Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of October 16, 2014
Board Members Present: Also Present:
Lucy Burton, Chair Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Burton Kaplan, Co-Chairman
Kalliope Egloff, Clerk
Chair Lucy Burton called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Expense Warrants. The Board members signed the expense warrant.
2. Review/Approve BOH Public Session Minutes: October 2, 2014.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of October 2, 2014, as amended. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Request for 2014 Food Establishment Permit – Subway – 681 Falmouth Road Unit D-11.
The Board members and Glen Harrington discussed the change of ownership for Subway at 681 Falmouth Road, Unit D-11. Because of a previous violation the Big Dipper and the grease removal procedure at Subway were a concern. Therefore, the former owner signed a contract with the Big Dipper company to maintain the system monthly.
Lucy Burton suggested that when the approval letter is sent to the new owners of Subway to outline a list of the Board of Health’s expectations.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve the 2014 Food Establishment Permit change of ownership for Subway located at 681 Falmouth Road, Unit D-11 with the condition of the submittal of the Allergy Awareness Certificate, a final inspection by a Health Agent, and the awareness of Mashpee’s grease disposal requirements. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Request for 2014 Food Establishment Permit – Estia – 26 Steeple Street.
Estia is located at 26 Steeple Street which was once the former Tea Shoppe establishment. The application, ServSafe Certificate, the fee, and the menu have all been submitted.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the 2014 Food Establishment Permit for Estia located at 26 Steeple Street with the condition of a final inspection by a Health Agent prior to opening. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Refuse Regulation – Draft Amendments.
Glen Harrington commented that Falmouth’s Town Counsel had written this regulation and was adopted by Falmouth, Mashpee, Bourne, and Sandwich for the Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station. The Mashpee Refuse Regulation was based word for word per Massachusetts General Law.
Prior to finalizing the Refuse Regulation, Mr. Harrington will submit the draft regulation to the trash haulers for comment and then present it to the Board at a Public Hearing for approval at the next scheduled meeting on November 6, 2014.
Kalliope Egloff suggested renaming the Refuse Regulation to the Solid Waste Regulation since it is the general term for garbage, offal, or other offensive substances.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
Follow-Up List.
Burton Kaplan has provided the Board with an Old Business Follow-up list including 17 Ships Wheel Drive, 394 Cotuit Road, and 17C Summerwood. 71 Monomoscoy Road has been removed from the list as the septic system has been installed.
Mr. Kaplan questioned whether the property at 5 Cross Street has been razed. Glen Harrington believes the house has been demolished but will confirm it for the Board.
Lucy Burton requested an update for 87 Lighthouse Lane. Mr. Harrington remarked that he has been to the property several times. The septic system is not overflowing and therefore not a hazard. The owners of 87 Lighthouse Lane were to provide contractors and bids to the Health Department. However, the information has not been received.
Glen Harrington informed the Board members that the owner of 394 Cotuit Road will be notified to appear before the Board at the next scheduled meeting on November 6, 2014.
Ms. Burton questioned the outcome of 17 Ships Wheel Drive. Mr. Harrington stated that the dwellers of the recreational vehicle have until the end of October to vacate the premises.
DISCUSSION
1. FY 2016 Budget.
Glen Harrington commented that Veronica Warden’s contract states that since she is the Assistant Health Agent and considered non-exempt she is to be paid time and a half for work over 40 hours. Mr. Harrington will also be entitled to compensation time for more than 40 hours work. These will be budgeted for next year.
2. FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program.
Glen Harrington remarked that the Capital Improvement Program is for an item over $25,000. The Board of Health’s only request is for a portion of the landfill perimeter berm that needs to be re-loamed and seeded because of erosion. If the total amount is below $25,000, then this will not need to be presented to the Capital Improvement Program Committee.
3. 2014 Flu and Pneumonia Clinic.
The annual flu and pneumonia clinic will be held at Christ The King Church on Monday, October 20, 2014, from 9 AM until 12 Noon. Glen Harrington commented that there will possibly be a second flu clinic to be held in the evening for those that are unable to attend the morning session.
4. GPS Funding Unit.
Glen Harrington stated that this unit is a GPS data logger for locating points out in the field by satellite. The current unit takes 4 to 5 minutes to locate a satellite. At the last meeting the Board was willing to offer some money towards the purchase of a new GPS Data Logger. However, if other departments are planning to use the device for their own purpose, then the cost should be shared by all. The Board requested that a written program be submitted for the Health Department’s specific use for Title V applications.
5. MMR Well Project.
Glen Harrington commented that the Health Department was contacted by Doug Karson from Joint Base Cape Cod. Mr. Karson informed Mr. Harrington that additional well studies are taking place for emerging contaminants mainly in the Briarwood area. Organic waste contaminants and personal care products have been discovered in the groundwater at measureable levels. About 10 irrigation wells in Mashpee’s moratorium area are still active. Once these properties were connected to Town water, the wells should have been decommissioned by well drillers.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2014, at 7:00 PM. As there was no further business, Burton Kaplan made a motion to adjourn the Public Session Meeting of the Board of Health at 7:42 PM. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Boulos
Administrative Assistant
Mashpee Board of Health
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