HomeMy WebLinkAboutbOH Minutes 12/7/1989BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
December 7, 1989
Members present: Chairman Edward Rosenberg, Clerk Michael VanSplinter and
Donald Steele
Also present Health Agent Scott Leite i
1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:43 P.M.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of November 16, 1989
Disposal Works Installers Permits for 1989
1181, Tyler Development, Plainville
1182, Bentley Porter Co., Foxboro
1183, Dezotell Excavating Co., N. Attleboro
ACC ?8;o<
MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda with an amendment to the minutes.
VanSplinter /Steele. All in favor. VOTED.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Copy of letter to Mobil Station, Central St., from DEQE, Nov. 15, 1989,
re: Cross Connections
b. Copy of letter to J.M. Parsons, 15 Coward Drive, from Health Agent,
Nov. 16, 1989, re: installation of septic system.
c. Letter from Community Health Agency, Nov. 24, 1989, re: cholesterol
clinic for town employees.
d. Letter from RIM Engineering, Dec. 6, 1989, re: refund for overpayment
of Board of Health fees for three subdivision definitive plans.
MOTION: To refund the amount in error.
VanSplinter /Steele. All in favor. VOTED.
Richard Morse, "The Elms ", $3,864; Stanely Zola, "Rosewood Court ", $650, and
Stanley Zola, "Stearns Hill Estates ", $17,587.60.
e. Mass. Association of Health Boards, Inc., Fall Newsletter.
f. Letters to Scott and Donna Rodman, Plainville, Nov. 27, 1989, re:
housing violations at 69 -71 North St.
g. Letter from Harold Cohen, P.C., Attorney, Dec. 5, 1989, re: Mr. Rodman's
housing violations and requesting a hearing with Board. Agent will contact
Attorney Cohen to set up a hearing date, which could be on December 21st at 7:35 PM.
The most serious violation is the failed septic system. Others are chronic water
problem in basement, leaking dishwasher and hot water heater, unsanitary kitchen
cupboards, problem with rear basement exit and name of owner not posted.
4. VISITORS - No one tonight.
5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT
1' a. Automotive Hazardous Collection Day on November 18th was successful.
900 gals. of oil, 55 gals. antifreeze, 300 tires and 172batteries were collected
at a cost of approximately $1,000.
Board of Health -2-
December 7, 1989
b. The State Dept. of Health, Dental Division, will be meeting with
Water Superintendent and Health Agent on December 15th to discuss water system
and as it relates to flouridation installation.
C. Chairman Rosenberg asked for a copy of the test results on public water
supply as it relates to sodium content.
d. "Elms" proposed subidivision, adjacent to proposed well site, will be
reviewed for nitrate loading.
e. Village I Condo complex, Erick Road, for the second time is have a
septic problem. Agent will contact Attorney General's office. On January 22, 1990,
Post Properties will be on the auction block again. The bank is showing an interest
in sewering this area.
f. A house on Thompson Street needs a new septic system; however, there is
not enough land space for a new system to meet Title V requirements. The Town
sewer line is approximately 100 feet from this house, and the Health Agent feels
the homeowner has no other choice but to hook up to Town sewage.
g. Agent could not find the original law on disposition of medical wastes;
he did, however, locate the amendment. Board of Health can inspect these businesses
at any time; the generator has to set up a program for disposal. Member VanSplinter
wants these generators to report to the Board of Health their methods of disposal.
Chairman suggested that the Mass. Association of Health Boards or Norwood Board of
Health be contacted to see how they handle the administration of this regulation.
h. Budget is basically the same as last year's except for funding for a house-
hold hazardous waste collection day (town meeting article will be submitted for this)
and a computer (purchased this year). Agent requested 6% increase and secretary, 7%.
The article for town meeting will be for $20,000 for a clean -up day.
MOTION: To request $20,000 for a household hazardous waste collection day.
VanSplinter /Steele. All in favor. VOTED.
6. NEW BUSINESS - None presented at this time.
7. OLD BUSINESS
Member VanSplinter reported that Mansfield's Solid Waste manure /compost is
continuing.
Chairman is requesting a copy of the closing of the landfill report.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 8:45 PM.
VanSplinter /Steele. All in favor. VOTED.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Royle, Recording Secretary
Clerk
Date