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I ON SELECTMEN
+ Unanimously approved the appointment of Charron "Corky" Ranney to its consumer advisory committee. CONVENING AS THE BOARD OF HEALTH, MEMBERS: + Unanimously approved a variance request for a failed septic system at 16 Western Avenue in Surfside. + Heard brief updates on harbor watershed protection districts inspections; tick borne diseases; and human habitation issues. Health Inspector Richard Ray said people still need to check pets and themselves for ticks because there are more than usual due to the season's warm weather. He also warned that mosquitos may be out earlier than expected this spring and recommends getting rid of any yard containers holding water that could draw the insects. He further reported that while no flu cases have yet been substantiated on the island there is a bad chest cold circulating that is difficult to overcome. Ray additionally said a zero tolerance policy is in effect for landlords who allow tenant trash to build up or be outside, unprotected by containers. Transgressions will result in $100 fines if situations are not corrected. Ray anticipates it will take more than a year to implement proposed rental regulations requiring property owners who lease to be licensed and inspected, but hopes citizens will attend upcoming informational meetings on the proposal in March and April.
+ Unanimously approved implementation of the National Incident Management System as approved by the selectmen on Jan. 17. + Unanimously approved a request from the Council for Human Services to submit a grant application to the National Association of Counties Technical Assistance to evaluate the local healthcare system and generate county-specific data on the importance of the local healthcare system to the island's economy. + Unanimously approved the FY08 county budget totaling $788,917 (Bennett abstained because he was absent at an earlier meeting) with the exception of two phone bills and a vehicle repair bill submitted by the sheriff's office.
+ Decided on a Feb. 21 date to consider adoption of the Nantucket Harbor Plan. + Adopted the 2007 Town Meeting warrant. + Tentatively scheduled a 'Sconset Beach Preservation Fund meeting for Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Coffin School. + Approved the Jetties Concession lease for Marshall Thompson, owner of Even Keel Cafe.
Note: There will be no regular meeting of the selectmen tonight, Jan. 31, but an open workshop is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thurs., Feb. 1 in the Land Bank conference room with the selectmen and the Town Government Study Committee.
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