Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Mashpee Town Hall – Conference Room 1
Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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 7:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Reorganization
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that Lucy Burton be nominated as Chairman of the Board of Health. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that Burton Kaplan be nominated as Co-Chairman of the Board of Health. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that Kalliope Egloff be nominated as Clerk of the Board of Health. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton thanked Kalliope Egloff for a commendable job in her first year as Board Chairman.
2. Sign Warrant. Board members signed the warrant.
3. Approve Public Session Minutes: June 8, 2011
Kalliope Egloff made a motion to approve as amended the minutes of 6/08/11. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Request for 2011 Seasonal Food Establishment & Retail Permits: Lobster Trap
Glen Harrington commented that The Lobster Trap (and Smitty’s Ice Cream) was afforded a temporary permit as they purchased an existing seasonal business. Many improvements have been made to the property but only to the landscaping which brought it more into compliance with the formerly approved site plan. The retail portion has not changed: lobsters, finfish and shellfish are sold at retail and steamed lobsters and soups/chowders are still available. Glen stated that as the owner may want to expand the menu, future discussions may occur.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board approve the Seasonal Food Establishment and Retail Permit application submitted by the Lobster Trap, subject to review and approval of their plan of expanded equipment and menu. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
5. Request for 2011 Seasonal Food Establishment Permit: Smitty’s Ice Cream
Glen Harrington commented that Smitty’s was afforded a temporary permit as they purchased an existing seasonal business. Many improvements have been made to the property but only to the landscaping which brought it more into compliance with the approved site plan from before. The soft ice cream machines are dairy-based so they require cleaning every three days and sampling/analyses for coliform monthly. Mr. Richard Smith, owner, made sure that the conditions approved for the outside service of ice cream were taken care of, specifically the water fountain, outside port-a-potty (handicapped accessible), covered trash cans and accessibility for the enclosed dumpster. Six employees are in Certified Food Management (CFM) training, but are not yet certified. The BOH final inspection was
satisfactory.
Richard Smith, owner of Smitty’s Ice Cream, introduced himself to the Board, and stated that he is familiar with the required care of the dairy-based ice cream machines but hasn’t owned/operated one previously.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board approve the 2011 Food Establishment Permit for Smitty’s Ice Cream upon receipt of the menu and CFM certifications. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
6. Request for 2011 Mobile Food Permit: Johnny Wampanoag’s
Glen Harrington stated that John Marcellini won the bid to be the food vendor at the town beaches. A ServSafe Certificate and menu have been provided. A preliminary inspection has been done on the mobile food trailer and it was acceptable. The trailer is the same one that was built for the Dog Waggin’ and later used by Big John’s Dogs at Echo Road. The trailer has an upgraded electrical system, has mechanical refrigeration, hot and cold water, propane grill and microwave. Screens are available so that the unit can be fully enclosed. Glen stated that the cart meets the requirements for food preparation in the field. The operations at other beaches have not been fully discussed to date.
John Marcellino introduced himself to the Board, and distributed copies of pictures of the cart to be used. Mr. Marcellino stated that he is Food Management Certified, and his wife, who will be working on the cart, also plans to take the CFM training course. Mr. Marcellino stated that there will be two other pond locations for the cart, and he plans to have two workers at the ponds, from the hours of 11 am to 3:00 pm, one to handle the food, and one to handle the money. Mr. Marcellino will have the workers at the ponds go through the ServSave Certification program. Kalliope Egloff stated that there is a two hour training program for teenagers called “Food Handling is a Risky Business”, giving them tips on money and food handling and stated that Glen Harrington could provide information about the
program to Mr. Marcellino.
Kalliope Egloff asked about the availability of a handwashing station at the two pond locations. Mr. Marcellino stated that he can use wipes, but will have water available for handwashing.
Burton Kaplan made a motion to approve the 2011 Mobile Food Establishment permit application submitted by John Marcellino dba Johnny Wampanoag, subject to final BOH agent inspection and a series of inspections during the summer. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Failure to Comply with Refuse Regulation – Cavossa Disposal Corporation
Glen Harrington stated that several BOH meetings ago, Bill Sullivan with Cavossa Disposal Corporation was present and there was discussion about the mixed loads. Prior to that meeting the Board wanted to talk to Town Counsel. Burt Kaplan and Glen Harrington met with Town Counsel and received some guidance regarding mixed loads and the disposal tickets that went to Bourne. Some guidance was given as to the resolution of the issue of mixed loads comprised of MSW and construction and demolition debris. Glen stated that there were two ways it could be handled: operationally, or the town could just say no mixed loads at all. The way the process currently is set up, that is not viable. Glen summarized his comments by stating that at this point he does not have a real answer for the mixed loads issue. Glen stated that the Board had a recommendation that the towns get together to figure out some changes to the regional process and the hope was that these mixed loads issues can come
out in the talks with the other town counsels and town managers.
Carl Cavossa of Cavossa Disposal Corporation introduced himself to the Board. Mr. Cavossa stated that as of now, the UCRTS is taking everything, including visible recyclables.
Lucy Burton stated that the towns are looking for a solution; the town counsels and town managers are coming together to work on the mixed loads issue and that right now, no action is going to be taken. Kalliope Egloff confirmed that Cavossa Corporation is still operational and is licensed to do business in the town of Mashpee.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the BOH take no action at this time with regard to the Cavossa Disposal Corporation failure to comply with the Refuse Regulation. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
DISCUSSION
1. Water Quality Testing at Ashumet/John’s Ponds
Kalliope Egloff reported that the person working with her from Cape Cod Commission on water testing is now no longer employed by the CCC.
2. FYI – Solar Photovoltaic Project: Mashpee Landfill
Glen Harrington stated that three bids were submitted, and he is one of the reviewers of the bids, so he can’t say too much about it, but the review is in process.
3. Recycling
Kalliope Egloff reported that she worked at the Household Hazardous Waste collection project last weekend, at Falmouth. It was understaffed, the wait time was up to 1 ½ hours, and Mashpee’s participation was woefully low. People were bringing a lot of items that are recyclable year-round, such as antifreeze, motor oil, latex paints, and pesticides, and somehow the public needs to be better educated about what items can be recycled. The next household hazardous waste collection is on August 20th at Mashpee High School from 9 AM to 1 PM.
4. FYI – Soil Gas and Groundwater Monitoring Well Replacement: Asher’s Path Landfill
Glen Harrington stated that the well replacement work has been completed. Glen stated that he has asked Weston & Sampson to supply the actual elevations for each well. Weston & Sampson surveyed it but did not put the actual elevations on the wells schematics.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 7 PM, Mashpee Town Hall. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ina G. Schlobohm
Recording Secretary
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