Board approves three-year variances for additional surf schools; staff to provide updates
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Summary
The board granted three-year variances to additional surf-school operators who presented identical requests; health department inspections were satisfactory and the board requested periodic post-season summaries from staff.
The Nantucket County Board of Health approved three-year variances Oct. 27 for additional surf-school operators requesting the same waivers from recreational camp rules, mirroring action taken earlier in the meeting for a first surf-school applicant.
Representatives for the programs said they experienced no significant incidents during the prior season and that their inspections went smoothly. Will, the health department inspector, reported that the camps met minimum standards during inspection and the department had no complaints. Board members said annual check-ins had increased communication and compliance and supported multiyear variances to reduce operational uncertainty for seasonal businesses.
Motions to grant three-year variances with periodic staff reporting were made and approved by voice vote. Staff will provide updates to the board after summer inspections or sooner if complaints or safety issues arise.