09/01/1994 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES September 1, 1994 2 BOARD OF HEALTH i 5. ) Proposed zoning _changes submitted_ by petition. - Mr. McQuaid explained, "The changes abut property along Route 130 , Route 151 (between old Barnstable Road and Fire Station) and Route 28 (towards Falmouth) . " "They are all undeveloped portions of land located along major highways that are residentially zoned. " "These petitions are to reclassify them as commercial. " Acknowledged. 6. ) Request for water hookup reimbursement - Mr. McQuaid stated, "Mr. Charles Starr recently purchased the dwelling #409 Asher's Path from F.H.A. . " "Mr. Starr tied into public water a few weeks ago and is now requesting reimbursement from the town. " Mr. Doherty commented, "The intent of funds which were appropriated at the last Annual Town Meeting was to help out existing homeowner's. " "Mr. Starr purchased the property with the full knowledge that he would be required to tie into public water. " Mr. McQuaid commented, "F.H.A. was forwarded a letter informing them they must tie into public water prior to re- moval of the condemnation notice. " "What has apparently hap- pened is F.H.A has paid the installer and plumber to connect the line to the house but the buyer was stuck paying the Wa- ter District bill of $650.00. " Board members agreed the owner was made aware of the ad- ditional charge for water hookup and must seek reimbursement through F.H.A. . Mr. Doherty motioned to deny the request by Mr. Starr for reimbursement, Mr. Cram seconded, all agreed. Mr. Ball directed the Agent to inform the owner of the Board's decision. 7 . Memo from Insurance Company_ - Acknowledged. 8 . ) Perc extension request, 63 Hook Drive - Mr. McQuaid re- layed, "The property was perked in 1986 and again in 1993 . " "The owner is requesting a one year extension. " "I would recommend a 6 month extension from the date of expiration. " Mr. Cram motioned to grant a 6 month perc extension from the date of expiration, Mr. Doherty seconded, all agreed.