Wednesday
June 18, 2008
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Vice Chair Gary Allard. Members present: Phyllis Klick, Robert Bator and Margaret Harrison. Chair Dr. Richard Smith was absent.
Richard St. Germain, 2 T. Peck Road, met with the Board in regard to a request for trash abatements for several years. Mr. St. Germain informed the Board that he got divorced. In 1995, he got his house back. BFI stopped picking up the trash; he only had a very small amount. He put the trash out for a month and it was not collected. He stated he burned things in his wood stove. He also once worked for a trash company and was allowed to bring his trash to his place of work. Mr. St. Germain further stated that his daughter had lived in the house when he left, and they took care of the trash so the trash program was not used. He asked the Board if he could “make a deal” with the Board. Mr. Allard explained that there is a certain time frame when the abatement
could be filed, and if it is not done during this period of time, the fee cannot be abated. The Board cannot abate back over such a long period of time. Mr. St. Germain does not mind paying for the service if he used the program. His daughter does live in the house and is presently paying for trash removal. Mr. St. Germain owes $4,628.42. He will need to see Dorothy Jenkins to make a payment schedule. The trash bill has been paid for the last four or five years. The Board again stated there is nothing they can do to abate the bill. Mr. Germain will need to stop in and speak to Ms. Jenkins.
After reviewing the Minutes of June 4, 2008, Ms. Klick moved to approve and accept, seconded by Mr. Allard. Dr. Smith had emailed his acceptance of the minutes.
The following licenses were approved and voted for 2008: milk and cream licenses, sales of tobacco products and the manufacturing of frozen desserts/ice cream.
The Board approved the following appointments effective July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009:
Robert North – Plumbing Inspector
Kevin Biermann – Assistant Plumbing Inspector
Lorri McCool – Title V Inspector and Health Inspector
Jill Cafarelli – Assistant Board of Health Agent
Robert Bracci – Assistant Board of Health Agent
Gregory Boyce – Board of Health Tobacco Grant Enforcement Agent
Nancy C. Morrell – Burial Agent
Judith A. Sanders – Burial Agent
Alice Lombard-Krzynowek – After Hours Burial Agent
Kathleen M. Taft – Administrative Assistant to the Board of Health
The Board next discussed the junk/trash complaint at 244 Bumstead Road, property owned by Jeff Gustafson. This was previously discussed at the meeting of June 4th. The Board felt that the hazardous materials shown in the pictures need to be dealt with in an environmental manner, i.e. the air conditioners/ coils, etc. Lorri McCool will send a letter after an on-site visit regarding the illegal dumping. The Board felt that this is an issue for the Zoning Department, and Ms. McCool could pay the on-site visit with Chip LaPointe. The Board determined after discussion, the Ms. McCool sends a nuisance/illegal dumping complaint after her site visit.
Board of Health Responsibilities:
Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Body Art Regulations – Mr. Bator had nothing to report.
Bulky Day – Ms. Klick informed the Board that she had spoken with the owner of P & F. He stated that he had an employee working on site for metal during Bulky Day. The owner can be asked in before the next Bulky Day in October so the Board can explain why this is necessary.
Communicable Diseases – Ms. Harrison informed the Board of a case of suspect Lyme Disease.
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Emergency Preparedness – Ms. Harrison informed the Board that she had to work on the day of the last meeting, however, Kathleen Norbut and Lorri McCool attended the meeting.
Finances – The Board discussed the fact that due to the accounts being frozen, mosquito briquettes could not be ordered. Ms. Harrison and Ms. Klick will attend the next Selectmen’s meeting and asked if Ms. Taft would draft a letter to the Selectmen requesting permission to meet with the Board.
Floor Drains – Mr. Allard had nothing to report, but asked Ms. Taft if she would check to be sure that we are receiving copies from the companies with the floor drains.
Food Safety – Mr. Bator had nothing to report.
Hazardous Waste Day – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
Health Fair – Ms. Harrison stated the fair went well, but suggested that it be held in September the next time.
Housing Safety – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Medical Reserve Corps – Ms. Harrison had nothing to report, but informed the Board that the group had a booth at the Health Fair.
Outdoor Wood Boilers – Mr. Allard informed the Board that the state held public hearings on their proposed regulations.
Press Relations – Dr. Smith had nothing to report.
Recycling – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
Tobacco – Dr. Smith had nothing to report.
Trash – Ms. Klick spoke to a representative at Allied Waste in regard to trash collection for six-family multi units. Allied does not have a restriction on units. Ms. Jenkins will be informed that she needs to find a way to bill for these units.
Wells – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
At 8:40 p.m. Mr. Bator left the meeting due to illness.
The Board reviewed the correspondence.
At 9:08 p.m. the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Monson Board of Health
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