Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of January 7, 2016
Board Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present:
Burton Kaplan, Chairman Kalliope Egloff, Co-Chair Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Lucy Burton, Clerk
Chairman Burton Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 PM – Title V Septic Variance Request – 38 Bluff Avenue.
Peter McEntee of Engineering Works, representing Charlene Weekly of 38 Bluff Avenue, introduced himself to the Board.
Mr. McEntee commented that he is requesting a one-foot reduction to groundwater. A 1500-gallon plastic septic tank, instead of a concrete tank, is proposed because raising the grade of the property will interfere with the patio.
Mr. Harrington recommends approval of 38 Bluff Avenue with the condition of pumping the septic tank every two years.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the variance request as submitted for 38 Bluff Avenue with the condition of pumping the septic tank every two years. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
- Sign Expense Warrants. The Board members signed the expense warrants.
- Review/Approve BOH Public Session Minutes: December 17, 2015.
Burton Kaplan made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of December 17, 2015, as amended. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Request for 2016 Food Service License: Wildfire Brick Oven Pizza – 414 Nathan Ellis Highway.
Michael and Lisa Cannata, owners of Wildfire Brick Oven Pizza, introduced themselves to the Board.
Mr. Cannata commented that everything in the kitchen at 414 Nathan Ellis Highway will remain the same. The only difference is the addition of a dough mixer and a pizza oven. Mr. Cannata is requesting that the Board allow him to use the double basin sink as a mop sink since there is enough of a separation between the 3-bay sink and the double sink.
There is limited seating, about 14 seats; however, most of the patrons will more than likely take the pizza to go.
Glen Harrington stated that Michael and Lisa Cannata attended the ServSafe class and will receive the results in about two weeks.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health grant the 2016 Food Service Establishment Permit to Wildfire Brick Oven Pizza. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
- Request for 2016 Food Establishment Permit – Cape Cod Children’s Museum (Frank Ahern).
Glen Harrington stated that the director of the Cape Cod Children’s Museum requested that Mr. Harrington and Veronica Warden inspect the kitchen facility and provide a list of items that will bring the kitchen into compliance.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health continue discussion on the Cape Cod Children’s Museum to the next Board of Health meeting scheduled on January 21, 2016. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Housing Compliance Update: 394 Cotuit Road.
Glen Harrington commented that Erika Woods and Veronica Warden inspected the property located at 394 Cotuit Road on December 30, 2015.
The results of the inspection are: the living room remains clear and clean. The kitchen stove and prep area around the sink is clean and clear. However, the eating area and table are still heavily cluttered and disorganized. Items cleared from other rooms are removed but not discarded or donated. The house plants are organized around the edge of the kitchen, but access to the computer is blocked. The first floor hallway is clear.
The first floor master bedroom – the bed was clear and made. The perimeter of the bedroom is heavily cluttered. The dining room at the end of the hall is clean and organized.
The second floor bath is not very clean because the occupants on the second floor use it. The door leading into the second floor bedroom, used by the daughter and son-in-law, is absolutely filthy. The bed is clear and made up. The perimeter of the bedroom is clear with no clutter; however, the room is covered with dog hair.
The alcove at the top of the stairs is heavily cluttered. The basement was not inspected, nor was the second bedroom on the second floor. There is progress, but there are still issues that need to be corrected.
Mr. Harrington remarked that he, Erika Woods, and Veronica Warden will be meeting next week to discuss the end goal. Since the original agreement has expired, Mr. Harrington would like another signed agreement with additional goals.
- Update on Failed Septic System: 87 Lighthouse Lane.
Glen Harrington remarked that the septic plan for 87 Lighthouse Lane was approved by the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission. The installer has a proposal for the installation and will be submitting it to the Health Department. Mr. Harrington will then have Mr. and Mrs. Rivers sign the proposal.
- Update on Failed Septic System: 46 Pond Circle.
Glen Harrington stated that the owners of 46 Pond Circle have not kept in touch with the Board of Health as requested. Mr. Harrington tried to contact Kendall Ayers at the Barnstable County Septic Loan Program on whether an application was submitted. Mr. Harrington recommended that a condemnation letter be sent to the owners of 46 Pond Circle.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the condemnation letter to be sent by the Health Agent for 46 Pond Circle. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Condemnation Update: 71 Lakeside Estates.
Glen Harrington remarked that there is no new information to report on 71 Lakeside Estates. The Board of Health must inspect the property prior to re-occupancy because of the condemnation order.
- Housing Update: P-103 Deer Crossing, Shellback Way.
Glen Harrington remarked that he met with the locksmith at P-103 Deer Crossing to change the locks so that the owner and clean-up contractors are able to have access to the unit. The owner has been given an opportunity to retrieve any important documents before the clean-up takes place. The clean-up contractor has provided their 100% performance bond.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
- New Seabury Chili Festival.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health add the New Seabury Chili Festival to the agenda for approval due to timing restraints. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Matthew Gelly, Director of Food and Beverage of New Seabury Country Club, introduced himself to the Board.
Mr. Gelly remarked that the Cape Cod Awesome Chili Challenge was brought to his attention because for the past for few years Martha’s Vineyard was holding their own Chili Festival. A local event was proposed to be held at the Popponesset Inn in the winter. Therefore, the Cape Cod Awesome Chili Challenge will be held on January 16, 2016, from 11 AM until 4 PM. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod and the Cape Cod Children’s Museum.
The Popponesset Inn and the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod have kitchen facilities for the preparation of the chili for the “amateur contestants” (residents). There are 25 vendors, nine of which are restaurants. Mr. Harrington stated that certain conditions must be set in order for the amateur contestants to prepare the chili.
Lucy Burton commented that if the chili is prepared at a licensed food facility by the amateur contestants she would like to see strict oversight by the certified food manager.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Temporary Food Permit for the Cape Cod Awesome Chili Challenge 2016 with the following conditions:
1. Licensed food establishments or licensed caterers are to obtain a temporary food permit.
2. Amateur participants (anyone from a non-licensed food establishment) would not be allowed to have their entries judged by the public, only by the judging panel.
Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Nitrogen Aggregation Plan: 27 Aunt Jane’s Road.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health add the Nitrogen Aggregation Plan for 27 Aunt Jane’s Road to the agenda because it was inadvertently omitted. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Matt Costa of Cape and Islands Engineering, representing 27 Aunt Jane’s Road, introduced himself to the Board.
Mr. Costa commented that he is requesting approval for the Facility Nitrogen Aggregation Plan for the property located at 27 Aunt Jane’s Road. 8,000 square feet of credit land is proposed to be transferred to the facility property in order to achieve 3 bedrooms according to Title V Regulations.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Nitrogen Aggregation Loading Plan for 27 Aunt Jane’s Road. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
DISCUSSION
- Meeting Update – Mashpee Cares Committee Meeting: Glen Harrington.
Glen Harrington commented that the next meeting for the Mashpee Cares Committee is scheduled for January 19, 2016.
- Meeting Update – Waste Management Committee Meeting: Kalliope Egloff.
Burton Kaplan remarked that Kalliope Egloff will update the Board of Health on the Waste Management Committee Meeting at the next scheduled Board of Health meeting on January 21, 2016. Glen Harrington commented that the Waste Management Committee has been disbanded.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2016, 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 8:06 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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