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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 8/31/1983BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES AUGUST 31, 1983 Present: Chairman Edward Tartufo, Clerk Edward Rosenberg, Louis Diamond, Peter Fontanini, Health Agent Karl Drown Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. Minutes of August 17, 1983 Motion: to approve (E. Rosenberg - P. Fontanini, all in favor) Correspondence VVN CLERK A letter was sent to Chairman Edward Tartufo from Congresman Barney Frank regarding the abandoned chemical waste dump in Mansfield on August 23, 1983 Motion: to respond (E. Rosenberg - P. Fontanini, all in favor). A letter was received on August 18, 1983 from Christopher Tilden, Chief Hazardous Materials and Solid Wastes Section to David H. Locke and a copy was forwarded to Chairman Tartufo regarding the Sterns Avenue, Hercules dump site. Motion: to respond and send copy to Mr. Tilden (E. Rosenberg - P. Fontanini, all in favor). A memorandum dated August 22, 1983 from John W. Dunn, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, was sent to the Board of Health regarding a letter from Mrs. Jellinek from the Mansfield- Norton League of Women Voters. This letter was concerning the Hercules Lagoon off North Main St. Motion: Forward to Selectmen (E. Rosenberg - P. Fontanini, all in favor). Licenses Cookes Family Food Mart, Inc. 660 East St., Mansfield Store License - Milk and Cream Motion: to approve (E. Rosenberg - P. Fontanini, all in favor). Bristol Package Store 660 East St., Mansfield Retail Food Service License Motion: to approve (E. Rosenberg and P. Fontanini, all in favor). St. Mary's Parish Pratt St., Mansfield One -day food service establishment license Motion: to approve and waive fee (E. Rosenberg - P. Fontanini, all in favor). Board of Health August 31, 1983 Page two St. Mary's Parish Pratt St., Mansfield One -day Milk & Cream License Motion: to approve and waive fee (E. Rosenberg and P. Fontanini all in favor). Health Agent's Report A memo was sent to the Board of Health From the DPW Director regarding Mansfield Water. It was decided that a close watch would be kept on the wells mentioned due to high sodium concentrations during the winter months. Perc Tests Allan Brown Balcom Street Lots #4 and #5 Motion: Water table elevation for lot #4 - 148 ft. and lot #5 - 149 ft. (E. Rosenberg and P. Fontanini, all in favor) Old Business 1 A letter was sent to Mr. Andrade concerning junk car site. It was decided that Mr. Andrade has been given ample time to resolve this situation. Motion: to refer to Town Council New Business The Selectmen have referred complaints to the Board of Health regarding the mosquito problem. Health Agent Karl Drown has checked with Bristol County and he was told that areas are being sprayed 2 -3 times per week especially near Taunton River Motion: Send memo as to Karl Drown's findings to Selectman John Dunn and urge precautions. It was discussed that during Karl Drown's 2 week vacation Bertram Cook, Building Inspector, will be handling all Board of Health inspections. Motion: to approve and follow up with a letter to the Tom Manager (P. Fontanini and E. Rosenberg, all in favor). Adjournment: 8:30 (P. Fontanini and Louis Diamond, all in favor) Clerk Date