Provincetown Board of Health

Caucus Hall

January 18, 2007

5:00 p.m.

 

 

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

 

Members Absent:                   John Livingstone (excused absence)

 

Health Agent:                Jane Evans (excused absence)

 

Health Inspector:          Brian Carlson

 

 

Duane Gregory, Chair, opened the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

 

AGENDA

 

Public Comments

There were none.

 

New Business

Rodrigo Magalhaes

New Massage Therapist

Brian reported on the application.  Everything is in order.  Rodrigo will be working at the Crowne Pointe Spa.  Duane cautioned him that no outdoor massage is allowed - although at this time of year it wouldn't even be thought about!

Motion:  Approve the new massage therapist license for Rodrigo Magalhaes.

Motion:  Jerry Anathan       Seconded:  Ken Janson      Vote:  4-0-0.

 

11 Central Street

ACO Request

Motion:  Approve for an ACO with the provision that the "quick fix" installation of the overflow leach pit is installed prior to anyone occupying the dwelling or within thirty days, whichever comes first.

Motion:  Tom Gaudreau      Seconded:  Ken Janson       Vote:  4-0-0.

 

33 Nelson Avenue

Title 5 variance

Jason Ellis presented the case.  He thoroughly described the variances.  Jason tried to avoid a septic system abutting a neighbor’s lot line.  This gives  the neighbor the maximum possibilities for installing their own septic.  The Board decided to accept the initial plan done by Mr. Ellis.

Motion:  Approve the original plan for 33 Nelson Avenue with a timeframe - the installation must be completely installed by March 20, 2007.  Also a deed restriction limiting the property to the existing 3 bedrooms 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:  4-0-0.

 

Discussion

A copy of the annual report for the BoH was handed out.  Brian and Duane collaborated on the report. 

Motion:  Accept the report as written for submission to the Town Clerk.

Motion:  Ken Janson       Seconded:  Tom Gaudreau      Vote:  4-0-0.

 

Minutes of the January 4, 2007 meeting

Motion:  Approve the minutes of the January 4th meeting as written.

Motion:  Jerry Anathan       Seconded:  Ken Janson      Vote:  4-0-0.

 

Any other business that shall properly come before the Board

Tom Gaudreau reported that a strange acting, sick raccoon was spotted on the inner courtyard of the Crown and Anchor.  He called the Police Depart­ment and they said that Ruth Ann Cowing was on vacation so perhaps he should call the Board of Health.  He then spoke to Brian Carlson who, too, called the Police Department.  When that didn't receive any action Brian  tried calling Wild Care as well as a few other agencies.  No one responded and by the next morning the raccoon was dead.

 

At that time the DPW was called and they shoveled it into a dumpster.  Had the animal been rabid?????  Brian had received a freezer from the state in order to save problems like this for investigation BUT not one of the town's offices wants it housed in their facility.  It is currently in the DPW garage under a threat from them to trash it if it's not removed.

 

Brian has e-mails going back for months on the freezer issue.

 

The general consensus of the Board was that a letter should be sent to the Police Department regarding the incident.  Jerry and Duane will draft the letter and Duane will send it as the Chair.

 

Freezer issue:  Duane asked Brian to call other towns and discuss the freezer problem and how they are handling it.  If the issue can't be resolved then perhaps Sandy Turner could be called in to a meeting to discuss the problem.

Health Inspector’s Report

Brian Carlson handed out announcements regarding the Emergency Preparedness Planning Summit he is planning for February 13, 2007 to be held at the United Methodist Church on Shankpainter.  George Heufelder will be presenting and Brian will be too.  All the town officials will be invited to attend.  Hoping for a good turnout.  The Fire Dept showed up at the last meeting and did a tour of the elementary school, recreation dept., and other shelter sites.  Looks like the recreation building will be turned into a town animal shelter.  Iodine distribution is in the planning stages and the town clerk is getting a roster of town residents.  School has theirs and school will have their own protocol.  Next phase will be planned distribution to the general public.

Board Members’ Statements

There were none.

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Evelyn Gaudiano

E. Rogers Gaudiano

 

Approved by _____________________________ on ____________, 2007.

                             Duane Gregory, Chair