HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 9/10/1980BOARD OF HEALTH
M MUTES
September lo, 1980
Present: Chairman Tartufo, Clerk Gasson, L. Diamond
Town Engineer Stanzione
K. C1emaiey contacted Secretary and advised he would not be present,
Dr. Sohn contacted Chairman and advised he would not be present.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM.
1, Minutes of August 20, 1980.
Motion: Not to take any action on the minutes until enough members are
present for approval.
(F, Gasson -L. Diamond, all In favor.)
2. Warrant
6111 was received from W.L. Stearns & Son for supplies In the amount of
$45.49.
Motion: To approve the hill.
(F. Gasson -L. Diamond, all In favor.)
Bill was received from Hobbs 6 Warren, Inc for signs Unfit for Human
Habitation to the amount of $6.75.
Motion: 'To pay.
(F. Gasson -L. Diamond, all in favor.)
Bill was received from Deborah A. Button for secretarial services from
August 18- September 8 n 181 hours in the amount of $74.00.
Motion: To pay.
(F, Gasson -L. Diamond, all in favor.)
3. Correspondenco
Clerk Gasson read the following correspondence:
Phone massage was received from Gerry Morson requesting a copy of his septic
system for 42 Alden Street. Secretary will contact Mr. Morsen and make a copy
of the plan. He will be advised of the charges.
Letter was received from Marie Connor advising the Iloard bho would not be present
at their meeting as she had requested. She advised the Board she did not feel the
problem at Chong Du had been resolved and that the grease was again being collected
In boxes. Also that the since between the oblong top and the barrel beneath were
to be enclosed with heavy plastic and had not been done;.
Motion: To send a letter to Marie Connor advising her that the Cheng Du has
done everything humanly possible to correct the situation, In the Board's opinion.
(F. Casson-L. Diamond, all in favor.)
J Letter with enclosed literature was received from harydee Flynn, Chairman of the
Planning Board regarding Wind Chime Acres and the suggested septic maintenance
program from Sandra Uyterhoven, MEPA. The Chairman advised that Ms, Uyterhoven
felt the Board might be Interested in seeking the help of the Conservation law
Foundation In establishing a septic tank inspection and maintenance program.
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Chairman Tartufo advised he had been contacted by Chairman Flynn regarding this,
Ms. Uyterhoven had made an Inspection of the subdivision and Mr. Donvie bad
agreed to the maintenance program. Chairman Tartufo noted that the Town Engineer
had recomwended the tank size be changed from 1500 gallons to 20000 gallons.
Chairman Tartufo felt it would be difficult for the Board to enforce this just
in a certain section of town. Ronald Bonvie was present and said he would be
In agreement with a maintenance program but did not feel he should have to increase
the size of his tanks. He also noted he would like to state on his as built
plans that the field should be pumped once every two years, If not the life
expectancy of the field will be greatly reduced and cause a major pollution In the
area. The `sown Engineer° questioned Mr. Bonvie regarding the additional cost of
a bigger tank and didn't feel the cost would be that much. Town Engineer felt the
bigger tanks should be useda in the best interest of the town. Chairman Tartufo
asked if Mr. Bonvie would install larger tanks on the seven lots on the plan and
Mr. Bonvie replied to. Mr. Bonvie will give the 'Board a copy of the warding he
would like for the as built plans and the Town Engineer and submit a copy of wording
he would like for the as builts.
Booklet cr3s received from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development
District entitled "Septic Systems How they work and Hoc to keep them working"
Secretary will call and ask for copies of the booklet to be distributed with
approved plans.
Letter and contract wad received from Community Health Agency regarding the contract
for the town. It was noted the secretary had been advised by Community Health there
would be an additional charge of $250 for additional liability insurance. F. Gasson
( requested that Town Counsel review the contract before approval by the Board, as
there was a change,
Received two reports of dog bites.
Received enteric culture for salmonellosis.
Received'from the 'town Engineer inspection report for the sanitary landfill for
August.
Received from the Comrorrrrealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Environmental
Affairs notification form for Wind Chime Acres advising that this project does
not require an Environmental Impact Report.
Letter Vk1s received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of the
Secretary of State regarding Wind Chime Acres. It was noted by the Mass, Historical
Commission that this project is in close proximity to an Important prehistoric
archaeological site which yielded data from the Paleo period, It akes recommended
that the IT K% request an archaeological survey of the planned project.
Bulletin was received advising of a two day seminar for new techniques for hospital
purchasing and materials nanagemant.
Received copy of Forum for September 1980.
Received copy of Health Briefs for July 1980.
Letter vas received from Metcalf & Eddy$ Inc regarding safe drinking crater for the
future.
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Notice was received for Bi- monthly ry:eting to be •held on September 3, 1980.
Received from Conmunity Health Agency notice of clinics.
Received from the Coirmonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health
notice of Influenza outbreaks for the winger.
Received from the Massachusetts 'thoracic Society Lung AssoN ation notice of
a program on Management of the patient with asthma to be held October 15, 1980.
Received copy of t4:rssachusetts Pesticide News for August 1980.
Newsletter was received from the Attleboro Area Council for Children regarding
After school day care.
Received from the Attleboro Area Council for Children copy of Activist for
September 1980.
Received notice of seminar regarding fundamentals of finance and accounting
for the non financial executive.
Received from Bunker Hill Cormmmity College notice of a program on the Dietitic
Assistant.
Annual Report was received from the Southeastern Maass. Lung Association.'
Received from the National Grant Development institute notice of Grantsmanship
Training Program for Improving funding skills.
Phone nessage was received from Mrs. Grolet of 45, So. ikon Street advising the
hoard she has asbestos wrapped around the pipes in her cellar- asking what can he
done„ Secretary contacted U-6incy Roncettl who advised there is no taw against
using this. Ms. Roncettl sent Information on asbestos. Mrs. Grolet was contacted
and advised.
Phone message was received from an unknrrtrn person complaining about the condition
In front of and behind Curtis Compact. Person requested that something be done
In ndlntely.
Received from the "town Accountant: statement of accounts as of 8/26/80.
Received from the Planning Board minutes of August 20, July 30, August 13, and
August 27.
Received from the Conservation Commission minutes
Application was received for an out of season pan
Wayne Peterson. Mr, Peterson was present with hi
he would I ike to perform the pare test new as he I
that the land is 11 a gravel bank. Discussion wa
test after the regular season and install a monit:
a high water reading.
July 2$, August 11,25, and 18.
ast for 40 Lakeview Avenue,
ether. Mr. Peterson advised
ns to build a house. He stated
eld on performing the pert
well or to go back and take
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Motion: To approve the out of season perc test for Wayne Peterson, 40 Lakeview
Avenue8 that a monitor well be installed and that the Town Engineer go back
during the regular season to determine the high ground water at no extra
charge,
(L, Dlartt)nd, F. Gasson, all In favor,)
Town Engineer advised the Board he ;could like to check for rust stains at five
feet,
4. Visitor's Agenda.
Town Counsel Mulchay requested boat he meet, with the Boated In Executive Session.
Not on; to meet In Executive Session with Town Counsel
Chairman Tartufo polled all members and everyone was in favor of an Executive
Session.
Motion: To adjourn Executive Session.
(F. Gasson-L. Blawond, all In favor.) 8:45PM
5. Town Engineer
Plan for sewage disposal was received for Louis Burgliera, 17 Heather lane,
Town Engineer recommended approval.
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for Louis Braugliere, 17 Heather Lane
as recommended by the Torn Engineer,
(F, Gasson 1„ Diamond, all in favor.)
E, Tortufo left the meeting and was not present for the following disucssion.
Plan for sewage disposal vas received for 1406 Plantingfield Road, Ronald Bonvie.
Water table report was received from the Town Engineer. Town Engineer recommended
the plan approval. Minutes were read from the meeting of November 1, 1979 regarding
the resubmission of the plan, to show the lunch field was moved.
F, Tartufo returned to the meeting.
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 1406 Plantingfield Road, Ronald
Bonvla, as reconoanded by the Town Engineer.
(L. Dlaamnd «F. Gasson, two In favor. E. Tartufo voting; present.)
Plan for sewage disposal was received for 44 Tanya Drive, Home Developers. The
Town Engineer advised the Board that the Conservation Commission does not have any
restrictions on this lot nor any adjacent lots. The water table elevation should
be taken at the t1mi of leach field construction by the Board of Health Agent.
Town Engineer rcoomsanded approval.
hotion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 444 Tanya Drive, Home Developers
with the above recommendations of the Town Engineer,
(L. Diamond, E. Tartufo, two In favor. F. Gasson opposed; he did not feel theldt
was ever accepted as far as the pare In 1976.)
Sewage disposal plan was received for 29 Tanya Drive, Home Developers. Town Engineer
recommended approval providing ail soil above the clean coarse sand is removed and
replaced with clean sand or gravel during the dry season, Inspection of the
excavation prior to backfilling should be made.
Notion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 29 Tanya Drive, Home Developers
with the above recomvae-ndattons of the Town Engineer,
(L, Diamond-C, Tartufo, two in favor., F, Gasson opposed as the plan does not
comply wlthmthe rules and regulations of the Board of Health or Title V.)
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Sewage disposal plan was received for 41 Tanya Drive, Home Developers, Town
Engineer r•econnaended plan approval,
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 41 Tanya Drive, Home Developers
with the recommendation that the ;lot is acceptable providing system is Installed
between test holes #1 and #3 and that the mixed sand and silt noted in test hole
#1 be removed and replaced with clean sand or gravel during the dry season.
Inspection of the excavation prior to backfilling, should be required.
(L. Diarrond -E. Tartufo, two in favor, F. Gasson opposed as the plan does not
comply with the rules and regulations of the Board of Health or Title V.)
Sewage disposal plan was received for 35 Tanya Drive, Home Developers, Town
Engineer recommended plan approval.
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 35 Tanya Drive, Horne Developers
with the recommendation that the lot is acceptable providing all soil above the
clean gravel shown in soil logs is removed and replaced during the dry season
with clean sand or gravel. Inspection of the excavation prior to backfilling
should be required.
(L. Dianxmd -E. Tartufo, two in favor. F. Gasson opposed as the plan does not
comply with the rules and regulations of the Board of Health or Title V.)
Sewage disposal plan was received for 74 Tanya Drive, Home Developers. Town Engineer
recommended plan approval.
Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 74 Tanya Drive, Home Developers
as recommended by the Town Engineer.
(L. Diamond -E. Tartufo, two In favor. F. Gasson opposed as the plan does not
comply with the rules and regulations of the Dowd of Health or Title V.)
Report of Soil Examination was received for 609 School Street, Prosser. it was
noted this land Is in the industrial zone.
Motion: To approve the report of soil examination for 609 School Street, Prosser
as recomarended by the Town Engineer with the high ground water to be determined
nt a later date.
(r. Gasson-L. Diamond, all in favor.)
6. Health Conplaints
Chairman Tartufo advised on 8/25/80 Joe hcKenna from the Hlgiwiay Department called
about an open cesspool on state property on West Street. He temporariy covered
cesspool with plywood. Chairman called E. Grottal Resident Engineer for the State
for the Route 140 project. Swill fill the cesspool with gravel. (9 -3680)
On 8/27/80 Chairr +ran received a call from Sandy Uyterhoeven (727-5830) of MEPA
regarding Windchime Acres.
On 8/27/80 Chairman and Town Engineer inspected state property on West Street.
Also present was Ed Grotton, Field Engineer for the state. A load of gravel had
been dined to cover the open cesspool.
Chairman attended hearing for alternative site for sludge removed from proposed
sewer plant for the Town of Mansfield.
1 On 8/29/80 Chairman and Fire Chief Leonard Inspected 575 Were Street. Andrew Barr
of the Fire Department was also present. The Fire Department took photos of the
property.
On 8/31/80 Chairman rocelved a call from Joe Santucci about a blocked sewer pipe.
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On 9/2/80 Chairman Tartufo posted 575 Ware Street cosadamned,
On 9/3/80 Chairman attended the bi- monthly meeting, Chairman advised the Huard
that the aartivale for a sanitarian would not be in the special town meeting.
On 9/9/80 Chairman was notified by .john Christopulos 46 Cottage Street that a
dumpster was overflowing in that area. Letter will be sent to Carmen Lorusso regarding
this.
On 9/9/80 Chairman was contacted by kick Day requesting Information about
Bristol Arms Apartrm,int. lie was advised to contact the secretary,
7. New Business
Motion: To approves the purchase of hanging files..,
K Gasson -L, Diairaond, all in favor.
Board discussed date for the next meeting. Board decided to meet the first
Wednesday In October and then to resume their weekly schedule.
8, Adjournment
Nations To adjourn,
K Diaarmnd =F. Gasson, all in favor.)
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.
mClerk
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BOARD OF H[°1WH
EXECUTIVE SESSION
September 10, 1980
Present: Chairmo n Tartufo, Clerk Gasson, L. Diamond
Town Counsel Mulchhy
Motion: To go into Executive Session
(F. Gasson -L. Diamond, all in favor,)
Town Counsel advised the Board he had received a letter from tor. Stivaletta's
Attorney regarding Bristol Arms. This has been scheduled for trial for 9/2+/80.
He requested the Board advise him of any specific problems. It was noted by the
Board that the system at the second apartment building keeps Lacking up.
The Town Engineer noted his Installers permit had been denied by the Board. Also
that the first apartment has been pumped out twice. Board advised they have not
been satisfied that Mr, Stivaletta has meet all necessary requirements.
Motion: To send a letter to Town Counsel adviseing that he has not filed a
definitive plan, an application for a repair of the system was not filed, the
system has never been coapic:ted, as built plan has never been submitted.
(L. Diamond -F. Gasson, ail in favor,)
Town Counsel advised the Board he has been contacted by Attorney Robert Ma ngarattl
that he has brought action against the Town (Board of Health) regarding the
duny> sticker for the Milhaus Apartments on Rumford Avenue, He advised the Board
they will all be served. He is basing this action on the Rules and Regulations
of the Landfill and the rnknnner in which they are being interpreted by the Board.
Chairna n Tartufo noted that the 7_oning By-law should be checked as it does not
allow apartments in that area.
Town Counsel advised the Board he felt Attorney Mangarahtl has legitimate
agrunxnts.
F. Gasson noted that the major concern of the Board had been the volumn of
rubbish going Into the landfill site, He also noted they do have a compactor,
Also that he felt this Is a business operation,
Secretary will check correspondence from the DEQE on the landfill area.
Motion: To adjourn the executive session,
(F. Gasson-L. Dlarrrond, all In favor.) I hour