Board of Health
6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Dan
Brown, Duane Gregory, and Ken Janson
Members Absent: Mark
Baker (excused absence)
Health Agent: Jane
Evans
Health Inspector: Patricia
Pajaron
The meeting was called
to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Public Comments
There were none.
New Business
Jose Negron
New Tattoo Apprentice
License
Pat Pajaron said the
applicant wants an apprentice license at Mooncusser. He has been in training since last year and his employer says
he’s at the “hands-on” point. They
learn their trade by interning. There
is no specified length of training but regulations state that the apprentice
must meet all requirements of regular tattoo license. It is up to the main license holder to decide when he was ready
to get a full license. The usual time
is 6 months apprenticing. He has had a
Tb test, CPR training, first aid, and all the other requisites, etc. The BoH might consider that he’d be under
direct supervision by the bona fide license holder.
Pat thought about drafting
regulations back in May but none were added.
Jane said this has always been frustrating for tattoo artists. Duane wondered if the Board could give an
apprentice license when we have no guides for this in the regs? It was thought that maybe the Board could
amend the tattoo license to have regs for apprentice licenses. It was then thought that this meeting was
not the proper framework for reworking regulations. (They need to be carefully thought out.)
The owner of Mooncusser would
like the regs shored up and felt that something real should be in place. Dan Brown reasoned that if we change the
regs then we have to insist on the number of hours for an internship. Jane Evans said she would like time to think
about a reg for an apprentice. Maybe a
full license with restrictions for six months?
Motion: Dan Brown made a motion
to approve a full license with a condition that the license will expire within
6 months. Also the following conditions
should be added:
1. Mr. Negron will be tattooing under the direct
supervision of an experienced licensed tattoo artist at all times.
2. Before any tattoo procedure, the apprentice and
experienced licensed tattoo artist shall sign the “apprentice release form.”
3. The license shall state the tattoo artist is an
apprentice.
Ken Janson seconded the
motion and it was approved 3-0-0.
172 Bradford Street
Title V Variance
Duane disclosed that she is a
real estate broker and this property is actively on the market. There were no objections.
The original plan went back
to ’02 but expired during the summer of ’04.
George Flammer, the owner was there, with Wm. Rogers, II
presenting. The big question regarded
the number of bedrooms.
A lot of conversation took
place about George Flammer taking down walls so that it looks like 3 bedrooms
but it’s really a 4 bedroom property.
Mr. Flammer was asked by Duane Gregory if he had any work permits (or
building permits) to substantiate the removed walls, etc. The answer was, “No.”
Jane told Bill that the BoH
can’t give a variance for a 4 bedroom system because it has only 3
bedrooms.
Motion: Ken Janson made a motion to accept the
request for a continuation for 172 Bradford Street until the December 2nd meeting. Dan Brown seconded the motion and it was
agreed by a vote of 3-0-0.
Mr. Rogers will come back
with a redesign of the system; he also said he’d look into the time limitation
on the original design that had been approved.
6 Browne Street
Title V Variance
Wm. Rogers, II presented the
plan to the Board. He asked for 4
variances. Jane Evans recommended
approval of the 1st 3 variances but no approval for the #4
variance. Billy said he’s allowed by
code to go to 4 ft variance as opposed to 5 ft. depth.
Motion: Dan Brown made a motion to approve the plan
with a deed restriction limiting the property to 3 bedrooms with no increase to
the square footage of the building. Ken
Janson seconded it and it was approved 3-0-0.
(Mr. Rogers, having second
thoughts, said he’d like to discuss it with the Janopolis family and perhaps
may redesign the title v depending on their wishes.
29 Pearl Street
Title V Variance
Jason Ellis presented the
case. Jane Evans recommends the
plan provided there is a deed restriction for 4 bedrooms.
Motion: Duane Gregory made a motion to approve the
plan for 29 Pearl Street with a deed restriction for 4 bedrooms. Ken Janson seconded the motion and it passed
3-0-0.
Provincetown Board of
Health Regulations
Final revisions pertaining to
septic systems and the municipal sewer system.
Jane
said that it has to be advertised for 2 weeks and wants to plan the public
hearing for December 16th.
There was one redo the Board felt was necessary – on page 19 – accessory
use. It was thought that accessory use
would allow a toilet and a sink but no tub or shower. Duane want the regs to be compatible with the Massachusetts state
laws which state that condo Title V’s must be inspected every 3 years if they
are pumped annually – if not pumped annually then they should be inspected
every 2 years.
Motion: Dan Brown made a motion to hold a public
hearing on December 16th for the revisions to the BoH regulations
regarding septic systems. Duane Gregory
seconded the motion and it was passed 3-0-0.
Approval of Minutes for
October 28, 2004
On page 4 change from
“multi-family residences” to “condominiums.”
Motion: Ken Janson made a motion to approve the
minutes as amended. Dan Brown seconded
the motion and it passed 3-0-0.
Any other business that shall properly come before the Board
27 Commercial Street – 2 units with 5 bedrooms. The owner is proposing a reconfiguration of bedrooms but with no
changes in number. Duane, looking at
the plan of the proposed basement, observed that there’s no way to get into the
kitchen except through a bedroom. Jane
will research and get back to the Board. Jane also wondered if the Board wants the owner to come before
them? Answer: If he gives you a revised plan that will suffice.
837 Commercial Street – ANR plan.
Jane presented to Board.
Health Agent’s and Health Inspector’s Reports
Jane will be attending the
Water & Sewer Board meeting this Tuesday.
She supports BoH rulings as they regard the PAAM.
Jane had a brief report on 33
Court St, an affordable housing property overseen by the Provincetown
Housing Authority.
The next meeting will include
Mr. Tran. Jane will include all
notes on this case in the Board’s packet.
She feels the Board will lose credibility if we just ignore the
situation. Duane proposed some punitive
actions since the rules are the same for all grease traps.
Pat Pajaron said that Town
counsel is filing contempt charges against George Bryant.
Update on Grand Union: There are still maintenance issues with
floor tiles in the deli area. Meat
section regarding paper diapers in diary case.
They hired a dairy manager just for that section. Pat is meeting with Tom Latorre, the GU
sanitation engineer on December 6th. She will discuss the tile issue with him which also becomes a
safety issue.
Pat did research on food
dating. It’s not mandated by the
FDA. They don’t have to date any
food. Open dating is on perishable
items. Then there’s closed dating on
cans and that is done by the manufacturer.
FDA federal food code states
that expired dates can be sold by
GU. Pat was interviewed by Mary Ann
Bragg of the Banner. Pat feels her
meeting with Tom will be fruitful.
Rabies Update: One
raccoon for tested for rabies and the report came back negative.
Doug Freeman of the West End
Salon is proposing another theme. He
wants to use one of his rooms to be changed to a polygraph testing rooms and
then back to a massage room as need dictates.
The regs state that the massage room has to be a dedicated area.
Next meeting will be at
12:noon…..December 2nd.
Board Members’ Statements
There were none.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn
Gaudiano
Evelyn Rogers Gaudiano
Approved by ____________________________on
______________, 2004.