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Minutes for
Town of Hanson
Board of Health Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Meeting Start Time: 6:30 pm
Place: 2nd floor Hearing room
Hanson Town Hall, 542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341
Having a quorum, Mr. Amado called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Chairman Amado, Mr. McSweeney, Mr. Edgehille, Ms. Tramontana & Ms. Cocio
REVIEW OF AGENDA
Read and sign all mail, permits, warrants and expense vouchers.
6:30pm – Jeff Hunter – 941 East Washington St.
6:45pm – 174 Birchbark Dr. – Grady Consulting
7:00pm – 149 Maquan Street – Al Loomis
7:15pm - Kathleen Wilbur - Program Manager - Southeast Tobacco-Free Community Partnership.
8:00pm– Discuss Testing of Ponds
NEW BUSINESS
- Discuss Board of Health meeting schedule. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 6:30pm.
- Jeff Hunter of 941 East Washington Street came before the Board to discuss an addition he is planning. The Board told him as long as he is not adding any rooms that meet the definition of a bedroom, (A room or portion of a dwelling providing privacy consisting of all of the following: Floor space of no less than 70 Sq. Ft., ceiling height of no less than 7’, at least one window), then the Board would have no problem with the addition.
Judith Coykendall and Kathleen Wilbur of Seven Hills Behavioral Health, as well as Sarah McColgan the Tobacco Control Officer from MHOA came before the Board to discuss current tobacco products being marketed to children and available for purchase in Hanson by residents of any age. Hanson’s Tobacco Regulations have not been updated since 1998. Ms. McColgan provided model regulations for the Board to review.
- Body Art Regulations – Motion made by Mr. Edgehille to set Body Art Regulation fees as follows:
- $100.00 per Artist
- $200.00 per Business
2nd by Mr. McSweeney. Fee schedule will be updated.
- Discuss BOH Admin’s application for Notary Public – The Board signed the required paperwork for the Administrative Assistant to become a Notary.
- Norwell VNA – Motion made by Mr. McSweeney to accept Norwell VNA contract, 2nd by Mr. Edgehille. Sent to Selectmen for signature.
- New toilet for transfer station approved by the Board. Board wants to keep an eye on the water usage. It was very high on the last water bill.
- Pond Testing – Currently the Board tests ponds with swimming beaches. A resident is requesting to have Wamputuck Pond tested on a regular basis. The DPH is testing the pond and will continue to do so until the algae bloom subsides. The Board is not tasked with enforcing the Clean Water Act. Cyanobacteria is not a public health threat. It is a potential threat. The Board posted advisories to inform the public of a potential threat. Cyanobacteria has been around since the beginning of time. Mr. McSweeney, who holds a degree in Environmental MicroBiology, stated the vast majority of Cyanobacteria do not produce toxins. DPH tests for the presence of Cyanobacteria and any toxins it may create. Mr. McSweeney is unaware of any positive tests showing the
presents of any toxins. They are part of any natural eco-system. They are a potential threat to pets that may be wading in the pond. Mike Calona at DPH stated that their budget was cut and there is no funding for the testing of Wamputuck Pond. The testing from DPH showed no micro toxins. Selectmen McGahan was present and wanted to know if any grants were available for the ponds. The Town did receive a $75,000 grant for pond cleanup. He asked that the pond postings be read into the record. Selectmen McGahan also suggested that the Board and/or Conservation Commission draft a letter to the Town Administrator asking for help with this issue. Mr. McSweeney does not think drafting a letter for help in obtaining grant money is wise, as any treatment would be a temporary fix because the algae is naturally occurring. Mr. Edgehille stated that the Board should become more involved with the Monponsett Watershed and some of the other
various watershed committees. Mr. McSweeney asked Mr. Edgehille if he would represent the Board at these meetings. Mr. Schellenger of the Conservation Commission suggested starting The Hanson Watershed Association.
Septic plans before the Board for approval
- 174 Birchbark – Deed Restriction- 4 Bedroom - Distance to groundwater 4’ – 3’.Motion to approve made by Mr. McSweeney, second by Mr. Edgehille. Mr. Grady must submit a letter to the Board stating the integrity of the current tank does not warrant its replacement before the COC can be issued. 3-0
- 149 Maquan Street –– Distance to property line & distance to foundation. Motion to approve made by Mr. McSweeney, second by Mr. Edgehille. Engineer must add rubber membrane to plan and system. 3-0
- Old/Unfinished business:
- Any business that has come in since this agenda was posted:
273 Lakeside Road – Plans were submitted for bedroom septic upgrade with no flow increase. Current house is being demolished. Outside reviewer stated that if the house is removed it is considered new construction and a reserve area is required. The Health Agent would like the Board to make a determination. Mr. McSweeney stated that if there is no increase in flow, no reserve area is required, per Title V.
- Update from staff on any business since the last Board of Health meeting
- Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Mr. Amado, Unanimous 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:52.
Gil Amado, Chairman |
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Terence McSweeney, Vice-Chair |
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Richard Edgehille, Member |
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