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BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
October October 22, 1992
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Henry Austin, Michael VanSplinter, Donald Steele, Peter
Fontanini and Ed Rosenberg r + in, ," C <<- tj `
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ALSO PRESENT Health Agent Scott Leite
1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:35 PM by Chair Austin in the Mansfield Town Hall.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Disposal Works Installers Permit:
William Humphrey, Creative Homes
b. Approval of Food Service Permit:
Self -Help, Roland Green School (location change only)
MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda.
Fontanini /Steele. All in favor. VOTED.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Letter from Michael Trowbridge, RPLS, Oct. 2, 1992, re: Hearing
for a variance for a retaining wall, Lot 1, Riverwood Drive. Hearing was set for
November 5, 1992.
b. Letter from Paul Folkman to BOH, Oct. 14, 1992, re: Lot 2, Gander Lane,
re: variance from Title 5, breakout grade, to construct a 30 -foot long concrete
wall. Mr. Folkman was present to explain the situation.
MOTION: To approve variance for Lot 2, 6 Gander Lane.
Rosenberg /VanSplinter. All in favor. VOTED
c. Letter from Self Help, Inc., Oct. 8, 1992, re: location change (to
Roland Green School) for mobile food service permit.
d. Memo from Planning Board, Oct. 16, 1992, re: Sewering in East Mansfield.
e. Memo to all Dept. Heads and Boards and Committees from Town Mgr., Oct. 14,
1992, re: FY94 Budget.
f. Memo to all Dept. Heads and Boards and Committees from Town Mgr., Oct. 15,
1992, re: 53rd pay week.
g. Memo to all Dept. Heads and Boards and Committees from Town Mgr., Oct. 15,
1992, re: Ethics Forum
h. Letter from Randall Moore, 154 Essex St., no date, re: East Mansfield
Sewer
i. Copy of letter from GEI Consultants, Inc., to DEP, Oct. 15, 1992, re:
Compo Chemical, Branch St.
J. Letter from GASP of Massachusetts, Oct. 12, 1992, re: Tobacco Products
Liability Project Conference
4. VISITORS - No visitors tonight.
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5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT
a. Pere Policy: In light of the proposed sewer connection reg, the following
motion was made after discussion:
MOTION: BOH approval is required for peres east of Main St.
until sewer connection reg is adopted.
Rosenberg /Steele. All in favor. VOTED
b. Old Colony Diner: Agent reported owner has improved re: food handling and
cleaning of the establishment.
c. Enforcement Conference: Agent notified board of conference on Nov. 14th,
sponsored by the Attorney General's office, and invited members to join him.
d. Ferel Cats /Rabies: Health Agent discussed requests by residents to have
ferel cats vaccinated in relation to the rabies danger. After discussion, Board
decided to promote vaccination clinics, discourage feeding and dessiminate info on
rabies and pets.
e. Budget: Agent reported budget due on Nov. 5th, but would present it to
the Board on the 5th and submit to the Town Manager's office on the 6th.. He asked
for input, changes or additions. After discussion, it was voted to:
MOTION: To add $2,000 for testing to the budget.
Steele /VanSplinter. All in favor. VOTED
f. Peres: 68 Peres and 189 plans as of today.
g. Auto Hazardous Waste Day: Oct. 31, 1992, Great Woods Center, 9AM to 1PM,
Agent asked for volunteers from the Board.
h. Beaumont's Pond Subdivision, Septic System Design: Agent reported that
this area is excessively drained and could pose a hazard to Beaumont's Pond,
depending on the location of septic systems.
I . Name Plates: Will cost $13.58 each = $67.80
MOTION: To approve purchase of name plates for BOH members.
VanSplinter /Steele. All in favor. VOTED
j. W. Spencer, 1 Oakland St.: Agent ordered cleanup of property. Mr.
Spencer did not comply. Agent took out complaint in District Court. Mr. Spencer did
not show for show -cause hearing. Summons was issued, and Court ordered him to
clean it up, which he did.
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Flouridation: A memo will be sent to Dave Archard, Water Superintendent,
asking for an update.
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7. NEW BUSINESS - None presented tonight.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:11 PM.
Rosenberg /Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED.
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Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Royle
Recording Secretary
NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 5, 1992
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