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BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of the Meeting of 11 March 1992 at 7:30 PM. The meeting
took place in the Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town Building,
Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were: Diane
Coombs, Wayne Holmes, Nancy Sevrens, Carl Borchert and Bernard
Grossman. Chairman Coombs called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Hearing on Appeal of Private Well Construction Permit Approval
(Permit #W-8-92) bv Rosemarv Cunninqham. Health Officer Richard Ray
explained the situation with respect to Title Five and local Board
of Health regulations. Mrs. Sevrens read a letter from the
appellant's attorney Robert Shelmerdine. Mr. Ray stated that the
area in question is acceptable for septic and well design. Some
discussion followed. Chairman Coombs asked if anyone was present
to speak for appellant. There was no response. Attorney Arthur
Reade stated that he represents the owner of the land in question.
Mr. Reade spoke on the legality of the decision to issue a well
permit for this property. Chairman Coombs asked if there was anyone
else present to speak for defendant. There was no response. Mrs.
Sevrens asked if there was any reason why the owner could not move
the well. Mr. Reade noted that the well had already been installed.
Mr. Borchert stated that he would have no problem upholding the
decision to grant the permit. Further discussed ensued. Chairman
Coombs then closed the hearing. Mr. Grossman moved to sustain the
decision of the Health Officer due to the fact that the well was
installed on a viable building lot; seconded by Mr. Grossman. Mrs.
Sevrens commented that perhaps the appellant should pay to move the
well. Mr. Ray acknowledged Mrs. Sevrens' statement and noted that
the well is legally placed. Mr. Holmes asked about the appeal
period. Mr. Ray stated that this appeal had been filed on the last
day. Mr. Holmes commented that the owners knew they were installing
a well during an appeal period. Mr. Ray concurred and noted that
that was a routine practice. Some discussion followed. A vote was
then taken, with all in favor to uphold the decision of the Health
Officer in this matter. So voted.
Annual Nomination of Animal Inspector. Mr. Holmes moved approval
of the nomination of Mr. Henry Hastings, Animal Control Officer as
Animal Inspector; seconded by Mr. Grossman. So voted.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 7:50 PM.
Submitted for review the 27th day of April, 1992.
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C. Elizabeth Ranney '~
Asst. Executive Secretary
I Approved the
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10 ti1
day of ~ ' 1992.
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