HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 3/16/1995BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
MARCH 169 1995
Members Present: Chairman Carol Sosman, Clerk Gary Forget (arrived at 8:25PA4),
Ray Martin and Peter Fontanini.
Also Present: Health Agent, Scott Leite
1. Call To Order at 7:40 PM by Chairman Sosman in the Town Hall.
2. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of March 2, 1995
b. Approval of Haulers Permit for BP Trucking, Hopkington
MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda.
Martin/Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED
3. Communications
ACTION REQUIRED ITEMS:
1. Request for Variance for the placement of aseptic systemless than the 75' requirement.
system to be less than 10' from street line. Applicant: Sandra Franey, 152 Old Elm St. Reason:
The lot has existed since the early 1970's. It would be impossible to maintain a 75' setback. (See
Visitors).
REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Rabies sumrnary report, February 1995
2. Affirmative Action Plan for the Town of Mansfield, January 1995
3. CVNA Report, February 1995, Summary of services
4. Groundwater Technology Report, Short-term measure system status report, May 1994 to
October 1994 for former Gorham Silver Facility, S. Main St.
5. Groundwater Technology letter, March 3, 1995, to residents in the area of the former
Gorham Silver facility, update of findings. Also, distribution list.
6. Copy memo from Town Mgr., March 9, 1995, re: Special Town Meeting with Annual.
7. GEI Consultants, March 9, 1995, Compo update.
8. Memo from Health Agent, March 9, 1995, re: Public hearing for 1995 Title 5 BOH reg.
9. Press release, immunization clinics, April 24th, June 23rd, and Aug. 14th.
4. Visitors
At 7:45PM Mike Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge, presented a request for a variance
from BOH Title 5 reg for his client Sandra Franey. (See Correspondence #1, Action Items). Mr.
Trowbridge stated that the lot at 1020 West St. is 90,000 sq. ft. and that the 50' setback complies
with the State law Title 5, but not the BOH reg. There were many concerns and questions re:
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groundwater elevation, flooding and slope of the lot, proximity to Wading River and if a perc
had been done years ago. Mr. Trowbridge offered to meet any conditions that the Agent may
require if the Board grants the variance. Agent had no recommendation at this time since he has
not yet done a site evaluation. Board agreed to meet onsite, Mon. March 20th, noon, to inspect
certain conditions and witness a test hole for groundwater. Member Forget joined the meeting
after this discussion.
5. Health Agent's Report
a. Sturdy Hospital Luncheon: Agent and CVNA Nurse Chris Delano attended. Dr.
Davis, Director of Occupational Health at Sturdy, organized the luncheon. Agent enjoyed the
interaction among health agents, public health nurses and doctors. Next meeting June; at which
time, local smoking regs will be exchanged.
b. Title 5: Repairs have been busy. Agent cannot design after March 31st. Valid rumor
is that the Lt. Governor may put halt to the implementation of Title 5 until such time that DEP
develops alternative technology.
e. Town Meeting: April 10th. Household hazardous waste day article, $12,500.
d. Noise Zoning Article for 95 Town Meeting: Agent recommends that Board, if
asked at Town Meeting, does not support the proposed noise zoning bylaw for the following
reasons: not enforceable, no valid methodology in measuring sound, impossible to monitor,
background sound a factor. Agent will mail a copy to members for their review.
e. Fee for Repair of Septic System: Agent recommended that the fee for the repair of a
system be $100 vs. $300 for installation of a new system. He feels that the homeowner will have
other expenses, i.e., backhoe, certification of system, and a $300 fee to the town could be a lot of
money for the homeowner. There was little support from members to reduce fee.
MOTION: To take under advisement.
Fontanini/Martin. 3 -0 -1 Forget opposed.
L Industrial Development Commission: Ken Parsons, Chair, IDC, and Agent spoke
about a concept the IDC has in formulating a land development law seminar free to members of
boards and committees and a fee for others to educate them if they wish to change the laws for
development.
g. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI): Agent, Planning Director, Conservation
Agent are attending four sessions at CTUCryogenics, Cabot Business Park, of continuous quality
improvement, which is continuous to total quality management.
h. 4 Peres and 15 Plans.
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6. Old Business
a. Fluoride Update: No word from Engineering Dept. re: cost.
b. Sewer Projects: Town Manager asked Town Engineering to work with Agent re: new
sewer extensions so that the Agent can answer resident questions re: septic systems and new
Title 5 and pros and cons of septic vs. sewer.
c. CVNA Request for Additional Funds: Can we ask Town Manager for $2,000 or split
difference to support CVNA request? Agent suggested that at end of fiscal years, whatever
expense money remains can be sent to CVNA, if they bill us for additional services.
d. Smoking Reg Review: Delayed for future date.
e. Title 5: Continuing with the review of the present BOH Septic Reg and the newly
proposed State Title 5, the following changes were discussed that should be included in the BOH
reg that are not in the proposed Title 5.
1. Certificate of Compliance should require "as- built" plan.
2. Include extra requirements, i.e., cover, grade.
3. Fee amendments
4. Septic installers permit valid for two years rather than one,
double fee to $50.00.
5. Construction permit from $100 to $150 since three inspections are required,
rather than two.
6. Perc test from $75 to $150, since two holes are required rather than one.
7. Reinspection fee increase.
8. Maximum groundwater elevation. Agent would like to use his own
observation wells. He has three around town.
9. Perc rate: judgement call by Board. Over 20 min/inch failure.
Public hearing: Thursday, April 6th at 8:00 and has been advertised in Mansfield News.
7. New Business
a. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Bid: The following companies responded
Care Environmental
$4,970
Laidlaw Environmental
$5,390
Clean Venture /Cycle Chem
$5,540
Clean Harbors
$6,600
Triumvirate Environmental
$6,550
Board agreed to allow Health Agent to investigate
the legality of further review of the bids in
conjunction with the State Procurement Act.
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MOTION: To allow Chairman Sosman and Health Agent to make
decision of awarding bid in compliance with State bidding law.
Forget/Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED
8. Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:55 PM.
Fontanini/Martin. All in favor. VOTED
Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Royle, Recording Secretary.
NEXT MEETING: APRIL 6,1995 @ 7:30 PM.
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