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4 Motion to grant passed. 9. Board Member Reappointment to the Natural Resource Mp_mt. Committee Discussion took place regarding the reappointment. Mr. Doherty made a motion to appoint L. Glenn Santos as the Board Representation to the Natural Resource Management Committee. Mr. Ball seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mr. Santos made a motion to appoint Steve Ball the alternate member to the Natural Resource Management Committee. Mr. Doherty seconded the motion. Motion passed. DISCUSSION: a. Emergency Repair Policy Ms. Warden requested that the BOH postpone this until the next BOH meeting on Thursday, August 16th, 2001. Health Consultant, Charlotte Stiefel, would like to speak to the BOH regarding this issue. Mr. Doherty was in agreement with that request. Discussion postponed until the next BOH Meeting August 16th, 2001. b. Policy Regarding Remodeling or New Construction under Old Title V Ms. Warden stated that the homeowner is proposing to construct a new home on this property. The existing system.The system was installed in the late 80's. Ms. Warden felt that the homeowner should put in a new system. Mr. Doherty felt that that was an expensive proposition. He understands Ms. Warden's concern. He stated that if Ms. Warden is asking the BOH to develop a policy, that is a different situation. He recommended that the septic be pumped out and inspected. If it fails to meet the standards then the homeowner will have to do four-core samples north, south, east and west. Then you are going to need a set of standards with which to judge the samples. This, again,will be an expensive proposition.The bottom line was "how can the BOH force homeowners to upgrade their septic system to current standards in an already existing home?" After further discussion, the BOH Members came to an agreement on the following statements of fact. The BOH, in it's many years of experience, is cognizant of the fact that technology in both the physical and environmental sciences has changed over the years resulting in a better understanding of Cape Cod's geological environment and how it effects all of our water resources. In recognition of this fact, the opportunity exists to improve some surface sewerage disposal systems whenever a house is being complete reconstructed. Therefore, the BOH will require that all projects where the house is being more than 75% reconstructed and/or where anytime the foundation is being disturbed and/or modified that the septic system be brought up to current standards. Again, this is being done in order to protect the drinking water supply for residents of Cape Cod. Mr. Doherty also recommended that the BOH begin a"to do"list, beginning with this item, for the new Health Agent to pursue upon hire. NEW BUSINESS a. Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program The BOH is in receipt of a letter from the Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program dated July 31St, 2001. The CCRTCP completed a round of compliance checks of tobacco retailers in Mashpee. Mike's Service Station on Route 130 in Mashpee sold cigarettes to a minor during this compliance check.