HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-7-23BOARD OF HEALTH
TOWN OF NANTUCKET
MINUTES — JULY 23, 2008
NANTUCKET SUPERIOR COURTROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Kopko, Ms. Roggeveen, Mr. Chadwick, Mr.
Reinhard, and Mr. Atherton
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
Meeting is called to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Chairman Kopko asks for any concerns from the public. None noted.
Minutes of May 28, 2008 and June 2, 2008 approved unanimously.
Variance Request
1. 39 Meadowview Drive — Repair of a failed system. A trench system cannot be
utilized. A new leach pit will replace the existing pit and will meet groundwater
separation. HO Ray recommends granting of variance. BOH approves variance
request unanimously.
2. 4 California Ave. — A long standing holding tank is on this property. As part of
the HWS inspection protocol, this tank needs to be inspected and needs an automatic
alarm system put in place. HO Ray recommends denial of the homeowner's request
not to install alarm system in his tank. Mr. Emery (homeowner) feels his stick
method of checking tank is fool proof and that it is always pumped within a day or
two of his call to pumping company. BOH notes that Title 5 regulations need to be
adhered to. HO Ray notes that Title 5 alarm requirements eliminate human error.
The expense is less than $200/$250 he believes. The BOH denies waiver of alarm
system requirement — it must be put in place.
Appeal of Maria Mitchell Dormitory fine — HO Ray tells BOH that the Health
Department licenses dorms /lodging houses each year. Maria Mitchell opened their
three dorms prior to inspection and payment of dorm license fees. The fine for
opening without a license is four times the original license fee. The Executive
Director of Maria Mitchell says that in the past years the fees have been paid
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regularly. They were surprised to find out they were in violation. BOH denies appeal
of fine unanimously.
Update of HWS Protection District Inspections — these regulations were created a
little over five years ago. The dates have been extended a little over two years.
Inspections have picked up recently. The Nantucket Harbor map portrays properties
in green that have been inspected and passed, red have been inspected and failed, and
those in cream/tan have not yet been inspected yet. 602 total systems — 292 have
been inspected; 270 have passed and 22 failed. A total of 319 still need inspections.
A penalty will be assessed if systems have not been inspected by required dates. The
Madaket HWS Protection District — utilized same map systems of red/green/tan. In
total there are 447 systems; 153 inspections have been completed — 104 passed and 49
failed. A total of 294 still need to be inspected. If systems have not been inspected
by required dates in each zone, penalties will be assessed.
HO Ray notes that one inspector will be submitting 40 inspection reports in the near
future.
• The BOH asks if new building permits could be denied/held up until property owners
comply with the inspection requirements. HO Ray says it's something the BOH
could investigate in the future. Additionally, reminder letters regarding HWS
inspection requirements will be sent out to property owners in the near future.
HO Ray updates the BOH relative to the flu season. The 2007/2008 flu season was
more severe than in the past. The vaccine was 44% effective. For 2008/2009,
150,000,000 predicted doses will be available. The Nantucket Health Department is
hoping to hold a flu clinic in late fall/early winter at NES as part of an emergency
preparedness drill.
The Health Department encourages individuals not to feed ducks at Consue Springs.
It attracts rats and is a traffic /safety/health problem for the pond.
BOH adjourns at 6:40 p.m.