Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: June 24, 2008
Attendance: Vincent Forte, Jr., Guy Fleuette, Michael Graf, Louise Arnold
Called to order at: 7:30pm / Vincent Forte
Approval of Minutes : The minutes from 6/10/08 were reviewed. Ms. Arnold motioned to accept minutes as amended, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Forte read the Public Notice on latex products aloud. Mr. Callahan, a concerned citizen, was present. There were no comments or questions from the Public. Mr. Fleuette motioned to adopt the regulation; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously. Mr. Callahan thanked the Board for making the change. The Board in turn thanked Mr. Callahan. Mr. Fleuette suggested the Board draft a letter to Mr. Scibak thanking him as well. Mr. Forte will send the letter.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Roger Oakly – Tight Tank Discussion - Mr. Oakly appeared before the Board. He asked if the Board had a chance to review the packet he presented to the Board on tight tanks and he wanted to know the progress of the Board’s efforts to ensure all salons are in compliance with the DEP code. The Board advised Mr. Oakly that all establishments have been notified and that they need to get back to the Board with a timeline on their progress.
Mr. Oakly was asked why establishments were not required to apply for an application with the DEP and inquired if owner’s of the property were notified.
Mr. Fleuette stated that he just attended a class where it was explained that tight tank designs are approved by the Board of Health then are sent to the DEP for approval of permits. Mr. Oakly suggested the Board verify the Building Department had a process to ensure new salons in the future are compliant with tight tank law.
Ms. Arnold suggested a checklist be incorporated into process. Mr. Oakly stated that he believed that all tanks need to be tested annually. Agent Graf said that the double wall tanks do not require an annual test.
The Board advised Mr. Oakly that the 90 day window is up in July for establishments to get back to the Board as to where they stand with the issue. Mr. Fleuette requested to see status of our efforts by end of July.
Equipment Grant – Ms. Arnold requested from Board to add a test AED for training purposes, multi-lingual index cards, and a hoyle lift to the equipment list.
NEW BUSINESS
Mary Marinilli, 24 Silver Lake Road - Mary Marinilli, appeared before the Board. Ms. Marinilli questioned the Board as to why Miles Excavating was told by Agent Graf that the landscaping would not be done per the approved estimate for loan. Agent Graf explained that Tim from Miles Excavating requested the development of a patio not be included in the original plans. The Board determined that it was a miscommunication and the landscaping would be completed for Ms. Marinilli. The Board also suggested covering an additional $3,000 for the driveway. Ms. Marinilli was instructed to get Agent Graf estimates for landscaping and driveway. The Board decided to spend up to the approved $31,000 and submit additional proposals for approval for landscaping and driveway.
Select A Video Select A Video requested a fee reduction for tobacco and retail food sales. Select A Video moved from Blackstone to Bellingham. The fee reduction is for six months vs. a full year of fees.
Mr. Fleuette motioned that the Board reduced the fees for tobacco and food permit fees, Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Conservation legal ads for a Fox Run Lot and two Maple Street lots were reviewed and acknowledged by the Board.
BILLS
Mr. Fleuette motioned to pay the following invoices, Member Arnold seconded motion and Board voted unanimously:
Citgo/Food Bag $100.00
Tara Gurge $170.00
William Fisher $528.75
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following betterment invoices, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and Board voted unanimously:
Betterment Bills:
18 Porter Road/Michael Catalano $1,900.00
24 Silver Lake Road/Miles Excavating $10,435.00
60 Clarence Road/Cook’s Contracting $9,110.00
47 David Road/Phil’s Landscaping $18,718.75
36 Littletree Lane/Earthwork Landscaping $10,395.00
4 Wethersfield Road/Michael Catalano $1,900.00
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board discussed Health Agent Reports. Agent Graf briefed the Board on reports for Lukoil, Stop & Shop, Ma Glockners, and William Fisher. The Board reviewed and acknowledged.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
Mr. Forte motioned to approve septic designs for 18 Porter Road, 286 Shirley Road and 7 Edgehill Road, Member Fleuette seconded and Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mr. Fleuette motioned to adjourn meeting at 9:40 pm, Ms.r Arnold seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
6/25/08
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