Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of June 27, 2012
Board Members Present: Also Present:
Lucy Burton, Chairman Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Burton Kaplan, Co-Chairman
Kalliope Egloff, Clerk
Chairman Lucy Burton called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 PM Karen Ryan – Request for 2012 Retail Food Permit – Food Pantry – Mashpee Village.
Lucy Burton commented that the Food Pantry will service residents at Mashpee Village on an emergency basis.
Karen Ryan, Resident Service Coordinator at Mashpee Village, introduced herself to the Board.
Ms. Ryan commented that she has been with Mashpee Village for about a year. There have been occasions that they are working with residents on financial matters. Ms. Ryan stated that it is brought to her attention that these residents have an immediate need for food. It may occur on a day that the community food pantries are not open and unavailable. Ms. Ryan commented that it would be helpful to have groceries available to help the family in need until they are able to connect with the community resources.
Lucy Burton stated her concern on the perishable foods. If the need is sporadic, it would be a concern to keep the perishable foods fresh. If there are fruits and vegetables, how long are they kept? How often are the foods given out to residents?
Ms. Ryan stated that Mashpee Congregational Church promised frozen chicken pies to Mashpee Village through a generous donor who purchased the pies. Karen Ryan commented that at this point they do not have a source of produce. The pies are a commercially prepared food that are wrapped and have use by dates.
Ms. Ryan commented that she has a degree in food and nutrition and was a registered dietician for 10 years. She also has a resident, Kim Briggs, who currently has her ServSafe certificate. Ms. Ryan’s certificate expired in 2010 and she is considering renewing it.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve the amended Food Establishment Permit Application for Mashpee Village, One Wampanoag Drive, in the auspices of Karen Ryan. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Board Re-organization.
Lucy Burton made a motion to appoint Burton Kaplan as Chairman of the Board of Health for the Fiscal Year effective July 1, 2012. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that Kalliope Egloff be nominated as Co-Chairman of the Board of Health for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that Lucy Burton be nominated as Clerk of the Mashpee Board of Health effective July 1, 2012. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
2. Sign Warrants.
Board members signed the warrant.
3. Review/Approve BOH Public Session Minutes: May 23, 2012, and June 13, 2012.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Minutes of May 23, 2012, as amended subject to verification of the fourth paragraph of 18 Wilsons Grove. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Minutes of June 13, 2012, as amended. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Variance Request for 18 Mashie Circle.
Jeff Ryther with BSS Design, representing Vincent and Betsy Joseph of 18 Mashie Circle, introduced himself to the Board.
Mr. Ryther stated that a septic inspection revealed a 1,000 gallon septic tank with a manhole cover at each end for pumping, a leach pit, and a distribution box. The septic tank failed because it is older than 30 years. According to the file, it is a 32-year old septic tank. Mr. Ryther commented that it is still worthy of being retained.
The tank is about 18 inches below the surface. Mr. Ryther stated that it can be remedied by digging down to the tank and constructing a 6” thick cap over the tank to strengthen the tank.
Mr. Ryther commented that it would be a chore to install a new tank. The area is fully vegetated and nicely landscaped with walkways. It would mean taking down fences, trees, and walkways. It would be difficult to get a new tank into the area.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the requested waiver for 18 Mashie Circle with a condition of post-construction certification by the engineer. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
5. Variance Request for 6 Robin Lane.
Glen Harrington stated that the realtor did not wish to change the tank. They wanted some variance from the regulation. Mr. Harrington commented that all of the other issues to replace the tank were not met. Access to this property is not as limited. Some kind of machinery can get into the back yard. A concrete truck may have difficulty, but there is access to install a plastic tank.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health deny approval of the variance request for 6 Robin Lane and suggest the owner reapply. There are alternatives to doing nothing with the recommendation that a plastic tank is an available option. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Lakeside Estates – Solid Waste / Recycling.
Glen Harrington commented that he will contact Allied Waste, the trash hauler for Lakeside Estates, to verify what was stated in the previous attorney’s letter.
2. I/A O & M Violation: Mark Jennings – 24 Spoondrift Way.
Lucy Burton stated that this will be continued.
Glen Harrington commented that Mark Jennings teaches every Wednesday and has difficulty attending the meetings. Mr. Harrington stated that Mr. Jennings should attend a meeting at some point and represent himself. Otherwise, the Board will make a decision, and his only recourse is to appeal through Superior Court.
3. Tacos Tacos.
Lucy Burton commented that Tacos Tacos changed their location since the last meeting. They are moving to the old ice cream location (Emack and Bolios) in South Cape Village, instead of the location that was originally approved by the Board of Health.
Public restrooms are located right across from the shop. Glen Harrington stated that the restroom in the new location is for employees only and is not open to the public.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
None.
DISCUSSION
1. Cigarette Manufacturing Machines – Draft Regulation.
Glen Harrington commented that he printed the full regulation with the amendment. Mr. Harrington needs to make a change to the signature page before the Board members sign.
Kalliope Egloff commented that Glen Harrington should take copies of the amended regulation, once approved, to another Coalition Meeting stating Mashpee’s concern.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Amendment Restricting the Sale of the Tobacco Products Regulation. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
2. Mobile Food.
Glen Harrington commented that a county wide mobile food permit is feasible. Unfortunately, according to the way the laws are written, every town must agree to it. Mr. Harrington stated that 12 of the 14 Cape Cod towns, and perhaps the Wampanoag Tribe, would be agreeable to a regional approach for the mobile food.
Glen Harrington commented that rather than pay for a full mobile food permit, the vendors will pay for the 1 or 2 time temporary food events. If there was a regional permit, the towns would have to agree on regulations that are common enough to issue a regional permit and give up the fees associated with the mobile food permit for their town.
Lucy Burton commented that mobile food trucks are meant to be mobile, but it gets expensive permitting with each town every year. Ms. Burton stated that she would like to see something regional for those who want it.
3. I/A Compliance – Enforcement Policy.
Glen Harrington stated that the first item on the Enforcement Policy, having the “Blower or the System Off” when it is inspected, is a Warning. The system is to be on all the time. The second offense is $50, the third is $100, and each offense thereafter is $300.
A fee of $350 per missed event will be imposed for the second offense, the third offense, and thereafter for “No Contract / No Sampling”.
“Failure to Report Results” first offense is a Warning, the second $50, the third $100, and thereafter $300.
Burton Kaplan commented that the owners of I/A Systems should receive a copy of the Enforcement Policy. Glen Harrington stated that Barnstable County notifies the homeowner on the violations of the I/A System. Mr. Harrington commented that Brian Baumgartel does a great job explaining the regulation.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the I/A Enforcement Policy as presented with some minor changes. The second, third, and thereafter offense on “No Contract” / “No Sampling” is $300.00 rather than $350.00. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Visible Recyclables and Commodity Items.
Kalliope Egloff stated that she goes to all of the transfer stations and the dump on a regular basis. One of the aspects of all of the other transfer stations and the dump that she sees but does not see in Mashpee is oversight of the tipping. Ms. Egloff commented that people are throwing away things that should not be placed with the household trash. Ms. Egloff stated that she would like to have someone present at the Mashpee Transfer Station that knows how to dispose all the waste that people bring.
5. Mashpee Family Picnic.
Glen Harrington commented that the Family Picnic and Fireworks are coming up. There will be 13 food vendors, 8 of which have temporary permits and the others have either a mobile or catering permit.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health adjourn the meeting of June 27, 2012. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
The public session meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Boulos
Administrative Assistant
Board of Health
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