BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
Date: February 6, 2006
Present: Stephen Enoch, Melissa Noe (clerk), Peter Kolodziej, Robert Annelli, & John Makuc
The meeting began at 3:40pm
· A Select Board member stopped by to notify the Board of Health that he was made aware by a former Dog Officer that he is filing suit with the Attorney General against the Town Clerk for not collecting on summons’ that he allegedly wrote while in his position as Dog Officer for the Town of Monterey. The Board suggested that this former Dog Officer should schedule a meeting with the Board of Health to discuss the matter.
· The minutes from 1/23/06 were approved.
· Plans for the variance request at Gould Farm were reviewed by the board. A letter will be written and sent to the applicant.
· Chief Backhaus came in to answer questions regarding the vacant Dog Officer position we are looking to fill and what the Police Department has been handling in the absence of this position. The Police Department has had 3 dog bites in 2005 and one was the same dog. Right now the public is calling the Police Chief’s home phone rather than using the police line to report dog problems which poses a response time issue in some instances. The Chief provided copies of letters that were sent in these instances. Peter suggested having Mike Cahill come in to do a presentation to a group of surrounding towns on what is needed for this position. Peter also suggested reviewing the bylaws and fees associated with dog calls and how to enforce them. Peter is going to provide the board with examples of other town’s bylaws. The current bylaws were reviewed by the board and discussions ensued on how to better enforce them. Carmen Guarda, an Officer in Gt. Barrington currently acting
as the Dog Officer there mentioned in a phone conversation with our Chief that he would be interested in hearing more about our position. The Chief is going to speak further with him about this. The expenses and salary currently allocated in the budget were reviewed with the Town Accountant.
· The Gilmore/ZBA file was reviewed to determine the amount of bedrooms the house has and if the current wastewater system is sufficient. The Board determined that there are 4 clear bedrooms in the main house and proposed apartment. The room labeled an “Office” is questionable based on current Title 5 regulations but there are pending changes to the definition of an “Office” from the State. A letter will be written approving the project with conditions.
· The Board visited the site at the Post Office on 1/23/06 that has received some complaints about a foul smell and the Board didn’t find any evidence of a septic failure.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00pm.
Submitted by
Melissa Noe, Board of Health Clerk
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