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JULY 2013

TOWN OF MILLIS
BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of Meeting July 8, 2013


A meeting of the Board of Health was held on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Millis Town Hall Room #213, Millis, Massachusetts.  Present were:  Kathleen Lannon, Chairwoman; Bonnie Hilton, Board Member; Scott Moles, Health Director; and Vickie Philben, Administrative Assistant.  The Millis Board of Health meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.   Absent was:  Cheryl Labonte, Board Member.

Administrative Business:

Approval of Minutes:

        June 10, 2013:  The Board approved the Board of Health minutes for June 10, 2013.
                                Motion:  to approve Board of Health minutes for June 10, 2013.
                                Vote:       2-0.

        Nurse’s Report:  The monthly report of the Public Health Nurse was reviewed.   
Director’s Report:  The Director’s Report was reviewed.  

Old Business:

  • EEE – Season Update – The Millis Board of Health receives a weekly ‘Arbovirus Surveillance Program Report’ from the Mass Department of Public Health.  At this time, infected mosquitoes have been found; however, no human cases of West Nile Virus or EEE have been reported in Massachusetts as of July 8, 2013.
New Business:  

  • Food Recalls – see attached.
  • Food Inspections – Ms. Kelly, Food Inspector has no food inspections since the last meeting, June 10, 2013.  Kiwi Burst is in process of opening inspections.
  • FY14 Payroll Budget Discussion – The FY14 Payroll Budget began on July 1, 2013.
  • Charles River Well 3: Shut Down – On June 27, 2013, an oil sheen was observed on the Charles River by the Millis and Norfolk Fire Department.  This was primarily seen at Forest Road near Medfield.  Mr. McKay, DPW, as a precaution, chose to shut down Well #3.  Mass DEP did not require the well to be shut down.  The oil sheen appeared to have come from Norfolk and dissipated after two days.  Well #3 remained off for three days.  
  • Tobacco Regionalization –Mr. White, Natick Board of Health Director and his staff prepared an application for a “Metrowest Tobacco Control Grant” of which the Board reviewed.  A draft letter of support was prepared in support of this grant, which is for three years for compliance checks and increasing the age to purchase tobacco.  The Board previously expressed interest with Dr. Hartman with raising the age limit and any additional compliance checks completed through a grant is beneficial.  The Board voted to support the grant and will mail a letter of the same.
Public Pool Update
  • Glen Ellen – Pool inspected and opened
  • Stoneybrook – Pool inspected and opened
  • Quail Hill – Pool is expected to open soon, as there was a plumbing issue to be fixed.
  • Health Director Vacation – August 5-9, 2013
  • Vacation Hours – Mr. Moles created a spreadsheet regarding his vacation hours.  He informed the Board of his concern of losing vacation hours since his anniversary date is coming up.  

Other:
 
  •  Certifications – Ms. Hilton informed the Board that she completed the Conflict of Interest and the Open Meeting Law Certifications and turned them into the Town Clerk.
  • Master Planning Committee – Mrs. Lannon requested having Ms. Hilton be a Board of Health representative for the Master Planning Committee.  Mrs. Lannon is on the Drinking Water Committee and the Hazardous Waste Committee.


Scheduled Public Hearings & Discussions:  

62 Norfolk Road: Local Upgrade Approval Discussion – Present was Wayne Carlson, Registered Land Surveyor, representing the owners of 62 Norfolk Road.  Mr. Carlson explained that the owners of 62 Norfolk Road had requested a Local Upgrade Approval under Title V, section 15.405 for their septic system.  The request is a one foot reduction in the required four foot separation to estimated high ground water.  A three foot separation will be provided from the estimated high groundwater to the bottom of the infiltrator soil absorption system.  No other waivers were requested.  Upon discussion, as a condition of the approval, confirmation that the private well is 125’ from the installed system will be submitted for the Certificate of Compliance.  A couple drafting corrections are to be made to the plan for permit issuance.  The Board voted to approve the requested variance with the condition.




Next Meeting:  Monday August 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.


Respectfully Submitted,



Vickie L. Philben
Millis Board of Health
Administrative Assistant