HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 8/20/1980BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
August 20, 1980
Present: Chairman Tartufo, Acting Clerk Sohn, K. Clemmey.
Town Engineer Stanzione.
It was noted that L. Diamond and F. Gasson had ,called and would not he present
at the meeting.
Meeting Balled to order at 7:30 PM.
Chairman Tartufo asked that it be noted that the Board held a Special Meeting
on August 11, 1980 at 12 :30 PM. Present were: Chairman Tartufo, Dr. Sohn
K. Clenrmey and Town Engineer• Stanzione.
Sewage Disposal Plan was received for Pearle Holm, Lot #2, 25 Tremont Street.
Town Engineer recommended plan approval.
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for Pearle Holm, Lot #2, 25 Tremont
Street, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
Dr. Sohn -K. Clemmey, all in favor.
Sewage Disposal Plan was received for Lester S. Epsteen, 73 Walnut Street.
Town Engineer recommended plan approval.
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for Lester S. Epstein, 73 Walnut
Street as recommended by the Town Engineer.
K. Clen>3mey -Dr. Sohn, all In favor.
Motion: To adjourn.
K. Clemmey-Dr, Sohn, all In favor.
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 PM.
Motion: To appoint Dr. Sohn Acting Clerk In the absence of Clerk Gasson.
K. Clemmey-E. Tartufo, all In favor.
1. Minutes of July 9, 1980.
Motion: To accept the minute of July 9, 1980 as written.
K. Clemmey -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.
2. Acting Clerk Sohn read the following correspondence
Inspection Report of the Sanitary Landfill was received for July from the
Town Engineer.
Letter was received from the Commonwealth of Fb3ssachusetts, Department of
Public Health to School Superintendents regarding analysis of the 1979-80
School Enterers,
Letter was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of
Public Health to School Superintendents regarding immunization records of
school enterers.
Letter was received from the Connxinwealth of Massachusetts, State Building
Code Commission regarding the authority of the Building Official.
Letter was ream" red from Robert S. Mangiaratti, Attorney regarding the
Chong -Du Res it. Attorn«y Manglaratti advised they had followed the
suggestions of Cl.alrnan Tartufo and had contacted firms to correct the
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situation, They had decided to put additional ducts on the outside of
the building. Also new filters have been put intro the exhause system
and will be cleaned more regularly.
Copy of letter was received from the Commonwealth of i,1assachusetts,
Department of Environmental Quality Engineer to Cleveland Twist Drill
Co, regarding solvent metal degreasing, control of cold cleaning, vapor
and conveyorized degreasers.
Letter was received from Town!Mana {Ter: Maurhr advising there are several
areas he would like to review with the Board, ie: Sanitary Landfill,
Town Engineer and Sanitarian, He also advised the Board he would be glad
to meet with them.
Letter was received from Town Counsel regarding the Board of Health versus
Edward Stivaletta requesting that he be advised if the Town is in a position
to dispose of the matter as It has bewset down for trial or disposition
on Wednesday, September 24, 1980. Town Engineer advised he had Inspected
the area and the wort: has not been done as requested,
Copy of letter was received from the Commonwealth of i'inssachuset.ts,
Department of Environmental Quality Engineering to the Water Commissloners
regarding the Mansfield Public Water supply emergency water use restrictions.
Received from Oliveira Lab letter to the Recreation Commission regarding the
testing of water at Maple Park, Swimming Area. Testing was performed on
July 15 and 29 and August 4, 1980.
Letter was received from Tarn Counsel regarding disposal of refuse at the
Town Dump. He advised the Board he had been contacted by Attorney Mangiaratti
regarding a discussion with the Board on refuse from Miilhaus not being allowed
at the landfill. Tarn Counsel requested the opportunity of discussing this
with the Board at their earliest convenience so that the regulations can be
interpreted as they are presently drafted.
Application was received for a disposal works Installer's permit for .R.E.D.
Excavators Inc, of N. Easton, Mo. This was a new application. Only one
reference was received.
Motion: To tentatively approve the application pending receipt of the
three letters of reference and the fee being paid.
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clemmey, all in favor.)
Men" was received from the former Town Manager Metropolos regarding a
horse manure complaint regarding two horses quartered by next door neighbors.
The specific complain is that the owners of the horses have permitted the
horses to exceed the bounds of their own property and to drop manure upon
their land, which they consider to be a health hazard. The Town Manager will
be notified the.Doard feels this is a civii; matter.
Copy of letter was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department
of Environmental Quality Engineering to Weston and Sampson Engineers regarding
{ Reichold Chemicals, application for four storaga silo bins.
Memo was received from the Town Manager's Office advising of a reception for
outgoing Town Mannrrer Motropulos on August 7, 1980.
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Memo was received from former Town Manager Metropulos asking if the matter
on Robin Hill Road (McKinley) had been cleaned -up.
Notice was received for a case of strep throat.
Notice vas received of a case of venereal disease In a female.
Notice was received of a dog bite,
Copy of letter was received from the Planning Board to Ronald Bonvie
regarding Wind Chime Acres Subdivision,
Request for payment of hospitalization of premature infant was received
from the Leonard Morse Hospital for Timothy Jams Hupe.
Motion: To deny payment for hosNltaljzait1pn of premature Infant, Hupe,
(Dr. Sohn-K. Cleimney, ail in favor.) '
Motion: To refer the request of payment for premature infant hospitalization
Hupe to Medicare.
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clemmey, all In favor.)
Memo was received from the Planning Director regarding the 1981.82 Capital
hnprovemrent Program Requests,
Letter was received from Ronald sonvio requesting the release of the
perculation fee for Lot Nita WlndChlme Acres.
Motion: To return to Ronald nonvie the amount of $6$,00 for Lot #0
Wind Chime Acres.
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clenmeyoall In favor.)
Received copy of Water wall completion report from the Massachusetts Water
Resources Commission, Division of Water Resources for Datel- intersli Inc.
Motion: To send a letter to Detol requesting a report of their avatar results
ba, sent to the Board in complete form showing the location of the well. Also
to thenk them because of the present water shortage for doing this and suggest
they have a sign saying they are using well water.
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clenmey, all in favor.)
Received return receipt of gertifled nail.
Message was received from the Town Manager's Office advising that Paul McCarthy
had called and he is going to sue the Town if no action Is taken on the
pigeons on Warren Avenue,
Message was received from the Town Manager's Office advising that
Firs. Bellamy of 63 Bella Vista called to complain on 7/18/80 of a very bad
odor coming from a white bungalow on Route 106 which backes up to her house
across from Bellavance.
Received from the Conservation Commission Minutes of July 21 and 14.
{ Received from Package Pavement Co booklet entitled 'The Perfect Municipal
Trash Receptacle."
Information was received from the Brite Way Copy Information regarding
Low Temperature /Booster Heater Warewashing.
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Received brochure from the Grantsmanship Training Program.
Received from the i,t33sachusetts Department of Public Health copy of
Forum on Public Health.
Received copies of Health Briefs for May and June.
Received notification of Cable Television Seminar to be held in July.
Received from the Southeastern 1,rass. Lung Association brochures on
Women and Smoking.
Literature was received from the Pathways to Health Resource Center.
Notice of educational materials was received from the Sister Kenny
Institute.
Literature was received from the Attleboro Area Council for Children
and notice of their next Council meeting.
Received from Bunker Hill Community College notice of class schedules.
Received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Education
memo regarding survey of imounization of kindergarten children.
Received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health
request for informration regarding the local health department.
Received Planning Board Minutes of July 903, and 2.
3.' Warrant
PUr1:h3se order was presented for supplies (office) from W. L. Stearns.
Motion: To approve the purchase order.
(K. Clermmay -Dr. Solis, all In favor.)
Bill was received from Deborah A. Button for secretarial services
for July 9- August 19 in the amount of $110.
)lotion: To approve the bill for secretarial services In the amount of
$110.
(K. Clemmey -Dr. Sohn, all In favor.)
Bill was received from Community Health Agency for contract services for
July and August in the amount of $2,000.00.
Motion: To approve.
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clommey, all in favor,)
Bill was received from Attleboro Area Council for quarterly services
In the amount of $1050.
hk?tlon: To pay,
(Dr. Sohn-K. Clemrmoy, all io favor.)
Bill was received from Anthony Vento for Food service inspections (33)
In the amount of $460.00.
Motion: To pay.
(Dr. Sohn -R, Clemumay, all in favor.)
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4. Licenses
Milk and Cream
Regent Cafe, Inc.
This was a new application. The fee had been paid.
Motion: To approve,
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clurm ay, all in favor.)
Milk and Crum
Mansfield Central Liquors
This was a renewal license. The fee was paid.
Motion; To approve.
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clemmmy, all in favor.)
5. Town Engineer
Weekly report was received and read from the Town Engineer.
Plan for sewage disposal was received for 272 Elm Terrace, Lincoln Molske.
The Torun Engineer recommended plan approval.
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 272 Elm Terrace, Molske
as recommended by the Town Engineer.
(K. Clemmay -Dr. Sohn, all In favor.)
The Town Engineer advised the Board that crater testing would be performed
at the Sanitary Landfill on August 24, 1980 by 011vera Lab on wells 5 P. 12.
(E. Tartufo left the meeting and was not present for any discussion or
voting on the following plan.)
Plan for sewage disposal was received for 1408 Plantingfield Road, Rizzo.
The Town Engineer recommended plan approval.
Motion: To notify the Building lnspecter Immediately that any changes or
alterations to the plan that Mr. Bonvie Will be liable. Also to ask that
he acknowledge the letter from the Board in writing.
(K. Cleurny=Dr. Sohn, all in favor.)
Motion: To approve the plan for sewage disposal for 1408 Plantingfleld
Read as recom x.nded by the Town Engineer with his recommendation
that the as built plan must conform with the submitted sewage disposal
plan for August 180 1980. No field changes in any locations or elevations
will be permitted.
K. Clemmey -Dr. Sohn, all In favor.)
E. Tartufo returned to the meeting.)
As built plan for #12 Paula Lone was received. Town Engineer recommended
approval.
Motion: To approve the as built plan for #12 Paula lane as recommended
by the Town Engineer.
(Dr. Sohn -K. Clemmiey, all in favor.)
As built plan was received
approval.
Motion: To approve the as
the Town Engineer.
(K. Clermaay -Dr. Sohn, all
for 7 Paula Lane. The Town Engineer recommended
built plan for 7 Paula Lane as recommended by
In favors)
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Town Engineer advised the Board he had received a plan for sewage disposal
for Lot #5 Tremont Street, William Trovese. He brought to the Board's
attention the fact he cannot locata.- the test hole. He advised he would
like to dig a test hole to check the soil. On the pare test there was
only one test hole dug, Town Engineer would also like to see where the
rust line Is,
Notion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for Lot #5 Tremont Street,
Tilvese subject to having another test hole dug In the immediate area of
the proposed field,
(Dr. Sohn -C, Tartufo, two In favor. K. Clemmey opposed)
K, Clemmey stated he was opposed as only one test hole had been dug.
It has been seven years since the land has been perced and it should comply
with the Board's Rules and Regulations and Title V, There should be a
ground water test and two next test pits dug,
6, Health Complaints
Clu7irman Tartufo advised the Board that Ted Koeguel did not show up for
an appointment with him on July 10 or Juiy 23 to inspect the Paronte Egg
Farm on West Street
On August 14 Mrs, Breitenbnek of Church Street, tenant complained about
peeling ceiling paint in bathroom and wallpaper coming off the walls.
Town Engineer and Chairman Tartufo Informed her that it was not a health
hazard. (9«3568)
Chairman Tartufo inspected the vent at the Cheng Du on August 9.
On August 9 the tenant about the Chang Du, Debbie Markley complained about
cockroaches, Chalmimn observed no signs of cockroaches
Chairman and Building Inspector inspected wave soldering machine at Codex.
Chairman Tartufo And K, Cleamm y viSI Q Milhause apartments to observe
trabhUmpactor inside building. Also mat with Bill Metroplous, Town longer.
Ron Wobseter called the Chairman to inform him that Lively's should be
passing papers on August 15.
Ruth O'Brien, 33 Bellavista Avenue called the Civ3lrman about bats In her
house. He referred her to Mincy Roncetti of DEQE for proper proceedure to
get rid of bats.
August 4 Milhous Apartments Inspected trash coiyoactor. Inspection by Chairman.
Chairman met with Town Counsel Mulchahy In regards to dump regulations.
Chalroan met with Attorney Nanglarattl regarding Miliaaus,
Chairman rocolvod complaint about overflsraing duripst.er located at 46 Cottage
Street, owned by Carmine: Lorusso, Jr. qf Norfolk, Chairman called Mr, Lorusso
and he had tho dumpster emptled.
Chairman received a call from Diane Jefferson of 104 Pratt street., tenant
called wanted to know who was responsible for extermination of cockroaches,
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August 22, 1980
On August IA Chairmen and Building Inspector made a second inspection at
Coder„ Soldering machine was causing the workers to he sick from the fumes.
An anonymous phone call was received about the srfimming pool at Twin Coks
being green,
On August 19 Ron Webster called the Chalrfnin. The Lively °s will be passing
papers on August 23 (originally September 3. They will be moving the
following weekends August 30,
Chairman Tartufo called Nancy Roncetti regarding questionnaire about
Federal Funds for Health Services.
Chairmen Tartufo received call from Cablevision TV regarding Board of Health
use of services.
7. New Business
Chairman Tartufo advised the Dosed that the Town Manager would like to meet
with the Board. Chairman Tartufo will set-up a meeting and advise all Board
members.
Chairman noted the Board needs new condernation signs.
notion: To have the secretary check prices and order the signs.
(K. Clemmay -Dr. Sohn„ all in favor.)
Chalrnan Tartufo advised the Board he had put together a book of all
licenses Issued by the Board.
8. Old Business
The Beard discussed the contract for Community Health Agency.
Hotion: To approve the contract for Community Health Agency using the
Foxboro Contract.
(K. Ciemmey -Dr. Sohn, ail in favor.)
9. Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn.
(K. Clermiey -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.)
Meeting adjourned at 8 :50 PM.
Clerk
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