BOARD OF HEALTH
Town Hall, Hudson, Massachusetts 01749
Telephone: (978) 562-2020
Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2005, 7:30 P.M.
1.0 Preliminaries
1.1. Chairman Dale Nadeau opened the meeting at 7:32 PM.
1.2. Roll Call: Chairman Dale Nadeau, Vice-Chairman James Saart, Clerk Dan Ehntholt. Health Agent Sam Wong and Administrator Katrina Proctor were also in attendance.
1.3. Additions or deletions to the agenda, 6.6 & 7.3, 11.5
2.0 Hearings and Appointments
2.1 7:30 PM - 181 Chapin Rd. – Housing Violation
Owner: Jose Afonso
Tenant: Rich and Joan Aldrich
The owners and tenants were present for the hearing. Sam Wong explained that tenants issued a complaint and he inspected the property finding sanitary code violations as follows:
1. Missing screen doors for both the front door and the back door which leads to the deck. (410.552)
2. Missing handrails at the staircase at the front door. Incomplete installation of handrails at the deck at the back of the house. (410.503)
Sam explained that he sent a letter ordering the owner to correct both violations within 7 days of the receipt of the letter. He also noted that violation #2 above requires a building permit.
The owners submitted a letter requesting a hearing.
Ms. Afonso presented her case. She noted that she has had numerous issues with the tenants and is currently in the process of evicting the tenants. She stated that there were handrails on the stairway and someone knocked them off. She asked the Board of Health for a time extension on installing the screens until the tenants move giving the reason for the request is that that the tenants do not take care of the property. She also noted that she wants the trampoline removed from the property. Mrs. Afonso showed the board pictures of the trampoline and also storage items blocking furnace etc. in the cellar.
Sam Wong advised that he is not aware of any health code violation for a trampoline but noted that the owner can make a complaint to the Board of Health on this matter.
Chairman Nadeau stated that the property be in compliance with the state sanitary code. James Saart and Dan Ehntholt were in agreement with Dale Nadeau. The Board stated that the violations must be corrected within 7 days. The owners stated that they have phoned a contractor and do not feel the work can be completed within 7 days. Chairman Nadeau stated that there must be a show of good faith effort i.e. a contract.
2.2 7:45 PM – Informal Discussion w/Arthur Gordon
re: Hillside Community Development, Wheeler Rd.
Arthur Gordon expressed concern that the Hudson Light and Power station emits electromagnetic radiation which could cause health problems for the proposed Hillside Community (retirement community). He stated that he believes the Board of Health should work with EPA and Town Counsel. He noted that the mission of the Board of Health is to protect the people from physical of psychological harm. He noted that the Hudson Light and Power have sent a letter of concern to the Selectman. He stated that he has been working with the Hudson Light and Power who would be happy to meet with the Board of Health. Arthur noted that the ZBA meets on 9/8/05 and he will be there as a private citizen and feels that the ZBA should have the Board of Health’s input. Arthur Gordon left copies of some
studies for the Board. Gordon will provide a copy of a letter dated 6/8/2004 from the Hudson Light and Power to the Selectmen.
Dan Ehntholt stated that the regulations governing these issues are probably DPU – Department of Public Utilities and/or Department of Public Health.
The Board of Health will to send a memo to the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting that prior to approval of the plan for Hillside Community Development, the Board of Appeals impose conditions on the Special Permit that the project meet state and federal laws, regulations an guidelines as it relates to the following issues:
1. Arsenic
2. Noise
3. Power – electromagnetic from substation and transmission lines
A copy of the memo will be sent to Hudson Light and Power.
2.3 8:00 PM – Deborah Hussain, 23 Grove St. Apt. 2
Re: $100.00 Trash fine issued by Sam Wong
Ms. Hussain is asking for the issue to be dismissed as the problem has been
corrected.
Ms. Hussain appeared before the Board of Health asking for the issue to be dismissed as the problem has been corrected. She noted that he is no longer living at the property. Sam reported that after the ticket was issued the very next day the trash was picked up.
James Saart made a motion to rescind the fine, seconded by Dan Ehntholt with all in favor.
Ms. Hussain is living at another location in Hudson where the trash is picked up the landlord. Sam Wong stated that he is comfortable with this.
3.0 Minutes
3.1 Dan Ehntholt made a motion to accept the minutes of August 4, 2005 as written, seconded by James Saart with all in favor.
4.0 Vouchers – James Saart made a motion to approve the vouchers Microbac $100, VNA $737.40, seconded by Dale Ehntholt with all in favor.
4.1 Microbac 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11 @$20 each = $100.00
4.2 VNA $737.40 (July)
5.0 Review Septic Permits
5.1 Lot #3 Shay Rd. – James Saart made a motion to tabled action until review by DPW engineer and review at the next meeting on September 14, 2005, seconded by Dan Ehntholt with all in favor.
5.2 38 Rolling Lane – James Saart made a motion to approve the SDS for 38 Rolling Lane, seconded by Dan Ehntholt with all in favor.
6.0 General Business
6.1 Application for License to install sewage disposal system – Cutler Construction, Inc., Kevin Cutler. Dan Ehntholt made a motion to issue the installer’s license to Cutler Construction Inc., seconded by James Saart with all in favor.
6.2 ITC Meeting / Wind River – Proctor reported that Fire Chief Fred Dusseault requested Sam Wong or Katrina Proctor attend the Internal Traffic Committee meeting on Friday at 10:00 a.m. to discuss WindRiver moving their business to 308 Central St. Proctor agreed to attend since Wong has scheduled soil testing. Dusseault provided the Board with information which was submitted to the Internal Traffic Committee. Dusseault is concerned about the proposed location. The Board reviewed material provided by Dusseault. The Board is concerned with odor noting there is a history of complaints from residents in the existing location. They are very concerned with the new location given that a neighbor will be Simrah Gardens which will house approximately 600
people. Additionally WindRiver would sit between the new proposed mall on Rt. 62/Coolidge St. and Simrah Gardens on Central Street. The Board also discussed concern that the current facility is using the spillage area as a holding tank in violation of Title V Sanitary Code. The requested that Sam Wong issue a 30 day Cease & Desist. The Board will issue a memo to the Planning Board expressing concern with the 308 Central Street site for reasons of odor, potential leakage and spillage, and pass history of complaints of odors.
6.3 Tobacco ticket contested. (Uptown Liquor) – Sam Wong updated the Board.
6.4 Planning Board Request for Review and Comments re: Highland Commons, Coolidge St. Sam Wong asked the Board to submit a formal request to the Planning Board requesting 45 days for review and comment period per the subdivision regulation, noting that the usual time given by the Planning Board is 2-3 weeks. The Board agreed. Based on our interpretation of the law the Board of Health requests the full 45 days to adequately review proposals. Additionally, the Board requests an extension for Highland Commons.
6.5 Employee Review – Katrina Proctor anniversary date September 7, 2005. Dale Nadeau asked Proctor to provide him with a list of courses and training received during this year.
6.6 Budget Process – Dale Nadeau noted that the budget process is coming up and asked Proctor and Wong to put together any requests. Wong noted that additional agent help is needed. He suggested to hire someone to do Food Establishment inspections approximately 10 hrs. per week. Proctor noted previous discussion with the chairman about purchasing database applications for the Board’s operation. A consultant will be scheduled to meet with the Board in the near future.
6.7 Arthur Gordon mentioned concern for high phosphorous levels.
7.0 Correspondence
7.1 DEP – Compliance Letter re: 166 River Street – noted.
7.2 Notification of Deleading Work – 8 Pierce St. - noted.
7.3 Bureau of Communicable Disease Control – submitting copies of roster bills to MDPH, posting flu clinics on the MassPRO flu clinic website will prioritize communities for additional vaccine based on availability.
8.0 Health Agent’s Correspondence
8.1 29 River St. – violation of sanitary code - noted
9.0 Administrator Report
9.1 Public Health Risk Communication Training – Proctor reported that the training was helpful.
10.0 Pending
10.1 Memorandum of Understanding
10.2 Nondisclosure Agreement, Emergency Preparedness - Sam Wong reported that the Coalition accepted the changes per the Town of Hudson’s legal opinion.
11.0 Advertisements and Conferences
11.1 Bay State Textile Co. - Recycling Program – Dale will review.
11.2 Sanofi Pasteur advertising information – noted.
11.3 Hearing for Tobacco Control Regulations – September 14, 2005 – The Board proposes an effective date January 1st.
11.4 Katrina Proctor to attend American Public Health Association Annual Meeting November 5 – 9th. (Out of Office Nov. 7- Nov. 11)
11.5 Incident Command Training – Dan Ehntholt, Katrina Proctor and Sam Wong will attend the training.
12.0 Commentary
13.0 Adjournment - James Saart made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM, seconded by Dan Ehntholt with all in favor.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
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Katrina Proctor Dan Ehntholt
Board of Health Administrator Clerk
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