05/19/2022 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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• The septic systems shall be permitted, installed, operated and maintained according to the DEP General Use Approval Letter for Singulair Bio-Kinetic Wastewater Treatment System dated February 26, 2013 and the Standard Conditions for Secondary Treatment Units Certified for General Use dated March 20, 2015 and the Remedial Use Approval for the Perc- Rite Drip Dispersal System dated March 15, 2015. • The maintenance, monitoring and sampling required according to the DEP approval letters shall be depicted on the design plans for both technologies. • A Benchmark placed within 75 feet of system two. • The health agent shall have the authority to review revised plans that shall be submitted to meet the board's conditions. • Quarterly nitrogen testing for two years for total nitrogen, and then bi-annual until owner requests reduction. • "Onsite laundry for residential use only" shall be added as a general note. • Submission of an Operations and Maintenance contract be submitted prior to issuance of Certification of Compliance. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Brian Baumgaertel (yes); Kripani Patel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2-0) 2. Discussion of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Strategy and Proposed I/A Regulation. Mr. Harrington commented that he did not have anything new on this topic. 3. COVID-19 Update. Ms. Willander provided the following update: • Monitored epidemiological data from the MA Department of Public Health and Barnstable County Department of Health &. Environment • Participated in bi-weekly DPH webinars and bi-weekly conference calls with the Cape Cod Health Agents' Coalition • Provided updated case numbers to the public safety answering point and the Town Manager's Office • Maintained open communication with the School Nurse Coordinator regarding new cases and trends • Met with the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager to provide clarification regarding testing, isolation, quarantine guidance to Department Heads and Town employees who test positive, are close contacts or are experiencing COVID-like symptoms • Maintained open lines of communication with administrators at congregate care facilities regarding cases among residents and staff, and monitoring clusters at two local facilities • Responded to inquiries from the public about isolation/quarantine requirements, travel advisories, and where to get tested • Maintained the Town website COVID-19 page • As of this meeting, Mashpee has 24 confirmed cases in isolation.As of May 17th,the 14-day incident rate in Mashpee was 41.8; and the 14-day percent of positivity rate was 8.69%. Mr. Harrington noted that the positivity rate is back over 5%. Chair Baumgaertel commented that there is a surge and the numbers are skewed because of all of the at-home testing. Mr. Virgilio asked if the testing can tell which strand of COVID people are getting. Ms. Willander