Members Present: Sarah Scheinfein, Tina Shenko, John Wentzell
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Dennis Costello (Sanitation Agent)
Recorder: Melanie Rich/Tina Shenko
GENERAL BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
Tina made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes dated June 17, 2013 with changes noted, John seconded; all agreed; motion approved.
August 26th was confirmed as the date for the next meeting.
Mosquito spraying and the possibility of neighborhood spraying were discussed. Sarah will contact Mike Kane (Banner).
AGENT’S REPORT
Sharps (promoting the take-back policy for MOB employees).
Tobacco Meeting in Worcester – Dennis attended a meeting last week. Our regulations need to be revised. He has asked the head of the tobacco coalition (who is also an attorney), to attend one, possibly two of our meetings to discuss with the board of all the changes, including e-cigarettes. With regard to tobacco fine process, the coalition will be doing that for us. They will issue non-criminal disposition tickets. If the fine is not paid to the Town Clerk, the Police Department will be informed and the violator will have to appear in court.
Flu Reimbursement Status – The final reimbursement was received.
Flu Reimbursement Training – Dennis is planning to attend a Flu Reimbursement Training Program on August 26th. This year we should be able to bill directly for doses. He also said we are should be receiving 150 doses this year from the state. The timing of arrival is not known at this time.
Healthy Heart/Pedometers (working with Parks & Rec) – Karen Barber from Parks & Rec attended. The boards would like to bring awareness to residents to promote a healthy lifestyle. Suncreen samples and pedometers were purchased. Some ideas discussed for the boards to work together using the sunscreen and pedometers were the possibility of walks in the fall (soccer season) and informing the seniors. John suggested using the new track at Tahanto but it was unsure if that could be used yet. Dennis suggested mailing 20-25 pedometers to random households. Feedback for both the sunscreen and pedometers will be directed to one place. Survey Monkey will be used to create the web-based survey. Hard copy surveys would be given to the seniors. Sarah requested the
members email her within the next week with any questions for the survey. Sunscreen will be put in front of the Town Clerk’s office in conjunction with Parks and Rec.
Tina mentioned the poison ivy problem by the parking lot and asked if Parks & Rec handled that. Ms. Barber said they do not have the maintenance to take care of it. Sarah will email the Board of Selectmen.
Verizon – The Plant Manager from Wind River Environmental will be meeting with Dennis. The alarm has been disabled. Wind River is planning on to check the system every Monday. The electrician now has a dialer that will notify Verizon so the alarm is now functioning. Still waiting for final resolution.
Blood Drive – Sarah has been in touch with Bill Stark and September 7th is the planned date for the next blood drive.
A resident of Timberbrook requested to be on the “do not spray” list and sent a letter to the Board of Directors. They are awaiting a decision.
MHOA Conference (change of venue) – In the past the meeting was held in Springfield with Region 2 providing a grant. It will now be held at the Cape and they will only reimburse if you are taking a full day of classes.
PLAN REVIEW
760 Main Street (Gifford) – Approved.
429 Cross Street (B&D Builders) – Approved.
Lot 8 Longley Hill (Farooq Ansari) – Approved.
Nature’s View Revised Plans per Planning Board – The Planning Board is requesting a letter from the board stating that we agree to the plan according to the new subdivision regulations. Some changes have been made, but there were no changes to the septic. The board plans to approve what has been shown thus far.
John made a motion to adjourn; Tina seconded; all agreed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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