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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-06 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes of the Meeting of 6 February 1991 at 7: 30 PM. The meeting took place in the Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town & I County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were Chairman Bernard Grossman, Nancy Sevrens, Carl Borchert and Diane Coombs. Chairman Grossman called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. Approval of Minutes of January 2. 1991 at 7:30 PM. Mrs. Coombs moved to approve the minutes and to waive the reading; seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. All in favor. So voted. Discussion on Water Suppl v in Wauwinet. Mrs. Coombs read a letter from Mr. George Dallas, who was also present at the meeting, seeking guidance on how to proceed with permitting for a private well for certain home owners in Wauwinet. Mr. Dallas stated that the water supply would be private as it would provide water only for certain people and the land would be held by a private corporation composed of those people. Mrs. Sevrens suggested to Mr. Dallas that he refer to the Department of Environmental Protection in this matter. Mr. Dallas responded that he felt that the situation was a local one, and that resolution of the matter could take months if he had to refer to the state. Health Officer Richard Ray cited a need for a water supply in that area and read a letter defining a public water supply, from Mr. Lawrence Dayian of the DEP. Health Officer Ray contended that the water supply would be public and must be filed as such with the DEP. Mr. Ray noted that the Wauwinet Inn currently serves those people who would be served by the proposed water supply, as a public water supplier and is so licensed by DEP. Mr. Borchert stated that the health implications need to be considered and suggested that Mr. Dallas either obtain the proper permits from the state, or assist the Wauwinet Inn in upgrading its water supply system. Mrs. Coombs inquired as to the Wauwinet Inn's opinion on this matter. Mr. Russell Cleveland, representing the Wauwinet Inn, stated that the Inn will continue to supply water to residents currently being served, as long as possible, but cannot provide deeded rights to property owners. He also noted that new restrictions have been imposed by the state making it difficult to continue this service. The Board took no action on this matter. variance Reauest from 310 CMR 15.11. Mrs. Coombs read a letter from the Health Officer recommending that the request be granted for Edward Harris of Baltimore Street, Madaket. Mrs. Sevrens moved approval as recommended; seconded by Mrs. Coombs. All in favor. So voted. variance Reauest from section 64.03 (A). Mrs. Coombs read a letter from the Health Officer recommending that the request be granted for Tina Lewis of Hummock Pond Road. Mr. Borchert moved approval as recommended; seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. All in favor. So voted. New State Bed and Breakfast Requlations. Mr. Ray explained that the state will now regulate bed and breakfast establishments which were previously unregulated. Mr. Ray further explained the applicability of the law and gave a general outline of the regulations. Mrs. Sevrens asked if the new law would require more on-site inspections. Mr. Ray responded affirmatively. Mrs. Sevrens moved to set a policy to provide, in principal, allowing waivers to bed and breakfast establishments with ten rooms or more to exempt them from the requirement of a second kitchen if serving only continental breakfast. This issue must be brought before the Board in the future for each establishment, since a future blanket waiver is not legal. Mr. Borchert seconded the motion. All in favor. So voted. Minutes of the Meeting of 6 February 1991 at 7:30 PM. Page II. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:20 PM. Submitted the 7/r0 day of February, 1991. i '~ (J ~~/ d~ .. C. Elizabeth Ranney Asst. Executive Secretary Approved the fR ~day of March, 1991.