PROVINCETOWN BOARD OF HEALTH

 

Public Meeting

June 1, 2006

                                                   5:00 p.m.

 

Members Present:                       Duane Gregory, Ken Janson, Tom Gaudreau 

                                                 and Jerry Anathan

 

Health Agent:             Jane Evans

 

Health Inspector:                   Brian Carlson

 

Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.

 

AGENDA

 

Public Comments: none

New Business

 35 Court Street

Administrative Consent Order

Motion: Approve Administrative Consent Order with the requirement that the Owner must pump the existing septic system as needed in order to avoid back up into the dwelling or discharge to the surface.

Moved: Jerry Anathan            Seconded: Tom Guadreau                    Vote: 3-0-1

33 Court Street

Administrative Consent Order

Motion: Approve Administrative Consent Order with the requirement that the Owner must pump the existing septic system as needed in order to avoid back up into the dwelling or discharge to the surface.

Moved: Ken Janson                        Seconded: Jerry Anathan                      Vote: 4-0-0

 

FY 2007 Board of Health Goals & Objectives

Motion: Adopt BoH Goals & Objectives

Moved: Ken Janson                        Seconded: Tom Gaudreau                    Vote: 4-0-0

 

Discussion

Water & Sewer Board request for sewer connection criteria

Austin Knight represented the Water & Sewer Board. He stated that board has been meeting with BOS in meetings facilitated by John Goodrich to develop criteria for the next phase of sewer connection, which will be presented to Fall Town Meeting. The BoH decided to add the following clause: Property owners have the right to request waiver of sewer connection on a case by case basis.

Motion: To accept criteria as presented with the added clause.

Moved: Duane Gregory                      Seconded: Ken Janson            Vote: 4-0-0

 

Review proposed addition to BoH regulations (Article 19) designating Areas of Critical Environmental and Public Health Concern

Members expressed concern that this regulation would hurt people who have been issued previous variances by the BoH and discussed the need for an appeal process.

Motion: To hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Article 19

Moved: Duane Gregory                      Seconded: Ken Janson                        Vote: 4-0-0

 

Approval of Minutes for May 18, 2006

Motion: Approve minutes from May 18, 2006 as presented.

Moved: Jerry Anathan                      Seconded: Ken Janson            Vote: 4-0-0

 

Any other business that shall properly come before the Board

Jane Evans presented a request from Sandy Turner, DPW Assistant Director to designate

the soccer field and skating park as “No Dog Zones”.

After much discussion the following motion was presented:

Motion: To add to BoH regulations, Part XIII Dog Restraint, Article 2, Section 1:

For public health and sanitary purposes the Board of Health requires all Town of Provincetown owned public playgrounds, including schools, and playing fields to be declared dog free zones. However, dogs will be permitted on leash, on the perimeter of field during games or practices and in compliance with all other Dog by laws.

Moved: Duane Gregory                      Seconded: Jerry Anathan                      Vote: 4-0-0

 

Health Agent’s and Health Inspector’s Reports

Jane Evans-none

Brian Carlson-he is organizing a community response volunteer training on June 9, 2006 at the Methodist Church.

All rabies signs have been posted.

No reported problems over Memorial Day Weekend.

Board Members’ Statements

Duane Gregory announced with regret the resignation of Mark Majeski from the BoH.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis Lutsky

Phyllis Lutsky

Recording Secretary

 

Approved by_______________________________on_________________