2/5/2015 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Town of Mashpee 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 BOARD OF HEALTH - PUBLIC SESSION Board Members Present: Lucy Burton, Chair Burton Kaplan, Co -Chair Kalliope Egloff, Clerk Minutes of the Meeting of February 5, 2015 Also Present: Glen Harrington, Health Agent Chair Lucy Burton called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. APPOINTMENTS 7:15 PM — Adriana and Luis Macedo — Show Causing Hearing —12 Ashumet Road. Glen Harrington commented that the two year deadline to repair a failed septic system at 12 Ashumet Road has expired. Ms. Macedo spoke to Mr. Harrington and stated that she was not able to repair the septic system at this time. Kendall Ayers at the Barnstable County Septic Loan Program informed Mr. Harrington that he cannot issue a loan to the Macedos because there are liens against the property located at 12 Ashumet Road. Mr. Harrington commented that the Town of Mashpee and the USDA have programs to assist with the repair of septic systems. Adriana Macedo of 12 Ashumet Road introduced herself to the Board. Ms. Macedo commented she had no knowledge that there was a time frame to correct the failed septic system since her husband had been receiving all of the letters. The septic was pumped two years ago and is not overflowing. Lucy Burton suggested to have the septic system pumped before March 15, 2015, and inform the Health Agent of the pumping. The Town Meeting takes place in May and approval to release the funds for the Community Septic Loan Program will occur at that time. Kalliope Egloff commented that in the meantime Ms. Macedo should also apply to the USDA where the percentage rate for the loan is lower. Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health require Adriana Macedo of 12 Ashumet Road to pump the septic tank by March 15, 2015, submit proof of pumping to the Mashpee Health Department by March 24, 2015, appear at the Board of Health meeting scheduled on May 21, 2015, and submit a plan for repair of the septic system. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 7:20 PM — Mike Hudson, Septic Inspector — Title V and Board of Health Violations. Glen Harrington commented that Mike Hudson emailed all of the information that was required and submitted a check for the septic inspection report to the Health Office at 5:45 PM this evening. Mr. Harrington recommends a stern warning be given to Mr. Hudson since he did comply as requested.