BOARD OF HEALTH

MINUTES

07 JANUARY 2014

CALL TO ORDER BY WILLIAM T. WALSH

PRESENT:	William T. Walsh, Chairman, Kevin J. Ryan, Vice Chairman, Peter C. Ryan, Sr., Member and Colleen M. Strapponi, secretary

Mr. Kevin J. Ryan motions to accept the minutes of the 17 December 2013 meeting; second Mr. Peter C. Ryan, Sr. The vote is unanimous.

OLD BUSINESS:

26 CAROL LANE

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that the Show Cause Hearing has been scheduled for 24 January 2014. Mr. Walsh will continue to monitor the outcome of this matter.

1204 SOCIAL STREET

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that property owner is current with the payment plan.

82 MAIN ST.

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that we are still awaiting foreclosure by the bank. Ms. Strapponi periodically checks the Worcester Registry of Deeds website.

45 COUNTY STREET

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that Attorney John M. Wozniak will contact the office within 30 days

139 SUMMER STREET

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that we are still awaiting foreclosure by the bank. Ms. Strapponi periodically checks the Worcester Registry of Deeds website.

18 NEW YORK AVE.

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that we are still awaiting foreclosure by the bank. Ms. Strapponi periodically checks the Worcester Registry of Deeds website.

SALE OF SYNTHETIC DRUGS

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that the by-law is still in the drafting stage.

184 FARM STREET

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that Town Counsel has filed the Statement of Claim with the Uxbridge District Court for a hearing. The party has been served with the fine of $100.00.

LATEX GLOVES

Mr. Walsh requests Ms. Strapponi research other Towns in the area for their policies regarding the use of latex gloves in food establishments, beauty salons and tattoo establishments.

NEW BUSINESS:

TOBACCO REGULATIONS

Mr. Walsh requests the Board members review the current tobacco regulations and note changes, if any. Ms. Strapponi advises the board that some sections of the regulations should be eliminated. Mr. Walsh asks the Board members and Ms. Strapponi to advise the Board at the 18 March 2014 meeting. Mr. Walsh also asks Ms. Strapponi to contact surrounding town about their tobacco regulations.

STANTEC PROPOSAL FOR ANNUAL SAMPLING

Mr. Peter C. Ryan requests additional time to review the proposal.

FIREHOUSE TAVERN

Mr. Kevin Ryan motions to place this matter on the next meeting’s agenda, second Mr. Peter Ryan. The vote is unanimous.

DUMPSTER REGULATIONS

The Board discusses dumpster permit requirements. Mr. Walsh states that the board requires a permit for all hauling of solid waste in the Town of Blackstone and questions why the requirements should not apply to dumpsters used in relationship to building permits, ie. Strip and reroof, demolition, etc. Mr. Kevin states that it should be a requirement. If a building permit requires a dumpster for the proposed work then the dumpster company should be licensed in the Town. Mr. Walsh states that the contractor should be notified of this at the time the building permit is filed. Mr. Kevin Ryan motions to require the licensing of all dumpsters used in the Town of Blackstone, second Mr. Peter Ryan. The vote is unanimous.

156 LINCOLN STREET

Mr. Walsh advises the Board that Richardson Wells has filed a well permit for the installation of a well at 156 Lincoln St. Mr. Kevin Ryan advises the Board that he has reviewed the application and everything is in order. Mr. Peter C. Ryan motions to grant the well permit for 156 Lincoln St, second Mr. Kevin Ryan. The vote is unanimous.

Mr. Kevin J. Ryan motions to close the meeting, second Mr. Peter C. Ryan. The vote is unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Colleen M. Strapponi