Wednesday
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Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order by Chairman Gary Allard at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Jane Jacob, Phyllis Klick, Dr. Richard Smith and Robert Bator. Also present at the meeting were Lorri McCool, Title V Inspector, and John Hodgdon, CJ’s Restaurant, along with Frances and Joe Cardano from 126 Thayer Road.
The Board signed all bills and necessary correspondence.
Health Inspector Lorri McCool and John Hodgdon met with the Board to discuss the disposal system at CJ’s Restaurant, 371 Boston Road – West. Ms. McCool explained to the Board members that negotiations were made with the Department of Environmental Protection on installing a septic system across the street from CJ’s Restaurant. Other options were also discussed with the DEP, as this was an extremely expensive venture. There is a house in the back of the restaurant, which is used for a storage area. Because of the daily flow, an option discussed with the DEP was for a tight tank for the restaurant. The Board of Health must approve the tight tank and then the request will be forwarded to the DEP for their approval.
Mr. Hodgdon explained that the seating of the restaurant would be cut to serve 75. The sunroom, which is presently being used, will no longer be used for customers. The house in the back is storage area only. The tank will be pumped twice a week, on Friday and Monday. The only other alternative is to bull doze the building and place storage units on the site. January through part of February, the restaurant will be closed. July 15th is the target date to install the system, or else a fine of $500/per day will be levied. They will again serve breakfast to help make up for the lost seating.
After this discussion, Ms. Klick moved to accept the septic system plan as presented to the Board seconded by Mr. Bator and voted unanimously.
Frances and Joe Cardano from 126 Thayer Road met with the Board in regard to their neighbor – the Smiths – at 128 Thayer Road, who have an outdoor wood burning boiler. The boiler creates a smoke cloud that goes over the Cardano property. The two houses are close – approximately 100 feet apart. Ms. McCool explained that a letter must be sent to the owner of the OWB and a ban placed in the papers if the Board adopts any ban tonight. The smoke is considered a public health nuisance. A future public hearing will be held on the Board’s proposed rules and regulations.
Mr. Cardano explained that the situation is so bad that they must keep the windows closed as smoke from the OWB fills their house. Mr. Cardano had emailed pictures and had brought some in proving the nuisance problem with the smoke. Mr. Allard asked them to please attend the public hearing when the date is set. All individuals who have OWB’s presently will need to notify and register with the Board of Health.
After review and discussion, Dr. Smith moved to place a moratorium on the installation of new outdoor wood boilers (OWB’s) and, in addition, all existing OWB’s are now prohibited from burning effective immediately and until October 1, 2007, seconded by Ms. Jacobs and voted unanimously. An article will be placed in the newspapers on the Board’s voted.
Ms. McCool informed the Board that she and Kathleen Conley Norbut would be meeting with Jane Arthur on Tuesday, May 22nd at the Monson Developmental Center to discuss the Medical Reserve Corps.
Ms. McCool also informed the Board of a deposition she gave at an attorney’s office that took over two hours. The town’s attorney was there, which proved helpful. The complainants were the Howards on Silver Street versus the Haley’s their neighbors. The Howards feel that the construction of the Haley’s house caused the Howard property to be rendered less valuable. Ms. McCool stated that this occurred some time ago and that she could not remember many of the details.
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The next topic for discussion was a photo copy machine and new chairs for the Board of Health office. W.B Mason advertised the less expensive photocopier and had the chairs that the Board wanted. The Board discussed purchasing the copier with a toner cartridge, 2 year extended warranty and copy paper for the machine. After discussion, Ms. Jacobs moved to purchase the chairs and copier, with toner cartridge, 2 year extended warranty and copier paper, seconded by Dr. Smith and so voted.
The Board discussed the Tesini property on Bradway Road. The Building Inspector has not given a permit for the framing of the house. No well test has been submitted and the well already drilled must be decommissioned.
The Board read the Minutes of the May 2, 2007 meeting. After discussion, Dr. Smith moved to accept the minutes as amended, seconded by Mr. Bator and so voted.
Next topic for the Board to consider was renewal of the tobacco grant for 2008. After discussion, Mr. Bator moved that Gregory Boyce conduct routine inspections of restaurants/establishments with retail food permits and weekend or evening inspections on establishments with liquor licenses, seconded by Ms. Klick and so voted.
Mr. Boyce will conduct the inspections. Once the inspections are completed that day, Mr. Boyce will go back to the establishment if a violation has occurred. He will then contact the Board of Health office, and our office will follow-up with a certified letter.
The Board asked the Administrative Assistant if she would contact Beverly Hirschhorn, Tobacco Grant Manager, for clarification on the bill submitted by Mr. Boyce for his interview with the Board. Board members felt that he should not be paid to be interviewed.
Next topic for discussion was the license renewals in May for local establishments. Dr. Smith informed the Board that he thought the Belangers had sold the Norcross House Restaurant. Ms. McCool will be asked to check on the possible new owner of this establishment. After discussion, Dr. Smith moved to approve the following licenses: Funeral Director License, Milk/Cream Store License (with the exception of Norcross House Restaurant) and the Manufacturing of Frozen Desserts, Ice Cream, etc., seconded by Mr. Bator and so voted.
The Board discussed the May 5th Bulky Day. Thank you letters will be sent out to the Police, Highway, Town Collector’s office, as well as the Woodbine Country Store and Adams IGA Supermarket. The Woodbine donated doughnuts and coffee and Adams sandwiches, chips and water for lunch.
A comparison was made of this Bulky Day with the spring and fall Bulky Days of 2006. The May 5th Bulky Day took in a total of $4,290.80. Ms. Klick informed the Board that all dumpsters were used and that the two crushers used were better than using one, as in the past. P & F did a good job with the metal collection.
Board of Health Responsibilities:
Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Body Art Regulations – Mr. Bator had nothing to report.
Bulky Day – This was discussed previously.
Communicable Diseases/West Nile Virus – Ms. Jacobs informed the Board that two people – Timothy Pascale and Stanley Klisiewicz are allowed to place the mosquito briquettes in the storm drains. Every year a problem develops, as they do not get their permits every year, and a license must be used to purchase the briquettes. Ms. McCool will check and see how Wilbraham obtains their briquettes.
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Emergency Preparedness – This was discussed previously as Ms. McCool will be attending a meeting on the 22nd at Monson Developmental Center.
Finances – Dr. Smith had nothing to report.
Floor Drains – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Food Safety – Mr. Bator had nothing to report.
Hazardous Waste Day – This will be held on June 2nd from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ms. Klick stated that Squiers has paint to dispose of (approximately 20 gallons). Ms. Klick estimated this at a rate of approximately $100+. There will be two Highway Department employees and we will need cones. The Police Department will be involved, as someone will need to direct the traffic. P & F will collect the car batteries. The Board will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the site. Batteries, tires, oil, propane tanks, pesticides, oil-based paint and stain are some of the items to be accepted. The newspapers will be notified of the date, time and acceptable items.
Health Fair – Ms. Jacobs had nothing to report.
Housing Safety – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Outdoor Wood Burning Boilers – This was already discussed.
Press Relations – Already addressed.
Recycling – Already discussed.
Tobacco – This was already discussed.
Trash – This was already discussed.
Wells – This was already discussed.
The Board read the correspondence and responded.
At 10:00 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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