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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-27 l' BOARD OF HEALTH The Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday, July 27, 1988 at 7:30 PM. The Meeting took place in the Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town and County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. All members of the Board were present except Mr. Clute. Chairman Cabot opened the meeting at 7:40 PM. Mrs. Sevrens moved approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of July 20, 1988 at 7:30 PM; seconded by Mr. McLaughlin. So voted. Reading of the minutes was waived. The Board reviewed recommendations from the Harbor Planning Committee for avoiding pollution in Nantucket Harbor. Letter read by Mrs. Sevrens. Mrs. Sevrens suggested that shipyards in Madaket should also distribute materials. Jim Gross of the Harbor Planning Committee said that they now have regulations, so enforcement is the key. No pumpout at all is allowed in Canada. Chlorine treatment kills shellfish and electrical treatment leaves the nutrients. Mr. Gross suggested that the Marine department should hand out the information. Mr. Viera agreed in principal, and also suggested a Board of Selectmen letter to Coast Guard to ask for assistance in enforcement of dumping of untreated effluents. Motion by Mr. Viera that this letter be sent to encourage visibility of Coast Guard. Mr. Viera's motion died for lack of being seconded. Inspector Ray said the regulations are now being printed; they will be posted and handed out to several locations to reach the boating public thoroughly. Proper enforcement would cost $100,000 for four months (four Boston whalers with two- man crews). The Marine Department is preliminarily looking into the feasibility of placing a pumpout facility at the end of the Town Pier. Chairman Cabot said that a Town pumpout facility should be a priority. Mr. Viera suggested that the Harbor Planning Committee look into the possibility of modifying the I lease for the Town moorings to require periodic pumpouts. Mr. Gross suggested that Town facilities include water supply which would only be available if the boats pump out. A newly established Smith Point Conservation Association will start tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM to pick up debris from the beaches in that area. They request assistance from the Department of Public Works in collecting the filled plastic bags; Mr. Gardner said this would be no problem. Chairman Cabot suggested that Board of Selectmen send a letter to the Marine Department so that lifeguards spend a couple of hours each day in picking up trash at the beach. All Board members were in favor. Inspector Ray said that the trash on the beaches is much worse this year. He believes that this is washed in. Mrs. Jean Crappsey suggested that if public groups pick up the trash, the Town should have a big party for them at the end of the summer. Mr. McLaughlin recommended that a letter be sent to Sonny Butler to increase the water pressure on the drinking fountain on Lower Main Street in front of the Pacific Club. There being no further business before the Board, Chairman Cabot adjourned the Meeting at 8:22 PM to reopen as the Board of Selectmen. ,-H\. Minutes submitted for review the c.:.."day of August 1988. :t~ ~-c~ ,--- Lee Bourgoin ~ Executive Secretary Approved on/OTtday of August 1988.