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BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES OR 1908
November 17, 1988
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Members present: Chairman Edward Rosenberg, Michael VanSplinter, Donald Steele
Also present Scott Leite, Health Agent
1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Rosenberg.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes of November 3, 1988
$ill for Community Health Agency, November serviees, $1,354.16
Bill for Human Services of S.E. Mass., Oct. - -Dec., $1,350.00
Mobile Food Permit for "Pig Roastin'"
MOTION: To correct Minutes, Swidler /Post should read, "Motion for
Summary Judgment was filed on October 27, 1988." Remove
Mobile Food Permit, since application was not filled out
correctly.
Steele /VanSplinter. All in favor. VOTED.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Copy of lette_ from DEQE to Blane Polymers, Nov. 1, 1988, re: air flow.
b. Letter from Karl Clemmey to Health Agent, Nov. 3, 1988, re: refund for
perk tests that were never taken, $600, Katherine Drive.
MOTION: To refund Mr. Clemmey $600 for perk tests that were not taken.
Steele /VanSplinter. All in favor. VOTED.
C. Copy of letter to Hathaway & Patterson from DEQE, Nov. 9, 1988, re:
release of hazardous material.
4. VISITORS
No one tonight.
5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT
FY90 Budget: Health Agent met with Town Manager to present his proposed
FY90 budget. Town Manager feels that Selectmen and Finance Committde will
support a part -time inspector if the Board of' Health raises its fees in the
Title V area, possibly 20 -30%. Health Agent will present- his recommendations
for increases.to the Board for their support. Town Manager appeared to
support the purchase of a computer.
Troy Failed Septic System: Edward Troy, Ware, St., has been arraigned,
court date not set yet. District Attorney's Office will be handling case for
the Town of Mansfield.
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Waste -to- Energy Moratorium: Health Agent will sent letter to Selectmen,
cc: Town Manager, requesting that Town Counsel respond to request for opinion
sent over a month ago.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Member VanSplinter mentioned, in reference to the Solid Waste Study
Committee that he chairs, that the town of Sheldon is building a 160 -ton
per day trash -to- energy plant.
Chairman Rosenberg mentioned the junk car violation at 3 Chestnut St.
Health Agent has sent a certified letter in October and will follow up with
court action, since there has been no response from the owner of, the cars.
Member Steele mentioned that there was a strong pungent odor, rancid
smelling, industrial -type in the center of Town last week.
7. OLD BUSINESS
AIDS Assembly will be held on March 6, 1989, Dr. Kerrins confirmed date.
Publicity will be done; it will be televised on Cable, and letter will be sent
to all civic organizations inviting their members.
Immunization Clinic will be held in early Spring.
Cholesterol Screening Clinic will also be held sometime early Spring.
Community Health Agency will assist in planning and conduct these clinics.
Health Board will consider a Town Meeting Article fora bylaw for non-
criminal: disposition -of.a. violation. Will.discuss 'further at future - meeting.
MOTION: To invite Town Manager to Health Board meeting to discuss
a bylaw for 'rion- criminal disposition of ,a violation.'-
VanSplinter /Steele. All in favor. VOTED.
Hydrology Study: Member Steele asked if the study had been done, for the
proposed Forest Park Subdivision. After a lengthy discussion, and a difference
of opinions as to when and why a hydrological study should be done, Health
Agent offered to hire a consultant to discuss with the Board specifics about
a hydrological study, when and why it should be done, what to look for and
for what reasons, what cumulative effect septic systems will have, density
factors, groundwater effects, etc., and how Health Boards should review
subdivision plans. Board agreed, and Health Agent will locate a consultant.
8. PENDING
Great Woods meeting on December 15th.
Review of Board of Health regs on December 1st.
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9. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: To adjourn at 8:55 p.m. VanSplinter /Steele. All in favor.
VOTED.
Clerk
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