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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 10/5/1989BOARD OF HEALTH October 5, 1989 MINUTES Members present: Chairman Edward Rosenberg, Clerk Micha Fontanini, Donald Steele, Frank Zarek Also present . Health Agent Scott Leite and Brockton 1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:38 PM at the Town Hall by Chairman Rosenberg. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of August 17, 1989 Food Service Permit for American Legion, FS -65 Haulers Permit for Bonollo Rubbish Removal, 89 -16 MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda. Zarek /VanSplinter. All in favor. VOTED 3. COMMUNICATIONS a. Community Health Agency's contract for July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990. Contract will be returned to CHA since the total sum has increased to $17,062.50 from $16,250.00 which had been budgeted. b. Letter from Dept. Public Health, Center for Disease Control, June, 89, re: Immunization Analysis, 1988 -89 for Grades 1 -12. Mansfield Public Schools are 100% immunized. C. Memo from Dept. of Public Health, Div. of Dental Health, July 10, 1989, re: Flouridation Network. Member Steele would like to see information gathered as to the feasibility, cost -and health -wise for flouridating Mansfield's water. Health Agent will research. d. Copy of letter from Town Counsel, Max Volterra, August 22, 1989 to Taunton Superior Court, re: Henry J. Rettman and Maryanne E. Rettman, violation on Bird Road. e. Three separate letters from DEQE to Codex, August 4, 29th and 29th, 1989, re: Cross Connections. f. Letter from DEQE to Texas Instruments, Sept. 25, 1989, Air Quality Control. g. Copy letter from Health Agent to Copeland Realty Trust, August 30, 1989, re: dumpster nuisance. h. Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., Water Quality Monitoring at Sanitary Landfill Report, Sept. 13, 1989. No change in water quality according to Health Agent. i. Letter to Planning Board Chairman from Health Chairman, Sept. 25, 1989, re: Amendment to Establish Special Permit Requirements for Resource Recovery Facilities, Landfills and Refuse Dumping Grounds. Clerk VanSplinter reported that on Sept. 27th the Planning Board approved the article to be considered at the Oct. 16th special town meeting. Even though the Board of Health had sent a memo suggesting changes, none were considered by BOARD OF HEALTH October 5, 1989 -2- the Planning Board; reference to the new I -1 zone. MOTION: To oppose the zoning article since it duplicates and confuses the issues that are already clear under existing regulations. Chairman passed the gavel to second the motion. All in favor VOTED Member Zarek cautioned that the entire article should not be opposed, but only certain sections of it. Health Agent will review and highlight those areas. j. Copy of letter from Chairman Rosenberg to Chairman Tartufo, Board of Selectmen, Sept. 22, 1989, re: clarification of statements made at Selectmen's meeting on Sept. 20th. Board felt that there was no urgency in responding without the Board first discussing it. Members Rosenberg and VanSplinter felt that much work, i.e., monitoring sound levels in neighborhoods, homes, fields, etc., besides at Great Woods, has been accomplished. Member Steele agreed that people have been diligent in trying to respond to these issues; however, there are still problems. MOTION: To respectfully request the Selectmen to set up an ad hoc committee and to make recommendations early spring. Zarek /Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED. 4. VISITORS Lee O'Malley, Nurse at Mansfield High School, requested permission to screen approximately 125 juniors for cholesterol. She hopes this will make them ( aware of their eating habits. Permission slips and a questionnaire will have to be signed and filled out by both student and parent. Nurse O'Malley will take their blood pressure at the time of the screening. A follow -up will be done in their senior year. Results will be sent home to the parent and a report will be sent to the Board of Health. Board recommended that a total health program on nutrition would be beneficial to all students. Health is a required course in 9th grade and there are electives available after freshman year. MOTION: To approve and support the program outlined by Airs. O'Malley. VanSplinter / Zarek. All in favor. VOTED. 5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT a. Automotive Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for November 18, 1989 at 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at Great Woods. Free of charge, except for small fee for tires, proof of residency required. b. Septic system activity report was given to each member. Activity has slowed down. c. Ed Troy's septic system at 171 Ware Street is installed and hopefully in good working order. d. In February a "food protection workshop" will be held for all restaurant employees and store employees who handle food. Two sessions will be held so that ( many can attend. BOARD OF HEALTH October 5, 1989 -3- e. Restaurant inspections are continuing since septic activity is slow. f. Health Agent reported on a Household Hazardous Waste Management Seminar in Orlando, Florida, which he wishes to attend. Conference fee is $40.00, $59 /night for lodging, and $270 for RT air fare MOTION: To approve Health Agents attendance at HH14C in Orlando, FLA, Nov. 6 -8, 1989 and that his expenses do not exceed budget. VanSplinter /Fontanini. All in favor. VOTED g. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989 at 8:30 AM, Board of Selectmen, Finance Commi- ttee and Town Manager will begin a tour of all Town departments. Health is scheduled for 9:15 AM. h. Member Fontanini had asked about the disposal of asphalt. Agent responded that DEQE considers it "special waste" and can be used as filled in designated areas. 6. NEW BUSINESS Further discussion prompted by Member Steele re: flouridation to Town water. Agent will investigate. 7. OLD BUSINESS Dumpster regs: Agent reported that he found no record in the minutes of a motion to approved dumpster regulations, and that the regs typed were never signed by the then Board of Health. Agent will review and recommend any changes. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION: To move into Executive Session to hear an update on on -going litigation, and return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning. Zarek /Fontanini. Roll call vote. VOTED. A separate transcript of executive minutes is submitted, but not for publication. Returned to open session at 9:16 PM. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: To adjourn at 9:17 PM Fontanini /Steele. All in favor. VOTED. Respectfully submitted Dianne Royle, Recording Secretary r Clerk ' f� Date '