Wednesday
September 20, 2006
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order by Chairman Gary Allard, with members Robert Bator, Dr. Richard Smith and Phyllis Klick present. Absent: Jane Jacobs. Also present was Lorri McCool, Health Inspector and Jeremy Bedson, Emergency Management Director.
Lorri McCool and Jeremy Bedson met with the Board for a general discussion of emergency preparedness in case of pandemic flu. As the Monson Developmental Center is no longer “in the picture,” Quarry Hill School will be the designated area and the High School will be the dispensing site. Mr. Bedson stated he has attended seminars that discussed preparedness and quarantine areas, if illness is involved. Air quality must also be considered in order to keep germs contained. Mr. Bedson informed the Board that the Local Emergency Planning Committee would meet on October 25th at approximately 10:00 a.m. following the monthly Department Heads’ meeting in the Selectmen’s conference room. Ms. McCool stated that Board of Health members must be federally certified. Some
training may be done online, while some training cannot be. The Board will approach the school nurse to discuss plans and do a walk-thorough at the school. The dispensing site, staging area and refrigerator will all be discussed at another meeting. The Board thanked Mr. Bedson and Ms. McCool for their input and for attending the meeting.
The possible sale of tobacco products and Mustang Sally’s was discussed. Lorri McCool will be asked to make sure they are not selling cigarettes. She performed an inspection on September 7th.
The Board read and reviewed the Minutes of September 6, 2006. Mr. Bator moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Ms. Klick and so voted.
The Board next discussed the trash contract as they wish to “go out to bid.” The Board will ask Allied Waste Services for a proposal. Deborah Mahar, Town Accountant, is now the Procurement Officer and she will be asked to place in writing the process of bidding for the Board. Also discussed were some new points/proposals the Board would like added to the contract, i.e. more “free” dumpsters and another compactor for Bulky Day. This will be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Details for Bulky Day was the next topic for discussion. Mr. Allard stated two people are necessary to do the metal. Laurie Hilbert will be working Bulky Day. The tent will need to be set up in case of rainy weather. Ms. Klick stated that the Tourism Committee would like to sell hot dogs and hamburgers on site. The Board members will work up front directing traffic to correct disposal sites. Mr. Allard will make sure the banner is at the Fire Department with the correct date. Ms. Klick wanted to make sure the sign would be up directing people to the Klick recycling area. Dr. Smith wanted two lanes set up allowing for speeder disposal of materials. After discussion, Ms. Klick moved to allow the Tourism Committee permission to sell hamburgers and hot
dogs at Bulky Day on October 7th, seconded by Dr. Smith and so voted.
The Board decided that two lanes would be set up to see if this works better than the previous method. A press release will be given to the newspapers, and the papers will be asked to print it as submitted.
An expense sheet was faxed to the Board from East Coast Electronics Recycling, Inc. stating prices for accepting computers, televisions, etc.
An advertisement was received from PSC Environmental Services asking the Board to consider that their name be placed on the bid list for hazardous waste pickup. A date was discussed for the next Hazardous Waste Day, which should take place on June 3 or June 10, 2007. June was considered a good month for material collection.
Next item for discussion was the request from Town Accountant, Deborah Mahar, for input from the Board in regard to long range visioning for the town. The Board’s recommendations include removal of hazardous materials from South Main Street School and demolition of the building; empty buildings should be put to use instead of allowed to deteriorate, with new businesses being promoted in town and a recycling center at the former landfill area on Margaret Street.
The Board felt there should be more opportunities/involvement for youth in sports programs. The Board also would like to see an emergency preparedness program in place, with upgraded software and training also. The Board would like air conditioning in summer months during their meetings and felt that the town would grow about 10%.
Two licenses for Disposal Works Installer’s Licenses were approved – Frederick W. Shaw, 255 Molten Hill Road and Lobby Excavating, 120 Molten Hill Road.
Next order of business was updating of responsibilities:
Communicable diseases – Ms. Jacobs was absent and Dr. Smith is handling this. A case of Babesiosis and possible suspected case of tuberculosis was reported.
Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Bulky Day and Hazardous Waste Day were already covered.
Finances – Dr. Smith had nothing to report.
Floor Drains – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Housing Safety- Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Food Safety – Mr. Bator had nothing to report.
Tobacco – already covered.
Well Regulations – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Correspondence was read and no action was required.
At 9:30 p.m. Dr. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Bator and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Monson Board of Health
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