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BOARD OF HEALTH
TOWN OF NANTUCKET
MINUTES – APRIL 23, 2008
NANTUCKET SUPERIOR COURTROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Kopko, Mr. Reinhard, Mr. Atherton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Roggeveen
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. No concerns from the public noted.
2. BOH Minutes of March 26, 2008 approved 4-0.
3. Variances – HO Ray explained that the increase the Board was noticing in
Madaket variances is due to the inspections and repair program within the
Madaket Harbor Watershed Area. This trend will continue in the near future. HO
Ray updated the Board relative to distance requirements mandated within the
local and state regulations and how they affect the undersized properties in
Madaket. A brief review of the estuaries programs goals and objectives was
discussed.
273 Madaket Rd. – Variance Request – approved 4-0 with no provisions.
58 Starbuck Rd. – Variance Request – approved 4-0 with no provisions
7 Oakland Street – Variance Request – approved 4-0 with no provisions
54 Tennessee Ave. – Variance Request – approved 4-0 with no provisions
52 Meadowview Dr. – Variance Request – approved 4-0 with the provision that
the inlet and outlet covers of the septic tank be brought to grade.
4. Discussion of proposed separate Board of Health – After a brief discussion, HO
Ray was asked to provide recommendations concerning a proposed make-up of
the new board addressing the numbers of board members, qualifications, term
limits, etc.
5. Updates – Carmody (alternative design septic system tracking software) HO Ray
noted Nantucket’s acceptance into Barnstable County Carmody Septic System
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Tracking Program with no resultant charges to the town. This program will be
phased in during mid to late summer of 2008.
6. Zoonotic Disease – HO Ray offered a public reminder concerning tick borne
diseases and other insect related diseases resulting from exposure to ticks and
mosquitoes. HO Ray announced that on June 2, 2008, the West Nile Virus Dead
Bird Reporting System will become effective. This program tests dead birds for
West Nile Virus within local communities. Crows, Blue Jays, and large Hawks
only will be tested this year. If one of the above dead birds is found, and is
determined to be deceased for less than 24 hours, the Nantucket Health
Department should be called for carcass pickup.
The BOH adjourned at 6:40 p.m.