HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-3-13BOARD OF HEALTH
TOWN OF NANTUCKET
MINUTES - MARCH 13, 2002 j
SUPERIOR COURT ROOM
MEMBERS OF THE B.O.H. IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. Spriggs, Mr. Soverino, Mr. Bender
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. 1
1. CONCERNS FROM THE PUBLIC: None noted.
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes of August 1 and August 29, 2001 — Mr. Spriggs notes
that his name is not noted in attendance of either of these meetings, and
Mr. Desrocher is placed there erroneously. Mr. Spriggs makes motion to
remove Mr. Desrocher's name and correctly add Mr. Spriggs name.
Minutes approved with amendment to correct.
B. Variance Request —Title V relief for property located at 10 Dukes Rd.
HO Ray — This is an older house on a small lot with a failed Septic. As the
lot is not large enough for a trench system, the State would allow
replacement with a pit system. Groundwater is so deep in this area, that it
will meet all separation requirements between groundwater and the leach
facility.
Mr. Spriggs — This pit system you say is allowed by law. Is there any
projection as to how long a system such as this will last?
HO Ray — These pit systems were the type that were routinely issued until
the advent of the New Title V a few years back. It should last with normal
use for ten -twenty years.
Mr. Bender — You're aware that this system has been failing in 2 -3 year
intervals over a period of years?
HO Ray — Yes, there have been a number of systems on the property. It is
anticipated that this configuration may last longer because of the size of
the leach facility.
Mr. Bender - (To Mr. Willett) These people had also applied a to get onto a
proposed town sewer that would run through the Michelsen property out to
Madaket Rd. It was suggested by the B.O.S. that instead of running a
spaghetti line, we make it a bigger line so that other properties on Dukes
Rd. having similar problems could tie in. What is the status of that sewer
line?
Jeff Willett (DPW Director) — The status is that the Michelsens have not
progressed on the construction. Which is the reason for this variance
request at 10 Dukes Rd.
Mr. Spriggs — Moves to approve the variance as recommended by HO Ray.
B.O.H. APPROVES.
B.O.H., March 13, 2002, page two
C. Request for relief from the Federal Food Code from AUNT LEAH'S FUDGE
Mr. Foster — Counsel for Aunt Leah's . Presently has four basin's in the
shop — each connected to hot water and the sewer. There is no room in the
shop to put in another sink that we don't need. We have no dishes and we
don't wash pots. For a mop sink we use one of the four basins that we
have that is also appropriately sized for a mop sink.
HO Ray — Of the four sinks that Mr. Herman refers to, three are connected
and are a three - compartment sink that is to be used for washing /rinsing/
and sanitizing items. The fourth is a hand sink. The State mandates that
every Food Service Establishment has a three - compartment sink, a hand
sink and a mop sink. This is the one we are discussing. Although Aunt
Leah's fudge is certainly limited in its food production, those items used
such as trays, spatulas, bowls, all need to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
That is the use of the three - compartment sink. The hand sink is very small
and is closer to the work area so that people can frequently wash their
hands. We need the mop sink because we are uncomfortable with the use
of the three - compartment sink for dishwashing being used as a mop sink.
The hand sink obviously isn't big enough. We have had a number of
issues with this establishment regarding clean floors and as Mr. Crowley
states here we believe that if this establishment had an appropriate mop
sink they would be encouraged to wash the floors daily as required. Aunt
Leah's has known about this requirement for over a year — this requirement
affected nine of our local establishments and eight have already complied.
1 would ask the Board to deny this variance.
Mr. Spriggs — Why did you issue their 2002 license if they are not in comp-
liance?
HO Ray — It has not been issued yet.
Mr. Spriggs — I do not believe we should issue licenses in the future if
establishments are not in compliance.
HO Ray — I do not believe it has been issued.
Mr. Spriggs — Is there room for this sink?
Mr. Herman — Another floor drain would be required from the shop to the
sewer. Or we could put it in an adjacent bathroom.
Mr. Soverino — Does the code allow this Richard?
HO Ray — No — it would be out of sight, out of mind. It is our opinion that
there is enough room for this small sink.
Mr. Bender — There are a number of establishments in town smaller than
yours that have all five sinks. This is a small plastic sink. Would not
recommend a variance.
Mr. Spriggs - You may need to re- organize your layout in the shop. As the
laws change, businesses have to change their methods within the laws.
B.O.H., March 13, 2002, page three
Mr. Spriggs - I'm not inclined to grant a variance
Mr. Herman — I wish that you gentlemen could take the view of the
business and recognize the problems of compliance both personally
and fiscally. And make exceptions to the laws, otherwise we would
not have the right to be here asking for this variance.
Mr. Soverino — Many mainland restaurants have signs stating that all
employees must wash hands before returning to work. Could he use
the restroom sink for a handsink and convert the other handsink to a
mop sink?
HO Ray — Absolutely not because the State mandates that the handsink be
as close as possible to where the individuals are preparing food. If it was
in another room altogether, it would further discourage hand washing
during food prep. And only hand washing when using the bathroom.
Mr. Spriggs — Motion made to deny the variance.
Mr. Bender - Having just build a kitchen and being in the business, I feel I
should abstain from this vote.
Mr. Soverino — Motion made to postpone any action until next B.O.H.
meeting when Mr. Santos is able to attend, as Mr. Fee will also not be
able to vote on this issue.
Mr. Spriggs withdraws his prior motion at this time
B.O.H. approves to postpone the meeting until next B.O.H. on March 27,
2002 when Mr. Santos is available.
NO FURTHER CONCERNS FROM THE B.O.H.
B.O.H. adjourns at app. 8:30 p.m.