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BOARD OF HEALTH
The Minutes of the Meeting of Wednesday May 3, 1989 at 7:30 PM.
was held in the Town and County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554.
of the Board were present. Chairman Sevrens called the meeting
at 7:29 PM.
The Meeting
All members
to order
Mr. Viera moved approval of the minutes of April 13, 1989 at 4:00 PM; and
of April 5, 1989 at 7:30 PM; seconded by Mr. Ramos. So voted. Reading of
the minutes was waived.
Preliminary Water Quality Survey: Nantucket Harbor to Wauwinet Harbor. Health
Inspector Richard Ray summarized this report which was done jointly with
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. He said it was the first step in the
Harbor cleanup and protection program. Mr. Ray explained the affect of algae
bloom on shellfish and fish and pointed out the points in the harbor which
were studied. The study revealed that there was more algae bloom as one
moved further up in the harbor, with the lowest levels around Children's
Beach and the highest levels around Polpis Harbor and Coskata Pond. He stated
that the Land Council had funded the Woods Hole research but if the program
were to continue the Town would have to come up with funding. He recommended
a three-year study at a cost of $150,000 to $200,000. He stated that an
eel grass study was also needed. Mr. Ray stated that Woods Hole was not
sure what the cause of the algae bloom was, whether it is septic systems,
boats or bird excrement. Ms. Coombs suggested that Mr. Ray continue to converse
with the Harbor Planning Advisory Committee on this issue. Mr. Ray also
stated a Water Quality seminar would be held at the Coffin School on May
12, 1989.
Animal Inspector Nomination and Execution of Contract. Ms. Coombs moved
to nominate Health Inspector Ray and C. Elizabeth Ranney for appointment
as Animal Inspectors and approve Ms. Ranney's contract; seconded by Mr. Ramos.
So voted.
The Board voted unanimously at 7:55 to open as the Board of Health/Board
of Public Works. Mr. Willett explained the need to change the policy regarding
obtaining sewer connection permits from the DPW. Mr. Viera moved to change
the Town's policy so that HDC approval would no longer be a prerequisite
to obtaining a sewer connection permit from the DPW. Seconded by Mr. Ramos.
So voted.
Mr. Ray stated that traces of medical waste had begun to appear along Nantucket
beaches; he urged that anybody who finds a syringe should immediately bring
it into his office where he would dispose of it in a safe manner.
There being no further business before the Board of Health/Board of Public
Works, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:01 to reopen as the Nantucket
Transit Authority.
Submitted for review the
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L-UI day of May 1989.
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Approved the 7 day of J4fr1 1989.
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Executive Secretary