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TOWN OF MILLIS
BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of Meeting October 28, 2013
A meeting of the Board of Health was held on Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Millis Town Hall Room #213, Millis, Massachusetts. Present were: Kathleen Lannon, Chairwoman; Bonnie Hilton, Board Member; Vickie Philben, Administrative Assistant; and Scott Moles, Health Director. The Millis Board of Health meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Absent was: Cheryl Labonte, Board Member.
Administrative Business:
Approval of Minutes:
August 19, 2013 – The Board approved the Board of Health minutes for August 19, 2013.
September 16, 2013 – The Board approved the Board of Health minutes for September 16, 2013.
Nurse’s Report: The monthly report of the Public Health Nurse was reviewed.
Director’s Report: The Director’s Report will be reviewed at the next Board of Health meeting in November 2013.
Old Business:
- Seasonal Flu Clinic: October 19 and November 2, 2013. The Board of Health had its first public Flu Clinic on October 19, 2013; 200 vaccines were given. The upcoming clinic on November 2, 2013 will be for those aged 8 and up.
- 30 Dean Street – A septic system installment was completed in September 2013. The Director has not received an As-Built Plan; therefore a Certificate of Compliance will not be issued. The Director will follow up.
- EEE; West Nile Virus Update – There were no updates to report.
- Discussion of Online Minutes – Online Minutes were discussed. The Board noted that personal information should not be put online.
New Business:
- Food Recalls – see attached.
- Food Inspections – Roche Bros was inspected in October.
- Boston University; Health and Medical Coalitions – The DPH had hired BU to do a study regarding emergency management, health and medical coalitions. It is being recommended by the study that the Emergency Public Health regions be more aligned with the hospital districts. The updated information will be sent to the communities for implementation throughout the next coming years.
- Assisted Living By-Law – Nicole Riley, Millis Planning Board Member, hosted a meeting on a potential Assisted Living By-Law. The Health Department, Selectmen, Building Department, and Fire Department were asked for comment. Mr. Moles identified some Board of Health concerns. A timeline is being developed. Discussion will be continued at next Board of Health meeting on November 18, 2013.
- MHOA 10/23 + 10/24 – Mr. Moles will attend the MHOA meeting on October 23 and October 24, 2013.
- Jopa Realty; Centennial Place (Site 2) – Present was Ms. Thissell, Engineer. The Board of Health was reported of a diesel smell at Site 2 Centennial Place while fill was being moved. Mr. Moles observed the site and did not smell anything, however he notified DEP. The footprint is essentially the same as Building 1; however there will be no third floor. A restaurant is being proposed. The septic flow and water usage will be different and the drainage plans are changed from the original plan. The layout of the parking lot is also different so that a drive-through may be accommodated. The Director will follow through with grease management. Ms. Thissell expressed a concern of drainage install on site.
- Manganese in Drinking Water – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a new standard for manganese in drinking water. The drinking water in Millis for manganese is within the limit.
- MIIS – MIIS is a new statewide immunization information system being required for flu vaccine administers.
- Next Millis LEPC Meeting: 12/5/13
Other:
- MAHB – Mr. Moles and Mrs. Lannon will attend the MAHB educational program on November 16th in Taunton.
- Terms of the Board – The Board requested the term dates of the Board Members, and to have the information posted on the Board of Health website.
Scheduled Public Hearings & Discussions:
- Millis Used Auto: EHIR Pick’n’Pull – Present was Mr. Bob Valchuis, Millis Used Auto; Mr. Joe Peznola, Civil Engineer at Hancock Associates; and Ms. Barbara Thissell, Engineer.
- 1372 Main Street - Mr. Valchuis discussed the proposed site improvements for 1372 Main Street, which contains earth and stockpile material removed from 1465 Main Street. The plan is to sell the material. Ms. Thissell made recommendations for the EHIR plan, which the Board agreed for 1372 Main Street.
Motion: To approve the EHIR plan with amendments made by Barbara Thissell subject to approval.
Vote: 2-0
- 1465 Main Street – The Board reviewed Ms. Thissell’s recommendations for the EHIR plan for 1465 Main Street. After discussion, the Board agreed to have Ms. Thissell update and draft the decisions for approval at the next Board of Health meeting on November 18, 2013.
Next Meeting: Monday November 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vickie L. Philben
Millis Board of Health
Administrative Assistant
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