10/14/2021 BOARD OF HEALTH Executive Session

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Chair Baumgaertal commented there are better technologies out there to remove nitrogen, however they are not approved so we cannot require someone to use an unapproved system. So forcing them to get the older denitrification would not remove the nitrogen at the level we would like to see. He would rather see technology that would help in the long run. The Board of Health can not force him to use the better technologies but there could be an incentive for the owner if they choose the better not approved technology which is better for the environment. Chair Baumgaertal further discussed the potential liability the town could face if they made a decision outside of DEP. Board members continued to discuss the liability the town may face. They further discuss mediation and whether the owner would be open to it. Chair Baurngaertal states that if cost is the factor, mediation is most likely not an option as there is a cost involved. Mr. Harrington would like to get a definite on the new revised phase I map. The current map takes 100 Great Neck out of Phase 1 and does not put it in any future phase. This means that it will be a long time before sewer was availaWe if ever, so they would need a denitrification system since the property is in, a nitrogen sensitive area. Mr. Harrington will update town council on the discussion this evening and also contact the tribal leaders to discuss a possible resolution, with the tribe, the town and the owners of the There being no further comments or discussion Ernest Virgilio motioned to continue the hearing for the appeal of DEP Title 5 Approval for 100 Great Neck Road North to the next meeting. Seconded by Kripani Patel, Roll Call Vote: Brian Baumgaertai (yes), Ernest Virgilio (yes), Kripani Patel (yes) VOTE: Unanimous (3-0) There being no further business, Kripani Patel motioned to adjourn the executive session meeting of the, Board of Health at 8:05 PM. Motion seconded by Ernest Virgilio. Roil call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Kripani Patel (yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (3-0). �'Psr'K�Itfully Submitted, Sandra Pacheco Administrative Secretary Board ofHealth