Public Meeting
June
19, 2003
6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mark Baker, Cynthia
Gast, Duane Gregory, Kay Halle, and Ken Janson.
Member Absent: David McLean
(excused)
Health Agent: Jane Evans
Raasch and Sean O’Brien
Health
Inspector: Patricia
Pajaron
The
meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Public
Comments:
There
were several comments and they all concerned the Transfer Department’s proposed
new rate schedule.
Stephen Roderick urged the Board of Health
(BoH) to reconsider the newly proposed dump fees. His plea was for the businesses as well as the condos, which
would be negatively impacted by the increase.
Steve also said he had found out from the Board of Selectmen (BoS) that
the fee increases had been discussed since January – and then – without notice,
had been doubled.
Debbie O’Grodny, a landscape firm owner,
had much the same argument as Steve.
Her plea was a concern for her older patrons. She also stated that most of her “dump stuff” was basically recyclable.
Mitchell Baker, another landscaper, said
many of the customers he had were older native Provincetowners. He cited the fees on the wharf that have
jumped suddenly as another example of unfair price increases. He became quite emotional about the “black gold”
compost material his company was going to be charged extra for dumping. Mitchell suggested that the system for
recycling be refined to make the compost pay for itself. Charge people for it instead of charging
people for dumping it. His final plea was
to “make an effort.”
Sewer
Connection Requests:
Burton Wolfman and Chris McCarthy made their
presentation to the BoH. Burton led off
by talking about a general restoration of the PAAM, which will be starting this
fall. For now, he continued, their two
existing cesspools will continue to serve them. Their current flow is 424 gallons per day (gpd) but the addition
to the building planned for fall 2004 will increase the flow to 710 gpd. A Title 5 upgrade for the entire addition
would require a minimum setback variance for the SAS to the cellar wall, and
therein lies the reason for the sewer hook-up request. They would like to nail down the approval
before the entire permitting process.
Jane Evans Raasch, the Health Agent, was asked for
her input. She said that it is within
Phase 1 of the sewer and her recommendation would be to approve as
“non-critical.” Ken Janson said his
concern was about the increase of 286 gpd.
Mark Baker told Ken the BoH’s concern was simply – at this time – to
make a recommendation.
Motion: Mark Baker made a motion to recommend to the Water & Sewer Board that PAAM be allowed to hook-up to the sewer with a non-critical stipulation. Kay Halle seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-1 abstention (KJ).
This
concerns a cottage that sits directly behind 49 Commercial Street. It was originally listed as an optional
hook-up and it is not. This should be
changed from a green dot to a blue dot since the need is critical. Wayne Perry agreed. The flow is 440 gpd.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to approve 49A Commercial Street changing from a green dot to a blue dot designation. Ken Janson seconded the motion and it was approved 5-0-0.
David
Nicolau, a real estate agent, and Sean O’Brien, the County Health Agent,
presented the case. The property is
surrounded by homes going into the sewer.
The system is now failed, needs a temporary “quick fix” now, there is no
room for a Title 5, and therefore the need is critical. After a bit of
discussion amongst the interested parties the following three motions were
made.
1.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to approve the
request to hook-up with the stipulation of “critical.” Cynthia Gast seconded the motion and it
passed 5-0-0.
2.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to approve a quick
fix to repair the current septic failure.
Mark Baker seconded the motion and it, too, passed 5-0-0.
3.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion that, pending
approval by the Water & Sewer Board for 10 Pearl Street to hook up to the
sewer, it is to be hooked up within 30 days of the availability of sewer
hook-up and no later than July 4, 2004.
Ken Janson seconded the motion and it passed 5-0-0.
David
Nicolau requested a letter detailing the motions regarding the property. He was assured that as soon as the minutes
are approved, he will receive a letter.
Duane
Gregory stepped down from this case.
Eric Dray, David Nicolau, and Sean O’Brien presented the case to the BoH. The property was originally a green
dot. Eric Dray’s engineer came in and
challenged the designation, thus the category for the property is asked to be
changed from green dot to yellow dot.
(A system could be fit on the property with some variances.) The next request was – How does the BoH see
the property fitting into phase 1? They
were told that the final determination is made by the Water & Sewer Board
and they are somewhere between “critical” and “non-critical.” Jane recommends approving the hook-up with a
“strongly advised” moniker. The
property has 21 bedrooms.
Again
the three following motions are required:
1.
Motion: Cynthia Gast made a motion to approve the
transfer from green dot to yellow dot if they are approved by the Water &
Sewer Board. Ken Janson seconded the
motion and it passed 4-0-0.
2.
Motion: Cynthia Gast made a motion that – if they
are approved by the Water & Sewer Board – they must be hooked up by no
later than July 4, 2004. Ken Janson
seconded it and it was approved 4-0-0.
3.
Motion: Mark Baker made a motion to recommend to the
W&SB that this property be hooked up with a “strongly advised”
designation. Ken Janson seconded the
motion and it passed 4-0-0.
Alan
Cabral, from Felco Engineering, and Ginny Binder, an architect, presented the
case for the Hellers. They have both
been displaced from their homes and the Water & Sewer Board suggested that
they come before the BoH. Ginny
contacted Alan to see about a system for their beach location and found that the
only system that would be feasible would be a mounded system; she further
stressed that the Hellers have been in the community since 1948. Mark Baker said since the property can fit a
Title 5 system with the capacity of 543 gallons/day flow, then the current 23
gpd flow could be increased. However, since the Title 5 would have to be
mounded, on the harbor side, and the current system is a cesspool, then three
of the BoH’s criteria for recommending sewer hook-up are met.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion stating that the BoH
recommends to the Water and Sewer Board that this property be hooked up at an
increase in allotted flow to 543 gallons/day, and be recommended with a
“strongly advised” designation. Mark
Baker seconded the motion and it passed 5-0-0.
Sean
O’Brien and Wayne Perry presented the case on behalf of Ice House
Condominiums. They are scheduled for 5K
gallons/day usage. Sean considers this
complex critical as it has had many problems in the past, has a huge flow, and
is very close to the seashore. The present Board of Directors are all in
agreement and anxious to be allowed into the sewer system.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to recommend to the Water & Sewer Board that the Ice House Condominiums be recommended for sewer hook-up with a “critical” designation. Ken Janson seconded the motion and it passed 5-0-0.
Discussion
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to take the
following two discussion items out of order and place them at the end of the
meeting. Duane Gregory seconded the
motion and it was approved by all.
* Irrigation well regulations
*
August meeting dates
Old
Business - None
New
Business
His
paper work is in order and he trained all winter on henna tattoos. Douglas Freeman, the owner of the salon
where he’ll be working, had many accolades for Erik.
Motion: Duane Gregory made a motion to approve the
license permit for Erik Tuzinsky. Kay
Halle seconded the motion with a reminder to Erik that he have clients read and
sign the consent form and inform them about after care. The motion passed 5-0-0.
Patricia
Pajaron said he has his paper work in and he has had 498 hours (which is 2
hours shy of requirements) but has approximately 600 hours of reflexology
training. He has a position waiting at
the Blu-Day Spa. Patricia is waiting to
hear from the Spa to find out how many people are currently licensed to work
there. The number of massage therapists
allowed in any one massage space is five.
Thus, the motion:
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to grant the license with the condition that before he practices at Blu-Day, the Health Inspector makes sure that the therapists employed there are limited to 5. Cynthia Gast seconded the motion and it passed 5-0-0.
Mr.
Burnie appeared on his own behalf and said that he had been employed in the
field for a number of years with a company and now decided to strike out on his
own. He felt installing septics in
Provincetown was remote but he felt he had to be licensed to be able to make
minor repairs and also to haul septage.
Jane E. R. felt it was unnecessary to hobble him with the same rules
that apply to brand new installers. She
felt that lesser overseeing would be mandated based on his prior experience in
the field.
1.
Motion: Ken Janson made a motion to approve the
septic installer’s license for David Burnie with the condition that the first
two installations be reviewed at each stage by the Health Agent. Kay Halle seconded the motion and it passed
5-0-0.
2. Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to approve the septic hauler license for David Burnie. Cynthia Gast seconded the motion and it passed 5-0-0.
12 Aunt
Sukey’s Way – Douglas Freeman/New massage business/home occupation
Douglas Freeman, the applicant, requested that his
application be withdrawn without prejudice.
Shelly Cullen – Aquarium Mall, 205 Commercial St./Kettle corn popping cart
Ms.
Cullen presented the plan herself as well as verbal agreements from immediate
abutting shops. She has also been given
permission to clean up her equipment at the Lagniappe Café. Pat Pajaron recommended approval.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to approve the kettle corn popping cart; Cynthia Gast seconded the motion and it passed 5-0-0.
Duane
Gregory stepped down from the case.
Jason Ellis presented the case and said the building is an existing
5-bedroom dwelling. There is an
existing 1K-gallon tank in the ground.
Jimmy Roderick inspected it and it has failed. Jane recommended approval.
Motion: Kay Halle made a motion to approve the plan dated May 22, 2003 for this property and to mandate a deed restriction for 5 bedrooms. Cynthia Gast seconded the motion and it passed 4-0-0.
Discussion:
Irrigation
well regulations
Mark Baker complemented Jane, the Health Agent, for her work on the regulations. The Board felt she had pulled them together very well. The only comment was that under Article 2, Section 2 – set fees at $45. These will be advertised for two weeks and then set for a Public Hearing.
August
meeting dates:
The new meeting dates after the cancellation of July 3rd
are July 10 and 24.
August 24th has been cancelled due to conflict
with Carnival and August 14 is in its stead.
Any
other business that shall properly come before the Board
Mark Baker told the Board that the Zoning Board of Appeals is now overseeing the Chris Townsend request for seating for his restaurant and it looks as though it will become a Growth Management issue.
Mark
also suggested that the next BoH meeting on June 26th will probably
be a heated one since the transfer station increases will be reviewed at a
Public Hearing. There was a bit of
discussion from the Board and the issue will be well thought out before the
next meeting.
Cynthia
Gast said she would not be available for the meeting on June 26th.
Jane Evans Raasch said that Peter Paige called
her to inform her that all materials needed are on site at 8 Commodore
Avenue. He promised an occupancy permit
by the next meeting – but he probably doesn’t realize the next meeting will be
in one short week.
Jane
then told the Board about the tremendous workload the Health Department is
laboring under. She is overseeing the
FOG program (as in Fats, Oil, and Grease) and evaluating red dot delays, and a
myriad of other problems. Also she and
Patricia are trying to cross-train each other so that an absence wouldn’t be
monumental – but – given the current workload – the day isn’t long enough.
Patricia Pajaron updated the Board on the
undrained pool on a property off Cemetery Road. The threat of mosquitoes hatching has now become a reality and
the pool is swarming with mosquitoes. Pat
has called Cape Cod Mosquito Control and they are coming with pellets that they
toss into the pool from afar. It is not
injurious to other aquatic life, which is a concern because there are also
frogs living in the stagnant pool.
Patricia
will be on vacation starting next Thursday. She is the only person who can
quarantine an animal in the event of a dog bite. It was thought that perhaps Ruth Ann Cowing, the dog officer,
might also be named as a person who could do this.
Klara
Mueller shut off the electricity to one of her tenants. Excuse:
“the power must have failed due to mice.” Patricia rectified the
situation.
George
Bryant update – Patricia had long discussions with long suffering neighbors of
his. Patricia feels rather than taking
him to court and costing the town yet more money, it might be best to just
suggest a bigger and better fence to hide the unsightly collection.
Ken
Janson – nothing.
Kay
Halle – Has Chasers @293 Commercial Street reduced their seats? Answer was yes. There was also a citizen’s complaint about 309 Bradford
Street. Patricia told Kay that Subway
had been inspected that very day and everything seems to be in order.
Mark
Baker, Duane Gregory, and Cynthia Gast – nothing to add.
Motion and vote to adjourn came at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn Rogers Gaudiano
_______________________________________on July 4, 2003.
Mark W. Baker, Chair