Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of September 3, 2015
Board Members Present: Also Present:
Burton Kaplan, Chairman Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Kalliope Egloff, Co-Chair
Lucy Burton, Clerk
Chairman Burton Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 PM – Transfer of Ownership – Request for 2015 Retail Permit – Cape Cod Coffee.
Burton Kaplan commented that Cape Cod Coffee is under new management.
Lucy Burton remarked that a Food Handler’s Certificate was provided, but a Certified Food Manager’s Certification is required.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the 2015 Food Establishment and Retail Permit for Cape Cod Coffee with receipt of the Certified Food Manager’s Certification within 60 days. Kalliope Egloff 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: August 20, 2015.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of August 20, 2015, as amended. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
3. Review/Approve BOH Executive Session Minutes: July 17, 2014, August 7, 2014, February 5, 2015, March 19, 2015, April 16, 2015, May 21, 2015, June 18, 2015, and July 16, 2015.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of July 17, 2014, 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 August 7, 2014, as amended. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of February 5, 2015, as amended. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of March 19, 2015, as amended. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of April 16, 2015, as amended. Lucy Burton 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 21, 2015, 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 June 18, 2015, as amended. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Executive Session minutes of July 16, 2015, as amended. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Compliance Review: Subway.
Glen Harrington remarked that the two employees at Subway that were ServSafe Certified had resigned, and the Health Department never received notification. Therefore, a fine was imposed.
Burton Kaplan commented that a $100 fine was issued to Subway for not having a Certified Food Manager on site. The fine had been paid, and the Certified Food Manager’s Certificate was provided to the Health Department.
- Compliance Review: 42 Wheeler Road.
Glen Harrington requested that the Board of Health continue discussion on 42 Wheeler Road to the next Board of Health meeting pending receipt of further information.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health continue the Compliance Review of 42 Wheeler Road. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
- Failed Septic: 12 Ashumet Road.
Glen Harrington commented that he inspected the property located at 12 Ashumet Road. The septic tank and leach pit areas were observed, and no breakout has been occurring. The system will require monitoring so that no health hazards occur.
- Housing Compliance: 394 Cotuit Road.
Glen Harrington stated that Erika Woods has been at the property of 394 Cotuit Road several times. Veronica Warden performed a progress inspection, and the findings were positive. However, more needs to be accomplished, and the dogs are still an issue with a flea infestation. Mr. Harrington recommended that monthly progress visits be performed by the Health Agent and that Ms. McFarland-Richter remains with the current program and with the agreement that was approved by the Board of Health.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
None.
DISCUSSION
- Meeting Update – Mashpee Cares Committee Meeting: Lucy Burton.
Lucy Burton remarked that there are no updates or information to report on the Mashpee Cares Committee Meeting.
- Meeting Update – Waste Management Committee Meeting: Kalliope Egloff.
Kalliope Egloff commented that there are no updates for discussion of the Waste Management Committee Meeting.
- Household Hazardous Waste Day Update: Mashpee High School – Kalliope Egloff.
Kalliope Egloff stated that the Household Hazardous Waste Day was the largest and most well-attended collection in the history of Mashpee with a total of about 21,955 pounds/5,315 gallons. 43 percent were first-time participants, and 80 percent were year-round residents.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2015, at 7:00 PM. As there was no further business, Lucy Burton made a motion to adjourn the Public Session Meeting of the Board of Health at 7:28 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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