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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 6/28/1978BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES June 28, 1978 Present: Chairman Clemmy, Clerk Benson, E. Tartufo Town Engineer Jay Abely Water S Sewer Supt. Ron DuBuc Merckens Chocolate - Stanley E. Thomas, C. W. Doten R. L. Wise W. E. Mulcahy This was an emergency meting posted with the Town Clerk's Office. Meeting called to order at 9:45lgM, A portion of the minutes were read from June 21, 1978 regarding a complaint of a septic odor from Marckens Chocolate Factory. Chairman Clemmy advised that on March 7, 1978 Jay Abley Town Engineer Water & Sewer Supt. Ron DuBuc and E. Tartufo went to Merckens Chocolate and met with Mr. John Sweeney, (Letter was read.) The DEQE advisthe Board that in order for the odor to be a violation the odor must the property. Representatives of the Chocolate Factory advised the Board that per a neighborhood meting residents felt the odor of the last few days was different from a Septic odor. They explained to the Board the Tice process which is causing the odor. Ron DuBuc asked if they had everyconducted any tests. Representatives of the Chocolate Factory stated they had done testing, Ron DuBuc advised they have been receiving complaints about septic odors in that area from people who ii.ve aldng the brook and that the brook does pass close to the houses. The people state they can smell it in their cellars. They have gone down there but most of the complaints are around dinner time. Ron DuBuc questioned whether their holding tank is big enough. Representatives of the Chocolate Factory stated the odor from Back Bay Brook has no connection with the Tico process. The tank has a 2,009 gallon capacity. They stated the system was changed because they felt this was a better system. Ron DuBuc suggested they try som type of deodorizing method. Chairman Clemmy advised the representatives :,of Merckens Choco-late that the complaints have been received since 1971 and that the Board wants the odors corrected, and a consulting firm brought in to com up with a solution. Motion: That Merckens Chocolate representative Mr. Wise -will contact a outside consultant and give the Board progress reports. (D. Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.) (339-8921) 1. Minutes of June 21, 1978. Motion: To approve as read. D. Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.) 2. Licenses Installer's Permit Foam Fab Motion: To grant the above license. D, Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.) Board of Selectmen will be requested to advise the Board when they approve permit for chinese resturant. Board of Health Page two ,tune 28, 1978 3. Plans FoamFab 411 Oakland Street Motion: To approve the above plan. D. Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.) Franklyn Alien Lot #10 Short Street Motion: To hold the above lot and request that water be installed or they come in with well water test results. (D. Benson -E. Tartufo, ail in favor. E. Tartufo left the meeting during the discussion of the following. Mr. Zaffini 223 Franklin Street The above plan needs Conservation Commission approval because of the flood plain. E. Tartufo returned to the meeting. Nation: To approve the above plan subject to Conservation Commission approval. (D. Benson -K. Clemmey, two in favor. E. Tartufo voting present.) Home Developers Inc. Lot #21 Tanya Drive Nation: To approve the above plan subject to the Town Engineer obtaining complete information le signature. (E. Tartufo -D. Benson, all in favor.) Douglas King Canoe River Drive Lot #23 Motion: To approve subject to the Chairman and Town Engineer making an on -site inspection to be sure that a test hole be dug in the leaching area prior to installing the system, and that the Chairman be aliowed to approve and sign the plans after the inspection. (E. Tartufo -D. Benson, all in favor.) David Frieday Lot #1 Stearns Avenue The well water test results were received. Motion: To give final approval on the above plan pending receipt of a house number. (D. Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.) Guy Nardone 666 East Street Lot #A Motion: To approve subject to the Town Engineers approval after c ec ng plan and to allow the Chairmen to sign the plan. (D. Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.) Board of Health Page three June 28, 1978 4. Correspondence Letter was received from the Building Inspector regarding a complaint from Mr. Edward Troy regarding abandoned vehicles. Letter will be sent to the Building Inspector asking him to meet with the Board on July 12. Two reports of dog bites were received. (Chairman gave to Town Clerk) Letter was received from the Town Engineer advising the Board he and the Chairman had inspected PACE and found no health violations. 5. Out of Season Perc Christian & Schromn Lots 1,2,3 Coach Road This was tabled by the Board at the last meeting, as they did not feel the Town Engineer had permission to do the test. Town Engineer found the lots acceptable. An out of season pert should come before the Board before it is done. Motion: To table the out of season pert until July 12, 1978 meeting. D. Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.) 6. Town Engineer Town Engineer Jay Abely wants the Board to get sanitary landfill rules and regulations. Town Engineer will test water at the landfill. Three or four wells to be put in. 7. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn. D. Benson -E. Tartufo, all in favor.). -- Meeting adjourned at 12 :00 NOON. �s��LJ�u'cJ Clerk Date /9 �6