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Home My WebLink AboutBOH Minutes 3/21/1991BOARD OF HEALTH MARCH 21, 1991 MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael VanSplinter, Clerk Donald Steele, Edward Rosenberg, Henry Austin ALSO PRESENT Health Agent Scott Leite 1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 PM by Chairman VanSplinter. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes, March 7, 1991 b. Approval of Disposal Works Installers Permit: Anthony Caponigro, Jr., Mansfield c. Approval of Septage Pumping & Transporting Permit: Dwyer Sanitation, Berkley 'c�iti ut ;rn MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda as presented. ;- Rosenberg /Steele. All in favor. VOTED.- ",,�� 3. COMMUNICATIONS a. Members signed Revised Regulation of Fees. b. Copy of letter from DEP to Cleveland Twist Drill, March 6, 1991, Notice of Inspection. c. Copy of letter to Scot Rodman, who owns property at 69 -71 North St., from Ass't Building Inspector, re: building code violations. d. Revised Capital Improvements Budget as of March 6, 1991. e. Letter from Elks Lodge 2633, March 19, 1991, re: waiver of fee for perc test, site of Lodge home, Rt. 106. (Member Austin arrived at this time.) MOTION: To waive perc test fee for Elks Lodge 2633. Steele /Austin. 3 -1 -0. VOTED (Rosenberg abstained). 4. VISITORS - No one tonight. 5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT a. Edgewood St. Area Groundwater Pollution: Two cross - connections were found and reported to Water Dept. Superintendent. b. Gilbert St., complaint: Health Agent received a verbal complaint early March re: illegal dumping of tires, car parts, etc. on a vacant lot off Gilbert St. Agent notified landowner of the complaint to make him aware. It debris is not a health hazard. Person, who complained, telephoned Agent again and expressed his dismay that it was not cleaned up. Agent explained that it was not a health hazard; however, this resident was not satisfied with his response. Board of Health Page 2 March 21, 1991 Member Steele reported that he had seen tires and other items on Conservation land, Maple Park, near Canoe River. Commission /Agent will be notified. c. Mass. Housing Finance Authority Meeting: Agent attended this meeting with Town Manager to discuss sewering project, East Mansfield. Keith Properties agreed to contribute in advance $250,000 (their share to hook up) to the project, and Guaranty First Bank will contribute $75,000. The area in concern is Edgewood Condos and Bristol Arms Complex. Disposition of the existing septic tanks (after sewer is connected) was discussed. Agent recommended that a policy be set to state that the system be pumped clean and cover cemented on. He felt that they need not be filled with sand. Same process for domestic tanks. Member Rosenberg felt that homeowners along the new sewer line should not be forced to hook up, only if their septic system fails. The cost could be prohibitive for some people. Chairman suggested that the Agent call several communities that have installed sewer mains to see how they handled hookups and closure of septic systems. d. Clementine Drive: Agent received three letters from one resident on Clementine Drive complaining about the vacant lot adjacent to him, that in his opinion, is a health hazard. Agent inspected lot and found fallen trees, brush and very little building debris - -not a health hazard. He sent a rather strong letter and wanted Board to be aware. e. Lawncare Workshop: All set for Thursday, March 28th at 7:30PM at Town Hall. Four lawncare businesses will have a panel discussion. f. Rooterman: Septage Haulers, Abington, formerly Rooterman, did an acid treatment and used hydrochloride in a septic system, which is in violation of Board of Health regs. MOTION: To suspend the license of Septage Haulers for a three - month period. Rosenberg /Austin. All in favor. VOTED. g. Rodman, North St: No word from Attleboro District Court. h. Day, 9 -11 Allen St.: Agent will inspect March 26th. i. Tanning Salons: Agent will visit tanning salons and check for State permit, daily use logs, timer, temperature control device, and permission slips for under age 18 clients. Agent recommends a $25.00 license fee, plus $5.00 per tanning booth /device. Motion: To set fee for Tanning Salons at $25.00, plus $5.00 per booth /device. Rosenberg /Steele. All in favor. VOTED. Board of Health Page 3 March 21, 1991 i. Benoit, 16 Nelson Way: All cleaned up of debris to the Agent's satisfaction. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Flouridation: Member Rosenberg reported that he was pleased that the non - binding referendum passed. Recommended that the full Board take a vote to order flouridation, but must be aware of the time frame of the law. He feels if the Board orders flouridation, then it is the repsonsbility of the Cap. Improvements Comm. and Selectmen to recommend the funding. Town Meeting, of course, has the final vote. b. Job Descriptions: Chairman will present next meeting. c. Solid Waste Management Reg: After a fairly lengthy discussion on the merits of this reg, the Board voted to table. Member Steele feels that the jurisdiction should be at the local level - -not State. Reg does not apply to recycling. Will it actually prevent illegal dumping -- concensus was no. Still undecided if reg is necessary. MOTION: To table Solid Waste Management Reg for further thought. 1' Rosenberg /Steele. All in favor. VOTED d. Conservation Fair: Booth at fair will display groundwater protection material and possible some pamphlets on health issues. 7. NEW BUSINESS - None presented. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION: To enter Executive Session to discuss stategy for litigation and to return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning. Rosenberg /Austin. Roll Call Vote. In favor, Rosenberg, Austin, Steele, VanSplinter. No opposition. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: To adjourn at 9:25 PM. Rosenberg /Austin. All in favor. VOTED Respectfully submitted, Dianne Royle, Recording Secretary NEXT MEETING: APRIL 4, 1991. See you then. C � ,S C1 erk �/ Da