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Home My WebLink AboutBOH Minutes 2/20/1992This portion of the meeting was devoted to a roundtable discussion with various members of boards and committees re: the future growth of Mansfield. Those present were: Joe Pasquale, Board of Selectmen Dianne Royle, Chairwoman, School Committee Philip Smith, Chairman, Finance Committee Tom Brady, FinCom Barbara Hagg, FinCom (sat in audience) Chuck Joseph, FinCom (sat in audience) Greg Cauldwell, Chairman, Conservation Commission Marilyn Powers, ConComm Bob Poholek, ConComm Bill Madan, Chairman Planning Board Also in audience, Paul Folkman, Builder; Jay Zola, Builder; Peter DeGirolamo, Paving Contractor. Chairman Austin summarized the purpose of tonight's meeting by stating that the boards present may be able to help each other in their decision - making processes, since there is a common goal, i.e., the future of the town of Mansfield. This could be the first in a series of joint meetings with many boards or with a smaller number of boards, or this could be the last joint meeting, depending on how this meeting goes. Member Steele commented that the BOH had discussed re- instituting a perc season and that the proposed E. Mansfield sewer line had been a topic of discussion regarding a policy of when a house should /must be hooked up. Chairman of Planning Board Bill Madan commented that the sewerline would be a waste of money if the BCH did not make hookups mandatory. It is basically too late for many of these houses that are built. Mrs. Royle mentioned that the SC had planned for the future growth and that the Jordan Jackson Elementary School is the example. However, the SC has been critized for building the school, which in some people's opinion, is the cause for the new growth. Most agreed that Mansfield is a very attractive town to live in with its location at the junction of 95 and 495, a progressive school system, train station, and low tax rate. Conservation members Ms. Powers and Mr. Cauldweil commented that they sometimes require an approved BOH plan before they issue an order of conditions under the Wetlands Protection Act. Board of Health Page 2 February 20,`1992 Chairman Austin asked if we should be doing anything different as a'group to manage growth? Mr. Madan suggested that the BOH review the preliminary subdivision plans when they are distributed to the boards and committees. Their response would be helpful when the Planning Board starts their review. He also commented on Mansfield's industrial base and how is has stopped growing, in part due to the economy. The industrial base is a tremendous asset to the community, some agreed. Mr. Cauldwell suggested a booklet be developed to help people go through the various departments of municipal government when the need arises. Mr. Smith said that their role involves the budgets of staff and expenses on an overall basis- -not day -to -day. Mrs. Royle commented that school enrollment affects staff and enrollment is hard to predict in a growing community. Mr. Madan responded that there are many subdvisions approved, but not yet built upon or even started. Health Agent commented that attempting to look at growth impacts can be done either long - term - (subdivision plan valid for 8 years) or short -term (septic plan valid for 2 years). Selectmen Pasquale commented that there was an attempt at town meeting to increase house lots to one acre, but it failed. Unfortunately, there has been a decline in industrial growth, recession has hit, CC &F asked Town to help with betterment and they did, town has no money for infrastructure, have instituted user fees to increase revenues. Town is growing so rapidly that a another fire station may be needed. Mr. Pasquale mentioned that additional evenues may be added by changing the valuation date to January 1st for a new house and quarterly billing for tax bills. On the subject of user fees, Mrs. Royle commented that the schools have adopted various user fees and is disapppointed by this. Public education is assimilating private education by adopting user fees. Chairman Austin thanked everyone for attending and offered meeting again if anyone so desired. 3. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes, February 6, 1992 b. Approval of Disposal Works Installers Permit: Douglas A. King Bulders, So. Easton W.B. Construction & Development, Attleboro A.L. Willis Co., Inc., Mansfield Tom Barboza Construction, W. Wareham C. Approval of Food Service Permit: Mansfield Women of Today, One -day, March 22nd Request waiver of fee for non - profit organization. Classic Pizza, 242 Chauncy St. Town 'n Country, 223 No. Main St. Board'of Wealth Page 3 February 20,.1992 d. Approval of Retail Food Permit: CVS Pharmacy, #1866 MOTION: To remove Mansfield Women of Today under Food Service. Rosenberg /Steele. All in favor. VOTED. MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda. Rosenberg /Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED MOTION: To approve request for waiver and permit for Women of Today. Rosenberg /Steele. All in favor. VOTED. 4. COMMUNICATIONS a. Memo from Town Manager to all Dept. Heads, Jan. 17, '92, re: Fee Increases. Agent interpreted the memo to be for board's fees that are approved by Selectmen. BOH's are not. b. Memo from Town Manager to Town Clerk, Jan. 30, '92, re: Annual Town Meeting Date. c. Copy of letter from GEI Consultants to DEP, Feb. 11, '92, re: Compo Chemical and Status of Short Term Measure. d. Copy of letter from Health Agent to Atty. Joseph Hannon, Feb. 13, '92, re: Question re: Sewer Line. e. Letter from Elks #2633, Feb. 19, '92, re: Waiver of fee for septic plan review for non - profit organization. Fee is $100.00. Chairman passed gavel at this time to Mr. Rosenberg. MOTION: To approve waiver of fee for septic plan review for Elks Lodge 02633. Steele /Austin. 2 -0 -1. Rosenberg Abstained. VOTED. 5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT a. Nonny Boys, Chauncy St.: Agent inspected bathroom and gave the owner 48 hours to fix it. Restaurant looked good otherwise. b. Old Colony Diner: Agent reported that things continue to look good. Member Steele is hoping for improvements after Mr. Appel attends the food handlers program. Agent said that he would not close the restaurant for a single violation. c. Indoor Air Quality Tests: Ten homes in the Leonard Street /South Main Street area were tested for pollutants in the air due to the groundwater contamination discovered at 340 South Main Street. The only detections were household cleaning products, gasoline, solvents, paint strippers /thinners. Board of Health Page 4 February 20, 1992 Agent will send a letter and a copy of all the results to the residents and suggest to them that these items be stored outside the home (possibly in shed or Under deck). . d. Edgewood and DEP: DEP will be sending a copy of the agreement between DEP and Guaranty First Bank. BOH will not get involved with anything until the letter and agreement is received and reviewed. e. Subivision Review: Agent asked if the Board wishes to review subdivision plans at their meeting. Member Rosenberg said they did in the past and he would like to continue. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Non- Smoking Reg: Member Steele said next meeting. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: To adjourn at 9:20 PM. Rosenberg /Steele. All in favor. VOTED. Respectfully submitted, Dianne Royle, Recording Secretary NEXT MEETING: March 5, 1992. See you then. �Zj 717 Clerk Date I