Becket Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 20th , 2013
Board of Health Members Present: Ginger Conner , John Amato, Laurel Burgwardt
Board of Health Members Absent: None
Meeting opens at: 10:00 am
Members of the public present: Bill Dyre
Ginger opens meeting at 10:00. Ginger opens the meeting and welcomes board members. Board members open an application for a new construction permit for a SAS system, Map 407 Lot 59. Ginger begins review of the checklist with John. John advises Ginger that he had witnessed the Title V back on January 17th and that they were waiting on the results from a soil evaluation. Board members agree that the plan is lacking a few items and they discuss sending the plans back for completion. Ginger advises that she will be recusing herself from this property, advising that she has shown the property in the past and may possibly sell it in the future. After careful review John and Laurel agree to place a call to Jay Mustain to have him clear up some of their questions and concerns. John leaves
a message for Mr. Mustain, members agree to wait and hear back from him. Board members agree that it may also be a good idea to do a site visit.
10:20 am- Mr. Bill Dyre enters the meeting and introduces himself . He explains that he is the Title V Inspector for the Town of Otis and advises that he is at the Town Hall today to view the folder and the information on record for the Neath property, stating that he will be doing some Title V work for them. Mr. Dyre reviews the information in the folder, requests that some copies are made for him.
Map 213 Lot 105- 105 Trail Circle- Ginger advises that they received a phone message from a Mrs. Mayo, stating that she wants to turn over a set of plans to a contractor for a bid in putting in a new septic system. Board members briefly review, Ginger advises that there are plan from O’Brien’s Construction and that the plans were approved in 2005. Ginger further advises that the client will have to pay the new installation fee of $125.00. Board members discuss the fact that they will be doing a site visit to this property.
John advises of an upcoming event, A dinner for the Berkshire County Board of Health to be held on April 21st. He advises that he will do some research on this matter and report back to the members as he gets more specific information.
John also reminds board of health members of an Inspection Report from the Town Hall. Ginger advises that because it is a public water supply, the state has control over it. Ginger further advises that she forwards any pertinent correspondence on to the Town Administrator.
John advises Laurie and Ginger of a situation that was brought to his attention concerning an elderly resident, living in a private home, in the Town that should be checked on . John reports that there is concern for her well-being and this should be acted upon quickly.
Ginger briefly discusses the upcoming election with board members, John and Laurie, making sure she can answer any questions or concerns that they may have.
Correspondence- Read and Reviewed. Members receive the recertification for Jacob’s Pillow drinking water program from the DEP.
Board members discuss the need for the Berkshire County Mosquito control. Board members all agree just how important this, for the good and safety of the Town of Becket and vote unanimously to recommend this program to the Board of Selectmen. Members agree to draft a follow-up letter to the board of Selectmen.
Meeting is adjourned at 12:32 pm.
Schedule next meeting for April 3rd, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Hunt
Administrative Assistant
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Ginger Conner
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Laurel Burgwardt
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John Amato
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