Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of September 25, 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 – Bill Hayward – Show Cause: Housing Violation – 74 Degrass Road.
Glen Harrington commented that a housing inspection was performed on August 26, 2013, after the tenant of 74 Degrass Road complained of housing violations. The order to correct letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hayward on September 11, 2013. Since they have 30 days to correct all of the violations, the Haywards immediately hired contractors.
Mr. Harrington stated that everything was corrected except for the installation of the radiator covers and the second sink in the master bathroom does not have hot or cold running water. There were 13 violations with 2 remaining, and one other violation discovered today. A door has to be installed in the bathroom that was removed because of the renovations, and the rear door requires weather stripping because of some gaps.
William and Ann Hayward, owners of 74 Degrass Road, introduced themselves to the Board.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayward commented that the weather stripping was installed today, the radiator covers have been ordered, but the tenant has the replacement part for the faucet of the second sink in the master bathroom.
The Board suggested that Mr. and Mrs. Hayward purchase a faucet and coordinate the installations of the faucet in the master bathroom, the bathroom door, and the radiator covers and then contact the Health Department for an inspection.
7:20 PM – BSS Design – Title V Variances – 101 Shore Drive.
Tom Bunker of BSS Design, representing 101 Shore Drive, introduced himself to the Board.
Mr. Bunker stated that in 2009 a septic system upgrade was installed at 101 Shore Drive with numerous variances. The owners plan to demolish and rebuild the house and move the proposed dwelling closer to the road.
Mr. Bunker commented that a new septic system is proposed in the rear of the property at 101 Shore Drive. The variances requested are a one-foot reduction from the proposed cellar wall to the Soil Absorption System and a four-foot reduction to three abutting property lines. Also, 5 feet to groundwater will be provided.
Glen Harrington commented that the priority in Title V for the variances is to move towards the property line first then the cellar wall. The request for a variance to a property line if less than 10 feet is to make certain that the Soil Absorption System on the abutting property is not within 10 feet of the proposed septic. There are no systems within 10 feet of the proposed septic at 101 Shore Drive.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the variances as requested for 101 Shore Drive. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Warrants. The Board members signed the expense warrant.
2. Review/Approve BOH Public Session Minutes: August 28, 2013, and September 11, 2013.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of August 28, 2013. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of September 11, 2013. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Request for 2013 Food Establishment License: Oak and Ember – 36 South Street.
Glen Harrington commented that this is a new permit at the former Heathers/Bistro 36 location. The interior has not changed since Bistro 36. The final inspection for Oak and Ember was performed by Mr. Harrington on Tuesday, and all of the paperwork has been submitted except for the fee.
Mr. Harrington and Mr. Catania discussed the outside dining area which has been enclosed with plastic sheathing and a canvas awning. Smoking outside in that dining area was also discussed. Mr. Harrington informed Mr. Catania that according to the law one wall of that plastic siding had to be up for the space not to be considered enclosed.
Mr. Catania remarked that he would like to expand and may consider adding outside seating along the sidewalk. Mr. Harrington reminded Mr. Catania to contact the management at South Cape Village prior to the expansion.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the 2013 Food Establishment Permit for Oak and Ember. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
None.
DISCUSSION
KI Pills.
Glen Harrington commented that the Board of Health received a second batch of potassium iodide tablets since the first set expired in July 2013. This new group of potassium iodide pills will expire in 2020. About 20 families have obtained them, and extra pills have been distributed to accommodate the summer population. If the supply of tablets is exhausted, more pills are available from the State of Massachusetts.
Mr. Harrington will contact the school department to receive their input in distributing the tablets to the families. Children are the priority because they require more protection if there is an exposure. Mr. Harrington will also request feedback and opinions from the other departments concerning the potassium iodide pills.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 7:00 PM. As there was no further business, Lucy Burton made a motion to adjourn the Public Session of the Board of Health at 7:50 PM. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Boulos
Administrative Assistant
Mashpee Board of Health
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