TOWN OF MILLIS
BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of Meeting March 11, 2013
A meeting of the Board of Health was held on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Millis Town Hall Room #213, Millis, Massachusetts. Present were: Kathleen Lannon, Chairwoman; Cheryl Labonte and Carol Coakley, Board Members; Scott Moles, Health Director; and Vickie Philben, Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Lannon called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Administrative Business:
Approval of Minutes:
February 11th: The Board approved the Board of Health minutes for February 11, 2013.
Motion: to approve Board of Health minutes for February 11, 2013.
Vote: 2-0.
March 5th: The Board approved the Board of Health minutes for March 5, 2013.
Motion: to approve Board of Health minutes for March 5, 2013.
Vote: 2-0.
Nurses Report: The monthly report of the Public Health Nurse was reviewed.
Director’s Report: The Director’s Report was reviewed.
Old Business:
- FY14 Budget Presentations: 3/11/13 8:15 p.m. – Mr. Moles presented the FY14 Board of Health budget to the Millis Selectmen on March 11th.
- Finance Committee: 3/6/13 – Mr. Moles attended the Finance Committee Meeting on March 6, 2013.
- Rabies Clinic: 4/6/13 – The Rabies Clinic is scheduled for April 6th at the DPW Garage and has been advertised on Millis Cable.
- 111 Acorn Street: Revised Pool House Plan and New Deed Restriction – A revised pool house plan had been submitted to Board of Health and Conservation Committee. A revised deed restriction has been submitted as well for a 3-bedroom home. Mr. Merriken will present the plans to Conservation Committee for approval for the new pool house with a plan for the sewer connection from the pool house to the main house and the onsite septic system.
New Business:
- Food Recalls – see attached.
- Emergency Preparedness Update – The Board of Health has been working on the Technical Assessment for the Region 4a CDC Grant Deliverable. Region 4a has had discussions on a grant reduction for FY13 that will not affect the towns. There may be a reduction for FY14 with new min-grant programs available to offset differences. The After Action Report for the call drill has been submitted.
- Hickory Hill: Sewer Extension Option (Acorn Street or service D Area) – The Sewer Study Committee met to discuss the two service areas on Hickory Hill; the proposal of a potential development of 30 homes on Farm and Acorn Streets The developer has agreed to extend the sewer line at his own cost. Two plans proposed: one for the extension of Acorn Street; and one extension for Farm Street. The next scheduled Sewer Study Committee meeting is on March 13th at 7:30 p.m.
Other:
- Vacation Time – Mr. Moles is planning to take the following days off: March 22nd, 25th, and 26th.
Scheduled Public Hearings & Discussions:
7:15 – Cedar Street Pre-Existing EHIR Discussion: Revised septic system plans to be resubmitted – Mrs. Lannon recused herself as an abutter as Mr. Moles discussed the updated septic system plans which were submitted from Mr. Roche, owner of the two lots on Cedar Street, which were revised and met the EHIR Requirements. A copy will be sent to Barbara Thissell for comments.
Next Meeting: Monday, April 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vickie L. Philben
Millis Board of Health
Administrative Assistant
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