Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: May 12, 2009
Date
Attendance: Vincent Forte Guy Fleuette
Louise Arnold Michael Graf
Called to order at: 7:33pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Approval of Minutes The minutes from 4/28/09 were reviewed and approved. Mr. Fleuette motioned to accept the minutes as submitted, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Ken Gikas – Emergency Preparedness Mr. Gikas appeared before the Board. He presented the Board with labels of Bellingham professionals (professionals with nursing licenses, paramedics, doctors, and the like) for MRC volunteering. Mr. Gikas advised the Board that he has letters already composed to use with the labels. He also reminded the Board that the postage will be reimbursed by the Region.
Mr. Gikas and the Board briefly discussed the EDS plan along with resident, Jim Haughey, who was also present. The Board advised Mr. Gikas and Mr. Haughey that the EDS plan is almost complete and it will be shared with them.
Mary Marinilli, 24 Silver Lake Ave Ms. Marinilli appeared before the Board in regards to sink holes at her home after her Title V had been installed. Ms. Marinilli shared with the Board photos of the holes in hopes that the Board would assist in fixing them. The Board reviewed the photos and discussed at length the processes of settling vs. sink holes. The Board determined that the septic system is complete and they agreed that the photos appear to be the result of the ground settling not sink holes. The Board advised Ms. Marinillis to contact the contractor to look at some parts of the lawn to reseed or add additional soil.
Ms. Marinilli agreed that the Title V had been installed properly however she was not happy with the settling of the soil after the landscaping was completed. The Board recommended that Agent Graf go to the site and maybe call the contractor to assist in getting additional soil.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Health Agent Reappointment The Board discussed the reappointment of Health Agent, Michael Graf. Mr. Fleuette motioned to reappoint Agent Graf for the forthcoming fiscal year; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Mr. Fleuette requested that the Board discuss reorganization of the Board at its next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the following correspondence: Budget, Board of Selectmen Memo regarding the 2009 Spending Freeze, DEP-Cross connection control workshop, and DPH-H1N1 Situation Report.
BILLS
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Tara Gurge $130.00
Tara Gurge $120.00
Mr. Fleuette motioned to pay the following bills, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Thomas West $72.00
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
VNS $583.33
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Michael Graf reimbursement $24.47
BETTERMENT BILLS
None
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the inspection reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
62 North Street Mr. Forte motioned to approve a local upgrade for 62 North Street to reduce the septic tank from 5’ to less than 4’; Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Arnold motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 pm, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
5/13/09
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