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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH Minutes 4/2/1998BOARD OF HEALTH APRIL 2, 1998 7A f% cC IV�U MINUTES 0 f ' r; r!: 90 JUL 14 f, "n 11: 07 Members Present: Chairman Jim Leonard, Gary Forget, D . 1o�i, a MR qartin Also Present: Health Agent, Scott Leite 1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:32PM by Chairman Leonard in the Town Hall. 2. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes, March 5, 1998 b. Approval of Disposal Works Installers Permit: Dick Shufelt Septic Maintenance, Walpole c. Approval of Septage Pumping & Transporting Permits: Stewart's Septic Tank Service, Bradford Waste Associates, Inc., N. Eastham d. Approval of Food Service Permit: All Seasons Services, Inc. n Smith Nephew Lori's Sunnyside Cafe, 263 N. Main St. e. Approval of Mobile Food Permit: Karl Clemmey, Trustee (Hot Dog Stand) MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda except Lori's Sunnyside Caf6. Forget/Martin. All in favor. 4 -0 VOTED MOTION: To approve Lori's Sunnyside Cafe pending inspection. Forget /Jones. All in favor. 4 -0 VOTED 3. COMMNICATIONS 1. CVNA February, 1998 report of services. 2. Copy letter from DEP to Water Dept., Feb. 12, 1998, re: MCL Violation Total Coliform Bacteria (MCL is Maximum Contaminant Level). 3. Fluor Daniel GTI, January 1998 monthly discharge monitoring report 4. Copy letter from DEP to Town Engineer, March 5, 1998, re: Water Pollution Control, Modifications to Residuals Management Facilities, Sludge Composting Facility. 5. Copy letter to DEP from Town Engineer, March 11, 1998, re: Application for Approval of Suitability (AOS) from Beneficial Use 6. Copy of letter to Town Clerk from BOH Member Joe Kowalczyk, March 19, 1998, re: his resignation due to moving out of Mansfield 7. Copy of letter to Citgo from Tobacco Control Program, March 31, 1998, re: 1st offense for selling tobacco product to a minor. Page 2, Minutes of April 2, 1998, Board of Health 9. February 1998 Monthly Activities Report for Tobacco Control 10. Copy Memo to Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Director, Building Inspector, MBC, Town Counsel, Town Manager and Chief of Police, March 6, 1998, re: Sound Workshop on Thursday, April 9, 1998 at 7:30PM 4. VISITORS Agent read a letter from Karl Clemmey re: his objection to the household hazardous waste collection at Great Woods, because he and members of his family are not allowed to enter the property of Great Woods. He and members of his family are not allowed to enter upon the property of Great Woods as the result of a mutually agreed upon injunction. He and his family have hazardous waste to dispose and they would like to participate in the collection day. The Health Agent offered to get a letter from the Great Woods management to allow the Clemmey family to enter the property for the sole purpose of participating in the town's household collection. Mr. Clemmey did not think that permission could be granted, besides he has other issues with the fact that the collection is held at Great Woods. He suggested, however, that the Board ask the owners of Great Woods, not the management. Chair Leonard offered to make arrangements to accommodate the Clemmey family to dispose of their household hazardous waste if Mr. Clemmey is not given permission to enter the Great Woods property. Mr. Clemmey responded that he is also concerned about the possibility of a hazardous spill onto his adjacent land. In fact, he gave the Agent a copy of a letter, April 9, 1996 from his attorney re: the possibility of a spill. Mr. Clemmey suggested other areas in town, such as town owned properties to hold the collection. Health Agent submitted to the Board his Site Evaluation Criteria (attached) and reviewed in detail the seven points. He also offered to ask the contractor for other dates to give the Board ample time to find a new location. Member Martin commented that the Board should examine other locations for next year's collection. Time is against the Board now to relocate. Member Forget will not support the collection at Great Woods because he feels that the Board must consider Clemmey's rights to access this property. He also wants to protect the Town from a lawsuit that Mr. Clemmey is threatening. Mr. Clemmey feels that his civil rights will be violated if the collection is held at Great Woods. MOTION: To hold as planned on April 18`h the household hazardous waste collection at Great Woods and to research alternative sites before the next HHWC. Martin/Jones. 3 -0 -1 Forget opposed. VOTED Karl Clemmey, Jr. asked how he can dispose of his hazardous waste? Agent responded that arrangements will be made to accommodate him and the rest of the Clemmey family. Page 3, Minutes of April 2, 1998, Board of Health At 8:22 PM the public hearing for the proposed Well Regulation revisions was held. Chair called the hearing to order. Agent made a presentation, reviewing the intent of the reg, scope and purpose for the revisions. A gentlemen in the audience asked if there will be a restriction on the amount of water used from a well. Agent replied that there will be none, since "this is your well'. MOTION: To approve Well Regulation as presented with effective date of April 10, 1998.. Forget/Martin. 4 -0 VOTED MOTION: To revoke the Well Regulation dated February 17, 1982, effective April 10, 1998. Forget/Martin. 4 -0 VOTED 5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT a. 360 Chauncy St.: This property is owned by 360 Chauncy Street Realty Trust for which Mr. Karl Clemmey and Mr. Dan Clemmey are agents. The tenants of 360 Chauncy Street Realty Trust have a letter of No Trespass issued to these agents. The tenants have asked for a housing inspection and the Agent is in the middle of two attorneys who are only allowing certain people on the property. Agent will write a letter to the attorneys telling them to settle the issue between them." b. Troy, 171 Ware St.: Mr. Troy is in contempt of court. Attorney Joe Hannon will go to court Friday, April 03, 1998 to serve papers. c. Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Per motion earlier, will be on April 180i at Great Woods. d. Floor Drain Regulation: Will speak with DPW Director, who is on vacation. e. Air Conditioner @ Town Hall: Kevin Tosci is the noise consultant. Health Agent and Town Counsel have a difference of opinion. Counsel feels that if the noise levels meet DEP requirements, then it meets the law. Agent said that the town can still have a nuisance complaint against them if the neighborhood objects to the noise of the air conditioner. f. Sound Workshop: April 9, 1998 g. Meningitis Report: CVNA Nurse Chris Delano arranged an educational evening for parents in Mansfield and Plainville because of an unconfirmed case of meningitis of a five year old Mansfield boy who attend nursery in Plainville and preschool in Mansfield. Dr. Mataya, DPH, spoke to about forty parents. The evening was extremely informative and helpful to ease concerns. Agent feels that the small number of parents was an indication that parents did not panic and are aware of the disease. h. Trash Transfer Station: Town Manager will attend first meeting in June to talk about a request for a trash transfer station. BOH role will be site assignment. Proposal is 1,000 ton/day and will be regional station. Very political issue, similar Page 4, Minutes of April 2, 1998, Board of Health 1 concerns as a trash -to- energy plant. Only difference is no furnace for burning. Staff has visited two stations. Operator of 400 tons /day, collects all restaurants and commercial and household trash, said no problem with rats; however, station with 350 ton/day said rats come into station via dumpsters trash. i. April Fools Day Prank: Agent passed out fake letter that was inserted in some mailboxes. 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Member Martin asked what the Coliform count was in reference to the February 12, 1998 DEP letter to the Water Dept. Agent will look into. 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: To adjourn at 9:00 PM. Jones/Martin. 4 -0 PASSED Respectfully submitted, Dianne Royle Recording Secretary NOTE: Next Meeting April 9, 1998 7:30 PM, Sound Workshop Third Floor Meeting Room Next Regular Meeting May 7, 1998 IF UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE CALL. THANKS. 261 -7366.