Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: September 23, 2008
Date
Attendance: Vincent Forte Guy Fleuette
Michael Graf Louise Arnold
Called to order at: 7:30pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Approval of Minutes The minutes from 8/26/08 and 9/9/08 were reviewed. Ms. Arnold motioned to accept the minutes as amended, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Tobacco Regulations Mr. Fleuette will send to Sarah McColgan via email the proposed Tobacco Regulation for review. Mr. Fleuette is hopeful to get the regulation on the agenda for the next meeting in hopes of getting a hearing date.
NEW BUSINESS
21 Woodland Road, Bellingham Attorney Bill Ryan appeared before the Board representing his Aunt, Mary Brady, of 21 Woodland Road, Bellingham. He approached the Board with a septic system variance request. He presented copies of notices that were sent to all abutters which were sent certified mail.
Mr. Forte motioned to reduce the leachfield setback recommendation per Agent Graf, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously. Before leaving the meeting, Attorney Ryan wanted to relay that his Aunt wanted the Board to know that Agent Graf was a tremendous help and thanked the Board.
Invitation to the Board of Selectman Meeting All members of the Board accepted the invitation to the Board of Selectman meeting on October 6th. The Board discussed the details that they would like to bring up at the meeting. Mr. Forte will draft a summary statement and have prepared for the meeting.
Mr. Wenger/800 Pulaski Blvd Mr. Wenger appeared before the Board to get a variance to extend the use of his wood boiler season to start October 1st vs. November 1st.
Mr. Fleuette made a comment that Mr. Wenger’s farm is in a low laying area where smoke lingers. Agent Graf commented that he is not in favor of the variance. Mr. Fleuette made a motion to deny the variance prior to November 1st, Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Board of Health Energy Forum Ms. Arnold handed out a list of departments whom she’d like to invite to the Forum. She also handed out a draft of the actual invitation letter. The Board discussed possible forum dates which would not land on a meeting night. A date for the forum will be finalized by the Board’s next meeting.
MRC Ms. Arnold asked the Board who owned the MRC list. Mr. Fleuette suggested she contact the Worcester MRC office for more information. Ms. Arnold advised the Board that there were enough people interested in classes to get a class coordinated in Bellingham.
CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
BILLS NONE
BETTERMENT BILLS:
Mr. Fleuette motioned to approve the below betterment bill, Mr. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously:
GPR Southeast LLC/20 Andrews St $632.50
Mr. Forte motioned to approve the below betterment bill, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Borderland Engineering/1087 S. Man St $350.00
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the Health Agent Log and Reports
PLANS FOR REVIEW
The plans for 21 Woodland and Maple & High Street/Sports Complex were reviewed and discussed. Mr. Forte motioned to approve the plans, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Arnold motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm, Mr. Fleuette seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
9/24/08
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