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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 3/5/19809 - BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES March 5, 1980 Present: Chairman Tartufo, Clerk Gasson, Dr. Sohn, L. Diamond. Secretary advised K. Clemmey would not be present as he would be attending another meeting. He would also attend the League of Women Voters Meeting at the Library and report back to the Board. 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. 2. Chairman Tartufo asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of February 27, 1980. Motion: To approve the minutes of February 27, 1980 as written. (Dr. Sohn -L. Diamond, all in favor.) 3. Clerk Gasson read the following correspondence: Application for on site sewage testing, 526 Elm Street, Goyea. The fee was paid. Discussion was held on the installation of monitor wells being placed on individual lots due to the expense of having equipment at the perc site than going back during wet season for the high ground water. This will be discussed with the Town Engineer. Notice was received of a premature birth. (Thurber, 480 Fruit Street.) Complaint was received from the Police Department that there was a refrigerator lying face down with the door intact at 15 West Street. Chairman sopke to Mr. Loving who will speak with the owner. Complaint was received from Mrs. Dzuibanick, 15 Atwood Street (9 -7455) regarding septic tank next door flowing onto her property. This will be given to the Town Engineer. Received from the National Grant Development Institute notice of three clay seminar to be eeld in Boston on June 24 -26 regarding training for improving funding skills. Received copy of the Grantsmanship Center News. Received notice from the University of Penns,ylvani of seminars to be held for Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for non- profit organizations. Received copy of the Childrens' Activist from the Attleboro Area Council for Children. Received Inspection Report of the Sanitary Landfill for February 1980 from the Town Engineer. Letter was received from Sidney Bedrick of Brookline requesting a list of rules and regulations regarding Health Clubs. Letter was received from Torn Counsel regarding debris on corner lot of Brook Street and Robinhill Road. Town Counsel advised this could be a violation of the Zoning By -Laws and the Building Inspector should make an investigation to make a determination whether or not a violation Kiard'of Health Minutes Page two March 5, 1980 exists. It was Town Counsels opinion that this would not fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health. Application for on -site sewage testing was received for Lot 110 Branch Street, Fireside Realty Trust. Motion: To send a letter to the Conservation Commission advising that the application has been received and the perc is going to be performed. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) 4. Licenses Food Service Establishment Mansfield House Thomas Street Chairman advised they have held a common victulars License but never one for Food Service Establishment. Motion: To grant the license to expire May 1980 subject to the fee being paid. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) 5. Town Enqineer Weekly report was received and read from the Town Engineer. (E. TartUfO left the meeting and was not present for discussion or voting) Report of Soil Examination was received for 1401 Plantingfield Road, Robert Rizzo. Town Engineer recommended approval. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for 1401 Plantingfield Road, Robert Rizzo relative to the perc rate and the high ground water table must be retaken during the wet season of the year. (Dr. Sohn -L. Diamond, all in favor.) Report of Soil Examination was received for 14C7 Plantingfield Road, Robert Rizzo. Town Engineer recommended approval. Motion: To tentatively approve the report of soil examination for 1407 Plantingfield Road, Robert Rizzo relative to the perc rate and the high ground water table must be retaken during the wet season of the year. (Dr. Sohn -L. Diamond, all in favor.) (E. Tartufo returned to the meeting.) 6. Visitor's Agenda Mr. McKinley of Robinhill Road was advised of the decision of the Town Counsel regarding the lot next to his property. Mr. McKinley was given a copy of the letter from Town Counsel. Motion: To send a letter to the Building Inspector advising him of action taken by the Board and copy of the entire file for the lot on the corror of Robinhi_ll Road and Brook Street. (Dr. Sohn -F. Casson, all in favor.) Board of Health Minutes Page three March 5, 1980 New Business Board discussed letter from Sidney Bedrick of Brookline requesting rules and regulations for Health Clubs. Board noted they could not find any- thing in their State regulations regarding health clubs. Discussion was held on exactly what type of information he was looking for. Secretary will contact DEQE to request any rules or regulations they might have regarding health clubs. 8. Old Business Chairman Tartufo advised he had talked wtih the Town Manager regarding the forms to request a grant for the Town. Town Manager advised the Board should fill out the forms. Secretary will compile money items. Suggestion for the grants were feasibility study for the sanitary land- fill site and for the sanitarian. It was noted the forms have to be submitted by March 25, 1980. Board discussed 89 Walnut Street, Epstein. It was noted the Town Engineer has made several inspections of the property. There are several questions concerning ownership of the property and exactly where the lot., lines are. If the system has been .installed too --- near _the lot- -lines the system - cannot be approved. Does the system fall withiii ten e 1; of the existing owners lot line. Discussion was held on sending a letter- to�the Board-of-Appeals asking to clarify the situation to the Board. Discussion was held on sending a letter to Mr. Epstein requesting he have the system drawn on his owned parcel of land. Board noted Mr. Epstein would be unable to obtain a building permit on the lot if it was not a legal lot. Board tabled any further discussion or action on 89 Walnut Street until they had the plans and file at their next meeting. It was noted the secretary had received a call from Brenda Russell from the credit office at Women's - ChiIdrens Hospital in Rhode Island requesting the status of medicaid for the Wade baby. Secretary called Frank Avila, Supervisor from the hospital and he will contact Medical Claims Control to determine the status of the request for payment. Chairman Tartufo talked with the Town Manager regarding the expenditures for the Sanitarian. Toren Manager and Board of Selectmen will be meeting with the Finance Committe within the next few weeks to discuss this appropriation. Toren Manager is concerned regarding the town being liable for inspections being performed. 9. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn. (Dr. Sohn -F. Gasson, all in favor.) Neeting adjourned at 8:35 PM. Clerk Date