Wednesday
November 5, 2008
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Dr. Richard Smith. Members present: Gary Allard, Phyllis Klick, Margaret Harrison and Jane Jacobs.
The Minutes of October 15, 2008 were read and reviewed by the Board. Ms. Jacobs moved to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Harrison and so voted.
The Board discussed the list of individuals who have not submitted cleaning/pumping documentation for floor drains at their establishments. Ms. Taft informed the Board that she had called EWS Plumbing & Heating – they are sending in info as requested; National Grid – is in the process of supplying information; and Craig Levesque – had misfiled original information, but is planning to have their floor drain pumped soon and all information will be provided. This will again be placed on the agenda for November 19th to see if all have complied as stated they would.
The Board signed all bills and necessary correspondence.
Board of Health Responsibilities:
- Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Body Art Regulations – There was nothing to report.
- Bulky Day – The thank-you letters went out to all departments, Woodbine and Adams.
- Communicable Disease – Ms. Jacobs informed the Board there were three notices of Lyme disease – (2) were positive and (1) negative and a case of Pertussis. The school nurse is handling the Pertussis case. Dr. Smith informed the Board that he had been contacted by a resident whose child attends Granite Valley Middle School. The child is fine until she goes to the school. The parent has spoken to the Interim Superintendent and it was determined after testing that the air quality is fine. When the child was taken to the doctor’s office, she had reactions to several allergies. The school will keep the Board of Health up to date on the issue.
- Emergency Preparedness – Ms. Jacobs and Ms. Harrison attended a meeting at the Wing Hospital. A 13 person board is being formed from various departments in different towns in order to meet. They would like Lorri to represent Monson. Jeremy Bedson will be asked to notify our office when LEPC meetings are scheduled.
- Finances – Dr. Smith got the budget forms to complete the Board’s budget, which will be level funded. Last year the Hazardous Waste Budget was removed. Dr. Smith asked that it be leveled funded using the budget the year before. Ms. Taft will check with Ms. Mahar to see if this can be done.
- Floor Drains – This was already discussed.
- Food Safety – There are few recalls in the correspondence.
- Hazardous Waste Day – This was already discussed in the Finances.
- Health Fair – Ms. Harrison had nothing to report.
- Housing Safety – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
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- Medical Reserve Corps – Ms. Harrison had spoken to Kathleen Conley Norbut and was informed that there will be a training seminar upcoming. Ms. Norbut will keep Ms. Harrison informed. The grant money that was being used to pay Ms. Norbut is no longer in place.
- Outdoor Wood Boilers – Email received from Selectman Edward Harrison for the Board’s discussion/decision in regard to Andy Scott, current owner of Tower View LLC, 188 Main Street (formerly APW/Zero mill property). See attached. After reading and reviewing the request,
the Board discussed a possible exception. Ms. Harrison abstained from voting, as the request came from Mr. Harrison on behalf of Mr. Scott. Dr. Smith, Mr. Allard, Ms. Jacobs and Ms. Klick voted against, as per the rules and regulations, all new outdoor wood boilers are banned. The Board determined that an interior wood furnace or boiler could be placed inside the building, but the Board would not allow for an outdoor wood boiler.
The Board also discussed an email forwarded by Lorri McCool in regard to information sent to her by the Cardano’s in regard to coal smoke from the OWB at 128 Thayer Road. Ms. McCool will be asked to inspect this as this is a nuisance complaint and the Cardanos will be asked to document the smoke issue with a video. This will be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
Ms. Klick mentioned she heard the police over the radio mention a possible OWB behind a house on Stewart Avenue. Ms. Taft will be asked to contact the Police Department and check into this. Ms. Klick also mentioned that someone spoke to her in regard to the formation of an OWB association due to all the regulations being proposed.
- 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 had nothing to report.
- Wells – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Log – There was nothing of importance to report.
The Board discussed the duties of responsibilities that Robert Bator used to be responsible for. After discussion, it was decided that the following persons would be responsible for the respective duties: Body Art Regulations – Jane Jacobs
Communicable Disease – Jane Jacobs instead of Peg Harrison
Emergency Preparedness – Peg Harrison instead of Gary Allard
Food Safety – Jane Jacobs
Health Fair – Peg Harrison and Jane Jacobs and
Recycling – Phyllis Klick.
Ms. Klick informed the Board that she had been contacted by the owners of P & F. A dumpster could be placed in a location where residents could drop off scrap metal without having to wait for a Bulky Day. The owners will be contacted and asked to attend the next meeting in regard to this request.
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The Board read and discussed the correspondence
At 8:55 p.m. Mr. Allard moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Jacobs and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Monson Board of Health
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