The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2018-07-26 ComplaintNOTICE ISSUED: Yes:_ No: Location i F- f, VC Date Received-7-Z+l y t Resnonsible Person:Address: Nature of Complaint: (2 Reported By. `J h6,r-t j �� or t Address: Inspector: ,. Date of Investigation: CL �C Condition Found: � � /°��✓` Cr��i �l'7`""7 �� r_/_low �� `��s`?� ��'�i ► '�C' � _ Action Taken:/dui fry'' (/ (�'r'tt'%,f: y ,sue/� /ems CZ 4-7 �7 4e r fir"C!'7 14 0 CD E=l ROAD 36 3 3 GRAY 27 19 -po 5m rn rn 22 WAY .......... E�p Q z 6 LU 20 ugI\JE 2 C�3 rn 297 HIGGINS CROWELL ROAD 72 HORSE POND ROAD BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 2017 MEMBERS PRESENT: Hillard Boskey, MD, Chair Mary Craig, Vice Chair Charles Holway, Clerk Debra Bruinooge OTHERS: Lucan Colquhoun, 12 Alijo Drive, West Yarmouth Richard DeGregorio, 11 Alijo Drive, West Yarmouth Chris Morin, Director of Prevention, Education and Outreach, Independence House Lt. Michael Bryant, Yarmouth Police Department Peggy Rose, Board Secretary I. Hearing — Poultry Permit Application — Pigeons and Chickens — 12 Aliio Drive, West Yarmouth The Health Director advised that the owner removed the rooster that was on the property and the chickens are kept in a coop and do not roam freely on the property. The Board of Health members made visits to the site in groups of 2 to observe the conditions at the property. He said that the owner releases the pigeons in groups of 4. He had not observed droppings in the driveway or on roofs. The coop is clean and feed is stored in a metal container with a lid. Lucan Colquhoun said that he only lets out the roller pigeons early in the morning or in the evening from June to September. They are not let out after 10:00 AM. He has 26 pigeons. One pigeon was lost during the demonstration provided to the Board. It was a foggy day and the pigeon could not find its way back. The Chair advised that he did not observe any droppings when he made his site visit. He also advised that there was no threat of infection from them to the public. Richard DeGregorio, 11 Alijo Drive, advised that 4 pigeons is a controlled number. He just wants the owner to keep them on his property. Mr. Colquhoun said that he thought he had taken care of the concerns of his neighbors. The Health Director said that he felt comfortable with the actions Mr. Colquhoun had taken. He mentioned that he had had correspondence with the owner of 21 Alijo Drive who was concerned about the pigeons. He stated that the Board could reopen the issuing of a permit at any time. Page 1 of 3 r-U o-: 54E 3- The Chair thought the Board should look at the poultry regulations as they were adopted in 1980. L CC>� LC MOTION: (Ms. Craig) To grant a poultry penft to Lucan Colquhoun, 12 Alijo Drive, West Yarmouth with the following conditions: pigeons will be released no more than 4 at a time and not within 4 hours of feeding, the pumber of pigeons will not exceed 27 and the Board can reconsider the permit after 1 y . 5, j/0� r�s Seconded: Ms. Bruinooge CJ Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous l/�C� v4 CE,G II. Update — Independence House 5 Chris Morin from Independence House talked about Silent Witnesses who observe domestic violence and how it affects them later in life. The Clothesline project is a tee shirt each which carries a message from someone affected by domestic violence. Ms. Morin advised thaf there have been 19 deaths in Massachusetts due to domestic violence. The agency offers counseling and advocacy for victims and will soon open a shelter for victims in Falmouth. There is a 24 hour hotline and volunteers are available to go to the hospital if needed. There is also a program at the high school for teens entitled MVP (Mentors in Violence Protection) which promotes healthy relationships. The Board also funds that program. Independence House also works with the Cape Cod Elder Abuse Coalition. Lt. Mike Bryant advised that domestic calls are the number one calls received by the Yarmouth Police Department and have been for a number of years. The civil advocate program provides 6 hours a week coverage at the police station. This allows the advocate to call victims and offer support services. The Health Director stated that the program was implemented by a grant from the Board of Health. The Chair asked how people can help the agency. Ms. Morin replied by supporting their events and volunteering. III. Approval of Minutes MOTION: (Ms. Bruinooge) To approve the minutes of the meeting of September 18, 2017 as written. Seconded: Mr. Holway Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous Page 2 of 3 pigeonpassionl Member Page - Hoobly Classifieds Page 1 of 1 Dermatology Specific EHR - Built by Dermatologists An Intuitive, Efficient Solution for Dermatologists Built by Dermatologists. mod med.com;Oerrnatola,, y pigeon passion1's listings Pic Headline Posted Price Baku forsale (/eea46/baku-forsale.htm) posted 4 $40.00 days Homing pigeons of all color (/JLyhf/healthy- renewed 4 $40.00 homing days Ukrainian skycutters (/IAgkJ/ukrainian- posted 4 $40.00 j u skycutters.htm) days Member Details Username pigeonpassi Joined Apr 09 2017 Last Seen Jul 27 2018 Home Yarmouth Port, Area Massachusetts http://www.hoobly.com/members/pigeonpassionl/ 7/31/2018 Baku Forsale in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts - Hoobly Classifieds Page 1 of 1 M Send a Message',', Listing Details Price $40.00 Location Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts Category Pigeons (/0/2551 /0/) Posted Jul 27 2018 Updated Jul 27 2018 report ad Member Details Username pigeonpassion1 (/members/pigeon Member Apr 09 2017 Since ion1/) http://www.hoobly.com/eea46/baku-forsale.htm 7/31 /2018