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OLD BUSINESS <br />1. Housing Compliance: 394 Cotuit Road. <br />Mr. Harrington forwarded information from Erika Woods of the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force to the Board of <br />Health members. <br />Lucy Burton commented that Ms. Woods is making progress with Vickie McFarland -Richter of 394 Cotuit <br />Road, as Ms. McFarland -Richter is struggling against her own issues to improve the situation. Ms. Burton went <br />on to say that psychology is so important in the treatment of hoarding. <br />Glen Harrington stated that another inspection of the property at 394 Cotuit Road will take place in October <br />2015 by the Health Agent. <br />2. Housing Update: P-103 Deer Crossing, Shellback Way. <br />Glen Harrington stated that the Health Department is still in the process of dealing with the situation at P-103, <br />Deer Crossing. Because of the cost of the clean-up, a bid process must take place. The public bid will be <br />advertised in two separate ads. A lien will be placed on the property to reimburse the Town of Mashpee for the <br />expense. Everything on the first floor must be disposed except those items with a hard surface, which will be <br />cleaned. Most objects on the second floor and basement are able to be cleaned. The appliances, fire alarms, <br />and smoke alarms must be in working order before the occupant is allowed to return. <br />Mr. Harrington commented that this does not treat the hoarding issue. In the meantime, Mr. Harrington will <br />inquire of Town Counsel whether or not a psychiatric evaluation or treatment can be mandated of the occupant <br />in order to assist with the hoarding issue. <br />ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br />None. <br />DISCUSSION <br />1. Meeting Update — Mashpee Cares Committee Meeting: Lucy Burton. <br />Lucy Burton stated that she does not have an update on the Mashpee Cares Committee Meeting. The next <br />meeting will take place at the Mashpee Public Library on October 20, 2015, at 6:00 PM. <br />2. Meeting Update — Waste Management Committee Meeting: Kalliope Egloff. <br />Kalliope Egloff commented that she would like to have a topic of discussion and consensus from the Board of <br />Health on the mission of the Waste Management Committee at the next scheduled Board of Health meeting. <br />At the next Waste Management Committee Meeting a recommendation and vote will be made to give to the <br />Board of Selectmen concerning "Zero Waste". <br />3. Synthetic Marijuana. <br />Glen Harrington stated that the difference as far as the definition and the use of the word "analog" is to prevent <br />the evolution of the drug. If a regulation is made for one substance, the "backyard chemists" will change the <br />compound so that it doesn't meet that regulation. It is written using the word "analog" or imitation of the <br />substances so that it covers anything that is created with a similar effect. <br />The Barnstable By -Law will be placed on the May 2016 Town Meeting for the Town of Mashpee to vote on. <br />Each of the regional Boards of Health are asked to adopt a regulation similar to that of the Town of Carver. The <br />only difference between the two is that the Barnstable By -Law has more Police power written into the <br />regulation. A public hearing will be placed on the next agenda so that the retailers will have an opportunity to <br />attend and comment on the synthetic marijuana regulation. <br />NEXT MEETING <br />2 <br />