Members Present: Sarah Scheinfein, Tina Shenko, John Wentzell
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Dennis Costello (Sanitation Agent)
Recorder: Melanie Rich
OTHER BUSINESS
Tim Deschamps (Mosquito Control Project) was in attendance. He presented information to the board outlining what was done this past year and the services they performed. One mosquito pool did test positive for WNV. He was asked at what point the local Board of Health could override the Public Health Department. Mr. Deschamps said they could if it was critical. He also explained the process of how residents are notified and what happens if an exclusion property is close to a requestor’s property. He said the agent would report back to the requestor and Mr. Deschamps would be contacted to try and reach out to them. In some cases they may only be able to spray around the property. When spraying around bees, the beekeepers will cover the hives. Some bees will be
lost, but it is not a long term impact. The agents need to know what the current drift is before spraying. The state handles any aerial sprays.
Mr. Deschamps said letters will be mailed to the school superintendent in April regarding the mosquito educational program and ask that the information be circulated in the elementary school system. The biologist will contact the senior center to offer a new program of education geared toward senior citizens.
Summer/Fall activities after 6:00 p.m. were discussed. Mr. Deschamps was asked if there is a protocol to follow. There is not, but he said a determination factor would be to ask yourself would you go out or send your children out. Repellents lower the risk, they do not eliminate it. Lifting the ban is difficult to determine. It is typically after the first frost, but temperatures are different at different places.
Sarah asked about the contract. Dennis said it was voted in last year and goes on the Cherry Sheet until it is voted out.
General Business
Vouchers were approved.
A motion was made by John Wentzell to approve the Meeting Minutes dated February 25, 2013 with changes; Tina Shenko seconded; all agreed; motion approved.
April 22nd was confirmed as the next meeting date.
Longley Hill (Lot 3, #9) – Mr. Ansari attended ask the board to sign the Certificate of Occupancy card. Dennis explained that when the system was put in, the retaining wall was not installed because they thought the breakdown elevations would be met. He spoke to the engineer in January. She sent a letter stating that the system will function with or without the wall. Mr. Ansari said as soon as weather permits he will install the retaining wall. Dennis said he would prefer not to sign off since it does not meet the code. He does feel that Mr. Ansari will do the work. The board discussed and agreed that a date certain could be noted and, if not adhered to, no further permits will be issued and no inspections conducted. May 15 will be the date the wall must be in
by. Dennis will email Mr. Ansari and let him know.
Agent’s Report
Sharps Disposal – Sarah was unable to attend the senior luncheon. Minor revisions were made to the flyer. Sarah will put it on Facebook and email the electric department, schools and the Banner. Flyers will be brought to the town meeting as well. The Council on Aging Clerk had already mailed flyers and a resident came to the office today with a drop off.
The Revolving Fund article to change the amount to $3,000 was submitted for the warrant.
Tahanto – A demo permit is needed for the system. Dennis will contact them in the morning.
Dennis wanted to make the board aware that DEP is rewriting part of Title 5 to remove themselves out of the variance procedure. They will be the technical adviser, but it puts pressure on the local Boards of Health to grant or not to grant variances.
Sarah submitted the Mini Grant application. Grants will be announced by April 15th.
PLAN REVIEW
Lot 6 Longley Hill (Farooq Ansari) – Approved.
Lot 7 Longley Hill (Farooq Ansari) – Approved.
John made a motion to adjourn; Tina seconded; all agreed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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