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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 3/12/1980M BOARD OF HEALTH g \/���i MINUTES �" �,cJ 41 fi March 12, 19130 Present: Chairman TartnfO, Clerk Gasson, L. Diamond, Dr. Sohn, K. Clemmey. Torun Fngineer Stanzione Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. 1. Chairman Tartufo asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of March 5, 1980. Motion: To approve the minutes of March 5, 1980 as written. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, four in favor. K. Clemmey abstained.) 2. Clerk Gasson read the following correspondence: Notification was received from Women & Infants Hospital regarding the premature birth of Birman, Baby Boy on 3/3/80. Also received was a request for payment of hospitalization of premature infant. The Birman family will be advised to apply to medicaid. Motion: To deny payment of the premature birth of Birman on 3/3/80. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Motion: To inform the parents we have forms that are required to be filled out and advise them to apply for medicaid. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) (. Letter was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Welfare advising that that the families of the premature babies; Whelan and Wade are not participants in the Medicaid Assistance Program. Motion: To advise the families to apply for Medicaid and advise them they have been denied payment for the premature births as they have not applied for Medicaid. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Received from Willowdale Golf Course, Arthur Morrison, requests for extensions(one .year) on Lots #1 and d2 (Easterly) Spring Street. Motion: To comply with Mr. Morrisons's request for an extension for report of Soil Examination extensions for Lots #1 and #2 Easterly, Spring Street. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Copy was received of Massachusetts Pesticide Nevis advisinn of Pesticide Uorkshops to be held during March and April. Received from the Town Accountant, statement of accounts for 2/26/80. It was noted that 455 -0 account for Health Department Fees will be overdrawn and it will be necessary to request a transfer before the end of the year. Report was received of a case of scarlet fever. Memo was received from the Department of Public Health, regarding Distribution of Manual of Lavis relating to Public Health. Letter was received from the Building Inspector regarding possible violation at the corner of Brook Street and Robinhill Road. Mr. Cook advised the Board that after making an inspection he feels that Town Counsel had been miss- informed and that it is a Board of Health violation. Board of Health I'veht`�o I2, 1980 Call was received from the Police Department that the complaint regarding the refrigerator had been reported for the wrong street number. It should be listed at 78 West Street, not 15. Complaint was received of property located at 15 Cottage Street, landlord Paul Boyden, being infested with rats. Call was received from Nancy Roncetti advising the Board she would be attending Town Veeting to support the article for the sanitarian. letter was received from Land -Tek Maintenance Inc, 99 Pratt Street, Thomas Fitzgerald advising the Board he could not be present for the meeting tonight but requested to add his testimony regarding the complaint of the condition of the lot at the corner of Brook Street and Robinhill Road. He advised the Board he had dumped leaves, etc on the property but would now refrain from doing so. Also he had not observed any alleged rats or snakes on the lot. He felt that if the lot was considered a health hazard because of the dead trees than any lots that firewood stacked on them should also be considered a health hazard. Minutes were received from the Conservation Commission for February 25, 1980. Letter was received from the Department of Public Health, Division of Food and Drugs requesting copies of permits and registerations of those establish- ments food se -vice and retail food as required by the laws, rules and regulations of the Conurnonwealth. This will be given to the Town Clerk's Office. 3. Town En ineer Weekly report was received and read from the Town Engineer. It was noted an inspection was made at it Atwood Street Lavesse, Town Engineer noted the system had broken out to 15 Atwood Street and will require a repair permit. Town Engineer advised the repair permit has not been taken out. Motion: To have the Town Engineer notify the owners in writing that the Tom Engineer had made an inspection and it will be necessary for them to take out a repair permit. (Dr. Sohn -L. Diamond, All in favor.) Sewage Disposal Plan was reviewed for 11 Gale Lane, ABC Trust. Town Engineer recommended plan approval. Town Engineer did note that the test pits are not in the test hole areas but the material throughout the lot is uniform clean coarse gravel. Also a future town sewer connection will be more convenient. Town Engineer stated normally he would not approve this but because the area is all gravel he did not feel there would be a problem. Clerk Gasson questioned where the pits are in relation to where the test holes were taken. K. Clemmey stated that the rules and regulations of the town of Mansfield state septic systems must be installed where one of the test holes were done and Title V states that also. It should be sent back to the engineer to be re- designed to comply with the rules and regulations and title V. Discussion was held on having another test hole dug in the area of the pits. Motion: To table any action on the sewage disposal plan for 11 Gale Lane, ABC Trust until another test hole has been dug. (F. Gasson-L. Diamond, two in favor. Dr. Sohn abstained. E. Tartufo opposed. K. Clemmey did not vote.) Board of Health Page rt1h2 h ,1 980 Sewage Disposal Plan was reviewed for Lot #3 Gilbert Street, Robert Brunelle. Town Engineer recommended plan approval. He did note that it is a field, it is 25 feet away from the test hole but it is n coarse gravel. Motion: To table any action on the sewage disposal plan for Lot #3 .Gilbert Street, Robert Brunelle until.another.test.hole has been dug.. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, three in favor. E. Tartufo opposed. K. Cl.emmey voted present) K. Clemmey requested that the file be pulled because monitor wells had been installed. It would also show the ground water. Plan could not be found. Chairman Tartufo felt the Board was being unreasonable by not approving the plan. 4. Visitors Agenda Mr. & Mrs. McKinley of 9 Robinhill Road and Mr. & Mrs. Omer Lajoe regarding a vacant lot on the corner of Robinhill Road and Brook Street, met with the Board. Mr. McKinley asked the Board what their reply will be to the letter from the Building Inspector. Chairman Tartufo noted that the Building Inspector had made an inspection of the property. Definition of rubbish was read. He noted it was up to the Board to now determine if this is a health hazard. It was noted a letter was received from one of the abuttors. L. Diamond questioned whether concrete and trash are a health hazard. Mr. McKinley noted that the lot is used by children going to school even thought that is not its purpose. It was noted by members of the Board this would be considered trespassing but Mr. McKinley stated there was no sign. He also noted that the letter the Board has admits abuttors are dumping on the lot. Also that he was not objecting to the rubbish but the concrete and stumps. Mr. Lajoie requested that the letter from Mr. Fitzgerald be read. Letter was read. Chairman Tartufo noted that the Board did not receive another letter from Town Counsel and that if he disagrees with what the Building Inspector said he would hope he would send the Board another letter. Chairman Tartufo advised the Board he had talked with Town Counsel and he did not feel it was a zoning violation after making the inspection. Therefore the Board must make a decision if it is a health hazard. Mr. McKinley stated he was talking about the building material and said that Chapter 111, Section 122 -125 gives the definition. Chairman Tartufo asked the Board what their decision would be if it is a health hazard. Does this affect the health and safety of the residents. Motion: To adjourn. (Chairman Tartufo -no second.) Mrs. McKinley felt the Board was afraid to make a decision. Mr. McKinley felt the Board response was different because the owner was present. Chairman Tartufo disagreed as he felt the Board was sides. Also he resented the fact that the McIC'nley the Selectmen and told them it took them five weeks lie noted inspections had been made, photographs had sent and a request had been made to Town Counsel as came under. trying to be fair to both 's had taken the matter before to get any action from the Board. been taken, registered letters to whose jurisdiction this Board of Health Fage four March 12, 1930 K. Clemmey suggested that the McKinleys and the Lajoies go out of the room and try to come up with a solution between themselves. Mr. Lajoie requested that the Board tell him what he must do as he would not do something just because someone told him they don't like it in their neighborhood. He requested that the Board send him a letter advising him what to do. Mrs. Lajoie felt that the complaint had been brought to the Board of Health and they should make a decision if it is a health hazard. Chairman Tartufo requested that the Board take some action. Mrs. Lajoie advised she didn't like it being said they had a health hazard on a lot owned by them. Mr. Lajoie requested that the whole thing be dropped. Mr. McKinley stated he would like to see the concrete and tree stumps removed. F. Gasson asked Mr. Lajoie if the Board were to send him a letter asking that the stumps and concrete be removed would he be agreeable. ( Mr. Lajoie requested that the Board send him a letter. Mrs. Lajoie advised that on July 12 they became the owners of the lot and had inherited the problem. Chairman Tartufo asked if the Lajoies and the McKinleys would be able to work the matter out for themselves. ' Mr. McKinley stated he would be willing to drop the issue if Mr. Lajoie would remove the concrete and the stumps. K. Clemmey advised he would be willing to go up there and clean -up the lot if that would solve the problem. Mr. McKinley advised he would be willing to help. Motion: That Mr. Lajoe has given permission to K. Clemmey and Mr. McKinley to clean -up the lot. (K. Clemmey -L. Diamond, all in favor.) Rest of board free and clear of issue. Mr. McKinely advised the Board he was satisfied and withdraws his complaint from the Board. Dr. Sohn left the meeting and was not present for the following discussion. Chairman Tartufo advised the Board that he had been advised by the Town Clerk's Office that out of eight people contacted to renew their pig permits only two had responded. All members of the Board had a copy of Zoning By -law. Leon Grant noted he was exempt from the Zoning Regulations as he has a farm. Farmers with five acres or more are exempt. I Board of Health Page five Plarch 12, 1980 Chairman Tartufo noted that what Mr. Grant was saying is that he does not have to have a license. Also that would be according to the Zoning By -law and has nothing to do with the Board of Health Rules and Regulations. Chairman Tartufo and K. Clemmey did not feel that Mr. Grant was exempt. Mr. Grant felt the Board should be more concerned with the hauling and storage of grabage. He noted his pigs are grain fed. Chairman Tartufo noted that the Grants had previously held a license for pigs. Motion: To send letters to the people on the list that have not responded stating the Board is requesting if they still have pigs at this time that the license has not been paid and it is necessary for them to have a license. A copy of the Regulation 1, permit to keep pigs, will be sent and asking that they please advise the Board if they still have pigs on their property. (K. Clemmey -L. Diamond, all in favor.) Secretary will obtain a copy of the article on pigs. K. Clemmey will bring everything he has on pigs to the next meeting. Discussion was held on sending the letter, making an inspection and if they don't respond to take them to court. Dr. Sohn returned to the meeting. Old Business Chairman Tartufo advised the Board that the Town Manager tried to get in touch with the Foxboro Board of Health. Chairman and Town Manager met with the Foxboro Board of Health and they are not interested in a Regional Sanitarian. They did not feel that one person could do the job for both towns. They need a full -time person. Chairman called Howard Winsley and he said if we regionalize we would have to split that one person. Otherwise we wculd not be eligible for the state funding. Foxboro also do not like the idea of regionalizing with anyone. The Board in Foxboro said Hedy Surly is in charge of the program. She advised the Board in Foxboro they could get the funding even if they don't regionalize. A second approach would be the Federal Grant Money. The article for the Sanitarian has been inserted as a line item. Howard Winsley will not be able to attend the Town Meeting. The Finance Committee has not decided at this time what they will recommend. Chairman Tartufo advised that on the Chokesaver Regulations he had checked with the Fire Department. At this time they are not sure they can teach the course as it comes under the Red Cross. They are trying to determine if they could certify the people that would take the course. They will be writing a letter to Slyvia Queen. Secretary will contact Slyvia Queen by phone. K. Clemmey requested that, a one day special permit for the landfill be issued to Mr. McKinley so that the lot on Brook Street & Robinhill Road can be cleaned. Motion: To grant Mr. McKinley a one -day special permit. (Dr. Sohn -F. Casson, all in favor.) f;. Clemmey requested that the Board meet one night with the Town Engineer to tell him exactly what the Board wants on the plans that are submitted. K. Clemmey felt that r i hoard of Health Page six March 12, 1980 Town Engineer needs a check list. 6. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM. Clerk Date