Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: October 20, 2009
Date
Attendance: Guy Fleuette Vincent Forte
Louise Arnold Agent Michael Graf
Called to order at: 7:34pm / Louise Arnold
Time / by whom
Vice Chairperson, Louise Arnold, opened meeting since Chairman, Guy Fleuette, will arrive to meeting momentarily.
BILLS
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Harcourt Bindery $53.75
Chairman, Guy Fleuette, arrived to Board meeting
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Betterment loan procedures The Board discussed implementing a better database system for the betterment loan program.
The program is to assist people with the large expense of installing, repair/replace septic systems. The Board discussed limiting its costs. Allowable costs were determined to be expenses of the actual procedure vs. bettering the property (i.e. walls, driveways, walkways, etc). It was determined that only the portion of the property being disturbed would be covered by the betterment loan. Mr. Fleuette will draft the verbiage that will be part of the betterment loan application and will distribute to the Board at the first November meeting.
H1N1 Vaccine update Agent Graf, Mr. Fleuette, and Mr. Gikas met with the School Superintendent regarding the H1N1 vaccine. It was very clear that the plan is to have two clinics during the late afternoon/early evening for school-aged children. The dates have yet to be determined.
It was discussed that first responders (EMT, police, fire) need to have access to vaccinations as well. Postponement for residents has been put on hold indefinitely.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the following correspondence: Budget and State Ethics Commission Enabling Act – Employee Acknowledgement.
BETTERMENT LOANS
16 Third Avenue Mr. Forte motioned to authorize betterment loan; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
3rd Avenue Ms. Arnold motioned to accept the registry of deeds recording document for 3rd Avenue betterment loan; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes Mr. Forte motioned to accept the minutes as presented; Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and Ms. Arnold abstained from vote due to not being present at last meeting.
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the Agent Health Reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
25 Stone Street Mr. Forte motioned to approve the local upgrade to reduce the leach field from 4’ to 3’ as reviewed by Agent Graf; Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mr. Forte motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
10/21/09
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