Approved Board of Health Mtg Mins 11/12/14
Wellfleet Board of Health
Meeting Minutes November 12, 2014
Senior Center, Long Pond Room, 7:00 pm
Attendees: Acting Chair Lezli Rowell, Janet Drohan and Gary Locke
Regrets: Ken Granlund
Acting Chair Lezli Rowell opened the meeting at 7:10 pm.
- Title V Variances Requests
Sherratt, 110 Cliff Rd., Map 24, Parcel 120, relocate septic system. Tim Brady represented the applicant and gave an overview of the project. Due to erosion, the house will be relocated to the back of the property and the septic system will be moved. He stated the leach pit is in good condition. The existing foundation will remain and serve as a retaining wall. Gary Locke moved to approve East Cape Plan 14036SIT dated 10/14/14 and grant the two variances requested in the letter of 10/14/14 for the upgrade of a septic system to serve a 4 bedroom structure, a grandfathered dwelling in compliance with the Nitrogen Loading Limitation, and subject to the following conditions:
- Design flow is to be limited to 440 gpd to serve 4 bedrooms
- The well water shall be tested and found potable, with results copies to the Health Department, prior to issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
- H2O rated units are required.
- Any restriction in design flow and all conditions shall be recorded against the deed for the property at the Registry in Barnstable, and proof of deed recording shall be submitted to the Health Department prior to the issuance of the Disposal Works Permit.
seconded by Janet Drohan; passed 3-0.
- Business
The Board members will review the standard motions and EZ motion paperwork for accuracy and updates, if needed.
Transfer Station permit revocation. Agent Greenberg-Lemos reported a citizen was utilizing his deceased father’s transfer permit and was not utilizing the PAYT bags. Four letters have been sent to him regarding the violations and he paid the citations. It was noted that the permit is to the vehicle, not the deceased. Agent Greenberg-Lemos will send another letter along with a few bags to enourage compliance. The Board determined to wait until new permits are issued and then make a decision regarding further action.
Historical Society – 258 Main St., Agent Greenberg-Lemos reported there are 3 individual parcels and units which share a septic system. The Historical Society is interested in purchasing the center unit and consolidating the full structure to a museum exhibit use. Previous Restrictive Covenants for the property stated there was to be no conversion of use or increase in habitable space. The Board will make a formal vote at the December meeting, but in the meantime, the Board felt the existing design flow of the installed system will be adequate for the proposed uses of the property since there will be no increase in habitable space and elimination of the bedrooms.
Transfer Station Fees: Agent Greenberg-Lemos requested the Board review the fees for any proposed increases which must be submitted to Suzanne Thomas by March 1, 2015. Agent Greenberg-Lemos will check with the Director of the DPW regarding shortfalls. The Board felt the Commercial dumping fees should be increased to $120.00.
Food permit license and administrative processing fees for non-profit NGOs (non government organizations): The Board discussed the administrative costs ($50 license and $20 processing fees) involved with food permit applications following letters. Hillary affirmed that as commercial kitchens, her Department performs inspection services. There are approximately seven applicable NGOs in town. The Board discussed the benefits that the NGOs provide to the community and interest in treating all consistently. Lezli Rowell moved to waive the $50.00 charges / $20.00 fees for the annual food establishment business license for non-profit NGOs in Wellfleet; seconded by Gary Locke; passed 3-0.
- Licenses Signed
IV. Minutes Gary Locke moved to approve the amended 09/10/14; seconded by Janet Drohan; passed 3-0. Janet Dohan moved to approve the 10/08/14 amended meeting minutes; seconded by Gary Locke; passed 3-0.
V. Correspondence Agent Greenberg-Lemos reviewed correspondence she has sent to individuals in town regarding violations or notifications.
Lezli Rowell opened discussion to succession planning, stating that her term will end in June 2015 and she is not planning on extending her tenure with the Board. Both Gary and Janet’s term will be ending in June 2015 as well, and Lezli asked them both to consider staying on for another term.
Gary Locke moved to adjourn at 8:15 pm; seconded by Janet Drohan; passed 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine A. Bates, Committee Secretary