10/15/2015 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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statement to the department heads, "to submit a reasonable and realistic budget request based upon mission critical and operational needs in order to provide essential services that the Town has come to expect and deserve". Mr. Harrington proposed level funding for the budget. Since the Town Manager is in favor of employee training, Mr. Harrington incorporated the training classes into the budget so that the certifications for the health agents are maintained. The new Board of Health overtime budget pays the assistant health agent one and one-half hours for time worked over 40 hours. The scanning position is advertised at $12.00 an hour for a 19 -hour week. The three year plan and outlook is the landfill, since it is the Board of Health's largest responsibility. Kalliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Town of Mashpee Board of Health Fiscal Year 2017 Budget. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 4. Board of Health Recommendation to Waste Management Committee. Kalliope Egloff remarked that the Waste Management Committee approved three goals at the March 2, 2015, meeting: 1. Reduce trash and increase recycling, as well as composting, at the Transfer Station, consequently reducing disposal costs. 2. Provide equity for users of the Transfer Station. 3. More effectively educate residents the financial and environmental benefits of increased recycling. Ms. Egloff is requesting a consensus from the Board of Health for the Waste Management Committee. Glen Harrington commented that the Board of Health's responsibility is overseeing the Trash Hauler's. In Mr. Harrington's opinion, true control of the trash haulers would be curbside pickup. One trash hauler for the entire town would handle the recycling requirements. Trash disposal fees are expensive; therefore, recycling is very important. The transfer station should operate as an enterprise fund so that it pays for itself, and it should be phased in to prevent excessive fees. The Board of Health and Mr. Harrington are in favor of Pay -As -You -Throw and increased education in recycling. Mr. Harrington suggested using clear bags and having someone at the transfer station to enforce the waste bans. Ms. Egloff's recommendation to the Waste Management Committee will be increased education in recycling, an enterprise fund operation, and increased enforcement for Pay -As -You -Throw. OLD BUSINESS 1. Draft Rodent Regulation. Glen Harrington commented that the draft rodent regulation originated for the Building Department's Demolition Permit. The emergency clause and the health agent's inspection were added to the regulation. Lucy Burton made a motion that the Board of Health approve the Rodent Control Regulation. Kalliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 2. Housing Compliance: 394 Cotuit Road. Glen Harrington remarked that he received updates for 394 Cotuit Road from Erika Woods of the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force and forwarded them to the Board of Health members. 3. Housing Update: P-103 Deer Crossing, Shellback Way. Glen Harrington stated that information for the cleanup at P-103 Deer Crossing has been submitted to the State of Massachusetts for advertising for the public bid. Mr. Harrington will forward the same information to all of the other firms that expressed an interest in performing the work. The companies will be given two weeks to submit a bid. Once a bid is accepted, Mr. Harrington will seek funding from the Finance Committee. 2