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BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of the Meeting of 3 June 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: Nancy Sevrens, Carl
Borchert, Arthur Desrocher and Timothy Madden. Chairman Wayne
Holmes was absent. Vice-Chairman Borchert called the meeting to
order at 7:30 PM.
Aooroval of Minutes of Mav 1. 1992 at 9:30 AM. Mr. Desrocher moved
approval; seconded by Mrs. Sevrens. So voted.
Request for Aooroval of seotic Svstems Reoair in Tristram's
Landinq. Madaket for Ann Hyde. et ale Mrs. Sevrens read a memo from
the Health Officer recommending approval of variances from Board
of Health regulations for three failed septic systems at lots from
18 through 30 Arkansas Avenue, with the stipulation that the septic I
tank servicing lots 143 and 144 be moved northerly ten feet to
effect further clearance from the leach facility servicing lots
140, 141 and 142. Health Officer Richard Ray displayed a plan of
the area and explained the situation. Mr. Desrocher moved approval
as recommended by the Health Officer; seconded by Mr. Madden. Mr.
Borchert asked if anyone else was present who wished to speak. As
there was no other comment a vote was taken with all in favor. So
voted.
Discussion of Board of Health Advisorv Committee. Mr. Ray explained
a recommendation that he had worked on with Executive Secretary
Suzanne Kennedy. Mrs. Sevrens concurred with this recommendation.
Mr. Desrocher stated that the advisory committee should realize
that its role will be only advisory. Mr. Madden agreed with Mr.
Desrocher. After continued discussion, Mr. Desrocher moved to
instruct Mr. Ray and Ms. Kennedy to draft a mission statement for
review at the next Board of Health meeting, and to commence
advertising for applicants; with the advertisement to include
certain qualifications, such as environmental, public health and
health administration experience. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Madden. So voted.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Submitted for review the 17th day of June, 1992.
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Richard L. Ray
Health Officer
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Approved the
day of ~ ' 1992.