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Home My WebLink AboutBOH Minutes 7/17/1997BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES 1';!E� ,.., �� Gs FICE JULY 179 1997 97 BUG 12 PI3 2: 51 Members Present: Chairman Ray Martin, Joe Kowalczyk, Jim Leongrll,-,Davi�( J�oes Also Present: Health Agent, Scott Leite i 1 A S 0,11' G i INJ S E T T S 1. Call To Order at 7:40PM by Chairman Martin in the Town Hall. 2. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes, June 5, 1997 b. Approval of Disposal Works Installers Permits: Ralph Excavating, N. Attleboro Celtic Landscape Construction, Randolph DesVergnes Construction, Inc., Attleboro J.F.D. Contracting Co., Stoughton c. Approval of Catering Permits: The Fresh Catch Pig Roastin' The Bagel Train d. Approval of Mobile Food Permits: Mansfield Council on Aging (Waiver of Fee) Mansfield Lodge of Elks #2633 (Waiver of Fee) Council on Aging (Waiver Fee) Sue's Ice Cream Gerry's Catering Deb's Catering, N. Attleboro Deb's Catering, So. Easton e. Approval of Milk & Cream Permit: Garelick Farms, Inc. Canteen Div. Of TW Services, Inc. f. Approval of Retail Food Permits: Dias West Mansfield Variety CVS #1866 Brooks Pharmacy #824 Cumberland Farms, #0187 The Store P &L Liquor Corp., d/bla Villa Liquors Sunoco Food Mart #6035 Tedeschi Food Shop #382 Shaw's Service Station, Inc. S. Main Shell Chek Farm Page 2, Minutes, July 17, 1997 g. Approval of Food Service Permits: Town of Mansfield, Memorial Park (Waiver Fee) Agent Approved Mans. Parks & Rec. Summer Camp, Temp. (Waiver Fee)Agent Approved Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. (Agent Approved) The Fresh Catch, Inc. Honey Dew Donut Jimmy's Pub and Restaurant Cafe Arpeggio Canoe River Campground Regent Cafe, Inc. Old Country Store St. Mary's Church (Waiver Fee) Willowdale Golf Course, Inc. American Food & Vending Corp. @ Smith Nephew Acufex Cheng -Du Quan's Kitchen, Inc. Geno's Restaurant & Lounge Mansfield Council on Aging (Waiver Fee) Fanfare, Inc. Family Food Mart Diet @ Date] The Happy Landing GJLC, Inc. d/b /a C.J. Scooters Mansfield Donuts, Inc., d/b /a Dunkin Donuts Mansfield Variety & Deli Mansfield Little League (Fee Waiver) The Bagel Train LaBamba Mexican Restaurant Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburgers of N.Y. D Angelo's Sandwich Shop Classic Pizza Republic Management, Inc. (Fine Host Corp) @ Mansfield High School @ Qualters Middle School @ Robinson Elementary School @ Jordan Jackson Elementary School Holiday Inn Mansfield Player's Choice Sodexho USA, Inc. @Motorola, MI, M2, M3, M4, M9 @Merckens Chocolate Co.. @Kendall Co. @Helix Technology Corp. Page 3, Minutes, July 17, 1997 Rojacks Food Stores Mansfield House of Pizza, Inc. Teixeira Donuts of Mansfield, Inc. Newport Creamery Sweet & Crafty, Inc. Cousin's Pizza & Subs, Inc. Sarro's Market Stefano Sandwich Shops Village Pizza Ladonna Restaurant, Inc. h. Approval of Pushcart Permits: Fanfare, Inc. (13) i. Approval of Snack Permits: F &W, Inc., Dub's Discount Liquors Bristol Liquors Mansfield Train Station Town News W.L. Stearns & Son Knapp Foods d/b /a Knapp Video Rum Runner Mansfield Citgo j. Approval of Bakery Permit: Town News k. Approval of Temporary Food Service Permit: Paradise Cafe, Great Woods, July 8 -9, 1997, Agent approved Chesapeake Crab Co., Great Woods, Aug. 8 -9, 1997, Agent approved MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Kowalczyk/Jones. All in favor. 3 -0 PASSED. 3. COMMUNICATIONS ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Community Visiting Nurse Agency Contract Renewal, July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, $18,000. MOTION: To approve CVNA Contract of Services for July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, $18,000. Kowalczyk/Jones. All in favor. 3 -0. PASSED REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Community Visiting Nurse Agency Monthly Reports, May and June 1997 2. Fully executed contract for fluoridation between DPH and town of Mansfield, FY97, $31,000 and FY98, $15,000. Copy will be sent to Press. Page 4, Minutes, July 17,1997 3. Town Meeting vote, May 19, 1997, for household hazardous waste, $7,500 for FY98 4. Media Advisory from Office of Attorney General, public hearing, July 31 ", re: Columbia/HCA effort to acquire Neponset Valley Health System 5. DEP, June 23, 1997, to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio, re: 8 Cottage St., Notice of Audit/Site Inspection 6. DEP, July 1, 1997, to Doranco, 200 Gilbert S., re: Noncompliance, Hazardous Waste Status, Air Quality Status. 7. Fluor Daniel GTI, Monthly discharge monitoring report, May 1997. Member Kowalczyk asked that f rture reports target the recommended limits. 8. Fluor Daniel GTI, July 16, `97, Private irrigation well results in vicinity of 340 S. Main St. 9. Letter from Doranco to DEP, July 14, 1997, re: #6 above. 10. Water reports July 1, 1997 for Wells 2,3,4,6 11. Great Woods Sound Reports, May 31, 1997 to June 28, 1997 12. NMS Tobacco Control Program May 1997 Monthly Activities Report Member Leonard reported that Health Educator, Gretchen Elliott, will be trained to be a hypnotist mid will conduct hypnosis to people who want to quit smoking. Compliance checks have had mixed results. 13. DEP, June 6, 1997, List of Tier I Disposal Sites 4. VISITORS Mr. Valanzola was unable to attend. 5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT a. Community Septic Management Plan: Agent asked to Board to think about adopting the State's plan to accept the $200,000 revolving fund for low interest (5 %) loans for the repair of septic systems. Agent does not recommend at this time because of the stipulations attached. The loan must be paid off if and when the house in sold and the systems must be pumped once every three years or inspected each seven year period. Agent feels there would be too much record keeping for the Health Dept. b. Number of Well Permits Issued: As of today, 135 permits have been issued. c. Wells Without Permits: P'- cussion resulted in the following motion MOTION: If a well exists without a permit, owner of property must submit a plan showing legal well location. If plan does not comply, then a variance must be requested within fifteen days. This pertains to all wells installed after 1982, year regulation was in effect. Kowalczyk/Jones. All in favor. 4 -0. PASSED d. 340 S. Main St.: Three wells, requested by owners, were tested so that they may resume operation. e. Troy, 171 Ware St: Court date, July 30'h. If it is delayed one more time, Agent will enforce enforcement order for repair of system. Page 5, Minutes, July 17, 1997 f. GIS: Equipment is in. Will be used in Meeting Room I and will take up half of the space. This was purchased out of the $20,000 grant. g. Air Conditioning @ Six Park Row: Sound dramatically reduced, but still not within the legal limit for air pollution control. Structure has been surrounded by sound absorbing materials. Both compressors needed parts and repair. Within 2 -3 decibals of making is legal. Ban will not be lifted until it complies. h. Charter Commission Meeting: Members Kowalczyk and Leonard and Health Agent attended. Very interesting and professionally conducted. Good questions. Member K. submitted the Board's Goals and Objectives; Charter Commission was impressed. i. Vacation: Agent on vacation week of July 21 ". Secretary may work full time if necessary. j. YMCA: Installed an above - ground pool without a permit. They have applied and Agent will review regs for above - ground pools before issuance of permits. Safety #1 concern. Fence was installed on top of pool for extra protection. k. Fire at 27 East St: Neighbors have complained about horrible odor from decayed food. Agent wrote enforcement letter to Mr. Forget, owner of property, in hopes that he can speed up removal of building through the insurance company. 1. Fluoridation Article: Ass't DPW Director gave Board article against fluoridation. Chair commented that this article does not have any scientific backing. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Prioritizing Objectives: MOTION: Adopt Goals and Objectives for 1997. Leonard/ Kowalczyk. All in favor. 4 -0. PASSED. Copies will be sent to Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and Charter Commission. b. GIS: Member Kowalczyk suggested that agent contact John Gall, CDM, Cambridge, 617- 252 -8000, to get information on the Mansfield portion of their GIS. He said that it has phenomenal information on it. 7. NEW BUSINESS None presented. Page 6, Minutes, July 17, 1997 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: To adjourn at 9:00 PM. Leonard/Jones. 4 -0 PASSED Respectfully submitted, Dianne Royle Recording Secretary NOTE: Next Meeting AUGUST 7,1997,7:30 PM IF UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE CALL. THANKS. 261 -7366.