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Home My WebLink AboutBOH Minutes 4/9/1980BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES April 9, 1980 Present: Chairman Tartufo, Clerk Gasson, K. Ciemmey, Dr. Sohn. Chairman Tartufo advised that L. Diamond had called and would not be present for the meeting. 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. 2. Minutes of the meeting of April 2, 1980, Motion: To accept the minutes of April 2, 1980 as typed. (K. Clemmay -F. Gasson, three in favor. Dr. Sohn abstained.) 3. Clark Gasson read the following correspondence: Letter was received from Nancy Roncetti, District Sanitarian, Department of Public Health, regarding an inspection oxide by her, the Building Inspector and the Fire Department at 575 Ware Street. Numerous violations were noted. It was her recommendation that the Board inspect the dwelling and order it condemmed and vacated in accordance with Regulation 410:831. Letter was received from the Fire Department regarding the inspection at 575 Ware Street. They noted numerous violations relative to the oil burning equipment. Received from Nancy Roncetti, District Sanitarian, Department of Public Health, regulations from other turns regarding massage parlors and piggeries. Received from the Library Trustees a letter regarding the need for a new I i bra ry. Planning Board Minutes were received for March 26. Telephone message was received from Mr. Kirby, 1407 East Street advising that at 1409 East Street the people had nerved out and left a sofa and other trash in the front yard. Telephone message was received from Mrs. Heaney, 543 North Main Street advising that the people behind her house are keeping pigs. It was also noted a second message was received advising that someone from the Board had made a third inspection and would like to be informed of the results. Memo was received from the Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Sylvia Queen advising that the effective date of the Mass, Chokesaver Regulations has been changed to July 1, 1980. Letter was received from Robert Brunelle requesting an extension on pert tests for 1770 West Street and 20,32, 44 and 52 Gilbert Street. Motion: To approve the request for extension as requested for 1770 West Street i 20, 32, 44 and 52 Gilbert Street, Robert Brunelle, (Dr. Sohn -F. Gasson, all in favor.) AM i9�p A Board of Health Page two April 9, 1980 4, licenses Funeral Homes Amicl Funeral Home 115 North Main Street Shermsn'FuneraiIHome, Inc, 55 North Main Street Jackson Funeral Home 32 Church Street Motion: To grant the above license for the Funeral homes. (K. Cleminey -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Request for a pig permit Robert Be] lavance 120 Otis Street Motion: To table any action for one week. To request that it state on the permit how many pigs there are; more than three pigs constitutes a piggery, (K. Clemmey -F. Gasson, all in favor,) Request for a license for purchasing needles and syringes Paul Vacca Racing Stable Eastfleld Farm's b Racing Stable, 851 East Street. This was a renewal license the fee was paid. Motion: To grant. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, three in favor. K. Cleinmey opposed because he felt this should be controlled under a state regulation.) 5.. Town Engineer Weekly report was received and read from the Town Engineer, 6. Visitor's Aqenda Allen Willis met with the Board regarding Repair Permits, He requested something in writing giving the exact format for repair, permits and leaching systems, He received sonic information from the Board but after checking with the Town Clerk found he did not have the sonic information, Chairman Tartufo requested the complete regulations be filed with the Town Clerk, Mr. Willis felt the Board should have something in writing for all contractors so that they will know exactly what is required. Chairman Tartufo felt that the Board could possibly get regulations from other towns and compare with what Mansfield has. Discussion was held on possibly having a booklet, Mrs. Jellinek advised that the Planning Board had discussed several years ago having one booklet with all regulations included, Mrs. Margot Jellinek met with the Board regarding a site plan for the airport. She felt there were several sterns the Board should be aware of. She noted ( the plan had been signed and the Job is being bid on but that the plan has ( never been before the Planning Board, Mrs, Jellinek nr..,d that in the tie down area there are no oil traps. There will be -ring and grubbing of stumps and top soil, Also the drainage would be goir 1 a small brook which is part of Hack Bay Brook, The size Board of Health Page three April 9, 1980 of the pipe is 15- 18 -24 ". Also the drainage of the taxi way would go into the brook, Mrs. Jellinek also rioted there are no provisions for sewage in the administrative building. The Town Engineer advised he would make an inspection of the area. Mr, Mark Wysie, representing Glen Larson met with the Board regarding the high ground water elevation for 2 Oak Street. Town Engineer, stated he had taken a reading today and it was 713" below the top of the pipe. He stated he would like to take another reading next week. Motion: To table any action on 2 Oak Street so that the Town Engineer can monitor the well for another reading. (K. Clermeey -F. Casson, all in favor.) K. Ciemmey left the meeting. Town Engineer advised the Board he would be at the Bonvie Subdivision off Ware Street on 4/10/80 to monitor the water table. He will also go back next week to monior the well. On the Plantingfield Roai lot the water was two inches above the rust line. Town Engineer advised that next week hee would recommend to the Board that they open up the ground water determinations, lie also noted that the ground water determination could be opened no, Potion:. That on all soil examinations that were approved subject to the high ground water determination that the Board now allow this determination to be node. as of today, (Dr, Sohn -F. Casson, all in favor,) Application was received for on -site sewage testing for 107 Bird Road, Kenneth Dooley, This is an out of season pert. The fee of $65 was paid leaving a balance of $35. Motion: To grant an out of season pert for 107 Bird Road subject to the additional $35 being ;paid. Test will not be performed until receipt of the additonal money. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) 7. New Business Board discussed 575 Ware Street owned by Mr, Commodore. Chairman advised that originally the Building Inspector had received a complaint from a resident of the house, therefore the inspections were made. Chairman advised Board that according to Article II of i:he State Sanitary Code the Board could first send a letter to the owner informing him of the violations. Then the Board has the right if they do not hear from him within five days to condemn the property. Dr. Sohn and F. Casson both felt a letter should be sent to the owner advising him of the violations and requesting what his intentions are. Then if no action is taken to condemn the property. The Town Engineer was requested to make an inspection of the property for the Board, Motion: To send a letter to the Commodores with copies to Mr. Lively, Nancy Roncetti, Town Counsel, Building Inspector and Fire Chief advising of the following: We are in receipt of an inspection report of conditions observed on April 3, 19P- it property owned by you at 575 Were Si.reet where numerous Board of .Health Page four '- 'April 9, 1980 violations wider the State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 C.MR. 410,000 were cited. At the present time the Mansfield Board is Health is allowing you until April 23, 1980 at 7:30 PM to advise the Board in writing of your intentions of rectifying the cited violations or your intentions relative to the property before the Board of Health takes further action based on the Department of Public Health recommendation which is to order the building condemmed and vacated, (F, Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Chairman Tartufo advised he talked with Charles Boutas, of Home Development regarding the status of a lot in Magna Vista, He will have the car removed. Also he is having Bella Construction put the final grade on the road and will have the area cleaned up, Chairman Tartufo spoke with Paul Dalton of CUF regarding Augat and Michelin coming to the Industrial Park, He advised they will have very few employees and no cafeterias. They will send plans for any buildings to the Board, F. Gasson asked what had happened to the plans for Sheraton, It was noted they had been given to Jim Dunn. 8. A41ournment Motion: To adjourn. (Dr. Sohn -F. Gasson, all in favor,) Meet fg adjourne' at 9:00 PM A,/ _Clerk Date