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Emergency preparedness efforts in 2006 include Report of the identifying the most feasible physical location for an Board Of Health emergency dispensing site(EDS)and addressing plans L for the continuity of operations of the Board of Health in the case of a flu pandemic. The dispensing site will To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the provide initial treatment for 80% of the population Citizens of the Town of Mashpee: within 48 hours and provide from the remaining 20% over the next 72 hours. These plans are nearly com, We,the Board of Health, respectfully submit our plete. In 2007, the Board will also address condo- annual report for the calendar year 2006. gency plans for a pet drop-off site and evacuation cen• ter and drive-through distribution of prophylaxis at an The following is a partial list of the services pro- EDS site. vided by the Board of Health and its staff during 2006 Potassium Iodide Tablets, also known as the K[ as compared to 2005: pill, are now available for distribution. The Board is 2006 2005 awaiting directives from the Department of Public Perk tests 70 76 Health for disbursement protocol. Pool inspections 64 64 Complaint investigations 44 44 Large commercial and residential projects of is inspections 560 512 2006 consisted of the commercial Main Street Village SeptFood ins ections 179 188 and Kenmark project located on Main Street,the Deer Housingpnspections 91 70 Crossing septic upgrade project and the Job's Fishing l Hazardous emergency calls 3 3 Road annex proposed by Mashpee Commons. Illegal dumping investigations 18 11 The excessive nitrogen-loading problem plagu. Building Permit Review/Approval 501 528 , Massage Facility Inspections 16 g ing Santuit Pond will be addressed by the state and Tannin Facility Ins ections 8 4 locally in the upcoming year. Limits for the amount of;: g ty P phosphorous entering the pond will be established,' Beach Closures 6 1 Nitrogen levels in all our waterways are a matter the Camps 8 6 g Board will be addressing in the upcoming years to li Water Sampling Requests 10 0 come. Santuit Pond had several water quality prob- lems and beach closures that were associated with the 2006 as compared to 2005 are as follows: months long algae bloom. 2006 2005 Dr. Lewis Mantel continues to volunteer in our 0 7 600.00 health department. His expertise in regional emer- Perk tests 7,000.0 , roves invaluable as well as his inter. Septic permits 22,173.00 26,286.00 genc y planning p ests in innovative/alternative technology. We tha Septic Inspection Reports 7,075.00 11,300.00 nk him for his time and collaboration in our public health Well permits 1,900.00 4,300.00 Installer's permits 8,600.00 8,250.00 matters. Septic pumpers 2,600.00 2,200.00 Trailer parks 14,254.00 16,186.00 The Barnstable County Department of Health) and Environment's ongoing monitoring of our inno Pool permits 3,100.00 3,100.00 ro Motel permits 600.00 650.00 five/alterna five denitrification units in town ensures those enhanced septic systems are performing 0 Food permits 12,705.00 13,307.00 intended thereby protecting our rivers, bays and estu- Stable permits 335.00 275.00 Misc. permits 5,068.00 1,596.00 aries in nitrogen sensitive areas. The licensed opera,j Trash haulers 5,000.00 3,500.00 tors and enforcement personnel now access via the om monitoring and reporting on-line. We extend Tobacco sales permits 1,050.00 1,100.00 � Fines 1,350.00 1,200.00 thanks to them for their time and conscientiousness. TOTAL REVENUES $92,810.00 $100,850.00 Rabies - In 2006, there were no confirmed cas¢s f of rabies in Mashpee. However,confirmed cases wee' established in surrounding towns. Maintaining up-to- date rabies vaccinations for all cats, ferrets and dogs 106