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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Health Meeting Minutes - 02 24 2010_201402051544357579BOARD OF HEALTH TOWN OF NANTUCKET MINUTES – FEBRUARY 24, 2010 NANTUCKET SUPERIOR COURTROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Kopko, Mr. Atherton, Ms. Roggeveen, and Mr. Reinhard. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Chadwick. Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. AGENDA Chairman Kopko asks for concerns/comments from the public. None noted. The minutes from December 9, 2009, December 30, 2009 and January 27, 2010 are approved unanimously. Variance Requests 3 Arkansas Ave., 13 Arkansas Ave., 15 Arkansas Ave., 19 Arkansas Ave., and 23 Arkansas Ave. – These are all existing structures with failed septics that fail to meet sideline setbacks due to lot size, etc. All of these repairs will meet maximum feasible compliance. HO Ray recommends granting variances to all of the above-noted properties with stipulations in place that alternative technology be utilized, as well as having a signed maintenance contract in place. The BOH unanimously approves the above-noted variance requests with stipulations in place. Mr. Reinhard makes the suggestion that HO Ray be given the authority to grant certain variances in house. HO Ray agrees to bring that request before a future BOH meeting. Ms. Roggeveen discusses the time line of potential sewer extension to Madaket and how it will relate to people repairing their systems. HO Ray indicates these systems must be fixed now due to the safety of the harbor and the creek. 261 Madaket Rd. – An existing failed system, new plan will utilize alternative technology and have a signed maintenance contract in place and will meet maximum feasible compliance. HO Ray recommends granting this variance. BOH unanimously approves this variance request with stipulations in place. 17 Lauretta Lane – This property is close to Nantucket Harbor and close to wetlands. It must utilize a mounded system, as well as alternative technology (and maintenance contract). This variance is from the wetlands – there is only one place on the property that this system could be placed. HO Ray recommends granting this request. BOH unanimously approves variance request with stipulations in place. BOH Minutes -2- February 24, 2010 Public Hearing This is an amendment to local regulation 53.00 – HO Ray asks the BOH to approve an additional time frame to inspect properties in Madaket (similar to what was done in Nantucket Harbor). There are currently 474 septic systems in Madaket, 272 have been inspected (188 have passed-84 have failed). The BOH agrees to an additional year to have systems inspected in Madaket – Zone A will now have until 12/14/2010, and Zone B will be extended to 6/14/2011. Chairman Kopko asks for comments/concerns from the public. None noted. The BOH approves the request for extension of inspections in Madaket unanimously. Amendment to BOH Fee Schedule – HO Ray is proposing three new license fees (a reduction from prior fees) for the Farmers’ Market Licenses. They are as follows: A Farmers’ Market Site Suitability License ($25.00) which licenses individual site(s) for the market, showing location, trash availability, toilet facilities, electrical hookup, etc. that the Health Department would require for licensing; a Farmers’ Market Residential Kitchen/Retail Food License (non-restaurant)($75.00) which licenses individuals offering non-potentially hazardous food at the Market; and the Farmers’ Market Retail License (restaurant participation)($35.00) which licenses restaurants wishing to participate at the Farmers’ Market. This would be a license for a second location from the one they currently hold. Chairman Kopko asks for public comments/concerns. Mrs. Wharo thanks HO Ray for his cooperation with the Farmers’ Market and his continued offer for further guidance/assistance. BOH unanimously approves fee schedule changes for the Farmers’ Market. Mr. Reinhard asks HO Ray for a report to the Board in the near future to explain the Estuaries Report. HO Ray agrees. HO Ray gives the Board an update on the Hummock Pond Watershed District. We are working with Horsley Whitten on developing and designing a zone for protection and will come to the Board in June or July for discussion. HO Ray has asked GIS to add sewered lots on the map. Mr. Reinhard asks about water quality issues in this area. HO Ray has not heard of any water quality problems with the exception of those homes built BOH MINUTES -3- February 24, 2010 on barrier beaches where salt water intrusion would be expected in a well due to the home’s location. Nantucket has been very proactive towards water quality. In other news, Representative Madden states that legislation for a separate BOH has passed the House and is now in the Senate. It also appears on Town Meeting if the Governor does not sign it. BOH is adjourned at 6:25 p.m.