HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 5/6/1999BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
MAY 69 1999
Members Present: Chairman Jim Leonard (arrived 7:10), Clerk Gary Forget, David
Jones, Ray Martin and Phil Giangarra (arrived 7:05PM)
Also Present: Health Agent, Scott Leite
1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:02PM by Clerk Forget, Town Hall, 2 "d Floor.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes of April 8, 1999
b. Approval of Disposal Works Installers Permit:
D.R. Pelletier Excavating, Norton
c. Approval of Food Service Establishment Permits:
Massachusetts Sportservice, Inc. (change of owner at
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts)
The Bagel Train/NIGDiMas Corp. (change of owner)
d. Approval of Caterer Establishment Permit:
The Bagel Train/MGDDiMas Corp. (change of owner)
e. Approval of Pushcart Establishment:
Massachusetts Sportservice, Inc., (change of owner at
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts)
C Approval of Mobile Food - Temporary Permit:
- M &M Concessions (Elks Carnival) (signed by Agent)
g. Approval of Hypodermic Syringe Permit:
Laura Rodrigues (to administer to reptiles)
MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda.
Martin/Jones 5 -0. PASSED
3. COMMNICATIONS
1. Memo from Health Agent, May 5, 1999, re: Hatheway- Patterson and EPA status for a
National Priority Site
2. ENSR letter, April 15, 1999, Notice of Availability of Phase II and Phase III Reports for
former ISPO Facility, 234 Branch St.
3. The IT Group, March 1999 NPDES Permit exclusion monthly discharge monitoring
report for former Gorham Silver.
4. Cyn Environmental Services, April 30, 1999, letter to Health Agent, re: Notice of initial
site investigation and waste site cleanup permit application at Cauldwell Residence, 852
East St.
5. March 1999 Community Visiting Nurse Agency Monthly Report
6. March 1999 NMS Tobacco Control Monthly Report
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4. VISITORS
Steve Bankert, Sue's Ice Cream, addressed the Board accusing Palagi Brothers, Inc. (ice
cream truck) of violating Minimum Standards for Food Establishments State law,
specifically, scoop ice cream. His concern is bad publicity for Sue's Ice Cream if the alledged
violations for Palagi become a public issue. Agent will inspect Palagi's truck and discuss the
proper procedures with the driver.
5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT
a. _ Troy, 171 Ware St.: Attended Court again to give the monthly progress report.
Septic system has been designed by RIM Engineering. Agent informed RIM that
the variance request must be in writing in order to hold a hearing. Neighbors and
tenants will be notified. The question is whether to leave the three tanks or
abandoned them and install one large tank. Member Giangarra asked the benefits
of three vs. one. Agent replied economics, retention of effluent. Mr. Troy has
refrained substantially, but continues to speak to the Judge.
b. Hatheway & Patterson/EPA/NPL: Two sheds burned down on Tuesday, May
4`h. DEP anticipates no environmental affects. Gerard Martin, DEP, informed the
Health Agent that the Brownfields grant will only stop people from interacting
with the surface. It does not allow for groundwater remediation. Therefore, DEP
would recommend to turn the site to be included on the National Priority List,
which recognizes that there is a problem. The concern for the town is the
perception of having a hazardous waste site on the NPL.
MOTION: To ask the Board of Selectmen to request from the State
that the Hatheway Patterson hazardous waste site be put
on the National Priority List, as recommended by DEP.
Giangarra/Martin. 5 -0. PASSED
c. Memorial Park: Hazardous waste under the basketball court may remain and
asphalt over. Product is not water soluable.
d. Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Brisk until about 10:00 AM. Slow till
closing. Spent about $5,600. Has been declining last two years; maybe have
collected the bulk of resident's hazardous waste. Still have about $14,000 in
account. Member Giangarra asked if Recycle Park could take tires?
e. Rumford River Dioxin: Department of Public Health has not completed its
report as yet. A draft report is available, but not for public. EPA will review draft
and contact Agent with draft results. It appears that the "fish warning -do not eat"
will be permanent.
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C Sugar Spill: The turned -over trailer truck last week on the Rt. 140 ramp has left
us with 30,000 lbs. of embargoed sugar, to find a home for. Unfortunately, no
company is claiming it. It came from Domino Sugar to Sysco in Norton (never
made it to Norton). DPH came to Mansfield to handle situation.
g. Great Waves Pool Plan: Agent received call from Forest -Emory, Karl
Clemmey's engineer. He wants Agent to call him when the BOH reviews the pool
plans for Great Waves. Mr. Emory discussed bathing loads and impact on sewer
system. Agent said that until plans are submitted, no comments at this time.
It. Edgewood Condo Semi - Public Swimming Pool: It has been discovered that the
owner of the pool is not the condo association, but the original owner of the
complex, namely Malcom Post. Therefore, Agent cannot approve pool permit to
Edgewood Condo Association, because they are not the owners. He can,
however, address permit to the Certified Pool Operator. It was also discovered
that there is approx. $13,000 in back taxes owned on the parcel of the pool. This
has to be straightened out by the Association.
7. OLD BUSINESS
a. Review of Sewer Connection Reg: Agent will prepare a draft for review for next
meeting. For new construction (septic systems) standards of Title 5 have changed,
zoning has changed, also (larger lot sizes). Rather than abolish the regulation, it
should be reviewed. "Transfer of Ownership" section should be abolished. It a
system fails, must hook up to sewer if sewer is feasible. If someone sells their
house, no hook up required.
b. 380 Mill St.: A couple of years ago, an agreement was made with homeowner
that if sewer came first, house would be hooked up. If not, septic system would be
installed. Septic was installed. House is being sold. Question is: Should sewer be
hooked up or in light of the future amendment or elimination of "Transfer of
Ownership" in Sewer Connection Reg, should hookup to sewer be waived at this
time?
MOTION: To dismiss any future and /or pending legal action
against 380 Mill St.
Forget /Gangiarra. 4 -0 PASSES
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Food Establishment Fee Policy: Members discussed the rationale of charging a
reduced or prorated fee for food service applications for a change of ownership
which occur within the year. Present policy is to charge full amount of fee for any
change of ownership at any time, even if it is within days. Policy is no fee for
Page 4, Minutes, May 6, 1999, Board of Health
change of name of the establishment with the same owner. Board members
agreed to think about the new policy, i.e., monthly prorated to '/z fee after six
months.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 8:20 PM.
MartinTorget. 4 -0 PASSED
Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Royle, Recording Secretary
Next Meeting June 3 1999, 7:OOPM
Second Floor Meeting Room
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