05/02/2019 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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dissolved oxygen levels. The pH levels are also important, as the sanitizer has a very low pH of 2.0-2.5. Ms. Almquist agreed that peroxide is more environmentally friendly and safer for the dogs. There being no further comments or discussion, Laurel Almquist moved to continue discussion of the Title V Design Plan approval at 31 Evergreen Circle to the May 16, 2019 meeting. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel, VOTE; Unanimous(2-0). OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion of May Town Meeting Articles submitted by the Board of Health. Mr. Harrington stated that he had read through the warrant in its entirety. He offered the following comments; • Article 8 is proposing to impose a local excise tax for bed and breakfast establishment,hotel, lodging house, short-term rental or motel, equal to 6% of the total amount of rent paid for each occupancy. • Article 20 is proposing to create a new Assistant Health Agent position within the Health Department. The FINCOM voted 4-1 to support the Rental Property Bylaw, but voted unanimously not to support the new position. Chair Baumgaertel stated that it is difficult to defend the position when there isn't first the opportunity to explain the bylaw, but it would be worse if the Town were to vote in favor of the bylaw and then vote the new position down. Mr. Harrington stated that the Town is counting on residents to register and pay their fee and tax but, without knowing how much income that will generate, it is difficult to justify the expense of the position. He further stated that the board is not looking to spend money the Town doesn't yet have but, in order to protect the public, there may need to be some up-front investment. Furthermore, if the - Health Department can inspect these properties and fix any legitimate issues, it makes Mashpee more appealing in terms of better vacation rentals. Another benefit that Mr. Harrington noted with regard to inspectional services is that the laws in Massachusetts are set heavily toward the tenant and,if a third party inspects the property before a tenant takes occupancy, it offers some protection to the landlord. • Article 25 is proposing to continue participation in the Community Septic Management Program. Mr. Harrington indicated that this is a "housekeeping" article. Chair Baumgaertel noted that the program has now loaned out over$45M. • Article 28 is the proposed Rental Property Bylaw. Mr.Harrington advised the board that they can indefinitely postpone the bylaw if the new position isn't approved, because the Health Department won't have the staff to enforce it. Chair Baumgaertel asked who would be the spokesperson should that be the case at Town Meeting,and Mr. Harrington indicated that it would need to be a board member. 2. Review and discussion of draft Innovative/Alternative Septic Regulation. Mr. Harrington commented that, at the last meeting, Matt Costa, of Cape and Islands Engineering, made public comments relative to the draft regulation. He recommended service contracts for all maintenance, approvals by a health agent, requirement/enforcement of pressure distribution, and minimum training requirements for those performing I/A inspections. Some of those comments were incorporated into the draft regulation for consideration by the board. 2