Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: June 23, 2009
Date
Attendance: Guy Fleuette Vincent Forte
Louise Arnold Michael Graf
Called to order at: 7:32pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Approval of Minutes The minutes from 6/9/09 were reviewed. Mr. Forte motioned to accept the minutes as submitted; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Three Sisters Salon It was discussed among the Board the fact that the Three Sisters Salon establishment will be forced to leave their building due to the building being removed and rebuilt. The establishment had not approached the Board as of yet regarding how the Board would handle the tight tank discussion. There is neither tight tank nor sewer at this establishment currently and with the building being removed and rebuilt the Board discussed how it would handle this issue if it comes up. Mr. Forte mentioned that this scenario was brought to the Town Counsel’s attention and his opinion was to treat it as a new business hence a tight tank would be required.
Ms. Arnold stated she believed that this business is not a passive move. She believes her role is to protect the ground water. Both Ms. Arnold and Mr. Forte agree that this business should be considered a new establishment. The Board briefly discussed different areas where there is sewer but unsure if anything is available for rent.
Mr. Fleuette stated that he felt the same as Ms. Arnold and Mr. Forte. He feels badly for this establishment. The issue that is unfair in his mind is that this a forced move and he has reservations. He is unsure as to whether this can be waived or not. The Board will wait to see if the business approaches the Board. No motion was needed since it is not in front of the Board yet. Agent Graf will give the business feedback from tonight’s meeting.
Food Inspections Mr. Forte stated that there was an article in the Boston Globe regarding the lack of food inspections at other municipal schools of various sizes throughout the Commonwealth. He asked Agent Graf to address the Board and the Public in regards to this allegation.
Agent Graf stated that repeat regular inspections have been performed at all of the town’s schools in his 11 years as Health Agent. Each school has been professional in personnel, has had low turnover rates, and good conditions at all times at each facility.
Ms. Arnold stated that the Board is keeping the same level of inspections despite the town’s cutbacks. Mr. Forte also stated that school inspections are treated the same as any restaurant in town.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the following correspondence: Conservation Legal Notice, Tobacco Control Budget Reductions, Commission on Disability Minutes and MRC Volunteer List.
BILLS
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Michael Graf reimbursement $18.54
Citicorp (copier fee) $53.08
Tara Gurge $130.00
Tara Gurge $140.00
Tara Gurge $205.00
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
William Fisher $753.75
MSHS membership fees $100.00
BETTERMENT BILLS
None
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the inspection reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
Ms. Arnold motioned to accept new plans as reviewed by Agent Graf for 21 Stone Street to reduce leach field from 4’ to 3’; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Mr. Forte motioned to accept new plans as reviewed by Agent Graf for 80 Prospect Street to reduce leach field from 5’ to 4.5’ and to use existing tank; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mr. Forte motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 pm, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
6/24/09
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