02/17/1994 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES February 17 , 1994 2 BOARD OF HEALTH facts and strongly advising you to hook into town water." "I would also add that the cost of the electricity to pumping well water versus the cost of the water from the Water De- partment, in my opinion, the Water Department is more finan- cially feasible. " Ms. Bingham commented, "Five years down the road the wa- ter district's bill may be doubled. " Mr. Doherty relayed, "There is not way to ensure that your well will continue to provide safe drinking water." Mr. Johnson questioned whether their private well could be utilized for irrigation purposes. Mr. Doherty explained how v.o.c's can be absorbed through the skin and dissipates into the air. Ms. Johnson stated, "Our concern is financial. " Mr. Ball stated, "In my opinion, I would like this Board to have a joint meeting with the Selectmen and the Water Dis- trict to discuss financial aid as we did for the Briarwood residents. " "This is a situation which was created by the town. " Board members agreed. Mr. Doherty relayed, "This Board will contact High Sa- chem Estates residents in the near future to inform them of the meetings' outcome. " Board members acknowledged receiving a letter from the law offices of David J. Palmer regarding High Sachem Estates residents Catherine and Arnold James. APPOINTMENT: Don Chamberlain - Cape Cod Human Services Mr. Chamberlain was in attendance for this scheduled ap- pointment. Mr. Doherty explained to Mr. Chamberlain the town's fi- nancial constraints over the past few years. Mr. Greelish questioned Mr. McQuaid as to the level of referrals the office receives. Mr. McQuaid responded, "In most instances the caller is referred to the V.N.A. who receives copies of all the human service agency contracts and is best qualified to determine the agency the individual should be referred to.