12/23/2009 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Board of Health--Public Session Minutes of Meeting December 23, 2009 i Board Members 'resent: Chair Burton Kaplan, Co-Chair Kalliope Egloff, Clerk Lucy Burton Also Present: Glen Harrington, Health Agent Mr. Kaplan called the meeting to order at 7:01 prrr with a quorum. NEW BUSINESS 1. Sign Warrants: Members of the Board signed one warrant. 2.- Approve Public Session Minutes: 12/9/09 Board members noted the possibility oftrash haulers reporting figures for combined commercial and residential waste at the Upper Cape regional Transfer Station, as referenced in paragraph 3 on page 2 of the nrfiUtes. Mr. Hanington clafified that the decision would be made by Department of Public Works (DPW)Director, Catherine Laurent,based on transfer station regulations. On page 1, Ms. Egloff noted that favid Martin represented Falmouth Engineefing, not W. Borselli. All references to Mr. Borselli should be changed to read Mr. Martin. Mr. Harrington pointed out that there are two #3 s on page 2 and Mr. Kaplan noted that Solid waste Hauler Compliance Review should e . n page 3, regarding waste Management Compliance, it was requested that suspect replace 57 . 'bogus the statement reading still re orcn bogus recycling numbers.» on page 4, regarding the Draft Recycling Regulation, Ms. Egloff nested that explained"'be changed to"wondered." n page 4, referencin seasonal and HINI in paragraph Mr. Kaplan asked that"and seasonal flu programs" g be added to the statement"`Board members congratulated men Harrington on his excellent coordination of HINT. . ." Motion made by Ms. Egloff to approve the minutes of December 9,2009 as amended. Motion seconded by Mr.Kaplan. All voted unanimously o approve the motion. 3. Solid Waste Hauler Compliance Review Mr. Harrington reported that he has received updated information from the three haulers for which the Board was awaiting more detailed records. Mr. Harrington stated that Macomber provided an annual monthly tally for 2009 which indicates that they increased their recycling customers from 4 to 13. Although the approximated numbers do not reflect tremendous recycling tonnage, 1W. Harrington noted that it is representative of their business. Casella waste has also submitted their monthly recycling numbers for 200 9. Pira Sanitation submitted one weight slip, with minimal tonnage, but accurate for thea business in 1lashpee. All waste haulers have satisfied the Board's request for additional information. Regarding Cavossa Mr. Harrington stated that a hearing, which will include Town Counsel, has been scheduled for January 13. Notice of the appeal hearing has been mailed and faxed. Cavossa will continue tooperate in 1lashpee while awaiting the results of the hearing. Ms. off questioned whether or not notices that the last Pard of Health meeting would review waste hauler compliance were adequately distributed. Mr. Harrington responded that phone calls were made to notify the 1