***APPROVED*** cc: Town Clerk
RUTLAND BOARD OF HEALTH
January 28, 2019
Town Hall, 250 Main Street
Minutes
Present: Scott Gilroy, Chairman
Karin Prucnal, Vice-Chair
Richard Stevens, Health Agent
Lynn Miller, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Elliott (Butch) Nadeau, Clerk
Opening of meeting by the Chair: Scott Gilroy opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The Board of Health will be referred to as the “Board”.
6:00 p.m.
Review and Acceptance of Minutes:
Scott Gilroy motioned to accept the minutes of December 17, 2018. Karin Prucnal seconded. Vote was unanimous.
New Business:
6:05 p.m. Philip Leger – Temporary Alternate Health Agent
The Board met with Phil Leger to discuss with him being the Board’s Alternate Health Agent. Phil has many years of experience in this field and he expressed interest in being the Board’s Alternate Health Agent.
Scott Gilroy motioned to approve Philip Leger as the Board’s Alternate Health Agent. Karin Prucnal seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Inspectional Services Account – Inspections/Complaints
The Board discussed inspectional fees regarding housing/property complaints where the fee is not submitted to the Board. The Board would like to pay Rich Stevens out of the inspectional services revolving fund for those inspections. Accountant, Dan Haynes said it was a reasonable request.
Scott Gilroy motioned to approve $25.00 per issue/complaint for non-paid inspections to be taken out of the Inspectional Services Revolving Fund. Karin Prucnal seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Administrative:
FY 2020 Budget
The Board discussed and reviewed the proposed FY 2020 budget.
Annual Report
The Board discussed and reviewed the proposed FY 2018 annual report.
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Refuse Hauler Fee
The Board discussed the current fee for refuse hauler permits. Further discussion may take place in the future about the fee for this permit. The Board will be requesting E.L. Harvey to attend the next meeting to discuss their tonnage being brought to Wheelabrator.
Correspondence reviewed as received
The Board members, Rich Stevens and Lynn Miller have reviewed the Sexual Harassment Policy and acknowledgement forms and have submitted them to the Board of Selectmen’s office. Butch Nadeau was not present at this meeting but will submit his form as soon as possible.
Internship email
The Board reviewed the email submitted to the office from a student inquiring about availability of an internship. At this time, the Board does not feel like there is an opportunity for an internship. This individual has been notified.
Health Agent’s Report
21 Prospect Street letter
Rich Stevens spoke with the Board regarding a letter that was submitted to the Board from the new owners regarding putting a new septic system in in the spring.
Scott Gilroy motioned to allow them to have the new installation put in by May 1. Copies of pumping records should be sent to the Board of Health also. Karin Prucnal seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Old Business:
Bills: none
Next meeting is February 25, 2019 @ 6 p.m.
Adjournment: Karin Prucnal made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Scott Gilroy seconded. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynn M. Miller, Administrative Assistant
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