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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH MInutes 5/4/1983Public Hearing Leon Grant may 4-0, 1983 AUG - 1 1984 Chairman Tartufo: I will open the hearing regarding: Leon Grant. First I would like to have the Clerk read the letter to Mr. Grant regarding a Cease and Desist. Clerk Rosenberg: This is dated April 15, 1983 to Mr. Leon Grant, 440 Ware Street, Mansfield, MA. Excuse me this is dated March 10, 1983 a Cease and Desist for Assessors Map 35 Lot 15 Ware Street. You are hereby ordered to discontinue activity at this location. (copy of entire letter is attached) The next letter is dated April 15, 1983 from the Conservation Commission lifting the cease and desist order so that he could remove the unsuitable fill as ordered the Board of Health. (copy of letter attached.) The next letter is dated April 279 1983 from the Board inviting Mr. Grant to meet with them on May 4, 1983 for a hearing. (copy of letter attached) Chairman Tartufo: First of all I would like to have the Health Agent tell us what he found when he went to this property. Health Agent Drown: There was a lot of dumped wood, shingles, concrete, etc. in a drainage area. Chairman Tartufo: At that time you did what? Health Agent Drown: I wrote out an order for the dumping in that area. Chairman Tartufo: And you mailed this letter to Mr. Grant, which was certified mail and signed and received by Pat Grant. Did you speak to Mr. Grant personally about this ? Health Agent Drown: Yes I did and he said he would clean it up. Chairman Tartufo: Does anyone on the Board have any questions? About the letters themselves. Leon would you please identify yourselve and where you live. Leon Grant, 440 Ware Street: Basically I don't believe there are any shingles and there are only a few boards in the water. That piece of property was originally excavated about'1970 to fill in the lots adjoinging, in order to clean out a town ditch. Over the last several years I have been filling it in. Some of the building debris did spread into the water area. I had planned to fill it in. Frank Zarek: Where did the material come from. Leon Grant: There was about a quarter of a load dumped there from the Ford garage. It was a cement floor. It was photographed from the other side. It will be oleaned -up. Someone went down there and dumped on my property. I have taken out six loads. Health Agent Drown: It would take fivepdump trucks to get rid of it. Peter Fontanini: I would like to see the pictures of the site. Leon Grant Hearing Page two Clerk Rosenberg: You were notified on March 10, 1983. Chairman Tartufo: Was it a little bit of a load or was it six to eight loads? Leon Grants There was six to eight loads of concrete and dirt. Chairman Tartufo: Within the six to eight loads there was other material? Leon Grant: No there was partial - -it was a small amount. There was other stuff dumped from the Housing for the Elderly. I have been trying to get into it with a loader that would get up and over. If you look at the back side all you see is cement and stuff. Frank Zarek: There is quite a bit of wood in there. Leon Grant: This is just stuff that was on top. Health Agent: A phone call was received on this. The Conservation Commission had gone out there first. Edward Rosenberg: When do you plan to clean this up. Leon Grant: Because of the rain there has been a problem in cleaning it up. 7o m7✓ Frank Allen, 795 Ware Street: I would like to say the *won wes a -#Uwe IP&V� quite a bit of rock in there and they reconstructed the drain. They put fill in the low areas. Health Agent: When is he going to clean this up? Edward Rosenberg: I feel the Board 'expects him., to do it and it will be done. Chairman Tartufo: We will give hime a suitable amount of time to clean it up. If it is not cleaned up the Board will take suitable action. Motion: That the area be oleaned up by May 15, 1983 by the supervision of the Health Agent. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) The hearing was closed at 9:10 PM. / Date BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 49 1983 rAU,'- @ 1 184 TOWN CLERK Present: Chairman Tartufo, Clerk Rosenberg, P. Fontanini, F. Zarek Health Agent K. Drown Meeting Called to order at 7:35 PM. 1. Minutes of April 20, 1983 Motion: To accept the minutes of April 209 1983 as corrected. (E. Rosenberg -F. Zarek, all in favor.) Correction Page one, under Item #39 change 15,000 gallon tanks to 1,500 gallon tanks. 2. Correspondence Letter of resignation was received from Deborah Button, secretary. Motion: To accept the resignation of Deborah Button with deep regret and to send a letter thanking her for her service to the town and the Board. Copy of letter will be sent to the Town Manager. 4 (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor. Motion: To advertise the position of secretary in the Mansfield Newsy (P. Fontanini -E. Rosenberg, all in favor. Secretary will type up the job specifications and the Health Agent will conduct the interviews. Copy of letter was received from the Board of Selectmen regarding the appointment of Rick Rye to the Hazardous Waste Task Force. Copy of letter was received from the DEQE to League of Women Votes Ms. Margot Jellinek, Chairperson regarding the Hercules Dump site Old Copeland Drive. They requested copies of all analytical data generated by that location. Planning Board Minutes were received for March 30, 1983, April 6, 1983 and April 13, 1983• 3. Licenses Sherman Funeral'. Home 55 North Main Street Motion: To approve. ( (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Jackson Funeral Home 32 Church Street M �tion: To a prove. E. Roseiber , P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Board of Health May 4, 1983 Page two Amioi Funeral Home 115 North Main Street Motion: To approve. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Mobil Food Service Leos Canteen 125 Norton Avenue Taunton, Ms. Motion: To approve. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) One Day Milk and Cream Mansfield Social Club - Festival of Arts South Common Motion: To approve subject to the fee being paid. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) One Day Food Service Mansfield Social Club - Arts Festi• +al South Common Motion: To approve subject to the fee being paid. ( (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) One Day Food Service Establishment Mansfield Women's Softball League Memorial Day Motion: To the approve, subject to the fee being paid. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) 4. Report of Health Agent (E. Tartufo left the meeting and was not present for any discussion or voting on the following.) Sewage disposal plan was resubmitted for 17 Tanya Drive. This was an updated plan. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 17 Tanya Drive. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Sewage disposal plan was resubmitted for 19 Tanya Drive. This was an updated plan. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 19 Tanya Drive. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) (E. Tartufo returned to the meeting.) Report of Soil Examination was received for Lot#5 Essex Street, J. Riccio. The pero was performed on 3/16/83 and did not pert. Motion: To reject the pero performed on Lot #5 Essex as it did not pass on 3/16/83. (F. Zarek-E. Rosenberg, all in favor.) Board of Health Mar 4, 1983 Page three Report of Soil Examination for Lot #5 Essex Street, J. Riooio which was reperked on 4/14/83• Motions To tentatively approve the report of examination for Lot #5 Essex Street, J. Ricoio performed on 4/14/83 for the peen performed at the rear of the lot (test hole 3), pending submission of a definitive lan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. P. Zarek-E. Rosenberg, all in favor.) Sewage disposal plan was received for Lot #5 Essex Street, J. Riocio Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for Lot #5 Essex Street, J. Riocio showing the system designed around the test hole at the rear of the lot. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Sewage disposal plans were received for Bristol Arms, Lot #4 Erick Road. The plan showed the enlarged dousing chambers. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plans for Lot #4 Erick Road, Bristol Arms. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Deep hole observation was received for Lot 19 Tremont Street, Mark Bouchard. This was performed only to check the materials. The soil examination was previously approved on 3/25/81. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for Lot 19 Tremont Street, Mark Bouchard. (P. Fontanini, -F. Zarek, all in favor.) Sewage disposal plan was reoieved for 44 Gilbert Street, Robert Brunelle. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 44 Gilbert, Street, Robert Brunelle. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald Baker, 168 Franklin Street. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for 168 Franklin Street, Donald Baker pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (E. Rosenberg -F. Zarek, all in favor.) Sewage disposal plan was received for Donald Baker, 168 Franklin Street. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for Donald Baker, 168 Franklin Street. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Henry J. Shachoy for 18 Pinto Way. Motions To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Henry J. Shachoy for 18 Pinto Way pending submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Board of Health May 49 1983 Page four Sewage disposal plan was received for 18 Pinto Way, Henry J. Shachoy. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal.- plan for 18 Pinto Way, Henry J. Shachoy. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) The Health Agent brought to the Board's attention that in 1982 a letter was written by the Health Agent (Walter Walsh) to the Board of State Examiners regarding the discontinuance of the use of M tubing. A letter of follow -up was written by K. Drown. The Agent has been advised it is up to the Board of Health to request a hearing from the Board of Examiners so that they make a decision on the Town Meeting vote. The Hearing would be held by them. It was the oonoensus of the Board that the use of this tubing does not fall under their jurisdiction. Also it was noted that the copper toxicity in Mansfield would probably affect all types of tubing. 5. visitors' Agenda At 8:55 PM a hearing was called to order regarding a cases and desist ordered to Leon Grant. (copy of hearing attached.) 6. Old Business The Board discussed the Cease and Desist Order issued on April 23, 1983 to Leon Grant regarding Assessors Map 39, Parcel 2 Maple Street. Mr. Grant was advised to contact the office within seven days for hearing which was not done. This order by the Board has been ignored by Mr. Grant. Motion: To send a copy of this notice of violation, dated April 23, 1983 for dumping of excess material from a building on Maple Street to Town Counsel for legal action. (F. Zarek-P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of Soil examination was received for Parcel 66, Map 37 Mill Street, Alice M. Flint. Motion: To deny the soil examination for Parcel 669 Map 37 Mill Street, Alice M. Flint, as the lot is saturated with ground water and was unable to be perked. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of Soil Examination was received for Mill Street, Assessors Map #37 105 (c) and (o -1), Alice M. Flint. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Mill Street, Assessors Map #37. 105 (c) and (c -1), Alice M. Flint subject to the system being designed around test holes 4 and 5 and should be defined on the plan this is only one lot showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Map 37r parcel 43 Mill Street, Martha M. Flint. Mot'ibn: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Map 37, Parcel 43 Mill Street, Martha M. Flint pending submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the .disposal system. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Board of Health May 4, 1983 Page five Report of soil examination was received for Map 37, Parcel 46 Mill Street corner of Essex. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Map 37, Parcel 46 Mill Street, corner of Essex, Martha M. Flint, pending submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek -E. Rosenberg, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald Baker, Lot lrMaple:. Street. The Health Agent advised the Board a form A is being submitted on this and there is no town water water. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Donald Baker, Lot 1 Maple Street, subject to the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system and the report of well water testing. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald A. Baker, Lot 2 Maple Street. N.6tion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Lot 2 Maple Street, Donald A. Baker pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system and the report of well water testing. (F. Zarek-P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald A. Baker, Lot 3 Maple Street. Motion: To deny the approval of the report of soil examination for Lot 3 Maple Street, Donald A. Baker for the test taken on 1/13/83 as the lot did not pero. (F. Zarek-E. Rosenberg, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald A. Baker, Lot 4 Maple Street. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Lot 4 Maple Street, Donald A. Baker, pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system and the report of well water testing. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald A. Baker, Lot #6 Maple Street. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Lot #6 Maple Street, Donald A. Baker, pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system the report of well water testing. (F. Zarek-P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald A. Baker, Lot #7 Maple Street. Motions To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Lot #7 Maple Street, Donald A. Baker, pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system and the report of well water testing. (F. Zarek-P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Board of Health May 4, 1983 Page six Report of soil examination was received for Donald A• Baker, Lot #8 Maple Street. examination for Lot #8 Motions To tentatively approve the report Of" I of a definitive plan Maple Street, Donald Baker, pending the showing the design and layout of the disposal system and report of well water testing• all in favor.) (F, Zarek -P. Fontanini,d was not present for discussion wden di� 1361 nvLEaet) E. Tartufo left the meeting Report of soil examination was received for Freeman Street, a rove the report of soil examination for Motion: To tentatively approve the submission of a definitve 1361 East Street, Freeman N. Bowden pending stem' plan showing the design and layout of the disposal sy (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) East Street, Freeman N. Report of soil examination was re oeived for 1373 for Bowden. approve the report of soil examination Motion: To tentatively Pp ending the submission of adefinitive 1373 East Street, Freeman V. Bowden, P Ian showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for 1383 East Street, Freeman N. Bowden. rove the report of soil examination for Motions; To tentatively apg the submission of a i 13$3 East Street, Freeman V. Bowden, pending out of the disposal definitive plan showing the design and lay systiem. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) F Dustin, 1195 East Report of soil examination was received for George Street. approve the report of sotl� examination for Motions To tax Street pending the submission of a definitive George tan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. p(F. Zarek -P• Fontanini, all in favor.) Dustin, 1221 East j Report of soil examination was received for Geerg e F- street. rove the report of soil examination for tive Motion: To tentatively East the Submission of a defisji George F. Dustin, 1221 and layo t +o pending ndisposal system. favor.) plan showing the design (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in Report of soil examination was received for George F. Dustin, 1249 East Street. approve the report of soil examination for Motion: To tentatively Fp Dustin pending the submission of a definitive 1249 and layout of the disposal system. he design Ian showing t pF. Zarek -P. iFontanini, all in favor.) Board of Health May 4, 1983 Page seven Report of soil examination was received for Phillip L. Harrington 652 Elm Street. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Phillip L. Harrington, 652 Elm Street pending the submission of a definitive plan showing.the design -and layout of the disposal system. (t., Zarek=P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Donald Baker, 164 Franklin Street. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Donald Baker, 164 Franklin Street pending the submission of a defintive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek-P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for William & Joyce Cooney, 349 Otis Street. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for William & Joyce Cooney, 349 Otis Street pending the submission of a defintive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek-P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Joseph Rezza, Lot #1 Brown Avenue. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Joseph Rezza, Lot #1 Brown Avenue pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Joseph Rezza, Lot #2 Brown Avenue. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Joseph Rezza Lot #2 Brown Avenue jpending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Joseph Rezza for Lot #3 Brown Avenue. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Joseph Rezza Lot #3 Brown Avenue pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek -P Fontanini, all in favor.) Report of soil examination was received for Joseph Rezza Lot #4 Brown Avenue. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for Joseph Rezza, Lot #4 Brown Avenue pending the submission of a definitive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Board of Health May 4, 1983 Page eight Report of soil examination was received for Jospeh Rezza Lot #5 Brown Avenue. Motion: Tottentatively approve the report of soil examination for Joseph Rezza, Lot #5 Brown Avenue pending the submission of a defintive plan showing the design and layout of the disposal system. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) (E. Tartufo returned to the meeting.) 7. Old Business It was noted by the Board that the time limit will expire for Curivan next week. The bi- monthly meeting will be held on May 11, 1983• The Town Clerk has requested that the landfill stickers go from the calendar year instead of the fiscal year. Chairman Tartufo advised the Board he had received a letter from Representative William Vernon, regarding the hazardous waste bill that was just passed. Chairman Tartufo met with him several months ago to bring him up to date on the Stearns Avenue dump. Since that meeting the new regulations have been passed which does create a superfund. Chairman Tartufo felt this might possibly apply to Hatheway - Patterson and Stearns Avenue. Motions To send a letter to DEBT to request if those two sites would apply to the recent bill that was passed and request their opinion. Also to send a letter to Barney Frank, Ted Kennedy, Bill Vernon, Mr. Tsongas and David Locke advising them that after the meeting with DEQE and Hercules the Board had requested an update and we have never received any more information. The Board will ask for their help in getting a decision on whether this area is a health hazard and for any help they can; -give to the Board. (E. Rosenberg -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) 8. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn. (F. Zarek -P. Fontanini, all in favor.) Meep / / ng adjoti ed at to :08 PM.