01/24/2019 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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training with his employees and he answered that they close the establishment for four days after the Superbowl for deep cleaning and to go over procedures. Mr. Mitrokostas informed the board that he is fighting the turnover of qualified people,stating that he brings in new people,trains them and then they quit. Ms. Langler asked Mr. Mitrokostas if he provides any ServSafe Training to his staff prior to the summer season, and he answered nothing formal, but that his key staff have been around a long time. Chair Baumgaertel suggested that It might be beneficial,even for the seasoned employees, because food code has been updated and people who have been around a long time can get complacent. Mr. Harrington stated that two critical violations found during probation period are cause for three-day closure. Historically, for multiple violations or violations of an immediate threat, establishments usually shut down voluntarily for 24 hours to make'corrections, then the health agent goes back to re-inspect. This was the third or fourth month of probation where the health agent was still finding criticals;however, there are no violations of an immediate threat. Ms. Langler suggested that, based on the frequency and type of violation, it was a matter of staff training. As an alternative to closing the establishment, she recommended Mr. Mitrokostas offer ServSafe training for the entire staff, stating that she believed it would achieve the better results than temporary closure. There being no further discussion or questions,Mallory Langler moved that,as an alternative to the three- day closure, Mr. Mitrokostas hold a ServSafe Training class for his entire staff within 30 days, providing certificates to the Board of Health. If training does not take place within 30 days then the three-day closure will be enforced. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. VOTE: Unanimous(2-0). Chair Baumgaertel stated that they were looking potentially at a $200 fine for the remaining violations that had not been corrected. Mallory Langler moved to amend the previous motion to include enforcement of a$200 fine for the remaining violations. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. VOTE: Unanimous(2-0). 7:25—105 Whippoorwill Circle Glen Harrington commented that the property at 105 Whippoorwill Circle is a spit of land that is surrounded by wetland adjacent to Great River. The three bedroom system that exists is a 1000-gallon tank and a leach field which failed inspection due to distance to groundwater. The proposed three bedroom system is a 1500-gallon MicroFAST Model 0.5 tank with ultra-violet disinfection, and a 1000- gallon pump chamber which discharges to an 18'x 25' leach field with pressure distribution. Mr. Harrington informed the board that he spoke with the Conservation Agent regarding placement of the soil absorption system,and was told that relocation of the system to the driveway or to an area toward Whippoorwill Circle will not be enough increase In distance to the resource areas, and will cause more disruption to the site than the proposed location. The gravel parking area is the best option. Variances requested to the wetlands are Title V variances,not local upgrade approval,so abutters had to be notified. The board had already reviewed and approved the plan. Dan Ojala from Down Cape Engineering introduced himself. He confirmed that abutters were notified and reviewed the septic design plan for.the board, indicating that there was no increase in flow at this three-bedroom home. Mr. Ojala described the use and effectiveness of the H-20 caps for the pressure distribution system,adding that there would be nine inches of gravel over them. Chair Baumgaertel asked about proper venting and Mr. Harrington noted that there was passive venting. Ms. Langler asked if an 0&M agreement had been drafted and Mr. Ojala responded that it would be submitted along with the Disposal Works Construction Permit application. Mr.Harrington added that it is required prior to issuance 3