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Home My WebLink About1986-07-09 II BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes of July 9, 1986 Meeting THe meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairman Cabot: all members were presnet. Mr. Gardner asked for a moment of silence to pay respect to the passing of Wendell Howse, former Police Chief and long-time Nantucket resident. Mrs. Sevrens then moved approval of the minutes of July 2, 1986: seconded by Mr. Clute: so voted. Richard Ray, Inspector of Health, was present to discuss water auality testinq at the Children's Beach. He explained that, due to the fact that faulty testing procedures may have been used, the last test performed went awry. j He does feel, however, that the Lily Pond drain line seems to be the problem with this location's high counts. Mr. Ray presented the following test results to the Board for samples tested July 7, 1986: S I'l' E Children's Beach Children's Beach Pipe Francis Street Beach Francis Street Town Pier Boat Basin TOTAL(CFU) lack of sheen-overgrowth TNTC 19,300 TNTC lack of sheen-overgrowth 4,000 FECAL(CFU) 130 15,500 20 1,800 o 870 Judy Collins asked about the progress on the pipe blocking -- opinion was given that the pipe should be removed totally to eliminate the bad counts. Anne Meara apologized to the Board for the unfortunate publicity from the Boston Herald, and expressed her thanks to the Board and to Mr. Ray for their continued help with the Beach situation. Mr. Clute moved to accept the recommendation made by Mr. Ray to grant the variance request of the Madaket regulations made by Mr. Carl Gewirz, contingent upon assurance of the location of the new well. Mr. Ray noted that this situa- tionshould be treated as an emergency, as the well has run dry: seconded by Mr. Grossman: so voted. IDonald Oliver, Superintendent Department of Public ling ~ecommendations to the Board, as obtained from Ileers: 11 1. doing away with the Harborview Way outfall by re-routing this I'i.line to the Lily Pond drain on Easton Street: i 2. a new Lily Pond drain from the intersection of North Beach Street, Ilsouth Beach Street, and Easton Street, to Brant Point: 'I 3. Connecting the existing Walsh Street line, that now dumps at Child- ren's Beach, into the proposed new Lily Pond Drain: I 4. Build into the proposed new Lily Pond drain take care of the problems that occur in the Brant Point Irains. ! Works, preseneted the follow- a proposal from Clark Engin- ejector station to area during heavy Mr. Oliver noted that the money to cover the cost of this proposal could be taken from the Department of Public Works budget line "Professional Services". Mr. Gardner moved approval: seconded by Mr. Clute: so voted. A seconde set of recommendation as concerns this issue, and a solution, from , , IClakr Englneers (attached) was moved for approval by Mr. Gardner: seconded , by Mr. Clute: so voted. IIMr. David Champoux reviewed his study of the Gypsy Moth problem on Tuckernuck. IHe noted that the Gypsy Moths have caused the defoliation of 200 acres of Itrees on Tuckernuck. He noted that the time to take action against these I Imoths is in lateMay and early June, and hopes that by trapping the males now II.and working with the current studies being done, a solution may be available Inext spring. II~r. Oliver noted tha Mr. Champoux has done a very good job as Tree Warden rndhas even brought the tree situation to the attention of the state. Ii here being no further business before the B~. a.~~~"Gardne" r moved t,o adJ,.ourn I at 8"0 pm, seconded by Mr. Clute, so votedZJlerg?'J1ahl,II \ / ~ ii' I ! (lee (<t/ ~f){Cj-t~L{)(lL~ cl , Executlve Secretafy ! ., 1:: ~ PhIlip .I. Orl<. P.E. Arn I.. 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Donald Oliver Superintendent of Public Works Town of Nantucket Town and County Building Nantucket, Massachusetts, 02554 Re: Proposal for Technical Assistance in Solving Pollution Problem at Childeren~s Beach Dear Mr. Oliver: As per our discussion last week with Richard Ray and yourself the following is our proposdl for immediate temporary solution to the pollution problem at Children's Beach. As we have discussed in the past the only permanent solution is to remove the outfall from Children's Beach anc divert all flows either to Brant Point or the Harbor. If you desire we will be happy to give you a proposal to determine the best permanent solution. A. Scope of Services 1. Meet with the Health Officer and Superintendent of Public Works to formulate a water quality testing program to isolate sources of pollution. All water quality testing will be performed by the Town through the Health Officer. 2. Upon receipt of the test results from the Town evaluate the results and determine possible to emed i e:,. 3. Provide a written report with recommendation and costs for temporary remedial measures. 1. Supervision of installation of remedial measures. 5. Present findings and recommendations to Town Of f i c i al s, 6. Assist in formulation and evaluation of a follow- up testing program, .. \ B. Estimated Fees' 1. Labor Cost a. Formulation of intial Water Quality Testing Program. Project Engineer 8 hrs x $17.55= $140.40 b. Evaluation of Test Results Project Engineer 8 hrs x $17.55= $140.40 c. Report on Recommendation with Estimated Costs Managing Engineer 4 hrs x $24.00= $96.00 Project Engineer 16 hrs x' $17.55= $280.00 d. Supervision of Remedial Measures Project Engineer 8 hrs x $17.55= $140.40 e. Foundation and evaluation of a Follow-up Testing j:Hogram Project Engineer 8 hrs x $17.55= $140.40 f. Administration Project Director 8 hrs x $28.35= $226.80 TOTAL DIRECT LABOR INDIRECT L:ABOR $1.167.60 X 1.35 TOTAL LABOR COST $1,167.60 1.576.26 $2,743.86 2. DIRECT EXPENSES 4 Trips Bos. - Nantucket 4 x $120 = Rental Cars 3 x $50 = $480.00 '$.150.00 TOTAL DIRECT EXPENSES $630.00 SUBTOTAL $3, ~:73. ~:6 PROF I T 1 O~.~ 337.38 TOTAL COST '$.3,711,24 SAY $4,000.00 '" It is a pleasure to submit this proposal and we are available at your covenience to discuss it further. cc Rogers W. Cabot, Jr. Paul 8ergendal Norman Lannan Richard Ray "