BOH
December 10, 2014
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
Members present were Carrie Payne, Beau Schneider and Vicki Alfano. Lorri McCool was also in attendance.
Potential new member: Wayne Yee was in attendance.
Beau Schneider made motion to accept the minutes from the Nov. 19, 2014 meeting and seconded by Vicki Alfano. All in favor. The minutes of March 20, 2013 cannot be accepted at this time and were tabled. Lorri McCool retaining #6 from Jan. 8, 2014 meeting.
Bill schedules, abatements and many of the 2015 licenses renewals were signed.
Lorri McCool advised the Board that she met with a displaced Monson resident in regards to a potential apt. The driveway was not conducive to a wheelchair, no cats were allowed, so she will keep looking.
Lorri has also sent a letter in regards to a re-inspection and follow-up at the King St. address. According to the Board, the resident needs to have a concrete plan for her well and water to the residence. Carrie Payne said, that there are two options. #1 If the problem has been resolved, no further action. #2 if there remains no water to the residence, then possibly Brian Muschenko could be contacted, as he has done work at that location before. Beau Schneider said, he would be happy to contact Brian after Lorri does her inspection, if necessary. There is also the option, that Lorri McCool can get a court order and press the issue. Vicki Alfano thought that this might be the right approach to nudge things along and Lorri could always cancel or dismiss the order, if necessary.
Monday, Lorri attend the State MRC meeting held in Stowe, Ma. at the fire academy. Jonathan Miller from the Monson fire dept. was also in attendance. One of the points that was brought up was Monson’s MRC looking into the possibility of a local “HAM” operator to be involved with our MRC in case of any future disaster. This would greatly help, if all the phone lines and cells were disabled. Lorri McCool to check with Liz Manley who heads up the MRC here in Monson. Northampton has a large MRC trailer that is set-up for vaccines. Lorri explained, they are willing to loan the trailer to different towns for their uses and possibly a practice exercise could be arranged for a future date.
The beaver permit for Bunyan Rd. bridge was presented for the Board’s signature’s. Carrie Payne asked Board members their thoughts on another repeat permit at this location. Beau Schneider said, he seems to be getting mixed information from both the State and DFW. Vicki Alfano stated that she can’t understand why after the Sept. 24th permit the problem wasn’t taken care of. Claire advised the Board that John Morrell stated that this seems to be a new family. The Board agreed that with all the rain the past few days, the permit needed to be signed, but possibly contact Leslie Duthie to attend the next meeting for further input and possibly check into a different trapper. Lorri McCool advised that she will check with the towns’ of Hampden and Wilbraham and who they contract with as a trapper and their fees. John
Morrell to be invited to this meeting also.
Paperwork received on final outstanding floor drain request. All 2014 paperwork complete. Beau Schneider took a few minutes to explain the importance of floor drain cleaning and the role the BOH has in this process to Wayne Yee.
Discussion on re-wording the language in our recycling account to be given consideration and tabled for the next meeting. Claire to put on the agenda for the Jan. meeting.
Claire explained to the Board that the FY2016 budget is due Dec. 30th to the finance director. A level services budget is requested. Claire asked the Board, if a Hazardous Waste Day is to be scheduled for the Fall of 2015? If so, funds would need to be appropriated in the FY2016 budget planning. The Board unanimously stated they would like to see an event held in the Fall of 2015.
The owner of Echo Hill Orchard has been into the office to obtain a water sampling bottle to have his well water tested. Lorri McCool advised, what she was looking for in the test and it was the Board’s request that no 2015 permits be granted to the orchard until the results have been reviewed by Lorri McCool.
Working on the 2014 Town Report to be put on the agenda for the Jan. meeting.
Correspondence was reviewed. Natl’ Grids color brochure was reviewed. Literature on the new textile recycling to be tabled for future meeting. Lorri McCool still has #6 from Jan. 8, 2014 meeting.
Vicki Alfano inquired, if the Board wanted her to continue planning the Re-cycling poster contest for the elementary and middle schools. Carrie Payne said, it sounded like a good idea and when the details are in place, contact should be made with the superintendent, Chery Clark with a flyer and details. Vicki asked, what the Board thought about having the contest coincide with Bulky Day. All in favor. Great idea!
Next meetings are scheduled for Wednesday January 07, 2015 and Wed. January 21, 2015 at 6:00 pm.
Carrie Payne made motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm, seconded by Beau Schneider.
Carrie Payne , Chair Person ________________________
Beau Schneider _____________________________________
Vicki Alfano ________________________________________
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