TOWN OF MASHPEE
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Board Members Present: Also Present:
Kalliope Egloff, Chairman Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Lucy Burton, Co-Chairman
Burton Kaplan, Clerk
Chairman Kalliope Egloff called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 – Warren Miranda – “Show Cause” Hearing – Title V Violation
Glen Harrington stated that on November 8, 2006, Title V design plans for the installation of a septic system at 59 Horseshoe Bend Way, Mashpee, were approved by the BOH office. On the same date, a septic permit and “as built” cards were issued to Mr. Miranda. On December 13, 2006, Glen stated that he went out to the site to approve installation of the approved system. As of 7/19/10, Mr. Miranda had failed to submit the “as built” card to the BOH.
Glen Harrington reported that Mr. Miranda came into the BOH office today and delivered the “as built” cards that were issued to him on 11/08/06, and therefore no further action was required by the Board at this time.
7:30 – Linda Carroll – Food Code Violation – Mashpee Food Pantry, Mashpee Village
Linda Carroll introduced herself to the Board as Manager of the Mashpee Food Pantry located at 1 Wampanoag Drive in Mashpee Village.
Glen Harrington reported that in a letter dated 7/28/10 from the BOH to Ms. Linda Carroll, she was informed that on 7/06/10 a food establishment inspection was conducted by Veronica Warden, Assistant Health Agent on 7/6/10, and the following critical violations of the 1999 Food Code were observed: improper handling and distribution of potentially hazardous food products, which products were not labeled or dated and were from an unknown source. On 7/08/10, Veronica Warden conducted a reinspection of the facility, and noted a failure to clean a food contact surface by removing and sanitizing the bin holding an unknown red liquid substance in the upright cooler. On 7/20/10, Veronica Warden conducted an inspection of the facility, and observed four additional critical violations: potentially hazardous food was observed in
one of the freezers which was not maintaining proper temperature; the beige refrigerator in the community room registered a temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit; food was stored on the floor in the stock room; and gloves were not available to redistribute bulk food products into smaller packaging units for families.
Linda Carroll stated that the meat that Ms. Warden observed during her 7/06/10 inspection had been a donation from Otis Military Base to be used for a special “9/11” brunch to be held at Christ the King Church for military families and returning veterans in the area. Linda Carroll stated that she did not have enough refrigerator space to store all the packages of meat which included bacon, veal, and ribs. Linda stated further that as a rule, she only handles non-perishable foods, and does not distribute meat.
Lucy Burton stated that the Board of Health very much appreciates what the Food Pantry is doing for families in need, but the issue for the Board is one of public health. Glen Harrington stated further that although the food permit for the Mashpee Food Pantry does not prohibit serving perishable foods, the facility is not set up for preparing and storing perishable foods.
Lucy Burton recommended that because Linda Carroll is handling and serving food, she should enroll in a Food Manager Certification class in order to learn proper procedures in food handling. Linda Carroll stated that she would plan to do this.
Kalliope Egloff stated that there is a county program called “Food Handling is a Risky Business” which is free, available and local, offering on-site training, teaching the basic rudiments of food handling for volunteer groups, as well as restaurants. Kalliope Egloff will provide the BOH office with contact information about the program.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Mashpee Food Pantry permit be restricted to receiving and distributing non-perishable food items and that Linda Carroll and the Food Pantry volunteers enroll for certified food manager training. Any modifications to the Food Pantry permit to allow for serving perishable food items will require BOH approval. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Warrants. The Board members signed the warrants.
2. Approve Public Session Minutes: 7/14/10
Board members submitted amendments to the draft minutes of the Board of Health public session held on July 14, 2010.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board approve as amended the minutes of the BOH public session held on July 14, 2010. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Amendment to Septic System Inspection Regulation
Glen Harrington gave some historic background as to the reason for the regulation changes, stating that there were large additions being done on small properties, and there was a lot of extra land being taken up by structures and less room left for the soil absorption systems which have basically tripled in size because of the regulations. The BOH therefore was requiring septic inspections at the time of renovation if there was a change in the footprint of the building. Title V says you have to do a location only septic inspection for renovation where there is a change of footprint of the building. However, the Title V inspection section
states that the BOH can require septic inspection at any time. Glen Harrington stated that he would prefer to have the BOH septic inspection regulation state that septic inspections can be required at any time.
The Board members submitted amendments to the Septic System Inspection Regulation. No Board action on the amended regulation was required at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Draft Nicotine Delivery Device Regulation
Glen Harrington stated that he has not yet received any feedback from the community and therefore has not made any modifications to the regulation. Kalliope Egloff suggested having a roundtable discussion to include superintendents, principals, nurses from the Mashpee schools in order to obtain their necessary feedback. Further discussion of the regulation was continued to a future BOH meeting after receipt of community feedback.
2. Recycling Regulation
Glen Harrington commented on an email distributed by Sheldon Gilbert, Recycling Committee member, in which he outlines his proposed revisions to the previously generated BOH Recycling By-Law for inclusion on the town warrant for presentation at the October Town Meeting. Glen Harrington reported that Joyce Mason said it is too late for inclusion of the by-law, and that no space is being held for a recycling by-law on the warrant for the next town meeting.
Glen Harrington commented that the Selectmen and the Finance Committee stated that the Board of Health had not received feedback from the community upon which we were going to impose the required recycling, so the measure was pulled from the town warrant. Glen stated that the Recycling Committee is now stressing education for recycling, and recycling guide handouts were being distributed at the entrance to the transfer station this past weekend.
Kalliope Egloff asked the question as to why the Transfer Station could not be open to accepting commercial recyclables free of charge every day of the week, and if they did, what the impact would be. Kalliope stated her opinion that the commodity items would outweigh the non-commodity items.
Glen Harrington stated that the state Department Approved Recycling Program (DARP) gives each town a certificate, and the way we keep that certificate is by showing how much recycling is done in the town. Glen Harrington regularly calls around to the supermarkets and other large commercial properties to make certain they report their recycling to him which he then reports to Catherine Laurent because the town gets credit for it. The town keeps its DARP status which allows us to do other things for solid waste because we are reporting those tonnages of the commercial properties. Glen therefore questioned the reluctance of the town to accept commercial property recycling.
Glen Harrington’s final comments on the subject were that the form of the bylaw is okay, but the bylaw is an empty shell without enforcement. Glen added that Mr. Gilbert’s focus is primarily on condominiums; the BOH is working on a regulation that will work town-wide.
Glen stated that he will come back to the BOH with changes to the refuse regulation, not the recycling bylaw, because there are things that we need to do first with that. Glen also stated that he plans to attend a Recycling Committee meeting to get their feedback.
DISCUSSION
1. Request Technical Assistance from DEP
Kalliope Egloff reported that MassDEP has issued an application for technical assistance for municipal solid waste/recycling projects and Pay-As-You-Throw programs. The application is for MA. communities seeking in-kind technical assistance (up to 80 hours) from a MassDEP Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC) for a recycling/waste reduction project. Glen Harrington stated that he had forwarded the information directly to Catherine Laurent.
2. Lyme Disease Reporting to BOH
Kalliope Egloff distributed to the Board a packet of information regarding Lyme Disease, compiled by Barnstable County. Kalliope stated that she wanted to ensure that the Board was aware of what was going on with Lyme disease. Included in the packet is information on Steps to Avoid Tick Bites; a Tick Management Handbook prepared by the Ct. Agricultural Experiment Station; information regarding an online CME Case Study course for the Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Prevention of Lyme Disease; Lyme Disease National Surveillance Case Definition; information on the UMass Extension Tick Assessment Lab with a Tick Sample Submission Form; Additional Resources information; a CAUTION - DEER TICK HABITAT warning sign for posting in tick habitat areas; tick management handouts; and a wallet-sized tick card with illustrations of
deer and American dog ticks with tick tips included. Glen Harrington stated that the Conservation Commission has marked trails in Mashpee with Deer Tick Habitat caution signs.
Glen Harrington stated that the Board of Health maintains statistics on the number of cases each year of tick-borne illnesses in Mashpee. The Board does not fully prepare the statistics for Lyme disease, but documents who has it. The State has statistics on the disease county-by-county.
Kalliope Egloff suggested that the Board augment some of its website information on Lyme disease.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board adjourn the Public Session and enter into Executive Session, not to return to the Public Session. Lucy Burton seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Kalliope Egloff, yes; Lucy Burton, yes; Burton Kaplan, yes. The motion was unanimously approved.
The Public Session was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ina G. Schlobohm
Recording Secretary
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