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BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of the Meeting of 26 May 1993 at 7:30 PM. The Meeting took place in the Town &
County Building, Nantucket, MA 02554. Members of the Board present were: Wayne Holmes,
Arthur Desrocher, Cheryl Bartlett, and Timothy Madden. Chairman Holmes called the meeting
to order at 7:30 PM.
Approval of Minutes of28 April 1993 at 7:30 PM: 31 March 1993 at 7:30 PM. Mr. Desrocher
moved approval of the minutes of April 28, 1993; seconded by Ms. Bartlett. Mr. Desrocher
moved approval of the minutes of April 28, 1993; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Public Hearing to Consider Whether to Establish a Fee for Temporary Food Service
Establishments. Chairman Holmes noted that this matter was continued from the meeting of
January 27,1993 and the issue is whether to uphold the recommendation of the Health Officer
and the Board of Health Advisory Committee to establish a $10.00 fee for temporary food
service establishments. Chairman Holmes opened the hearing and Mr. Madden spoke against the
fee. Health Officer Richard Ray spoke in favor of a $10.00 fee. Mr. Madden inquired who
would be subject to this fee and Health Officer Ray explained that individuals who prepare food
for large gatherings on an irregular basis would be subject to the fee. Mr. Desrocher inquired
whether "covered dish" dinners popular with halls and churches would be subjected to the fee
and Officer Ray responded no, stating that churches and halls are properly licensed to sponsor
this type of event. Ms. Bartlett inquired whether this charge will be a one time only fee and Mr.
Ray affirmed that each time a temporary food service establishment wishes to hold a gathering
a fee will be required. Board of Health Advisory Member Curtis Barnes spoke in favor of the
fee. Chairman Holmes closed the hearing and Ms. Bartlett moved to approve a $10.00 fee for
temporary food service establishments. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Madden
moved to limit this fee to a one time only basis; seconded by Mr. Desrocher. Ms. Bartlert
amended the motion so that the temporary license and fee must be obtained on a yearly basis.
The amendment failed for lack of a second. The original motion to require a one time fee only
failed as Chairman Holmes and Ms. Bartlett were opposed and Mr. Madden and Mr. Desrocher
were in favor. Mr. Desrocher moved to continue this matter until the June 30, 1993 Board of
Health when a full board will be present; seconded by Ms. Bartlett. So voted. Mr. Madden was
opposed.
2 Lot Subdivision of Property on Brewster Road. Mr. Desrocher moved to adopt the
recommendation of the Health Officer concerning a two lot subdivision fronting on Brewster
Road, owned by Carol Carpenter that: lot one is acceptable for septic system design and may
contain one additional dwelling; lot 2 is acceptable for septic system design for a single dwelling,
and to forward the recommendation to the Planning Board; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
6 Lot Subdivision of Property off Hummock Pond Road. Mr. Desrocher moved to adopt the
recommendation of the Health Officer concerning a six lot subdivision off Hummock Pond Road,
owned by Henry Bartlett that: Lot 1 is acceptable for the design of a septic system servicing a
single dwelling; lots 2 & 3 each contain an existing dwelling and may not accept a second
dwelling; lot 4 is acceptable for the construction of a septic system servicing a single dwelling;
lots 5 & 6 are not acceptable for septic system design, and to forward the recommendation to
the Planning Board; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Variance Request from Section 50.02 Town of Nantucket Regulations Affecting Madaket.
Chairman Holmes noted that Francis and June Tomaiolo are requesting a variance to address a
failed septic system at their property situated at 45 Starbuck Road. Mr. Desrocher moved
approval as recommended subject to the dwelling on the subject lot be limited to four (4)
bedrooms, and this provision be recorded with the deed for the property at the Nantucket
Registry of Deeds; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
Variance Request from Section 50.02 Town of Nantucket Regulations Affecting Madaket.
Chairman Holmes noted that Sterling Bank, owner of property situated at 20 Midland A venue
is requesting a variance to address a failed septic system. Mr. Desrocher moved approval as
recommended by the Health Officer subject to the dwelling on the subject lot be limited to four
(4) bedrooms, and this provision be recorded with the deed for the property at the Nantucket
Registry of Deeds; seconded by Mr. Madden. So voted.
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Minutes of the Meeting of 26 May 1993 -- 7:30 PM
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There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at
7:50 PM.
Submitted for review the 8th day of June, 1993
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Richard L. Ray
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Approved the~ day of June, 1993.