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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 11/12/1980BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES November 12, 1980 Present: Chairman Tartufo, Clerk Gasson, Dr. Sohn. K. Clemmey and L. Diamond called and advised they would not be present at the meeting. Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM. 1. Minutes of October 29, 1980. Motion: To accept the minutes of October 29, 1980 as written. (Dr. Sohn -F. Gasson, all in favor.) 2. Clerk Casson read the following correspondence: Copy of letter was received from the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering regarding Mansfield -Solid Wastes - Closed landfill site at Compo Chemical Company, Branch Street. To insure that the landfill does not exert any detrimental impact on the environment in the future the DEQE requested three recommendations be followed in their letter. Bill was received from Community Health Agency for 1980 November contract services in the amount of $1,000. Motion: To pay. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office for Children the annual day care center survey conducted by the Division of Communicable and Venereal Diseases. Received from the Department of Public Health anlaysis of the Day care immunization survey. Received Planning Board Minutes of October 29, 1980. Letter was received from Datel Intersil advising the Board they are using the well water for watering of lawns. They also advised they will be using the water in the near future to cool their equipment. They will not be using the water for drinking or domestic purposes. Motion: To send a letter to Datel Intersil acknowledging receipt of their letter and advising the Board sees no problem in the proposed use. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Received from the Department of Public Health advisory letter with copies of Volumes 2 and 3 of the State Tuberculosis Plan. Received copy of enteric culture. Received copy of Fundamentals of Financial Planning and Control in Health Care Organizations, advising of seminars to be held. Received copy of Massachusetts Pesticide News. Board of Health Page two November 12, 1980 Received Planning Board Minutes of October 22, 1980. Received copy of Forum of Public Health. Received from Anderson- Nichols information on hazardous waste materials and waste management. Received copy of Health Briefs. Received statement of accounts for period ending October 28, 1980. Discussion was held by the Board about adding to the contract price for Community Health the amount of $250 for the liability clause. Chairman and secretary will draft the budget and bring before the Board. Received copy of Update, 128 wRRC. Received Course information from the Sister Kenney Institute. Memo was received from the Board of Selectmen regarding rescheduling of the Bi- monthly meeting. Letter was received from Home Care - Bristol County Home Care for the Elderly, Inc. regarding one of their clients living in an unsafe environment. Because of unsafe conditions the agency offered assistance but it was refused. They asked that the Board intervene. Motion: To send a letter advising that without the persons consent there is nothing the Board can do, but to thank them for bringing this to the Board's attention. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Nancy Roncetti has advised the Board Mr. Commodore has the right to go on the property as long as the Building Inspector has no objections. The Torn Treasurer is waiting for a final decree which will make it official that the torn owns the property. Secretary set -up a TB test with Community Health. Letter was received from the Finance Committee regarding the proposed budget for 1981 -82. Bill was received from Deborah Button for secretarial services October 15- November 12, 1980 - 26 hours $104.00. Motion: To pay. F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Letter was received from Town Counsel regarding Kenneth McVicar versus Town of Mansfield. Town Counsel advised a preliminary conference was held and the Judge made a determination that if the 111 individual units were seperate houses they would be able to avail themselves of the sanitary landfill upend payment of the necessary feel. Town Counsel has been allowed until December 15, 1980 to file the necessary briefs so that the matter can be further marked up for hearing.On November 4, 1980 a phone message was received from Town Counsel advising that Board of Health Page three November 12, 1980 Milhaus can use the landfill until December 15, 1980 per Judge Rotenburg. Chairman Tartufo advised the Board he had talked with Town Counsel and he advised that the Board go into executive session with Attorney Mangaratti. 3. Licenses Permit to Operate a Food Service Establishment Belco Vending Inc. 32 Nickerson Road Ashland, Ma. Vending for Codex Bldg. #4 Motion: To approve. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) Letter of reference was received from the Town of t -lest Bridgewater for RED Excavating. This was the third letter of reference received. License was not received from the Town Clerk's Office for the Installer's Permit. Motion: To approve the installers license subject to receipt of the license from the Town Clerk's Office. (F. Gasson -Dr. Sohn, all in favor.) 4. Visitor's Agenda Attorney Robert Mangaratti met with the Board regarding Milhaus. He advised the Board he would like to discuss with them issuing a permit to Milhaus to use the ( Sanitary Landfill, especially because of the courts favorable attitude toliards Milhaus he felt the town and his client could save money by issuing the permit. F. Gasson noted that if the residents of the Milhaus had wanted individual permits to the landfill they would have been granted. He felt that by granting the permit the life span of the landfill would be limited. The Town Engineer was present and stated he felt the landfill's lifespan was about 212 years. F. Gasson raised questions regarding zoning ie: if someone applied for a variance in a non - conforming zone and then that particular zone is re- classified what would be the status of the original variance. Attorney Mangaratti did not know the answer to that question but did not feel the Zoning By Law and the Board of Health regulations were the same. Motion: To grant, license to Milhaus to use the Landfill. (Dr. Sohn -E. Tartufo, two in favor. F. Gasson voting present.) 5. Town Engineer Weekly report was received and read from the Town Engineer. Sewage disposal plan for 720 South Main Street, WATCO Development. Town Engineer recommended plan approval. Motion: To approve the sewage disposal plan for 720 South Main Street, WATCO Development as recommended by the Town Engineer. (Dr. Sohn -F. Gasson, all in favor.) Board of Health (Page four November 12, 1980 Board reviewed memo from the Town Engineer regarding Lot #4 Erick Road, Simor Corp. Town Engineer recommended this be sent to the Conservation Commission for their review. Plan was not available. Board felt they would not take any action until'they have the plan. This will be located by the Town Engineer. Plan was received for E.R.E. Gravel Removal plan on Maple Street. Town Engineer advised the Board he and the Planning Director had reviewed the site and they do not see any problems. 6. New Business Chairman advised the Board he felt they should look over the schedule of fees for all licenses and permits. Board will discuss fees at their next meeting. Town Engineer was requested to check all monitor wells. Town Engineer advised the Board that the ground water is still one to two feet below level. Chairman Advised the Board he had signed the plans for 65 Tanya Drive, Home Developers. Board will hold their next meeting on November 19, 1980. %. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn. (Dr. Sohn -F. Casson, all in favor.) Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Clerk Date