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rating scale and goal. The goal is to eliminate health and safety hazards, to eliminate fire hazards, and to use <br /> living space as designed. In order to meet the goals listed, Mr. Harrington created certain actions to meet each <br /> objective. <br /> 1. Eliminate health and safety hazards: <br /> Actions to mitigate a#1: Provide fire and carbon monoxide detectors, access to all doors and windows, and to <br /> have clear stairs from living space to egresses. The level of cleanliness and sources of filth are from tell-tale <br /> signs of pests and odors. If there are no pests and odors, then there is no source of filth. The remaining items <br /> would be considered clean clutter. <br /> 2. Eliminate fire hazards: <br /> Actions to mitigate#2: The Fire Department is to determine life safety issues, which may include access to the <br /> electrical panel and utilities such as the furnace and water heater. There should be a radius of no clutter <br /> around the utilities, and the path should be the width of a tote, which is used as guidance. <br /> 3. Use living space as designed: <br /> Actions to mitigate#3: What level on the clutter image scale did the dwelling start at and where should the <br /> condition of the dwelling end up? In order for a bedroom to be used as a bedroom and a living room to be used <br /> as living space then a minimum of 3 on the clutter image rating scale should be the goal. With some <br /> organization along the way, the amount of clutter would still allow the proper use of each room. Access to <br /> electrical sockets is an everyday activity, and if the amount of clutter covers electrical sockets and wiring, then <br /> there are fire, health and safety issues that need to be addressed. <br /> Erika Woods of the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force, and Vickie McFarland-Richter, owner of 394 Cotuit Road, <br /> introduced themselves to the Board. <br /> Ms. Woods commented that in this case there is a difference between the reasons for hoarding and why a <br /> situation such as this happens. Ms. Woods has not seen any new items brought into the home. Everything Ms. <br /> McFarland-Richter owns was acquired previously and has special meaning. However, even though it has been <br /> a slow process, Ms. McFarland-Richter has made progress. She now has smoke and carbon monoxide <br /> detectors; she cleans and sanitizes; and she is in the process of cleaning out the basement. Overall the home <br /> is kept clean and organized. The rooms and hallways are more accessible. <br /> Ms. Woods is requesting that the Board close the order with the stipulation that Ms. McFarland-Richter will <br /> continue working to clean the house and move forward so there are no health and safety issues. Ms. Woods <br /> will continue to work with Ms. McFarland-Richter for another 6 months. <br /> Kalliope Egloff requested that at the end of six months a progress report be given. Mr. Harrington suggested <br /> that a final inspection be performed when the electrical panel is accessible and then perhaps close the case. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 1. Sign Expense Warrants. The Board members signed the expense warrants. <br /> 2. Review/Approve BOH Public Session Minutes: September 1, 2016. <br /> Brian Baumgaertel made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Public Session minutes of September <br /> 1, 2016, as presented. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. <br /> 3. FY 2018 Budget. <br /> Glen Harrington remarked that he has not had an opportunity to complete the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget which <br /> is due at the end of September. Mr. Harrington will forward the completed budget to the Board of Health <br /> members. <br /> 4. Sanitary Code Violation: Deer Crossing Condominium. <br /> 3 <br />