3/31/2016 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Glen Harrington commented that Leila Botsford, Director of the Mashpee Housing Authority, has asked the Board of Health to co-sponsor an application to the Community Preservation Committee to fund a program that is called the "Home Repair Program". The Home Repair Program is proposing to fund repairs at Mashpee citizen's homes where health and safety hazards may exist. Mashpee Housing inspectors will identify the hazards upon application by the applicant. The program was first to be only for elderly citizens over 60 years of age, but it is now available to all Mashpee citizens who meet income requirements. Up to $5,000.00 per property may be requested. The Board of Health added refuse disposal and blocked egress violations to the list of eligible issues to be corrected. The goal of the Board of Health is to add counseling services for chronic collectors which will possibly be proposed next year. Mr. Harrington believes this is a great program because it will address property hazards without the need for Board of Health enforcement. Now that the Town of Mashpee has paid for hoarding cleanout, this money may be better spent on addressing prevention issues or counseling when the time comes. Kalliope Egloff mentioned that there is another program, the Affordable Housing Trust that allowed some of the money to be used as a loan or grant to do repairs for those that meet the requirements. Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health co-sponsor the Mashpee Housing Authority CPA Application for the Home Repair Program. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 6. Request to Waive Septic loan Payment: 251 Great Neck Road North. Glen Harrington stated that Judith Averett, owner of 251 Great Neck Road North, is requesting a waiver of the penalty fee that has been added to her principle and interest payment from a 1998 septic loan. The original loan was for $3,300.00, but missed payments at 1.5% per month have accrued to $3,284.00 in penalty. The Town Treasurer has asked the Board of Health to determine if the waiver should be approved as it originated as a septic repair. The Town Treasurer commented that the loan was secured with a Promissory Note that allows him to foreclose on the property for non-payment. He is trying to avoid this process. The Town Treasurer is willing to waive the penalty for hardship, but do not waive the principle and interest payment. The Board discussed that some verification for proof of income be given to the Board of Health to determine financial hardship. Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the request for the septic loan waiver of penalties and interest for 251 Great Neck Road North and no waiver for the balance due with documentation by the Health Agent. Kalliope Egloff stated that she would like Mrs. Averett to make some payments toward the septic loan. The Board would like to establish a reasonable payment program for Mrs. Averett in order to get her back on track. Lucy Burton rescinded her motion and requested that Mrs. Averett attend the next Board of Health meeting to explain her situation and the expected payments. 7. Variance Request—Camp Regulations: Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod, Inc. Lloyd Wilson, Jr., Camp Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod introduced himself to the Board. 120 campers are allowed to attend the Boys and Girls Club. The Board has approved this variance for 130 campers since 2009. They are now requesting a variance for 140 campers for the 4 hand washing sinks. However, a quarter of the campers go to the beach daily. There is a hand washing sink in the Staff restroom, and bottles of hand sanitizers are available. Kalliope Egloff recommended that the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod obtain estimates to install a wash basin once the numbers increase to 150 campers. 2