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Mashpee Select Board Minutes February 13, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Introduction and Discussion with the Town Health Agent: Health Agent Zachary Seabury: (continued) With regards to the ban of cesspools, Mr. Seabury indicated the DEP is required to approve any regulations to be imposed. This includes the banning of cesspools and upgrades to Innovative Alternative (I/A) systems. Cesspools can be banned, but regulations need to be created and approved. Additional support in the Office of the Board of Health would advance the identification of cesspools and the older Title V systems. The Select Board indicated the most critical areas highly prioritized include the proposed Phase III sewering areas. The sooner the reaction, the more effective the result. The overall focus shall include all watershed corridors. This includes the river corridor to the 300' buffer mark. Comments for the Board of Health Agent to incorporate into the proposed regulations include but are not limited to; A ban on cesspools. If a cesspool is present in Phase I or II of the Watershed Plan, mandatory pumping shall be required; All Title V systems proposed outside of Phase I and II including Title V systems must be approved by the Board of Health; All Title V systems, as of a particular date will not be approved without a new I/A system; and to make note of the Barnstable County Septic Loan Program offering low interest rates to 0% financing. The applications are officially available on March 1, 2023. In closing, Susan Dangel of Cotuit Road indicated that freshwater is impacted solely by phosphorus. The Innovative Alternative (I/A) systems do not remove phosphorus. There are composting systems and other alternative septic removal systems that could be combined with Title V systems to remediate this concern. Discussion and Approval of Appointment of Shellfish Constable Christopher Avis: To conform to Massachusetts General Law Ch.130 §98, the Select Board is required to appoint Christopher Avis as Shellfish Constable for a period of three years. Mr. Avis was appointed by the Town Manager on December 21, 2022, and has completed all necessary course requirement under this general law. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to endorse and appoint Christopher Avis as Shellfish Constable for a 3-year term as per M.G.L. Ch. 130 §98. Motion seconded by Selectman Wyman -Colombo. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none