Town of Mashpee
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649
BOARD OF HEALTH – PUBLIC SESSION
Minutes of the Meeting of February 4, 2016
Board Members Present: Member Absent: Also Present:
Kalliope Egloff, Co-Chair Burton Kaplan, Chairman Glen Harrington, Health Agent
Lucy Burton, Clerk
Co-Chair Kalliope Egloff called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.
APPOINTMENTS
7:15 PM – Condemnation Hearing – 46 Pond Circle.
Glen Harrington stated that he spoke to Burton Kaplan, Chairman of the Board of Health, regarding 46 Pond Circle. Mr. Kaplan remarked that the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Rose, did not have to attend the meeting for the reason that they signed the agreement to use the Town’s Title V funds to repair their septic system. Income information is required in order to complete the application for the loan.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the funds for the owners of 46 Pond Circle to repair the septic system through the Title V Loan Program with the condition that they provide their tax returns or other income verification in order to complete their filing and that Glen Harrington design the emergency plan. In addition, a hold will be placed on the condemnation of the property for 45 days. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
7:20 PM – Board of Health Septic Variance – 91 Bayshore Drive.
Peter McEntee with Engineering Works, representing Prime Homes Barbara Botello owner of 91 Bayshore Drive, introduced himself to the Board.
Mr. McEntee stated that a new house is proposed within the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission. The Board of Health has a regulation that requires a 150’ setback from a leaching area to the top of the coastal bank. In order to satisfy the requirement, the primary and reserve areas are to be placed closer to the front property line.
Mr. McEntee is requesting two variances for the property located at 91 Bayshore Drive:
- A 5’ variance, primary and reserve Soil Absorption System to front property line, for a 5’ setback.
- An 8’ variance, Reserve Soil Absorption System to well on abutting property (#87 Bayshore Drive), for a 142’ setback. Town water is available to everyone on that road.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the two variances as submitted for 91 Bayshore Drive with the condition that a denitrification unit be used if the reserve area is utilized in its approved location. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
- Sign Expense Warrants. The Board members signed the expense warrant.
- Review/Approve BOH Public Session Minutes: January 21, 2016.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of January 21, 2016, as amended. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Review/Approve BOH Public Bid Process Minutes: November 4, 2015.
Approval of the Board of Health Public Bid Process minutes of November 4, 2015, was continued until the next Board of Health meeting scheduled on February 18, 2016.
- Request for 2016 Food Establishment Retail Permit: Spice Merchants (12 Central Square).
Glen Harrington commented that at the last meeting the Board approved the pro-rated renewal fee for the previous owner of Spice Merchants. The previous operator held the ServSafe and Allergen Awareness Certificates. The corporate office in Michigan is assuming the business for Spice Merchants located at 12 Central Square. As yet, no information has been provided on the employees that will be operating in the store, and the only contact given is from the corporate office in Michigan.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the 2016 Retail Food Establishment Permit for Spice Merchants with the condition that the Allergen Awareness and Certified Food Manager Certificates are provided within 60 days along with a local manager contact. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
- Housing Compliance Update: 394 Cotuit Road.
Glen Harrington stated that he forwarded the comments of the new contract discussed with Erika Woods to the Board of Health. Mr. Harrington recommends that the Board of Health approve the collaborative agreement from Erika Woods dated January 27, 2016, for 394 Cotuit Road.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the most recent contract for 394 Cotuit Road with a May 30, 2016, deadline for all items on the list. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Update on Failed Septic System: 87 Lighthouse Lane.
Glen Harrington remarked that he spoke to Joey DeBarros, the installer the owners have chosen to install the septic system at 87 Lighthouse Lane and provided Mr. Harrington with the correct dollar amount of the proposal.
Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the proposal from Joey’s Septic Service and Construction for 87 Lighthouse Lane. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
- Housing Update: P-103 Deer Crossing, Shellback Way.
Glen Harrington stated that the work is almost completed at P-103 Deer Crossing. A representative of the Mashpee Fire Department is to accompany Mr. Harrington on Friday to conduct a final inspection of the unit for the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The carpet has been installed, everything has been painted, the doors have been hung, some of the kitchen cabinets have been re-secured with “L” brackets, all of the tile was steam cleaned, a section of new tile was installed by the back door, and the Mashpee plumbing inspector was scheduled to inspect the hot water heater since it was not operating properly. Also, the exterior of the building is to be exterminated.
Mr. Harrington commented that when the cleaning project first started it was extremely cold in the unit as there was no heat, and the contractors brought in their own heaters. The contractor submitted an additional bill in the amount of $3,500. Mr. Harrington will meet with the Town Manager to discuss the change order.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
None.
DISCUSSION
- Meeting Update – Mashpee Cares Committee Meeting: Glen Harrington.
Glen Harrington remarked that the next Mashpee Cares Committee Meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2016.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 7:00 PM. As there was no further business, Kalliope Egloff made a motion to adjourn the Public Session Meeting of the Board of Health at 7:38 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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