2/16/2017 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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t Brian Ba u mg aertel made a motion that the Board of Health rescind the fines that were issued January 5, 2017, in relation to#74 Lakes1de Estates. I alliope Egloff seconded the notion. The notion was unanimously approved-. 7:20 PM —sanitary code violations —300 Nathan Ellis Highway, Unit##8 -- Lakeside Estates. Glen Harrington stated that on October 14} 20160 a complaint was rade to the Board of Health regarding low water pressure at##8 Lakeside Estates. An inspection was performed where the grater pressure was tested and during use, the grater pressure was found to be below the 20 psi or the minimum for the Sanitary code. An order letter was sent on October 17, 2016, to notify the park operator. No response was ever made to the Board of Health. on December 7, 2016, a follow-up inspection was performed to check the grater pressure. Again, during use the grater pressure was found to be less-than the 20 psi and in violation. Fines were issued for 41 days of non-compliance, The request for the hearing was received on January 5, 2017. The hearing was set for February 2, 2017, but where two other hearings were scheduled for February 16, 2017, a request was made by the park owner's counsel to continue until February 16, 2017, The Board obliged and continued.the hearing that was to confer on February 2, 2017. Attorney Brian Mall, representing MEZ Fealty, Lakeside Estates} introduced himself to the Board and thanked the Board for the continuance. Attorney Wall also apologized to the Board for his client's lacy of response, Mr, Harrington remarked that the Sanitary code states the water pressure must be sufficient. Mr. Harrington investigated the dumbing code and the Water District's Regulation and used, as a basis, that the 20 psi is the minimum for sufficient water pressure. Within the Sanitary Code the grater pressure is checked during the use. There is no specification to check during use within the local regulation. Water pressure is checked from the outside spicket since it is connected directly to the distribution system at Lakeside Estates. The pressure is checked while the system is running inside the unit, Also, this particular unit has a filtration system, lalliope Egloff inquired whether the filtration system is maintained and if-there is any evidence of leaking pipes. Ms. Egloff suggested that the owner ascertain a plumber and prove there are no issues within the inside of the unit. Brian Baunngaertel commented that if there were consistent leaks within the unit affecting the pressure that no pressure could be held. If there is a leak inside the unit, the owner is responsible for the repair. The Board and Mr. Harrington discussed whether the park owners should be required to hire a licensed plumber to do a full inspection of the unit's plumbing. Attorney Wall remarked that there is a fine of$4,1 go for the Sanitary Code Violation. Attorney Wall would like to suspend a decision on this matter with some sort of agreement on behalf of his client. Kate Connolly, attorney with Mashpee Torn counsel, introduced herself to the Board. Attorney Connolly suggested that it is too early to rescind the fines. Perhaps the owners are taking this situation seriously since they have hired an attorney. The Board should not rescind the fines until this issue is resolved. The parr owners should provide a copy of the leases proving that they have no responsibility for the inside of the unit and also prove they are not responsible for the plumbing, septic, and other issues. Brian,Baumgaertel made a motion that the Board of Health require ownership information in the form of a legal document of record for ago Nathan Ellis Highway, Unit#8, Lakeside Estates} for the Sanitary Code Violation prior to the next Board of Health meeting scheduled of March 2, 2017. l alliope Egloff seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 7:25 PM — Request for Tight Tank-- 20 Red Brook Road. l alliope Egloff made a motion that the Board of Health move the 7.25 Fill) Request for a Tight Tank discussion at 20 Red Broom Road to the next Board of Health meeting scheduled on March 2, 2017. The Board of Health would like a representative from New Seabury to attend the meeting. Brian Baumgaertel seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 2