10/29/2020 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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There being no further comments, Ernest Virgilio moved to continue the matter of approving the minutes of the October 8,2020 public session meeting until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Veronica Warden. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Veronica Warden (yes). VOTE: Unanimous(2-0). 2. Sign expense warrants. It was understood that expense warrants would have to be signed outside of the meeting, due to there being no Board members physically present. 3. Review and approval of Title 5 Variances—12 Sachem Road. Matt Costa,of Cape&Islands Engineering, requested a continuance on this matter. There being no comments or discussion, Ernest Virgilio moved to continue the matter of Title 5 variance requests at 12 Sachem Road to the next meeting. Motion seconded by Veronica Warden. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes);Veronica Warden (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2-0). 4. Review and approval of Title 5 Variances—2 Santuit Lane. Mr. Harrington commented that this property has a tear down/rebuild proposed for the three bedroom dwelling. The existing septic is a cesspool in groundwater. The proposed septic system is a 1500 gallon septic tank with a 500- gallon pump chamber, which will pump to a 54' long x 6.8' wide leaching trench with Infiltrator chambers. A landscape wall is required to divert flow from going onto the abutter's property. Pressure distribution is utilized to provide flow to the SAS. One variance is requested to allow the SAS to be constructed within 4' of groundwater. Mr. Costa stated that a V variance to groundwater was being requested. The proposed system would consist of a two-compartment tank, pump chamber,and pressure-distribution leach field. A retaining wall would have to be built to raise the grade, but all of the setbacks to the property lines were being met. In Mr. Costa's opinion, the enhanced treatment was worth taking a 1' reduction, which is allowed in Title 5. It would help reduce the mounding effect on the lot and the cost of the retaining wall. Mr. Harrington stated that the Board has approved this drop to groundwater before with the requirement for use of pressure distribution. The existing cesspool is in groundwater, and he agreed that this is a move in the right direction. Ms. Warden expressed concerns about the problems with the pond. Mr. Costa responded that the distance to groundwater doesn't change any of the phosphorous removal efficiencies. This would be a great opportunity for phosphorous removal technology, but there are no regulations in place to help drive that innovation. Mr. Costa's opinion was that this is a good design for this particular site, and it is allowed under a local upgrade approval without compromising any of the treatment efficiencies. There being no further comments or discussion, Ernest Virgilio moved to approve the I'variance to groundwater at 2 Santuit Lane. Motion seconded by Veronica Warden. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio(yes);Veronica Warden (yes). VOTE: Unanimous(2-0). 5. Discussion of holiday celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Cantella commented that the upcoming holiday season has prompted several press releases and new guidance from the Governor's office. People typically travel a lot during the holidays and college students return home. The current travel order is still in effect, and the gathering order, which limits gatherings to 25 people, does not eliminate the risk involved for gatherings of less than 25. Health Agents 5