HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-3-28BOARD OF HEALTH
TOWN OF NANTUCKET
MINUTES — MARCH 28, 2007
NANTUCKET SUPERIOR COURTROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Willauer, Mr. Chadwick, Mr. Kopko, Ms. Flanagan-
Stover, and Mr. Bennett
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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BOH meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. _
Chairman Willauer asks for concerns from the public. None noted. N
Unanimous approval of the Minutes from BOH Meeting of February 28, 2007.
Variance Requests;
1. One Pimny's Point — this is an existing structure and septic system which is in
failure. Due to the property constraints, including wetlands constraints, HO Ray
is recommending approval of the use of a tight tank. The tight tank approval will
also be sought from DEP. The BOH unanimously grants the variance.
2. 265 Madaket Road — this is for a well replacement which cannot meet the 150
foot Madaket separation requirement. It will meet maximum feasible compliance.
HO Ray recommends granting this variance. The BOH unanimously approves the
variance request.
Update of Harbor Watershed Inspections
HO Ray updates the BOH on septic system inspections to date. In the Nantucket
Harbor Protection District, there are a total of 616 total properties. Of those, 242 have
been inspected to date and 14 have been found to be in failure.
In the Madaket Harbor Protection District, there are a total of 698 properties. Of
those, 37 have been inspected to date and 10 have been found to be in failure. In
Madaket, there are older houses and older septic systems.
Zone A inspections for both districts must be inspected by December 14, 2007
and Zone B for both districts must be inspected by June 14, 2008. The BOH will
reevaluate and reassess all information as we get closer to the end of the inspection dates.
Letters will be sent out as reminders as well as attendance at local civic meetings to
encourage system inspections.
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MINUTES — MARCH 28, 2007
Public Forum for Long Term Rental Regulations
HO Ray discusses the reasoning behind these regulations which are available at the
Health Department. The Public Forum will be April 23, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the LGI. It
will give HO Ray the chance to listen to and respond to concerns from the public.
Hyannis and Yarmouth have similar regulations.
HO Ray discusses the state auditor's report on the state Department of Public Health and
numerous health departments across the state which are lacking in trained personnel
which makes it difficult to perform adequate food inspections. The Nantucket Health
Department meets and/or exceeds the auditor's findings and recommendations.
The BOH is adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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