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Home My WebLink AboutBOH Minutes 1/7/1993BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES .January 7, 1993 MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry Austin, Michael VanSplinter, Donald Steele, Peter Fontanini, and Carol Sosman ALSO PRESENT : Health Agent Scott Leite 1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 PM by Chair Austin in the Mansfield Town Hall. 2. REORGANIZATION Before reorganization began, Chair Austin welcomed the newest member, Carol Sosman and introduced her to everyone present. Chairman Henry Austin called for nominations. He nominated Michael VanSplinter for Chairman. There were no other nominations. Hearing no others, Chair called for the vote. 4 -0 -1 VanSplinter abstained. VanSplinter elected Chairman. Chair Henry Austin called for nominations for clerk. He nominated Donald Steele for Clerk. Donald Steele nominated Henry Austin for Clerk. No other nominations. Hearing no others, Chair called for the vote. For Donald Steele: 4 -0 -1 Steele abstained. Steele elected Clerk. At this time, Member VanSplinter took over as Chairman. 3. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes of December 17, 1992. b. Approval of Septage Pumping & Transporting Permits: Bently Porter Co., Foxboro Larry Blacker, Stoughton Parker Sanitray Pumping, Inc., Wrenthan Croome Bros. Sanitation, Inc., Rehoboth Bruce Scott Co., Walpole G. Horne Pumping, Mansfield L &R Sanitation, Norton Larry Brooks Septic, Wrentham A. Norman & Son, Inc., N. Attleboro Hurley's Cesspool Service, Inc., N. Easton L. Dumont Pumping Service, Norton Bay State Sewage Disposal, Inc., Taunton Dick Shufelt Septic Maintenance, Walpole c. Approval of Disposal Works Installer's Permits: Norton Construction Corp., Norton Creative Homes, Inc., So. Easton Dezotell Excavating Co., No. Attleboro T. Simmer Construction, Wrentham A.T.W., Inc., Sharon Overall Construction Co., Inc., Mansfield Board of Health Page 2 January 7, 1993 Dick Morse Excavating, Sharon Bodio Builders, Inc., No. Easton J.E. Case, Inc., No. Attleboro John Allen Rego, No. Easton Douglas A. King Builders, So. Easton Rapod Realty Corp., Norton Main Line Construction, Inc., East Walpole Bruce Scott Co., Walpole East Coast Development, R. Cenedella, Jr., Plainville East Coast Development, H. Fuller, Plainville d. Approval of Campground Permit: Canoe River Campground MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda. Steele /Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED. MOTION: Since Henry Austin's name is on permits to be signed, designate Henry Acting Chair for the purpose of signing permits. Steele /Fontanini. 5 -0 VOTED � � 3. COMMUNICATIONS a. Copies of letters to Senator William Keating, Rep. Barbara Hyland and Governor Weld, Dec. 21, 1992, re: tobacco tax: b. Letter from b. Community Visiting Nurse Agency, Inc., Dec. 17, 1992, re: Health screenings schedule at Council on Aging. c. Copy of letter from Motorola /Codex to DEP, Dec. 16, 1992, re: Elimination of use of freon. d. Letter from Randall Moore, 154 Essex St., no date, re: Sewer reg. e. Letter from DEP to BOH, Jan. 4, 1993, re: List of oil /hazardous waste sites in Mansfield. f. Town of Mansfield Budget, FY94, submitted by Town Manager, December 21, 1993. 4. VISITORS No one scheduled tonight. 5: HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT a. Hathaway & Patterson: Agent met with Marcel Bolitz, DEP, at the HP site on Jan. 5th, to witness 1" of oil floating on the water of one well. High groundwater is causing residuals in the adjacent wetlands. HP has been ordered by DEP to step up its operations of recovery and submit a plan in about two weeks. b. Compo: Phase II, short -term measure for cleanup, will relook at landfill to either recap or remove soil. DEP will keep us informed. j Board of Health Page 3 January 7, 1993 C. Mobile Food Vendors: Agent is recommending that he inspect the portion of the vehicle for food service before he issues the permit for mobile food. He has recently noticed that when trucks need repair, the owners are doing the repairs themselves rather than professional; thus, the truck does not conform to the law. He will continue to make random inspections, but prefers to know that when the permit is issued, the truck conforms at that point. d. VERSACARE: This agency was once Attleboro Area Mental Health, then Human Services of Southeastern Mass., and now VERSACARE. The Town is contracted with them for $5400 per year and has been for many years with little or no increase in the fee. Agent was disappointed when he contacted VERSACARE to inquire about services for a young mother in Mansfield, and also about their rate scheduled. The lowest charge is $25.00. Members and Agent were under impression that the schedule was on a sliding fee basis and less expensive than $25.00 for people in need. Member Steele suggested that services like this can go out to bid, since this field has become very competitive. The voucher system could be used if the Town will go that route. Member Sosman suggested contact Red ( Cross for help, maybe for transportation purposes. Dr. David Connor, psychologist at Mansfield Public Schools, will assist Agent and visit this client from time to time to check her needs. Members agreed to invite VERSACARE to a meeting to find out what the Town is getting for their $5400 /year. e. Budget: Fincom meeting on Sat. Jan. 30th at 1:00 PM, Town Hall. f. Annual Report: Agent distributed copies of the 1992 annual report for the Health Department. Member Austin commented that when he was interviewed recently by the Selectmen, they suggested that the BOH hold an additional automotive hazardous waste day. Presently in the spring, the household hazardous waste day occurs and in the fall, automotive. Agent suggested that since they are encouraging another waste day, the Board should ask for $10,000 instead of $7,500 as they did last year. Chair VanSplinter commented that the recycling park has a special bin for auto batteries. Member Sosman suggested that the yearly increases over the five years of waste days should be noted for residents to see the success of the disposal days. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Sewer Reg: Agent reported that Attorney Joe Hannon reviewed the reg and said it was a lot better. He asked to meet with Agent on Jan. 12th to streamline and cleanup language and the formula segment. Accessibility definition has to be clearer. Chair asked if members wish to wait until after Agent meets with Mr. Hannon. Agent suggested that the Board wait to sign Articles 1 -5, but they chose not to. Agent then recommended that the Board of Health Page 4 January 7, 1993 Section 4: Transfer of onwership should be amended. Members agreed to make Section 4 effective twelve noon on February 1, 1993 and that any purchase and sales agreement signed before that time would be exempt from Section 4. MOTION: To sign regulation with February 1st proviso that people who sign a purchase & sales agreement before February 1st will be exempt from Section 4. Steele /Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED Member Austin asked how this will be enforced. Member Steele suggested notifying realtors. Members Sosman suggested that the appropriate Town departments may catch it when they clear up other finances. A five minute recess was taken to allow Health Agent to revise Section 4 as moved by Member Steele. MOTION: To approve entire reg with amendment. Steele /Austin. All in favor. VOTED MOTION: In reference to Randall Moore's letter, exclude Section 4, Transfer of ownership. Austin /No second. Motion fails. There was brief discussion on Article 1, new construction and formulas. b. Smoking Reg: Member Austin suggested now is the time to finalize a smoking reg, especially with the publicity of second -hand smoke. He has spoken with No. Attleboro's Health Agent and was told that their reg is finally working out (at Emerald Mall, especially). Model reg from State Dept, Public Health will be distributed to each member for future discussion. C. Miscellaneous: Member Steele will not be at next meeting. Secretary will check again with Selectmen's secretary re: plaque for Mr. Rosenberg that they will present to him. Board members agreed to sent him a letter of thank you for his 12 years of service to the Town. d. Rabies: Member Steele asked if there were cases reported in Mansfield. Agent said none. He knows of one in Rehoboth. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Apple Tree Farm Subdivision: Agent presented subdivision plan and asked Board to review as they usually, do. Instead, they used this plan, as a model, to calculate distances with the formula in the proposed sewer reg, to determine if the subdivision falls under the proposed sewer reg. After calculations were reviewed, it was determined it would not require sewer. Members Fontanini and Austin said they would measure the distance of Willow Street from where the sewer line presently ends to the proposed subdivision. Board of Health Page 5 January 7, 1993 b. Restrooms in Restaurants: Member Steele asked if restrooms are required in restaurants. Agent responded that restrooms fall under the plumbing codes and that they are required for employees, but not for the public. c. Stump Dump: Chair VanSplinter commented that he is aware that the Town is operating a stump dump on property adjacent to where the Christmas trees are disposed of. Agent will check out. d. Secretary's Candidacy: Mrs. Royle will be a candidate for the Board of Selectmen and Member Steele initiated several concerns. Mrs. Royle responded that she has a written opinion from the Ethics Commission and as long as she abstains from any vote involving the Health Department, she has no conflict. Those votes would include budget items, disciplinary action, appointments to Board of Health. = ;Wlsi lkWk Wl ,r MOTION: To adjourn at 9:30 PM. Fontanini /Austin. All in favor. VOTED. Respectfully submitted, Dianne Royle Recording Secretary NEXT REGULAR MEETING: JANUARY 21, 1993