order to relocate the blower at 48 Fells Pond Road. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that no further action is necessary on the issue of the blower located at 48 Fells Pond Road. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
2. John Jasset – Re: Big John’s Hot Dog Cart
Glen Harrington stated that Echo Road mobile unit owner Mr. McGee had informed him that the lease for Big John’s Cart at Echo Road had been broken by John Jasset. Mr. McGee provided Glen Harrington with a copy of the breaking of the agreement. The McGees do not have a permit for the cart and are actively trying to sell it. Glen Harrington reported that Veronica Warden has conducted inspections of Big John’s Cart at the Mashpee Commons location on two recent occasions, and Mr. Jasset was at the cart both times. The Board agreed that no further action regarding the cart was required at this time.
3. Human Resources Letter – FYI
Burton Kaplan noted receipt of a letter from the Mashpee Human Resources Director asking the Board to ensure that no meetings are canceled without notifying the Board secretary in order to avoid unnecessary secretarial salary costs.
4. Thank-You Letter from K.C. Coombs – FYI
Burton Kaplan noted receipt of a thank you letter from the K.C. Coombs PTO, expressing gratitude to the Board for assisting in making the Family Food Festival event possible. The event raised $1500, and the PTO is looking forward to hosting it again next year.
5. Holly Farm Road – Timeline Information
In response to the Board’s question regarding the timeline on Holly Farm Road, Glen Harrington stated that it has not yet appeared on his tickler file, and therefore assumes it is at the end of the month of June.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 7:00 PM, Mashpee Town Hall, Conference Room 1. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ina G. Schlobohm
Recording Secretary
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