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BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of Meeting of December 3, 1980
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his regular Board of Health Meeting commenced at 7:30 PM. All members were prese t.
inutes of the Meeting of November 25, 1980 were accepted as typed and reading of
he same was waived on motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Knott, so voted 4-0
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ARIANCE RE UEST FROM MADAKET REGULATIONS/MANUEL MACHADO: Health Inspector Richar
ay s report read wherein he a Vlses Board that these Variances, if granted, are
rom the Madaket Regulations as follows: (1) Section One states that there shall
e a 150 foot distance maintained between a leach facility and all wells; (2)
ection 4 states there shall be a 50 foot distance maintained between all leach
aci1ities and property lines. A roadway may be used when computing this distance if
aid property abuts a roadway. Also, that he would recommend these Variances be
ranted for the following reasons: (1) This is a repair of a failed system. If
enied, said habitated existing dwelling would necessarily be condemned as unfit
or human habitation. (2) The placement of the new septic system has been chosen 0
ocate said system a maximum distance from all wells in the area and with the re-
ocation of Mr. Machado's well, will also aford him maximum protection of his
otab1e water supply. This re-10cation of the leach facility will increase the
istance between all wells but one- Miss Alice Cary Williams's and this distance
Os minimal at 140 feet when 150 feet is required. Mr. Ray's report concluded as
ollows: Should the Board choose to grant these Variances, I request they declare
aid replacement an Emergency Situation as per Regulation 20 of Title Five.
his would allow Mr. Machado to start immediately as opposed to waiting the custo arj
o days for approval from DEQE. As these Variances are from local regulations,
EQE would allow the 30 days to expire without comment (this customarily implies
EQE approval). Should this not be considered an emergency situation, Mr. MaCnado
ill have to wait until January 3, 1981, to start the Septic System Construction.
antucket may then experience frozen soil conditions. Also this is a presently in abi
d year 'round dwelling and should not be allowed to continue until that date wit
failed septic system as many potentially hazardous situations may occur should
he exisitng failed system collapse more fully or overflow on to the surface grou d
reas.
r. Knott motioned to accept the Health Officer's recommendations, seconded by Mr
liver, so voted 4-0.
ROPOSED 8 LOT SUBDIVISION/OFF EEL POINT ROAD/DALE AND PAUL WAINE: Health Inspect r
icahrd Ray's report read wherein he advises Board that After on-site observance
f percu1ation tests and plot plan review, the following observations are noted:
1) Lots one through five and Lot 8 are acceptable for septic system design. (2)
ots 6 and 7 are acceptable for septic system design with the removal of any and
11 clay encountered in their installation. Said clay to be replaced by clean fi1 .
3) All lots should be re-pierced when more definitive dwelling locations are
hosen. Final impression that with proper precautions observed on Lots 6 and 7 as
entioned above, all lots are acceptable for septic system design and offer no
ea1th hazards to the surrounding areas.
r. Young motioned that the recommendations of the Health Officer be accepted,
d by Mr. Gardner, so voted 4-0.
EE STUDY/USER/COST STUDY: Richard Ray's report letter read wherein he advises Bo
at e as included the results of a study done by his office this past Septembe
nd October, conducted to ascertain fee schedules in other comparablysized towns
on Eastern Massachusetts. Proposed fee increases: Septic System Permit (new) are
urrently $10.000. Proposed fee: $25.00. Mr. Knott motioned that this fee be incr aSI
o $25.00, seconded by Mr. Oliver, so voted 4-0. Se tic S stem Permit,(Re air wa
.ncreased to the proposed $25.00 from the current fee of 10.00 on motion by Mr.
ardner, seconded by Mr. Knott, so voted 4-0. Board members voted to leave the fe
f $5.00 for a Disposal Works Installer's Permit as is on motion by Mr. Gardner,
econded by Mr. Knott, so voted 4-0.
roposed new fees included: Temporary Food Service. Mr. Ray explained this would
e where the actual preparation is done on site, i.e., Seafest, Clambakes, etc.
1r. Oliver motioned to leave this as is, seconded by Mr. Gardner, so voted 4-0.
uneral Director: Mr. Gardner motioned to leave this as is, seconded by Mr. Knott
o voted 4-0.
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ubbishRemova1Permits: Mr. Ray proposed $10.00 per truck. Mr. Gardner motioned
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OARD OF HEALTH MINUTES OF MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1980 (continued)
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ubbish Removal Permits (continued):
o leave this as is, seconded by Mr. Oliver, so voted 4-0. Mr. Oliver commented t at
o leave the dump open an additional two hours per day in the summer costs town a ou1
8,000. Mr. Young said that we are talking about approximately 20 garbage trucks
possible $200 to off-set an $8,000 bill. Maybe we ought to think abo~cutting
ack these dump hours.
ub1ic and Semi-Public Swimmin Pools: Mr. Gardner motioned that the proposed fee
f 15.00 be accepted, secon e y Mr. Gardner, so voted 4-0.
asseur-Masseuse: Mr. Ray explained that the Law has been there, just never been p t
nto effect on the Island. Mr. Gardner motioned that the recommendation of $50.00
e accepted, and also that they ma~e application through the Board of Health,
econded by Mr. Knott, so voted 4-0.
ta110 Shanty Inspection Fee: Mr. Ray said that the average time involved is ~
our for each inspection. The Town of Chatham charges $10.00. Chairman Ho1dgate
aid also they would have a receipt to show when getting license. Mr. Young motio ed
hat this recommendation of the Health Officer be accepted, seconded by Mr. Gardn r,
o voted 4-0.
r. Ray then asked when these new charges would become effective. Mr. Young motio ed
hat the effective date be as of January 1, 1981, seconded by Mr. Knott, so voted 4-(
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r. Oliver motioned that a list be made out as to what would be feasible for the
ea1th Inspector to issue and collect monies for and what to be issued and co11ec ed
or from the Board of Selectmen's Office, seconded by Mr. Gardner, so voted 4-0.
here being no further business before the Board of Health, a motion to adjourn a
:55 PM was made by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Gardner, so voted 4-0.
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