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There being no further comments or discussion, Laurel Almquist moved to approve the one-time <br /> annual fee for Off the Grid with the condition that$100.00 fee be paid and a passing inspection be <br /> provided. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. VOTE: Unanimous(2-0). <br /> 7. Request for Tier III Variance Approval for Callies Beach. Mr. Harrington commented that,each year, <br /> the Department of Public Health(DPH)identifies beaches that have not had a bacterial water quality <br /> problem, and allows the Board of Health to issue a variance to reduce the sampling regime. The <br /> board has approved this variance since 2007. The last four years of sampling results have been <br /> provided to us by DPH. The road to Callies Beach (Will's Work Road) requires grading each year. <br /> Typically,by summer time,the road has large rolling pot holes,preventing anything but 4WD vehicles <br /> from gaining access. This is why it is a remote, low traffic area, and the water quality has been good <br /> for as long as it has. <br /> There being no further comments or discussion,.Laurel Almquist moved to approve the Tier III <br /> Variance for Callies Beach. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. VOTE: Unanimous (2-0). <br /> 8, Discuss,= of letter to Eversource regardiink,,;spraying of herbicides and 2019 YOP. Mr. Harrington <br /> commented that Eversource Energy had sent out a notice requesting replies regarding any changes <br /> to the maps or sensitive environmental resources within the rights-of-way, as they are proposing to <br /> spray herbicides to control the vegetation. Mr. Harrington wrote a response letter stating that the <br /> board had no new information regarding sensitive receptors, but also added an opinion regarding <br /> the use of herbicides, referencing a letter on the same subject from the Association to Preserve Cape <br /> Cod(APCC),along with the Mashpee Water District, Water District Director Andrew Marks approved <br /> of the letter, as did the Selectmen/Town Manager's office. Eversource has since confirmed receipt <br /> of the letter. <br /> Chair Baumgaertel asked if the Town uses glyphosate and Mr. Harrington answered in the negative, <br /> per the DPW Director. He further stated that the Town Manager would like to adopt a written policy <br /> stating the Town's position on the use of glyphosate. The state reserves the right to determine where <br /> to use herbicides,so it is best that any prohibition come from the Board of Selectmen, as it could be <br /> challenged if it came from the Board of Health, Chair Baumgaertel stated that he would like to see a <br /> regional'effort to educate homeowners,and to discourage them from using these types of products. <br /> NEXT MEETING ' <br /> The next meeting of the Board of Health was scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM. <br /> There being no further business, Laurel Almquist moved to adjourn the Public Session Meeting of the Board <br /> of Health at 8:37 PM. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. VOTE: Unanimous (2-0), <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Christine A.Willander - <br /> Administrative Assistant <br /> Board of Health <br /> Attachments <br /> 5 <br />