Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: October 14, 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 9/23/08 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 advised the Board that the MTCP approved the proposal of the Tobacco Regulation. The Board determined that a Public Hearing would be scheduled for November 18th at 7:45pm. Mr. Fleuette motioned to hold public hearing on November 18th, Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Energy Forum Ms. Arnold advised the Board that the Board needed to reschedule the Energy Forum. The Board agreed to October 27th at 7:30pm.
NEW BUSINESS
Inspection Fee Review Mr. Fleuette proposed a review of the town fee schedule at the next meeting. He suggested that the Board compare the current fees to other town’s fees. The Board agreed to put review on agenda for next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Budget The Board received a memo from the Town Administrator, Denis Fraine advising that all town boards need to submit detailed budgets. The Board decided to review budget at the November 25th meeting and have the budget finalized by December 17th.
Mini-Grant Tobacco Application The mini-grant for tobacco was reviewed, acknowledged and approved by the Board. Mr. Fleuette motioned to support Laura Renaud in applying and attending the hearings for the 2009 mini grants, Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Dawn Davies Septic Loan Discussion Request The Board discussed a written request from Dawn Davies that the Board do a presentation at the Senior Center regarding the Septic System Betterment Program. The Board decided that Agent Graf would speak with Ms. Davies and advise her that no funds from the Betterment Program will be available for another eight months. Agent Graf will decline her invitation to speak at this time.
Massage Therapy Application Processing Letter The Board received a letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in regards to massage therapy applications. The Board agreed that they will need to make the town aware that the State is taking over the massage therapy licensure. Agent Graf will get letters sent out along with a copy of the State’s letter.
MAHB Annual Certification Program All members of the Board confirmed that they will attend the MAHB Certification Program.
BILLS
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Tara Gurge $150.00
Tara Gurge $140.00
Staples $185.95
BETTERMENT BILLS:
Mr. Forte motioned to approve the below betterment bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Cook’s General Contracting/4 Wethersfield Rd $9,400.00
R&R Landscaping/18 Porter Rd $4,000.00
GPR Southeast LLC/20 Andrews St $507.50
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the Health Agent Log and Reports
PLANS FOR REVIEW
The plans for 28 Valley View Road were reviewed. Mr. Forte motioned to approve plans as recommended by Agent Graf, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
The plans for 390 South Main Street were reviewed and discussed. Mr. Forte motioned to approve the plans as recommended by Agent Graf, Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Arnold motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 pm, Mr. Fleuette seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
10/15/08
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