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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 11/5/1986t BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES November 5, 1986 Members present: Chairman Edward J. Tartufo, Donald Steele, Frank Zarek Also present Health Agent Scott Le]te 1. Meeting called to order at 7:36 p.m. MOTION: To appoint Frank Zarek as Acting Clerk. Donald Steele /Frank Zarek. All in favor. VOTED. 2. Minutes MOTION: To hold Minutes of October 22, 1986 for approval until Members Fontanini and Rosenberg are present. Donald Steele /Frank Zarek. All in favor. VOTED. 3. Correspondence Letter from South Shore Housing Development Corporation, recd Nov. 4, 1986, re: Senate #1916, a bill to establish a northeast and southeast division of ( HOUSING COURT. Copy of letter from DEQE, Oct. 31, 1986, re: Cross Connections Proposed Backflow Prevention Devices at G.E. Date]. Copy of letter from DEQE to Highland Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Oct. 31, 1986, re: Cross Connections Proposed Backflow Prevention Devices at Sheraton Inn. 1985 Annual Report, Community Health Systems, Inc. Bill from Community Health Agency for November contracted services, $1,355.50. MOTION: To pay CHA $1,355.50 for November. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele. All in favor. VOTED. Letter from Broderick Corporation, Nov. 5, 1986, re: waiver to allow perc tests and deep pit soil observations to proceed at scheduled. Health Agent suggested to Board that they either allow perc tests to continue or wait for groundwater to reach its normal level. Chairman Tartufo had no problem with allowing soil observations to continue. MOTION: To deny request of Broderick Corp. for perc tests and deep hole observations. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele. All in favor. VOTED. BOARD OF HEALTH -2- November 5, 1986 4. Licenses MOTION: To approve a Disposal Works Installer's Permit to Pelletier Landscaping & Excavating, 141 South St., Plainville. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele. All in favor. VOTED. MOTION: To approve Permit to Operate a Food Service Establishment (retail food) to Andre Merghart for business called "On the Common ", 4 No. Main St., pending the proper inspection. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele. All in favor. VOTED. Soil Examination Reports #86 -266, 26 Balcolm St., Robert Meisterman MOTION: To take no action since perc season is closed. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele. All in favor. VOTED. #P -4, Lot 35 West St., West St. Family Trust (Assembly Church of God) MOTION: To take no action since perc season is closed. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele. All in favor. VOTED. 5. Visitors Ted Mahoney and Don Baker and Leo Glover, Sharon Survey were requesting a clarification of approval of Lots 23 -28, Maplewood II Subdivision perc tests, as stated in Minutes July 3, 1985, "to approve the percolation tests for Lots 23 -28, Maplewood II Subdivision subject to the water being 18" ... In 1985, holes were dug from 6.8' to 8.5' and water was never hit. Watertable in back lots was at 8'. Mr. Baker stated that he believes the intention of the motion was to adjust the watertable 18 "- -not to set it at 18 ". Chairman Tartufo replied "'that the error could have easily been a typographical one or unnoticed when the minutes vere approved. MOTION: That the owners of the property dig test holes to be observed by Health Agent, who is authorized to determine an adjustment in the field regarding the watertable level. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele. All in favor. VOTED. 6. Health Agent's Report Health Agent reported that he is preparing the budget for next year. He will include cost of a new typewriter, advertising money for proposed changes in septic system regulations, and a change in the classification of his job description. Health Agent is classified in the same category as the DPW Office Manager. Scott's responsibilities are far different than those of the DPW Office Manager. Chairman Tartufo suggested that Health Agent gather whatever information is required to substantiate the change in classification. BOARD OF HEALTH -3- November 5, 1986 6. Health Agent's Report Cont. Septic System repair, Edward Troy, Ware Street, has been settled out of court. Mr. Troy has agreed to submit repair plan within 30 days and complete repair within 60 days. Malcolm Post, Erick Road, Lot 2, (not built on yet) Bldgs. 4,3, and 2 are all on one lot under a master deed and are discharging more than 15,000 gallons per day, according to DEQE. Therefore, local Board of Health does not have jurisdiction; however, Health Agent does not have any written correspondence from DEQE to that effect. Chairman Tartufo advised Mr. Leite that he request in writing from DEQE a written opinion. Health Agent will proceed as normal, i.e., observe test holes, until DEQE (or Attorney General's Office) responds in writing. Health Agent has 45 days from date of submittal of plan to make a decision. If he does not make a recommendation, then plan is automatically approved. 7. Old Business An old oil tank is present on Old Colony Way. Noise levels at Champion have not yet been monitored. 8. New Business None presented at this time. 9. Adjournment At this time, Ed Broderick, Broderick Corp. asked if his request was approved (read "Letter from Broderick Corp. "under Correspondence). He said he is not asking for a final determination, just that the soil test be done-- ground- water is at least 15 feet down. Chairman Tartufo responded that hopefully some pipes will be installed by next meeting, which is November 19, 1986. Mr. Broderick replied that he has paid for these perc tests, they were scheduled for sometime in November and exceptions should be made. Health Agent offered his fee back, but Mr. Broderick said he did not want it. Member Steele said he could not reconsider his vote at this time, since there are other marginal cases. In two weeks, when Members Fontanini and Rosenberg are present the policy will be reviewed. Mr. Broderick asked to be on the agenda at that time. MOTION: To adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Frank Zarek /Donald Steele Laleak � Clerk All in favor. VOTED. Respectfully submitted, Dianne Royle Da tp/