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Home My WebLink About2016-01-26 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes Tuesday-.January 26, 2016 7:00 pain. Superintendent's Meeting Room 566 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Present: Thomas Trowbridge,Larry Fixler, Frank MacMillan Jr.,Joseph McCarthy,Susan Sawyer,Michele Grant,Lisa Hadge I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. LI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. PUBLIC HEARINGS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting minutes from November 19,2015 were presented for signature. MOTION made by Mr. Fixler to approve the minutes,the motion was seconded by Mr.McCarthy, all were in favor and the minutes were approved. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Designation of agents for the MA Death Registration System -Joyce Bradshaw,Patricia Sifferlen, Angela Ciofolo and Suzanne Pelich,from the Town of North Andover's Cleric's Office,will be designated as Burial Agents for the MA Death Registration System. This will allow them to continue the issuance of burial permits at the Town Cleric's Office. MOTION made by Dr.MacMillan to approved designations as presented by Dr.Trowbridge. MOTION seconded by Mr.Fixler.All were in favor and the motion was approved. B. Local upgrade approval 62 Wintergreen Dr.—Phil Christiansen,representing the owners of 62 Wintergreen Dr.requested a Local Upgrade approval for only one deep test within the septic system (310CMR15.102).Mr. Christiansen explained the reason for the request for the LUA. A discussion ensued regarding the existing system and the proposed system. MOTION made by Mr.Fixler to approve the local upgrade approval for only one deep test within the septic system (310CMR15.102).Motion seconded by Mr.McCarthy.All were in favor and the motion was approved. 2016 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page I of 3 Board of FIealth Members: Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD,Chairman;Larry Fixler,Member/Clerk;Francis P.MacMillan,Jr., M.D.;Joseph McCarthy,Member; Edwin Pease,Member Health Department Staff:Susan Sawyer,Health Director; Debra Rillahan,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Lisa Hadge,Health Department Assistant C. Commonwealth Waste Transportation 'Attorney Kyle Soandme,representing Kenneth Connolly of Commonwealth Waste Transportation(CWT),requested that the town waives the fees for permits and placards that are required for waste transportation in North Andover.A request was made last year and was granted. Attorney Scandore stated that upon reviewing the regulation, it is his belief that the criteria for placards does not apply to CWT.Attorney Scandore gave some background information regarding the facility located o1 1175 Turnpike St. CWT does not pick npor dispose of any solid waste in North Andover. Fle doesn't feel that the criteria that requires the permits applies to CWT.Mr. Connolly did apply for the permits this year but is requesting the placards like last year out of convenience as not to be stopped by NA police when driving back to the facility.A discussion ensued where the Commonwealth's trucks are housed. K4o. Grant discussed CWT route sheets and the designated routes and why placards would be needed. Ms. Grant gave a snap shot of a week's worth of | route sheets for some of Commonwealth's vehicles. Mr. McCarthy discussed the routes and when placards would hu needed.lf vehicles are traveling outside the designated route,placards would 6c required.Mr. Fixler noted that the route sheets show that CWT is conducting business in North Andover. Mr. Connolly stated that if that was the case,lie would like to request a placard for all his registered vehicles.Mr.McCarthy stated that the regulation needs to be enforced.A discussion ensued regarding fiooufor not having placards.Mr. Connolly stated that biu easier to apply for u placard for all his registered trucks out o[convenience. Ms. Grant explained why the need for permits and placards came about years ago and the Study that was done.Dr. Trowbridge stated that Mr. Connolly could request o placard for all his registered trucks onRoute ||4 but placards can ho moved fi-om truck tn truck.Mr.Connolly stated that it would 6e easier to placard all his registered trucks.Normally placards aren't given out to all registered trucks but leniency is given to a business that is in North Andover.A discussion ensued oil]low many placards would be needed and what information Mr. Connolly would need to supply on the application.Mr. Connolly is requesting 27 placards. Mr. Connolly will list what placards are for North Andover and what are for Peabody.Ms. Grant stated that Mr. Connolly can call � � o1 any time if more placards are needed.No action is needed by the Board u1 this time. D. Board of Health Fee schedule--Mrs. Sawyer informed the Board that the septic program goes out to � bid every three years and present costs challenge the current fee schedule. Mrs. Sawyer reviewed current costs and the various permit fees with Mr.Fixler and Mr.McCarthy recently. Mrs, Sawyer is suggesting an increase in the recommended fees as to not lose money paying the consultants.A discussion ensued regarding the increase in the Current fee schedule.Dr.MacMillan asked to include in the fee schedule a definition rather than"new"to"new construction"and"repairs"to"repair and replace,"just to be clear.A discussion ensued regarding the proposed new fees. Dr. MacMillan asked why the proposed new fees wouldn't be the same as what the consultant Mill River is charging.Mrs. Sawyer explained that some of the inspections/reviews can 6odone iu house,There was udiscussion on plan reviews and fees. Dr. Trowbridge stated that the town should not be losing money.Dr. Trowbridge suggested charging a fee o[$l25 for additional plan reviews vs.the%|O0 proposed fee.A discussion ensued regarding the fees charged for a new septic system and fees for the inspections, Mrs. � Sawyer explained that due to the restructuring of the septic prograrn and using Mill River more often, � � the program iu being overtaxed and there is now more money going out than coming in.The last time � fees were updated was]O years ago Mrs, 8u*ycrmtotcddbnrkmi�6tb�a�oudid�amrovi�*aDtho � . � fees uouu annual basis.The fees should be brought iu line with what ia being charged bythe consultant.A discussion ensued regarding re-inspection fees. Mrs. Sawyer suggested the Board look into charging for variances or LUA's.A discussion ensued regarding the difference between variances and LUA`a. Plan reviews, full and minor changes, were discussed uuwell. Mr.Fixlm stated that | charging o fee for both LDA`a and variances should 6uconsidered. Dr.Trowbridge stated that the fees | could always be waived by the Director or the Board under certain situations. Mrs. Sawyer stated that unlike other Boards,the BOH has the right to change and set reasonable fees. Dr,Trowbridge stated that additional plan reviews be$125 instead of$100. Re-inspection fee of$75 refer to all re- inspections across the board.All variances and local upgrades will have the same fee. A discussion ensued regarding adding a statement to the fee schedule regarding waivers for variances and local upgrades. The Board members agreed to not add the statement regarding waivers to the fee schedule. MOTION made byDr. MacMillan to accept the fee schedule uo presented with the following edits: n. Uo the section titled SEPTIC,change'Plan review(additional rovicvvm)` from$100tu$125 b. Iu the section titled GENERAL,add new fees for • 'Septic variance and local upgrade approval' and • 'Plan review minor changes' amsuggested. � MOTION seconded by Mr. McCarthy.All were iu favor and the motion was approved. � North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes 'l'ue aia,),--.January 26, 2016 7:00 p.ni. Superintendent's Meeting Room 566 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 VII. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION A. 2016 Mosquito Control season; opt out procedures—Dr.Trowbridge discussed the 2016 opt-out procedures.The forms can be found on the Town of North Andover's website. Forms must be submitted by certified mail to the Town clerk by March Is`.A request will be made for NEMCC to come to a future BOII meeting. B. Mr.McCarthy reported on the water quality issue in Flint,Michigan. He discussed lead levels and chloride iron levels in the water at Flint and the effect it will have on many children. Fortunately, North Andover has a good water treatment system with low lead and chloride iron levels. C. Dr. Trowbridge thanked Susan Sawyer for her many years of service to the Town of North Andover. She will be missed by all. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Dr.MacMillan to adjourn the meeting.Mr.McCarthy seconded the motion and all were in favor.The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 pm. Prepared by: Lisa Hadge, Health Dept.Assistant Reviewed bll: All Board of'Health Members&Michele Grant, Health Inspector Signed bX: w Larne F jxle�, her k a'the oard Date Signed 2016 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 3 of 3 Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD,Chairman;Larry Fixler,Member/Clerk;Francis P.MacMillan,Jr., M.D.;Joseph McCarthy,Member; Edwin Pease,Member Health Department Staff:Susan.Sawyer,Health Director; Debra lillahan,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Lisa Hadge,Health Department Assistant