Sept. 14, 2016
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair Beau Schneider.
Members present were Wayne Yee, Vicki Alfano, Joanna Sorreiro and Carrie Payne. Lorri McCool, Health/Title V Inspector was also in attendance. Mary Lauria, Town Accountant was present.
Beau Schneider made motion to accept the minutes from the August 31, 2016 meeting. Second by Vicki Alfano. All in favor. The minutes of March 20, 2013 cannot be accepted at this time and were tabled.
Mary Lauria recapped to the Board the proposed FY 2017 trash rate. The rate is proposed to change from $ 271.00 a year for a single residence to $ 274.00 a year. The new rate is calculated from new growth, abatements, Republic’s contract and any other revenue. The trash rate is calculated with a specific formula.
Lorri McCool reported to the Board, she has a continuing court case against Kathy Brothers in Sept. with court scheduled for the 22nd. She also stated, she has completed all her yearly, mandatory inspections for food services. She was very pleased with Adams and the store has kept up on correcting previous infractions. The new Chinese restaurant was very clean and Valhalla was fine having mostly snack products and just serving on Friday nights. Lorri explained, she had a major complaint from the Senior Center on mold in one of their storage rooms. This has been discussed with the owner of the building, James Kelly and a ventilation/ air conditioning specialist has been called in for repairs. Until all the repairs have been addressed and Lorri is satisfied, the workers at the center will use an outside access door to go in once
a day to get their products. Lorri also advised, she sent a letter to Echo Hill in regards to the yearly water testing.
A job description for animal inspector/dog officer and barn inspector has been requested from the State for clarification. Pam Harris has agreed to take on the Barn Inspector position upon Vicki Alfano’s resignation, but further discussion has been tabled for the next meeting. It was suggested, as a Board we invite Wendy Lesage and also Pam Harris to a future meeting, we might also invited Steve Kozloski and Evan Brassard to be in attendance when reviewing what job title falls under what dept. and also funding. There are also discrepancies with who the barn book should be shared with.
Claire Forgues started the discussion about Bulky Day. She will send a confirming e-mail to Mike from Republic services on roll-offs and also been adjusting the slips with articles that won’t be accepted any longer at Bulky Day. Wayne Yee to make minor adjustments to the slips and bring to Robert’s for printing. The new wipe-off boards have arrived and waiting on the additional tent. Sani-can has been ordered. Carrie Payne to take some Bulky Day flyers to the school fair that will be held Sat. Sept. 17th. Carrie Payne suggested that when a vehicle enters Bulky Day and contains articles
that are not permissible for dumping, a neon colored post-it be put on the car windshield to identify non-compliant articles in the vehicle. This recognition will make it easier for Beau Schneider and Wayne Yee at the compactors. Joanna Sorreiro will purchase a package of post-its. All volunteers and personnel that will be working the event will have a brief staff meeting at 7:45 a.m. Claire to try and reach the tire vendor again. Joanna Sorreiro will stop down at Woodbine’s to get the coffee and donuts in the morning. Beau Schneider to put out a few more posters around town and also contact Adams for the lunches. Pro-Shred will be there from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Board reviewed the traffic pattern and Kymme Woods and Claire to be at the first table with the payment list.
Further discussion was tabled for the next meeting for putting together a policy and list of re-cyclers to make available to the public. Beau has already contacted the State on the proper logistics to follow. Claire was given a card from a resident for Excel Recycling out of Charlton, Ma.
Licenses, permits, payroll and bill schedules signed.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
Joanna Sorreiro made motion to adjourn at 7:40 pm, seconded by Vicki Alfano.
Beau Schneider, Chair Person ________________________
Wayne Yee, Vice Chair ________________________
Vicki Alfano ___________________________________
Carrie Payne ________________________________________
Joanna Sorreiro __________________________________________
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