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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Health Meeting Minutes - 09 24 2008_201402051537453334BOARD OF HEALTH TOWN OF NANTUCKET MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 NANTUCKET SUPERIOR COURTROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Kopko, Ms. Roggeveen, Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Reinhard and Mr. Atherton MEMBERS ABSENT: None. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. AGENDA Chairman Kopko asks for any concerns from the public. None noted. The BOH Minutes from August 27, 2008 approved 4-1. Mr. Chadwick abstains from vote. Variance Request 1. 312 Madaket Rd. – This is an existing septic system. This is a replacement of a cesspool to a legitimate septic system which meets maximum feasible compliance. HO Ray recommends approval of this variance. BOH approves variance requests unanimously. 2. 17 Massachusetts Ave. – This is a small lot, close to the harbor, which will utilize a composting toilet, grey water leach facility with year round usage. HO Ray recommends granting variance. BOH approves variance request unanimously. 3. 24 Massachusetts Ave. – This variance originally requested relief from property lines, etc. which HO Ray suggested denial of this variance. His recommendation would be to utilize a composting toilet and grey water system. The engineer has resubmitted his variance request with the composting toilet/grey water system and HO Ray recommends approval. BOH approves variance request with new plan utilizing composting toilet and grey water system unanimously. 4. 10 Crows Nest Way – This is a septic repair of a system that did not meet ground water separation. They want to utilize a tight tank. HO Ray recommends granting variance request with a stipulation of seasonal use only (6 months). The homeowner will be charged a sewer user fee. BOH approves variance request unanimously. BOH MINUTES -2- September 24, 2008 Lyme Disease Discussion HO Ray discusses tick borne disease as a public health issue. The BOH will discuss methods to eliminate/reduce residents’ exposure to ticks. HO Ray recommends public hearings being held over a 2-3 month time frame to discuss plans on the best course of action for Nantucket to tackle this public health issue. Ms. Roggeven would like to see the startup of meetings as soon as possible to give seasonal residents a chance for input. Mr. Reinhard asks for outside experts’ help to discuss this issue at the public hearings. HO Ray will invite speakers through DPH, etc. BOH is adjourned at 7:55 p.m.