Provincetown Board of Health

Caucus Hall

January 4, 2007

5:00 p.m.

 

 

 Members Present:        Jerry Anathan, Tom Gaudreau, Duane Gregory, Ken Janson, and John Livingstone.

 

Members Absent:                   none          

 

Health Agent:                Jane Evans

 

Health Inspector:          Brian Carlson

 

AGENDA

Public Comments

There were none.

 

New Business

G.F.M. Enterprises (Gregory Morris)

New Septic System Installer

Jane gave the BoH an overview.  She has provided all the information required to Mr. Morris.  Duane asked about inspections for new installers.  Jane said that’s for new people and this installer is experienced.  She used to go out twice during installation for the first 3 installations.  Duane would like to keep those regulations in place.

Motion:  Approve the new septic system installer license for Greg Morris with the stipulation that two partial inspections be done for his first 3 installations.

Motion:  John Livingstone      Seconded:  Jerry Anathan       Vote:  5-0-0

 

Milliken Construction (David Milliken)

New Septic System Installer

David Milliken is licensed by Truro and Eastham and she has met with him and explained our rules, etc.

Motion:  Approve the new septic system installer license for David Milliken with the stipulation that two partial inspections be done for his first 3 installations.

Motion:  Tom Gaudreau     Seconded:  Jerry Anathan      Vote:  5-0-0

 

Scott Caldwell

New Massage Therapist

Brian Carlson recommended approval of his license.  All his paperwork is in order.

Motion:  Approve a new massage therapist license for Scott Caldwell.

Motion:  Ken Janson     Seconded:  Tom Gaudreau      Vote:  5-0-0

 

11 Prince Street

ACO

St. Peter's church has applied to install a leach pit.  It would be a pre-Title 5 pit.  Jane said chances are that they won’t even have to install it.  They have an existing system but the church is being built on top of it.  Sewer coverage is anticipated for this area and Tom G. wondered if there was any time limit if they can’t get on the sewer?  It’s certainly no worse than the cesspool that there.  Jane feels that the sewer should be available before the church is completed.  Worst case scenario would be year 2010,  Duane would like to see a year deadline.  The church created this hardship by siting the rebuilt church atop their existing septic. 

Motion:  Approve an ACO for a period of 1 year from the completion of the building and if the sewer is not available at the time of occupancy then the church officials must return for further findings.

Motion:  Duane Gregory     Seconded:  Tom Gaudreau      Vote:  5-0-0

 

3 Mozart Avenue

ACO

Motion:  Approve the request for an ACO for 3 Mozart Avenue

Motion:  Ken Janson     Seconded:  Jerry Anathan      Vote:  5-0-0

 

9 Whorf’s Court

ACO

This property is in the phase 2 area.  The property is for sale and the bank requires either a new septic system or a connection to the sewer.

Motion:  Approve the request for an ACO for 9 Whorf's Court.

Motion:  Ken Janson      Seconded:  Tom Gaudreau       Vote:  5-0-0

 

12 Brewster Street

Title 5 variance

Gary Locke presented the variances to the BoH.  They entail an upgrade to a Title 5 system.  Jane said the variations requested are strictly for setback.

Motion:  The variances were approved with a deed restriction limiting the number of bedrooms on the property to the existing three.  This deed restriction must be recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds and proof of recording provided to the Health Agent prior to issuance of the Septic System Installation Permit.

Motion:  John Livingstone      Seconded:  Ken Janson     Vote:  5-0-0

 

Abutter Notifications:

Jane Evans noted that only direct abutters and kitty corner properties should be notified about Title 5 installations.  The notifications to entire neighbor­hoods used to be mandated because of wells - but - with town water, it's no longer necessary.  Gary Locke said that some notifications (especially those adjacent to condo complexes) cost them as much as $400 and that cost has to be passed on to the consumer.  Every board within the town has different abutter requirements. 

 

Duane Gregory, chair of the BoH, decided an official request from our Health Agent to adjust the abutters' list would be in order and give the Assessor a copy of our request.

 

143 & 143A Bradford Street

Title 5 variance

Gary Locke, along with his assistant Rich Waldo, presented again.  The 11 bedroom property has been serviced by a cesspools so that an upgrade to a Title 5 is definitely desirable.

 

A neighbor, Jim Schreyer, who lives at 14 Center Street had many concerns regarding the installation which abuts his property.  He was told that the installer would definitely meet with him prior to the installation and assuage any fears he had; also all installers are fully insured.  Mr. Schreyer went off with the plan and seemed relieved about all he had heard.

Motion:  Approve the plans for the Title 5 variances for 143-143A Bradford St with a deed restriction limiting the number of bedrooms on the property to the existing eleven.  This deed restriction must be recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds and proof of recording provided to the Health Agent prior to issuance of the Septic System Installation Permit.

Motion:  Jerry Anathan     Seconded:  Ken Janson       Vote 5-0-0

Discussion

Approve 2007 Board of Health Meeting Schedule

Motion:  Approve the 2007 calendar for scheduled BoH meetings.

Motion:  Duane Gregory      Seconded:  Jerry Anathan     Vote 5-0-0

 

New Massage Regulations

There was a bit of a discussion regarding the inclusion of the CORI check, as well as the inclusion of name, signature, and picture on licenses.  Duane also wanted to make sure that applicants are told that e-mail letters are not accepted as references; the reference must be a real letter with a real signature on it.

Motion:  Approve the new massage regulations.

Motion:  Jerry Anathan     Seconded:  Tom Gaudreau      Vote:  5-0-0

 

Subdivision Flow Discussion

Jane Evans was approached by Michele Couture and Ted Malone and they requested her interpretation of how the flow is determined when a property changes use.  Good example is the Tides Motel.  Jane has always thought that the flow stayed with that property.  In most case the extra flow is abandoned.  The Tides became 12 5-bedroom lots.  Duane said that Jane always brought these things before the BoH and they were apprised of what was happening.  Jane was approached to rethink the way she had been apportioning flow.

Consensus of Board is that the way that Jane has been interpreting this is correct and the BoH wants her to continue in this manner and to maintain the same policy.

 

Approval of Minutes for November 2, 2006

Motion:  Approve the minutes as written.

Motion: John Livingstone       Seconded: Duane Gregory

Vote:  4-0-1 abstention (JA)   

 

Any other business that shall properly come before the Board

Duane has to write a report for the annual town report.  Any suggestions?  Hopefully before the next meeting Duane will have something written up.  Dr. Livingstone would have some input, i.e., the chair is always considering the interests of the property owners and this is really a fair way to chair this board.  Brian did vote in something to do with emergency preparedness.  Just wants to say that we voted it in.  Jane said that a total 13,300 septic have been installed……  Duane would want the numbers for the next meeting…..  how many property variances.  $4k for variance filing fees.  Rabies update?  Brian will give her some information – no more cases recently.  Changes in leash laws?  Brian e-mailed a vet and they recommend not letting dogs off their leashes.  Duane will make a compilation of all the information her Board provides.

 

Health Agent’s Report

Nothing new to report.

 

Health Inspector’s Report

Brian reported that there was going to be an Emergency Preparedness Seminar slated for February 13th from 2:00p - 4:30p. 

 

He also passed out an update required for CDC goals.  He’s now preparing for town meeting and the emergency preparedness Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which refers to pooling/sharing services during emergencies.  Now the agreement has to go to town meeting for language approval for an MOU.

 

The doses for a nuclear emergency have been received for the census population in town.  Jane would suggest that people come here to get it and show proof of residency, i.e., a driver’s license.  Most of the work will be in setting up and we should hand out a packet and you have to know the family unit.  Duane asked - so should we notify people?  Jane said to limit it to one hour/day or one day/week.   Dr. Livingstone said the issue is the speed with which you should get it.  The schools already have it.  Duane said so do you want to come up with a plan and then we can approve it.  Jane said – and not too complicated.

 

Brian has submitted a grant application requesting money to monitor water quality in estuaries.  Lyme disease is on the rise.  We are experiencing 3 or 4 confirmed cases a month.  According to George H., one in 4 people have it whether they’ve been diagnosed or not. 

 

There will be information regarding staph infections and will be distributed to gyms.  Mussel Beach has wet naps now and Tom Gaudreau wanted to know if these were adequate. 

 

Brian will also have rabies information for the town clerk’s office which licenses dogs.

 

Jane is having surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome on January 16th and will try to get to the next BoH meeting on the 18th. 

 

Board Members’ Statements

There were none.

 

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Evelyn Gaudiano

E. Rogers Gaudiano

 

Approved by _____________________________ on ____________, 2007.

                             Duane Gregory, Chair