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discussed. This is a law that allows towns to appropriate money for regional districts that include <br /> recycling programs. Town Counsel stated that because of this law the Burd of Health cannot write a <br /> regulation for mandatory recycling. It would have to be presented at Torn Meeting. <br /> I <br /> Kalliope Egloff commented that recycling is an education issue. People throw away commodity Items <br /> that cost the Town to pay to have it incinerated, where as the Town could sell the items. Education i <br /> the best way to increase recycling. <br /> Ms. Egloff commented that perhaps by speaking to several groups with large memberships, such a <br /> the Women's Club and the Chamber of Commerce about recycling and the cost effectiveness <br /> whether living in a condominium complex or in the Town, would help increase awareness. <br /> Calliope Egloff stated than the schools had recycling clubs that have somewhat minimized. Ms. Egloff <br /> feels that peer pressure from the children to the parents may help increase recycling. Ms. Egloff <br /> suggested that perhaps a contest to have the students involved would help promote recycling. <br /> 2. Collecting Fires— Further Discussion. <br /> Burton Caplan commented that Glen Harrington provided him with information on Mashpee's rules <br /> and regulations and also the state law on the collection of fines. It states that if there is a permit or <br /> license to be issued and there are outstanding obligations to the Town, then permits or licenses can <br /> be withheld. <br /> There are times when a fine is issued for some infraction that does not involve a permit or license, <br /> such as the unitary Code violations. If the Board of Health assesses a fine, most times it is not <br /> enforced. <br /> f <br /> r <br /> Burton Kaplan stated that Glen Harrington discussed this situation with Town Counsel. Town <br /> Counsel explained that the non-criminal ticketing system in accordance with MGL Chapter 40 Section <br /> 21 D should be used. It is similar to issuing a speeding ticket. The violator has 21 days to pay, appeal, <br /> or not show up. If it is appealed, then it is taken to the Falmouth District Court. Town Counsel stated <br /> that the most important item is to also notify the mortgage holder of the violation and fires. Then if <br /> the bank takes the property, the bank can be held responsible. <br /> Burton Kaplan stated that several tires in the past the bank has been involved and simply choose to <br /> ignore the Board of Health., In Mr. t arplan's opinion when a fine is issued, then the non-criminal <br /> ticketing system should be dome concurrently. <br /> Glen Harrington commented that the Sanitary Code is written as a daily fine. Mr. Harrington was <br /> informed by a Magistrate at the Barnstable District Court to write one ticket on a Friday for the <br /> previous 5 days of non-compliance and submit it. It becomes a criminal citation after 21 days. <br /> Mr. Harrington stated that the court keeps the fine. once it gets to the court, they do not have to <br /> award the Town any money. The court has the right to keep all the court costs. <br /> Glen Harrington commented that the process for the collection fines: is an inspection takes place, an <br /> order letter is sent, and if the correction is not made during the specified time frame, then a show <br /> cause letter to appear before the Board is sent. The Board will then render a decision at that time. <br /> . MAH13 Program in Taunton on November 10, 2012. <br /> Burton Kaplan stated that the Mass Association Health Board certificate program will be held on <br /> November 3, 2012, in Marlboro, and on November 10, 2012, in Taunton. Mr. Caplan is planning on <br /> attending the programa in Taunton for certification. <br /> 2 <br />