7/20/2017 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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{ 411 Pt 16 Great Neck RoadNorth 4 Mashpee, Massachusetts 02649 BOARD of HEALTH PUBLIC SESSION Minutes of the Meeting of July 20, 201 Board Members Present: Also Present; Brian Baumgaertel, Chair Glen Harrington, Health Agent Laurel Almquist, Co-Chair Mallory Langier, Clerk Chair Brian Baumgaertel called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. APPOINTMENTS 7:15 P — dousing violation— 171 west Way. Glen Harrington stated that the owner of 171 West Way has withdrawn the request for a hearing concerning the housing violation. 7:20 P — Housing violation — 133 Quinaquisset Avenue. Glen Harrington stated that a housing inspection occurred on April 12, 2017, at 133 Quinaquisset Avenue. An order to correct the violation was sent on April 18, 2017, and received on April 20, 2017. on April 18, 2017, the owner emailed the Health Agent requesting additional time until the occupants move out. Mr. Harrington informed the owner that the court judgement did net den} her access to the dwelling so the repairs could still be completed. To-date, no Knowledge of work has leen performed. No requests for-follow--up inspections have been made. The owner did not contact the Health Department until the second fine letter was received. The owner requested an appeal hearing of the order to pay fines. The Assistant Health Agent went to the property today and noticed that a true was in the driveway and the window was open. It was her opinion that someone was living in the dwelling. The owner had previously stated she would not be renting the property again. The former occupznt reported that a nearby abutter had moved in, Deborah McGonagle, owner of 133 Quinaquisset Avenue, introduced herself to the Board. Ms. McGonagle remarked that neighbors are renting the house and helping her with the repairs of the house in exchange for rental payments. The former tenants did not pay rent for several months and would not allow her access into the house. They were evicted a month ago. lolls. Mc onagle's funds have been limited since rent was withheld and she had not been working because of illness. The doors were replaced, the registers were installed on the heating vents, the appliances were replaced, and electrical work was repaired. Doors were replaced by a handy man about 2 or 3 weeks ago, and an invoice will be provided. Joseph Ferreira IV, lease holder of the 133 Quinaquisset Avenue, introduced-himself-to-the Board. Mr. Ferreira remarked that he obtained the property for his custodial grandchildren. When they moved in, Mr. Ferreira cleaned the property and made necessary repairs. Some of the restorations required contractors, as the foundation needed repairs, and there was mold in the basement. 1