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BOARD OF HEALTH
TOWN OF NANTUCKET
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PUBLIC HEARING — AUGUST 24, 2009 — REGULATION 54.00
MADDEQUET ADMIRALTY CLUB —15 TENNESSEE AVE.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Kopko, Mr. Reinhard, Mr. Chadwick and Mr.
Atherton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Roggeveen
Chairman Kopko opens the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Concerns from the public. None noted
2. Public Hearing — Regulation 54.00 — Septic Flow Limitations Within Madaket
HO Ray gives a short presentation on the recent past in terms of our water bodies,
nutrient loading issues, and inspection programs started to address these issues
and to mandate repairs when necessary. HO Ray discusses state and local
regulations dealing with nitrogen sensitive properties. With the arrival of town
water in Madaket, the nitrogen sensitive label would be removed (any increase in
bedrooms will be an increase in nitrogen loading and will impact cleaning up of
Madaket Harbor and Hither Creek). Regulation 54.00 protects Madaket by
limiting properties to one bedroom for every 10,000 square feet of property even
if town water is utilized — it will keep Madaket basically the same as it is today.
HO Ray then discusses the definitions and the regulation specifically.
Chairman Kopko asks for questions from the Board. None noted.
Chairman Kopko asks for public comment/questions.
Scott White - asks about further inspections after initial one.
HO Ray — none will be required for the town.
Ken Giles — asks about exceptions to the rules.
HO Ray states that exceptions (variances) will have to come in front of BOH, and
he favors replacement of what is in the ground. HO Ray does not favor variances
for additional flow /new construction. However, BOH makes final decision (by
simple majority).
Woman — asks about composting toilets and alternative technologies.
HO Ray — Massachusetts is strict when approving I /A's (not all composting toilets
are approved in Massachusetts) and alternative technology belongs on properties
that can't meet the regulations. There are many I/A technologies available and
the decision on which to use should be made with an engineer on a case -by -case
basis.
BOH- PUBLIC HEARING -2- AUGUST 24, 2009
Woman — Is funding available?
HO Ray states that local and state funding is available - some with financial
criteria restrictions.
Regulation 54.00 is endorsed by Madaket Homeowners Assoc., Long
Pond/Tristram's Homeowners Association, the Madaket Land Trust and the
Nantucket Land Council.
Woman — asks about expansion of homes /grandfathering.
HO Ray — states that expansion may not be possible. It depends on room count
and bedroom count and is controlled by the building permit process.
Leslie Forest( ?) — asks about Long Pond.
HO Ray — states that Long Pond is also a concern, although phosphorous
reduction is needed near ponds. There are I/A systems that reduce phosphorous.
Fertilizers are discussed and are a contributing factor to our water bodies.
HO Ray states Zone A inspections should be done by 12/14/09 and Zone B by
6/14/10. Hydraulic failure must be fixed immediately — technical failure of
between 5 and 6 feet will be evaluated and addressed approximately 18 months
after all results are in. Violators will be ticketed $300.00.
Chairman Kopko closes the public hearing.
The BOH unanimously approves Regulation 54.00.
3. Concerns from the Board. None noted.
Chairman Kopko adjourns BOH at 4:45 p.m.