Wednesday
September 1, 2010
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Gary Allard. Members present: Jane Jacobs and Phyllis Klick. Members absent: Margaret Harrison and new member John Schneider.
The Board tabled the Minutes of August 18, 2010 until the next meeting.
Deborah Mahar, Finance Director, met with the Board in regard to setting the trash rate. Ms. Mahar informed the Board that she felt the rate could remain the same as last year at $238.00 a year for a single-family residence. Mr. Allard stated the Board would like to see supplemental housing, i.e., the Housing Authority houses pay the town directly for trash pickup as they are being serviced anyway by Allied Waste. Ms. Mahar informed the Board that units up to four can be billed for trash. The Board also mentioned that they would like to see all households recycle and Ms. Mahar agreed.
Ms. Klick asked about the amount of money in the tire recycling account, and Ms. Mahar informed her this account is called the Recycling Bulk Material Account. It presently has $10,000 in it. This account is capped at $10,000. There was a surplus in the account and Ms. Mahar has adjusted this. Ms. Klick stated that she would like to have the tire truck at the Fall Bulky Day and was told that there was money for this in the account. This money can be used only for recycling. Mr. Allard asked Ms. Mahar if the money could be used for a hazardous waste day. Ms. Mahar stated she would check the wording of the account to see if this is possible and will get back to the Board.
Ms. Klick mentioned that she would like the same company to take care of the televisions and computer components as the Spring Bulky Day and the Board agreed. Ms. Mahar asked if this company was responsible as she is concerned that Monson be a “green community.” Ms. Klick felt they were and will ask the company for certification.
After discussion, Ms. Jacobs moved to set the trash rate at $238.00 per single family unit per year, which is the same as last year, seconded by Ms. Klick and voted unanimously.
Board of Health responsibilities:
- Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Bulky Day – Ms. Klick mentioned that she would like to advertise this in the paper and ask people who participate to bring school supplies to donate if they wish. Mr. Allard felt that this should be left until we have a full board. Ms. Klick would like to invite people to bring a donation for Quarry Hill School. She will contact the school to see if this meets with their approval and will check to see if funds can be collected and donated to the Quarry Hill School only or whether it must be split up amongst the schools.
- Communicable Diseases – Ms. Jacob informed the Board that there were (2) cases of Lyme disease. Ms. Jacobs also reported that the flu clinic will be held at the Senior Center in October.
- Emergency Preparedness – There was nothing to report.
- Finances – This was already discussed with Ms. Mahar.
- Floor Drains – Mr. Allard mentioned that there was a potential situation at Echo Hill Orchard, but this was proved unfounded. There was no problem.
- Food Safety – There was nothing to report.
- Hazardous Waste Day – This was already discussed with Ms. Mahar.
- Health Fair – Ms. Jacobs reported this will be held on September 25th from 9:00 to 1:00. Invitations have been sent out and the Senior Center and Dr. Smith have responded.
Housing Safety – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Medical Reserve Corps – There was nothing to report.
Outdoor Hydronic Heaters – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
Press Relations – Ms. Klick will write up an article for the papers for Bulky Day, and was asked to present it at the next meeting.
Recycling – This was already discussed
Tobacco – There was nothing to report.
Trash – This was already discussed.
Wells – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
The Board signed all bills and necessary correspondence.
The correspondence was read and responded to.
The Board discussed the next meeting date. Ms. Klick would like to move the meeting from September 15th to the 22nd due to prior commitments. After discussion, the Board voted to hold the next meeting on September 22, 2010.
At 8:30 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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