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BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of the Meeting of 1 May 1992 at 9:30 AM. The meeting took
place in the Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town Building, Nantucket,
MA 02554. Members of the Board present were: Nancy Sevrens, Carl
Borchert, Arthur Desrocher and Timothy Madden. Chairman Wayne
Holmes was absent. Vice-Chairman Borchert called the meeting to
order at 9:35 AM.
Variance Reauests: Harrison smith. Fawcett Wav. Sconset; Marv
Louise Apthorpe. Western Avenue. Surfside; John Mark et al. Gosnold
Road. Mrs. Sevrens read Health Officer Richard Ray's recommendation
regarding the smith variance. Mr. Ray explained that the variance,
which was for relocation of the leach pit, was due to erosion. Mr.
Ray added that none of the neighbors would be affected by the
proposed relocation. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as recommended;
seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Mr. Ray explained the situation regarding the Apthorpe variance and
stated that the variance was for a repair system, not a new system;
and, that the system is pre-existing, and non-conforming. Mr.
Borchert noted that the Conservation commission would review this
variance as well. Some discussion followed concerning the
relationship of Board of Health approval to Conservation commission
approval. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as recommended and subject
to any Conservation commission conditions as may be applied;
seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Mrs. Sevrens read a memo from Mr. Rayon the Mark variance. Mr.
Bruce Perry, Conservation commission administrator also spoke. Mr.
Desrocher moved approval as recommended, with the stipulation that
there be 33 feet instead of 50 feet to the water course; seconded
by Mrs. Sevrens. So voted.
Mr. Ray then brought forth an additional variance for Mr. Taylor
in Madaket and stated that he had not had a chance to prepare
correspondence, but he had reviewed it. Mr. Mike Bachman, agent for
the applicant, explained the particulars of variance request. Mr.
Borchert noted that as it appeared that there were two lots, there
should technically be two variances. Mr. Bachman said that he still
had to go before the Planning Board for approval of the
subdivision. Mr. Bruce Perry pointed out that the lots have not yet
been created. Mr. Bachman concurred with Mr. Perry and said that
what he wanted to do now was to get a sense of how the Board of
Health would react before going through the subdivision process.
Mr. Madden asked what, specifically was being requested of the
Board at this time. Mr. Bachman replied that he was requesting the
Board's approval in principal. Mr. Perry mentioned that
Conservation Commission approval would be required at some point.
Mr. Desrocher moved approval of the request in principal, with a
review to be conducted by the Health Officer and Conservation
commission and the matter brought back before the Board for final
approval at a future meeting; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Discussion of Responsibilities of Boards of Health with Dr. Demaria
of the Department of Public Health. Ms. Cheryl Bartlett and Dr.
Demaria were present. A general discussion then followed with
regard to different issues involving the Board of Health.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 10:45 AM.
Submitted for review the 26th day of May, 1992.
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Health Officer
Approved the 3 r:1 day of d-uVtJL, 1992.