Wednesday
March 16, 2011
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Gary Allard. Members present: Phyllis Klick, Jane Jacobs and John Schneider. Member absent: Margaret Harrison. Also present: Health Inspector Lorri McCool.
The Board read and reviewed the minutes of March 2, 2011. Ms. Jacobs moved to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Klick and voted unanimously.
Ms. McCool met with the Board to discuss several issues. The first issue dealt with the collection of prescription medicine during the Health Fair event, which will be held on May 21st. Ms. McCool informed the Board that in order to “take back” meds, a form needs to be completed and submitted to the Police Department. A police officer, as well as a member of the DAR must be on site during the collection. She informed the Board that Hampden plans on doing a collection and she will get all the details from them.
Next topic for discussion was the guidelines for testing of wells for any establishment that provides food or liquid to the public and is not listed as a public water supply by the Department of Environmental Protection. Ms. McCool had outlined several suggestions which she read to the Board. (copy attached). The first year test will be the same test that is required for a new dwelling. Mr. Allard suggested they also submit a copy of a well report, which would show the depth of the well and that it is a drilled well. Ms. McCool suggested that the Board of Health supplies the personnel to take the sample so they can ascertain the sample came from the site. The permit fees will be increased to cover the cost of the water test. She stated she would be willing to get the samples and bring them to the
Quabbin Analytical Lab in Belchertown and only charge for mileage. Ms. McCool will write up the requirements for the test for their particular site. The site location may alter the parameters of the water tests for each individual permit location. This will again be placed on the agenda for April 6th.
Ms. McCool next explained her letter addressed to the Planning Board in response to an application for a special permit to operate an equine facility to board horses and give riding lessons at 38 Waid Road. She informed the Board that she had received the plan and reviewed it on their behalf. This fell under agriculture, so she felt it fell under the Board of Health. She called the state on this matter. The Board of Health does not need to do anything at this point. If this was a riding stable, they would need to put in a septic system. The Board of Health would then become involved.
Ms. McCool informed the Board that she had been to court on Monday in a case involving Nettie Holmes estate on King Street. She showed the Board pictures of the septic system which has broken out of the ground. The effluent flows onto the neighbor’s driveway where it remains icy and is a bad situation. No one appeared in court from the estate. This is now going forward as a criminal complaint. If no one shows up again, she could be arrested. Ms. McCool stated she has contacted her and given her names of installers and other data.
The next topic for discussion was the email from Karen and Stephen Hoy at 19 Paradise Lake Road in regard to problems with their well and foundation, which they feel was caused by blasting neighboring parcels for the construction of residences. The Board discussed this briefly and mentioned that as long as the parcels have l.5 acres and 200 feet of frontage, then the lots are buildable.
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Ms. McCool also informed the Board that Mr. Rakonen on May Hill Road applied for a septic installation for a workshop. Now she was told that this system is for a new house. She had notified Frydryk and Woods, the engineer of the plans, and informed them they must submit new plans for a house as this design will not be acceptable.
Ms. McCool stated that she went to a seminar on grease traps. She met a representative at the meeting who has done extensive research on the issue. She will review his suggestions and speak to the Water/Sewer Department. After reviewing, she will present the guidelines to the Board of Health.
The Board thanked Ms. McCool for attending the meeting and for her input.
Ms. Klick mentioned that she had spoken to Jean Bailey in regard to the town-wide cleanup. Ms. Bailey has asked if the Board of Health could help with supplying the trash bags for the event. It was suggested that companies could be asked to donate the bags, which could have their logo on them. Ms. Jacobs will check to see if anyone is interested in donating bags for the town-wide pickup.
Board of Heath Responsibilities:
- Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Bulky Day – Ms. Klick informed the Board she is working on this.
- Communicable Diseases – Mr. Schneider had nothing to report.
- Emergency Preparedness – There was nothing to report.
- Finances – Ms. Klick and Mr. Schneider had nothing to report.
- Floor Drains – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Food Safety – Ms. Jacobs had nothing to report.
- Hazardous Waste Day – Ms. Klick informed the Board she is working on this.
- Health Fair – Ms. Jacobs informed the Board she and Ms. Harrison on working on this. Also, this was discussed with Ms. McCool in regard to the prescription take-back program. This will be discussed further at the next meeting.
- Housing Safety – Mr. Allard stated this had been discussed previously, but the Board is not involved at this time.
- Medical Reserve Corps – There was nothing to report.
- Outdoor Hydronic Heaters – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Press Relations – Ms. Jacobs had nothing to report.
- Recycling – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
- Tobacco - Mr. Schneider had nothing to report.
- Trash – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
- Wells – Mr. Allard had nothing to add to what was discussed previously with Ms. McCool.
Ms. Jacobs informed the Board that she will check with the Fire Department to see if they have our banners for Hazardous Waste Day and Health Fair Day so the dates can be changed.
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The Board read and responded to the correspondence
The Board signed all bills and necessary correspondence.
At 7:30 p.m., Ms. Jacobs moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Schneider and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Monson Board of Health
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