HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 11/17/1994BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
November 17, 1994 a3 �'
Members Present: Clerk Donald Steele, Carol Sosman, Gary Forget
Also Present: Health Agent, Scott Leite
1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 PM by Clerk Steele in the Town Hall.
MOTION: To appoint Don Steele Acting Chair.
Sosman/Forget. All in favor. VOTED
MOTION: To appoint Carol Sosman Acting Clerk.
Forget/Sosman. All in favor. VOTED
2. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: To hold approval till next meeting.
Forget/Sosman. All in favor. VOTED
3. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Article from Tobacco on Trial, Oct. 1994, Ban on Cigarette Billboard
Advertising Ruled Constitutional.
b. GEI Consultants Update, Compo Chemical Co., Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 15, '94.
c. DEP to Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, Nov. 1, 1994, Chemical Treatment for
Cate Springs Well (automatic chlorine feeder).
d. Water testing reports from Oliveira Environmental Labs, Nov. 1 -8, 1994.
e. Request for Rabies Exam, Nov. 10, 1994, rabbit negative.
f. Request for Rabies Exam, Nov. 8, 1994, skunk, positive. Agent reported that
dog was tied up and a skunk began to tangle with him, spraying the dog. Owner shot
skunk and he and his son removed skunk and cleaned dog. Dog has been quarantined for
45 days in house and can be walked on lease with responsible person. Father and son
have begun shots at Mansfield Health Center.
g. Rabies Summary Report, Oct. 1994, from Mass. State Lab Institute.
h. Letter from Atty. Louis F. Cerrone, Nov. 10, 1994, re: 1264 East St., housing
violations. Tenants have vacated and unit will be permanently removed from site.
i. Copy letter from Chair, Bd. of Selectmen to Henry Austin, Nov. 15, 1994,
thanking him for his service to BOH.
j. GEI Consultants, Compo Chemical October Update.
4. VISITORS No one tonight.
5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT
a. Alternative and InnovativeWastewater Treatment Seminar: Agent
attended and found it to be extremely informative. Was especially good because of the
new Title V law. Agent briefly summarized seminar.
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b. Title V Changes: Agent gave a synoposis of the new Title V law, which
will be effective in stages in November 1994, March and July 1995.
c. Rabies Protocol: Agent will meet with Vet. Dr. Stanely Sohn, Police Chief
Arthur O;Neill and Animal Control Office Jeff Collins, and reps from Just Cats to
develop a policy for stray cats entering the animal shelter. A thought was that the Board
should develop a regulation governing animal shelters. Ferel (wild) could be carriers of
rabies and firm guidelines are needed to prevent a breakout. Agent will ask MSPCA if
they have guidelines.
d. 38 Peres and 150 Plans.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Cobbler's Corner: No word yet from developer re: sewer.
b. Smoking Regulation: Member Sosman commented that a backlash effect
has occurred re: smoking regs in various communities. Norfolk turned down a reg at
their town meeting. Morin's Restaurant in Attleboro will no longer be smokefree.
Member Sosman would like to see Mansfield's reg neatened up, but not made stricter.
c. Charles St. Odor: At peak flow, usually at night, the odor permeates into
homes. Agent feels it is an anaeorbic odor. Town Engineer is working with Merckens
Chocolate and the neighborhood to locate source and problem.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Budget: Fluoridation in Capital Improvements Budget. Dave Archard, Ass't
Engineer, has plans from the State Dept. Public Health. Also. Member Steele reminded
secretary to call bottled water companies to see how many Mansfield residents order
from them.
S. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:30 PM.
Sosman/Forget. All in favor. VOTED
submitted, Dianne Royle, Rec. Secy.
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