Wednesday
April 21, 2010
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 and Jane Jacobs. Members absent: Margaret Harrison. Also present: Christine Corbett and Scott Lewis.
At 7:30 p.m. Christine Corbett met with the Board to discuss a trash and recycling issue. Ms. Corbett informed the Board that she paid her trash bill to the town through the bank and was slightly late; therefore fees were added. She felt that instead of the town charging late fees, the town could force residents to recycle to make up for additional amounts of money. The Board explained to Ms. Corbett that at one time Monson was a part of MRF and we did get money for recycling. However, Allied now gets the recycling which helps keep the cost of the trash program down. The Board informed her that it is a law for residents to recycle materials. Ms. Corbett was upset that not all residents recycle. Some people have an abundance of trash out for pickup. Ms. Klick informed her that
Allied Waste will only take a certain number of bags and will leave a note explaining to the homeowner why trash wasn’t taken. Ms. Klick will call Allied Waste and inform them that they are not supposed to take any trash that has recycling mixed in with it. The Board thanked Ms. Corbett for her interest and for coming in.
Next to meet with the Board was Scott Lewis representing Flavino Restaurant at 125 Main Street. Mr. Lewis met with the Board to discuss a possible license for a designated time for a gentlemen’s cigar night. The smoking would be in an area outside. The area is open with a roof and railing around it. Cigars would be sold to the clientele. The Board explained that if he wanted to sell cigarettes it would have to be behind a counter, with a sales person having to get the cigarettes. No one under age could have access to the cigarettes. Mr. Lewis informed the Board that he is not interested in selling cigarettes. He also would not like to encourage smoking all the time in this area, just during this event. Mr. Lewis would like to serve food while the cigar smoking is
occurring. Mr. Lewis asked if during the week clients could smoke in this area. He would not like to see clients that eat here during the week smoking cigarettes. He wondered if the owner could post no smoking in this area if they so desire. The Board asked Ms. Taft if she would contact someone to see if this was possible and if food could be served while clients are smoking cigars during the gentlemen’s night. Mr. Lewis was informed that the Tobacco Sales License is $25.00. This will be discussed again at the Board’s next meeting.
The Board read and reviewed the minutes of April 7, 2010. After discussion, Ms. Jacobs moved to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Ms. Klick and so voted.
As Ms. Harrison was absent, Ms. Taft informed the Board that Ms. Harrison had called the office and asked that the Board be advised that she is still working on the Shingles vaccine issue.
The Board next read a letter from Health Inspector, Lorri McCool, informing the Board that she has inspected the outdoor hydronic heater for Mr. Chad Richardson at 76 Carpenter Road and it meets her approval. The Board then voted to approve and sign the registration form for Mr. Richardson.
After discussion, Ms. Klick voted to appoint Mary Watson as Burial Agent to replace the vacancy left by Judith Sanders, seconded by Mr. Allard and voted unanimously.
The Board signed all bills and necessary correspondence.
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Board of Health Responsibilities:
- Beavers – There was one request from Beaver Solutions for 22 East Hill Road.
- Body Art Regulations – Ms. Jacobs had nothing to report.
- Bulky Day –Ms. Klick informed the Board that it is all organized. The banner is ready and will be hung up. Ms. Klick changed the company who will collect computers, etc. and the cost to residents should be cheaper. (2) Box trucks with (2) workers will be present. This is the same group that did the recycling for the church. There will be (4) workers from the Highway Department. Mr. Kolodziej will set up the tent.
- Communicable Diseases – Ms. Jacobs informed the Board there was a case of Strep Pneumonia.
- Emergency Preparedness – There was nothing to report.
- Finances – Dr. Smith had nothing to report.
- Floor Drains – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Food Safety – Ms. Jacobs had nothing to report.
- Hazardous Waste Day – There was nothing to report.
- Health Fair – Ms. Jacobs stated this will be held in September.
- Housing Safety – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Medical Reserve Corps – There was nothing to report.
- Outdoor Hydronic Heaters – This was already discussed and registration signed.
- Press Relations – Bulky Day notice will be sent to the Palmer Journal, the Republican and placed on MPACT.
- Recycling – The Board asked Ms. Taft to place an article in the papers reminding residents to please recycle.
- Tobacco - This was already discussed. The request from Flavino Restaurant will be placed on the next agenda for discussion.
- Trash – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
- Wells – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
The Board briefly discussed the letter Ms. McCool had sent the Board in regard to her findings at 68 Wood Hill Road.
The Board read and responded to the correspondence.
Dr. Smith informed the Board members that the Board’s budget is level funded for FY2011.
At 8:45 p.m. Ms. Klick moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Jacobs and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Monson Board of Health
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