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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-7-7BOARD OF HEALTH TOWN OF NANTUCKET MINUTES July 7, 2004 f; �lJ SUPERIOR COURTROOM MEMBERS OF THE B.O.H. PRESENT: CHAIRMAN SOVERINO, MR. BENNETT, MR. MURPHY, MR. WATTS AND MR. GLOWACKI METTING CALLED TO ORDER: Approx. 8:10 p.m. Chairman Soverino: Any concerns? If not, we will move into the agenda. First item on the agenda is a variance request for 3 South Cambridge Street. Richard, would you like to speak on this issue? HO Ray: We have a lot that is requiring some minor variances with the utilization of an alternative design technology, reducing nutrient loading into the ground, my recommendation would be to grant these variances with regard to the septic systems. Chairman Soverino: Thank you very much. Mr. Watts: I make a motion to go along with Mr. Ray's recommendation. Mr. Bennett: Second. Chairman Soverino: Motion made and seconded to approve the variance request for property at 3 So. Cambridge Street. On the motion, any discussion? Mr. Glowacki: You are using compliance with Madaket rules and regulations? HO Ray: Yes. Mr. Glowacki: I notice we have two before us tonight and the 3 So. Cambridge Street alternative technology (the Amphidrome technology) and the 50 Wauwinet Rd. (Bioclere technology) and I wonder for our own health and for the public's benefit, what we might know about the relative significant benefits or differences between the two technologies? HO Ray: The difference between the two technologies is essentially pumps and air blowers. They are utilized differently in the individual systems. Of the two systems that are proposed tonight, again they are both alternative design technology approved by the state. The Amphidrome would probably reduce nutrient loading by about 60 -65% over a comparable Title V system which is why I am recommending these systems for these properties. In regard to the 50 Wauwinet Rd., they are using a Bioclere that involves more chemical treatment. As such, that would reduce nutrient loading for soil to between 30 -60 %. Now it seems like a wide latitude and it is as such because we can't predict a different number of nitrogen reduction because soil conditions come into play here as do the seasonality of the structures. If it is a year round structure, we will probably find nutrient loading somewhere between 9 and 13 parts per million. You may find it as high as 18 or 19 in a seasonal house. It certainly is a lot better than the 20's and 30's we have been used to dealing with in years past with conventional septic systems. Chairman Soverino: Thank you very much. Motion's been made and seconded to approve the system at 3 S. Cambridge Street. All those in favor of the motion say aye. (Aye.) The ayes have it. We also have a request this evening at 50 Wauwinet Road that has been stated. Mr. Ray and his office recommend granting. The chair would entertain a motion if the Board were so inclined. Mr. Watts: I would like to make a motion and accept Mr. Ray's motion. Chairman Soverino: Motion's been made and seconded to approve. On the motion, anything you would like to tell us? HO Ray: This is a nasty situation, certainly not the fault of the owners. It's a long- standing structure in an area when the first installation was done many, many years ago. People were unaware of the effect of the septic system on high ground water, etc. This is a lot with very high ground water. The mounded system they are proposing and septic technology really goes a long, long way to clean up a very uncomfortable situation. This is the best we have been able to do with this. Mr. Soverino: Any further discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Thank you, the ayes have it. Department updates, Richard? HO Ray: Beach testing has gone on for the third week in a row. Bacteria counts on all ponds and public beaches are substantially down. We don't anticipate any problems in the near future unless we have a rather dramatic rain storm where we may see bacteria levels rise in some of the beaches adjacent to some of our storm drains but it is only a momentary rise. Things seem to be moving rather nicely with regard to water quality. Housing inspections and violations are up this year. We are finding basement apartments galore. Between the Health Department and the Building Department, we are issuing violations, citations and tickets and are trying to do as much as we can try to do to curtail this issue. Many of them are human habitation complaints; in fact many of them are gorgeous. They just happen to be illegal. Because there was no permit to do anything 2 and some of them are open basements with curtains hanging to separate rooms. Those are the ones where the Health Department gets involved and starts issuing tickets. It's been a very busy, very hot summer for this sort of topic. Mosquitoes are becoming a virulent issue in Madaket and Wauwinet. Please police your property to keep standing water at a minimum to curtail mosquito problems. West Nile Virus, no positive findings, no positive birds have been sent to the state. It is a little early. The state is looking for the large species of birds - crows and blue jays. They are most indicative of the West Nile Virus. We will not pick up the smaller birds. But I will come pick up crows or blue jays and lastly we had a compliance check on the tobacco sales about seven days ago performed on the tobacco sales businesses on the island. Of the 27 -29 tobacco retailers, five sold to a minor. Those five will be most likely fined. If I find that a retailer has repeatedly sold to minors, they may be called in front of the Board and I may ask for revocation of their license. That is all. Chairman Soverino: Richard, thank you, a good job. Any concerns for the Health Officer? Seeing none, a motion for adjournment. Mr. Bennett: Motion to adjourn. BOH adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m. 3