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Members Present: Chairman PhU Giangana, Michelle Madan, and ./iiirliaI2.':~~i{Il S
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Also Present: Health Agent, Scott Leite
1. CALL TO ORDER at 7:06 PM by Chairman Giangarra, Town Hall, 2nd floor.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes of June 7, 2001
b. Approval of Disposal Works Installer Permits:
Windriver Environmental, Hudson, MA
Shufelt & Sons Contracting, Walpole MA
Paul E. Sylvia Excavating, Acushnet, MA
Bob Lannigan Construction, Inc. Assonet, MA
c. Approval of Septage pumping & Transporting Permit for
ST5 Septic, Inc., Wrentham (approved by Health Agent)
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d. Approval of Tanning Salon Permit
Quik Tan
Tropic Tans Tanning Salon
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e. Approval of Permit to Operate a Food Service-Temp
Flint Farm Stand-Downtown Sidewalk Sale
Flint Farm Stand-Food Establishment-Ice Cream only
Kirley Masonry Supply Co., Inc.
MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda
MadanlLeonard. 3-0 PASSED
3. COMMUNICATIONS
a. The IT Group - to Gorham Silver Company Site, June 28, 2001, re: NPDES Permit
Exclusion Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report.
Conditions met
b. The IT GroJ,JP - to Gorham Silver Company Site, July 24, 2001, re: NPDES Permit
Exclusion Monthly Discharge Monitoring Report
Conditions met
c. HealthCare Options, Inc., May 2001 Report of Services
d. HealthCare Options, Inc., June 2001 Report of Services
e. HealthCare Options, Inc., July 2001 Report of Services
f. DEP _ to Compo Chemical Company, Inc. ,August 27,2001, re: 240 Branch St,
Conditional Approval of Phase 1\ and Phase 1\1 Reports
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The Department's review of the reports indicates that additional actions are
necessary to address deficiencies in the environmental risk assessment portion
of the Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment and to address soils at the site.
g. DEP _ to Datellncorporated, August 27, 2001, re: Notice of Noncompliance,
Hazardous Waste Regulations
Department personnel from the Bureau of Waste Prevention conducted an
inspection on 8/14101. The following violations were observed relative to
Hazardous Waste:
Datel, Inc. was recycling lead dross without a Class A recycling permit.
The Department required a written response within 15 days of receipt of Notice
indicating the actions to be taken in order to achieve and maintain compliance
with the Regulations.
h. DEP _ to Mr. Genokh Vulfson (Responsible party), June 22, 2001, re: Notice of
Responsibility, 1-95 North Rest Area
i. DEP - to KENCO Transportation Services, Inc., July 11, 2001, re: Notice of
Responsibility, Roadway Diesel Release Mansfield Center, Rt 106, Rt. 140 & 574
West St. on July 6th.
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j. Board of Health, Town of Norton - to D.P.W. Director, Mansfield Water & Sewer,
August 20, 2001, re: trucks discharging effluent (raw sewage) on public roads.
k. DEP, Town of Mansfield - to Health Agent, Town of Norton, August 30, 2001, re:
course of action taken for leaking sludge trucks.
The gaskets and clamping screws have been inspected and are in the process
of being repaired or replaced.
I. Peter De Trolio, Jr. - to Mansfield Board of Health, September 3, 2001, re: Noise
Complaint.
Mr. De Trolio could not make the meeting. Table to next meeting on October 4.
m. Healthcare Options, Inc. - to Board of Health, July 25, 2001, re: Flu Vaccine
availability
MDPH reports there should not be a shortage of vaccine this year, however,
shipments will be staggered, and we will probably not receive the bulk of
vaccines until late October or November.
n. Healthcare Options, Inc. - to Board of Health, September 4, 2001, re: 2001 Flu
clinics
Tentatively scheduled for the first week in November, however, this could
change depending on the arrival of vaccine. The first clinics will be for High
Risk Individuals only (65 and older, younger than 65 with certain chronic medical
conditions).
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4. VISITORS Michael Moreshead. No Show
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5. HEALTH AGENT'S REPORT
a. West Nile Virus Update
Four birds sent to Massachusetts Department of Public Health for testing. To
date, no test results back.
b. 730-732 North Main St
Ordered to connect to sewer. Unable to afford the expense at this time.
Federal grant of $600,000 may become available for such use by year-end.
c. Revision of fee schedule
Agent suggests $100 permit fee added to fee schedule for Recreational Day
Camps.
MOTION: To add Recreational Day Camps to Fee Schedule
Madan/Leonard 3/0 PASSED
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d. Septic system As Built certification revision of Board of Health Regulation
To be discussed at Public Hearing. Will schedule at a later date.
MOTION: As-Built Certification Revision - Public Hearing
MadanILeonard
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e. GIS - Proceeding under Stormwater Mangement Grant to town
f. Little League field septic system on Otis St
Failed septic. Design submitted by Michael Trowbridge. Request by applicant
to waive $150 submittal fee as a non-profit organization.
MOTION: To waive submittal fees
MadanlLeonard
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PASSED
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g. Rumford River Fish Advisory
Dioxin levels in the fish are not enough to worry about. Agent suggests leaving
signs in place.
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h. Trailer Truck cargo embargoed - discarded
Tractor trailer overturned on August 7, at Rt. 140 and School Street. Agent
ordered all contents (frozen orange juice and other foods) discarded due to the
high heat.
i. Ozfest - Mel's Tattoos
Met all regulations. Very neat/clean set.up.
j. NMS Tobacco Control Report
2 violations - South Main St Shell Station and Brooks Pharmacy. Waming
letters were sent to both.
6. OLD BUSINESS
Massachusetts Association of Health Boards certifiCation and training
Nothing new received since last meeting. Agent will forward a copy of the first
test to members.
7. NEW BUSINESS
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a. Regional meeting for smoke free restaurants and bars
No interest to participate
b. Approval on Annual contract for HealthCare Options, Inc.
Contract dates - July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002
MOTION: To approve contract
Leona~adan 3/0
PASSED
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjoum at 7:40 PM.
Leonard/Madan. 3-0 Voted
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Byrnes, Recording Secretary
NEXT MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4,2001, 2ND FLOOR, 7:00 P.M.
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