Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of August 28, 2013
Board Members Present: Also Present:
Kalliope Egloff, Chair Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Lucy Burton, Co-Chair
Burton Kaplan, Clerk
Chair Kalliope Egloff called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 PM – Thomas Bunker – Title V Variance – 24 Waterline Drive North.
Eric Peterson of BSS Design, representing 24 Waterline Drive North, introduced himself to the Board.
Mr. Peterson stated that a variance is requested to reduce the setback from the foundation wall to the reserve area to a reduction of 1 foot.
Glen Harrington commented that he perked the lot in 2004 with Mike Grotzke, and Veronica Warden re-perked the property with Jeff Ryther of BSS Design in December 2012. During Mr. Harrington’s review of the proposed plan, he discovered that the wrong chambers were used. A revised plan was provided using Infiltrator Hi Capacity chambers, which are taller than the Low Profile chambers. Therefore, the grading also changed and generated the question of groundwater determination.
Mr. Harrington’s 2004 groundwater elevation of 2.3 feet mean sea level was determined using mottling by the coloration of soil. Jeff Ryther and Veronica Warden found standing groundwater more consistently at 1.7 feet mean sea level. The groundwater should be adjusted if standing groundwater elevation is used. The test holes were performed within 300 feet of tidal influence so the code states that a monitoring well should be used to determine the high groundwater elevation over a tidal cycle of a full moon cycle.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the variance for 24 Waterline Drive North once the groundwater determination has been satisfied. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Expense Warrants. The Board members signed the expense warrants.
2. Review/Approve BOH Public Session Minutes: July 10, 2013, and July 24, 2013.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of July 10, 2013, as amended. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of July 24, 2013, as amended. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Review/Approve BOH Executive Session Minutes: April 14, 2010, May 25, 2011, January 11, 2012, July 11, 2012, April 10, 2013, and July 10, 2013.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of April 14, 2010, as amended. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of May 25, 2011, as amended. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of January 11, 2012, as amended. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of July 11, 2012, as amended. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of April 10, 2013, as amended. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of July 10, 2013, as amended. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Septic Tank Variance: 19 Seneca Avenue.
Glen Harrington commented that a septic inspection was performed at 19 Seneca Avenue on April 12, 2013, for property transfer purposes. The septic tank is a 1,000-gallon H-10 tank installed in 1979. The owner is requesting a variance to leave the tank in service. The septic inspector did state in the original report that the septic tank was structurally sound. The only condition is that a riser needs to be installed on the distribution box.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the variance as requested for 19 Seneca Avenue with the condition that the riser be installed on the distribution box prior to the transfer of the property. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Definitive Subdivision Plan: 36 Savanna’s Path (Road and Drainage Plan).
Glen Harrington stated that the Definitive Subdivision Plan for 36 Savanna’s Path has previously been presented to the Board. The road layout has now been finalized, and the drainage and road construction details have also been provided.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Definitive Subdivision Plan for 36 Savanna’s Path. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
5. Request for 2013 Mobile Food License: Capt. Quahog Surf & Turf.
Glen Harrington commented that the Recreation Department requested Thomas Grace of Capt. Quahog Surf & Turf to attend the Mashpee Community Picnic and Fireworks. Veronica Warden spoke to the Chair, Kalliope Egloff, to obtain pre-approval for the one-day event. Mr. Harrington inspected the truck and found it to be very neat, very clean, and well-constructed. Mr. Harrington stated that Mr. Grace had dry erase menu boards and requested that he provide a menu with a list of foods for the Board of Health file.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve Capt. Quahog Surf & Turf for a 2013 Mobile Food License with a menu to be submitted to the Board of Health. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
6. Septic Tank Variance: 112 Pond Circle.
Joan Forde of 112 Pond Circle introduced herself to the Board.
Glen Harrington stated that a septic inspection was performed at 112 Pond Circle on May 10, 2013, for property transfer purposes. The septic tank is a 1,000 gallon H-10 tank installed in 1980. The owner is requesting a variance to leave the tank in service. A re-inspection was performed on August 19, 2013, to determine the structural integrity of the tank. The tank was pumped, and the inspector has reissued a revised septic inspection report stating that the tank was sound according to the new inspection criteria.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the variance as requested for 112 Pond Circle. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
7. Irrigation Well Variance: 42 Tri-Town Circle.
Robert Dias, representing his father-in-law, Robert B. Fox of 42 Tri-Town Circle, introduced himself to the Board.
Glen Harrington stated that the Board of Health reviewed a similar variance request for 239 Wheeler Road in August of 2007. This is an irrigation well that is in a former area of contamination in one of the plumes from Otis Air Force Base. A moratorium was placed by the Board of Health when the contamination was discovered through the entire Briarwood section, and also through the Horseshoe Bend Way and Tri-Town Circle areas. The Board of Health previously voted on 239 Wheeler Road that the well depth be limited to a twenty-foot penetration into the groundwater, and initial and annual groundwater samples be tested for volatile organic compounds.
Mr. Harrington contacted Doug Karson at Otis Air Force Base, and Mr. Karson provided emails with the Military’s plans for that property and graphics that showed the location of the well in respect to the contamination. Mr. Karson’s recommendation is that if the variance is approved by the Board of Health, the Military should be allowed to evaluate the well after installation.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the variance for an irrigation only well at 42 Tri-Town Circle with the conditions that there be initial and annual sampling and to allow the Military to test the well with adequate notification to the homeowner. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
8. Variance to the Cesspool Regulation: 5 Cross Street.
Glen Harrington commented that the Board of Health received a request for a variance to allow a transfer of property to occur without upgrading the cesspool per the Local Board of Health Cesspool Regulation. The date of the closing is scheduled for September 13, 2013, and according to the buyer the razing of dwelling will occur shortly after the purchase of the property. An enforceable agreement will be made between the buyer and the Board of Health.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the variance for 5 Cross Street as requested with the condition that by December 15, 2013, the house at 5 Cross Street is demolished, a new septic system must be installed prior to occupancy, and a signed enforceable agreement must be submitted prior to the closing of September 13, 2013. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
9. Request for 2013 Stable License: 659 Main Street.
Glen Harrington remarked that this is a request for a 2013 Stable Permit. The stable is proposed at 659 Main for 1 horse. The well has been sampled, and the stable is under construction and will be completed this week. The feed will be kept in a trailer, and the manure will be removed to an off-site location. A site plan was provided that showed the location of the stable and the corral. The setbacks are not an issue since the property has 2 plus acres. The horse will be arriving next week after Labor Day.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the request for the 2013 Stable License for 659 Main Street pending final inspection of the stable and corral which is to be completed prior to the arrival of the horse. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
None.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at 7:00 PM. As there was no further business, Burton Kaplan made a motion to adjourn the Public Session of the Board of Health at 7:51 PM. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Boulos
Administrative Assistant
Mashpee Board of Health
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