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, July 27, 2011
Board Members Present: Member Absent: Also Present:
Lucy Burton, Chairman Kalliope Egloff, Clerk Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Burton Kaplan, Co-Chairman
Chairman Lucy Burton called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 – Peter McEntee, P.E. Request for Title V Variances - 39 Uncle Edwards Road
Peter McEntee, P.E., with Engineering Works, Inc., introduced himself to the Board on behalf of his client, Mr. Paul Foley, owner of the property at 39 Uncle Edwards Road. Mr. McEntee requested that the following variances be considered for the purpose of a Title V Septic Upgrade at 39 Uncle Edwards Road, due to site constraints.
1. A 2’ reduction to the required 5’ separation between maximum groundwater elevation and bottom of S.A.S., for 3’ of separation with Remedial Approval usage of a HOOT H-600A sewage pretreatment unit in conjunction with a Geoflow Drip Dispersal system.
2. A reduction to the requirement of a 12” separation between inlet and outlet pipes servicing the HOOT tank and pump chamber with a minimum separation to be equal to, or greater than, 6”. Watertight sleeves shall be pre-installed on septic tank and pump chamber.
Glen Harrington commented that the septic plan prepared for upgrade of the failed leaching pit found in groundwater during an inspection. Due to a requested variance for a two-foot drop to groundwater, a HOOT denite system with Geo-Flow Drip Dispersal system is proposed. An addition is proposed at the rear of the dwelling. No description of the addition has been given as to what type of foundation will be provided. A slab requires 10 ft. and since this is new, no variance should be given. The owners have the ability to change the shape of the addition to meet the code. Glen Harrington’s question was whether the force main still requires a check valve, ball valve and weep hole.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board approve the two variance requests stated above for 39 Uncle Edwards Road subject to the following: (1) an electrical permit will be required for pump, alarm and panel; (2) O & M required for TN sampling quarterly for two years; (3) installation to be in accordance with DEP I/A Approval letters; (4) discussion of the new addition and variances that may be required for it; (5) show the water service that services the site. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
7:30 Holmes & McGrath - 107 Commercial Street – Community Health Center Additions and New Title V System
Karen Gartner, CEO of the Community Health Center of Cape Cod, introduced herself to the Board, as well as Katie O’Connell, Chief Information Officer, and David Peterson, President of the Board of Directors. Mike McGrath, PE, Holmes & McGrath, Inc., introduced himself to the Board, and presented design plans for the proposed 22,000 sq. ft. addition to the existing Community Health Center.
Glen Harrington provided background information on the proposed addition, stating that the existing 9,900 sq. ft. building is serviced by a RUCK system of 1,650 gpd design flow. The proposed septic is a RUCK system that operates under Piloting Approval from DEP with a design flow of 1,800 gpd. The property is not in Zone II. Tim Santos of Holmes & McGrath stated that the BOH cannot issue a final approval of this because the Cape Cod Commission has not closed out its hearing on this project. Tim Santos requested that the BOH sign off on the Building Permit prior to DEP approval of the Piloting submittal. Glen stated that this is typically out of order because DEP requires in their approval letter that the BOH not issue any septic installation permits prior to DEP approval. Per the BOH policy, a septic
install permit would need to be issued to a contractor before signing the Building Permit.
Glen Harrington recommended that the Board of Health give a preliminary approval as presented, with the following conditions: (1) the Health Agent reviews and approves any changes the Cape Cod Commission makes on 8/04/11; (2) O & M sampling plan to be finalized and submitted per DEP Piloting approval; (3) executed contract for O & M of catch basins to be submitted to the BOH prior to issuance of Occupancy Permit; (4) BOH to sign off on Building Permit prior to DEP Piloting Approval only after consultation with Town Manager/Town Counsel; (5) the BOH approvals issued 7/26/06 shall apply to this addition as well.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the BOH give preliminary approval of the 7/20/11 Community Health Care application to construct a 22,000 sq.ft. addition to the Community Health Center of Cape Cod, subject to legal concerns as well as any other authority that has the ability to intercede, such as the Cape Cod Commission, Town Counsel and Town Manager, and preliminary approval of the proposed RUCK denitrification system, subject to DEP final approval. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Expense Warrant. Board members signed the expense warrant.
2. Review of Public Session Minutes of 7/13/11, and Executive Session Minutes of 5/25/11
Amendments were made to the 7/13/11 Public Session Minutes and the Executive Session Minutes of 5/25/11, with approval continued to the next Board meeting with full Board attendance.
3. Request for 2011 Residential Kitchen Permit; Cake Out – Tania Myers, 85 Taurus Drive
Glen Harrington commented that Assistant Health Inspector Veronica Warden inspected the dwelling at 85 Taurus Drive and found that all requirements were met for a residential kitchen. A Certified Food Manager’s Certificate was provided by Mr. Ward Parker, the person in charge of the residential kitchen at 85 Taurus Drive. Glen Harrington stated that Tania Myers has an Osterville address, is daugahter of the owner of the house at 85 Taurus Drive and is going to be working out of the house at 85 Taurus Drive. The proposed menu is for baked goods and cupcakes, and no potentially hazardous foods. Ultimately, the couple would like to sell the cupcakes via a mobile vehicle, under a separate mobile permit to be issued and inspected at a later date.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board approve the Residential Kitchen Permit submitted for takeout, subject to payment of a fee for the permit, the purchase of a refrigerator thermometer, and the restriction that no potentially hazardous foods are to be prepared. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
DISCUSSION
1. Revised Poultry Regulations.
Review of the Poultry Regulations was continued to the next BOH meeting with full Board attendance.
2. Solar Photovoltaic Project: Mashpee Landfill
Glen Harrington reported that the Board of Selectmen chose to award the bid from American Capital Energy, who are teamed up with Weston & Sampson and another company from Mashpee, Renewable Energy Development Partners. Renewable Energy Development Partners are former Weston & Sampson employees who have gone out on their own and are specializing in solar engineering and consulting. American Capital Energy is a group that has put together a team of investors and other professionals. Glen distributed a copy of their bid, and stated his feeling that this is going to be a great project. The company will install a 1.83 megawatt solar project on the town’s six-acre capped landfill off Asher’s Path East. According to the bid, the town will pay American Capital Energy 12 cents per kwh for 10 years,
after which the town will purchase the solar panels for $750,000 with $650,000 due in year 10 and $100,000 due in year 15. Timeframe for actual operation is 6/20/12.
3. Recycling.
Burton Kaplan stated that the 7/22/11 issue of the Mashpee Enterprise noted that a deal has been approved with SEMASS to give commercial trash haulers who bring trash to the transfer station the same rate that the four participating towns pay. Mr. Kaplan asked how this affects the discussion this board recently had about C & D and mixed loads. Glen Harrington stated that in his opinion it has no effect at all as far as mixed loads, and will certainly help flow control, but there will now be more incentive to go to the Otis Transfer Station versus going all the way to Bourne. Glen added that he does not feel it is the be-all, end-all solution. Mr. Kaplan asked whether this issue is still in flux because there was still a question of renegotiation of the contract because Falmouth had negated the contract. Glen
stated that the issue is still in under discussion.
4. “Your Health Matters” Brochure
Burton Kaplan noted receipt of an excellent brochure, “Your Health Matters” via email and asked how it would be distributed. Glen Harrington stated that it is sent to all of the town workers by the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group, of which we are all a part.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board adjourn the BOH Public Session and enter into the Executive Session, not to return to the Public Session.
Roll Call Vote: Lucy Burton, yes; Burton Kaplan, yes.
The motion was unanimously approved.
The BOH Public Session was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Respectively submitted,
Ina G. Schlobohm
Recording Secretary
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