10/07/1993 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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• J MINUTES October 7, 1993 3 BOARD OF HEALTH Mashpee responsible for public health, safety and the envi- ronment, the Guard Bureau authorize this Board an active mem- ber of the negotiations and the representative for the town of Mashpee. " Mr. Greelish amended his recommendation into the form of a motion, Mr. Ball seconded, all agreed. Mr. Pesce recommended Board members advise the Guard Bu- reau in writing that with the endorsement of the Board of Se- lectmen, the Board of Health would lake to make every effort in trying to resolve the issue, in spite of the fact that a "Notice of Intent of a Law Suit" has been filed, and wish to notify the Bureau the Board is now an active participating member representing the public health interests of the town. " GROUNDWATER REGIONAL HYDRO-GEO EFFORT AND CURRENT POND ISSUE Mr. Pesce* relayed, "Core samples were taken which indi- cate tight, clay and loose sediments. " "There does not ap- pear to be an impervious barrier to the bottom, of the pond. " "Samples were taken for chemical analysis which are currently being reviewed. " Mr: -Pesce presented plans which delineate the contamination plumes entering John's and Ashumet Ponds and stated, "If the Board were to question me as to whether 50% of the west Briarwood area is potentially contaminated I would answer yes. " "The Task Force recommendations have been adopted by us and will continue which includes the fish sam- pling. " "The samples of the fish flesh have not shown con- taminants that have exceeded action levels for anything other than mercury. " "Results are pending on the sediment samples that were taken. " "The next T.E.A.C. meeting will be held November 3 , 1993 . " APPOINTMENT: Michael Grotske - 13 Wheelhouse Lane and 23 Waterline Drive Mr. Michael Grotske was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. 13 WHEELHOUSE LANE -- Mr. Grotske relayed, "Three successive pert tests were performed on the lot. " "Perc results were 1/2 minute per inch. " "We are requesting a State sideline variance and variance from the reserve. " Mr. McQuaid relayed, "The abutting owner has questioned the project and was lead to believe it is not a buildable lot. " Mr. Greelish questioned whether there is a discrepancy in the previously established water level.