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Date: May 23, 2000 To Owner of Record: John J Willis Jr. and Judy Parrot Willis 266 Granville Lane North Andover, MA 01845 William J. Scott Director (978) 688-9531 Property Location: 179 Main Street 1 st Floor North Andover, MA 01845 North Andover Health Department personnel made an authorized inspection of Public Health your property at the above address on May 23, 2000. Nurse This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary (978) 688-9543 Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to Planning comply within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you in Department the Lawrence District Court and may result in an assessment of a fine. (978) 688-9535 You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel this order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt of this order. At said hearing you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. An attorney may represent you. You also have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant records concerning the matter to be heard. u an Ford, R. Health Inspector VIOLATIONS TO BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS ORDER LETTER: VIOLATION REGULATION REINSPECTION 1) Hallway— smoke alarm missing from 410.482 ceiling near the apartment door - owner must maintain fire detectors in good working order. Replace smoke detector 2) Back Steps — 410.500 Aluminum trim riser in disrepair. Holes in cement in risers of other steps. - Must maintain all structural elements free from defect Repair aluminum riser and fill cement gaps 3) Bathroom floor — holes worn down to 410.500 exposed wood - Floors must be in good condition and easily cleanable Repair/replace floor where necessary 4) Kitchen stove — oven door being held 410.351 with a coat hanger. Falls easily, no spring Right front burner knob not operational, others Difficult to turn - Stove must be in good working order and Free from defect. Replace stove 5) Kitchen ceiling has large hole,( >I sq, ft) 410.500 from old second floor water leak repair. - Ceiling must be in good condition Repair ceiling in a workmanship like manner 6) Window in kitchen hard to open. 410.501 A (2) - All windows must be able to be easily opened and closed Repair window as needed and inspect all other windows for similar problems. Cc: Tenant Sandra Starr, Health Dir. file Board of Appeals (978) 688-9541 Building Department (978) 688-9545 Conservation Department (978) 688-9530 Health Department NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000. Date: May 23, 2000 To Owner of Record: Jay Willis 160 Pleasant St. North Andover, MA 01845 Property Location: 179 Main Street 1st Floor North Andover, MA 01845 (978) 688-9540 North Andover Health Department personnel made an authorized inspection of your property at the above address on May 23, 2000. Public Health This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary Nurse Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED (978) 688-9543 to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to comply within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you in Planning the Lawrence District Court and may result in an assessment of a fine. Department You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel (978) 688-9535 this order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt of this order. At said hearing you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. An attorney may represent you. You also have the right to inspect and obtain copies of II relevant records concerning the matter to be heard. S an Ford, R.S. Health Inspector •f '40 4T q Town Of North Andover O tt�j+�ti p Community Development & Services William J. Scott 27 Charles Street Director °• ,>'" •* North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 (978) 688-9531 ,SSACHUstt Fax 978-688-9542 Board of Appeals (978) 688-9541 Building Department (978) 688-9545 Conservation Department (978) 688-9530 Health Department NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000. Date: May 23, 2000 To Owner of Record: Jay Willis 160 Pleasant St. North Andover, MA 01845 Property Location: 179 Main Street 1st Floor North Andover, MA 01845 (978) 688-9540 North Andover Health Department personnel made an authorized inspection of your property at the above address on May 23, 2000. Public Health This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary Nurse Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED (978) 688-9543 to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to comply within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you in Planning the Lawrence District Court and may result in an assessment of a fine. Department You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel (978) 688-9535 this order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt of this order. At said hearing you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. An attorney may represent you. You also have the right to inspect and obtain copies of II relevant records concerning the matter to be heard. S an Ford, R.S. Health Inspector M � � VIOLATIONS TO BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS ORDER LETTER: VIOLATION REGULATION REINSPECTION 1) Hallway — smoke alarm missing from 410.482 ceiling near the apartment door _ - owner must maintain fire detectors in good working order. Replace smoke detector 2) Back Steps — 410.500 Aluminum trim riser in disrepair. Holes in cement in risers of other steps. - Must maintain all structural elements free from defect Repair aluminum riser and fill cement gaps 3) Bathroom floor — holes worn down to 410.500 exposed wood - Floors must be in good condition and easily cleanable Repair/replace floor where necessary 4) Kitchen stove — oven door being held 410.351 with a coat hanger. Falls easily, no spring Right front burner knob not operational, others Difficult to turn - Stove must be in good working order and Free from defect. Replace stove 5) Kitchen ceiling has large hole,( >Isq, ft,) 410.500 from old second floor water leak repair. - Ceiling must be in good condition Repair ceiling in a workmanship like manner 6) Window in kitchen hard to open. 410.501 A (2) - All windows must be able to be easily opened and closed Repair window as needed and inspect all other windows for similar problems. Cc: Tenant Sandra Starr, Health Dir. file f pORTry � �q �9SSACHUr+Et Fax 978-688-9542 Board of Appeals (978) 688-9541 Building Department (978) 688-9545 Conservation Department (978) 688-9530 Health Department (978) 688-9540 Public Health Nurse (978) 688-9543 Planning Department (978) 688-9535 Town Of North Andover Community Development & Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Date: June 30, 2000 To Owner of Record: John J Willis Jr. and Judy Parrot Willis 266 Granville Lane North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Willis, William J. Scott Director (978) 688-9531 Property Location: 179 Main Street 1St Floor North Andover, MA 01845 This correspondence is a follow-up to the re -inspection conducted at 179 Main Street, I" floor, on June 28th, to determine compliance to the Board of Health Order Letter dated May 23, 2000. After extensive discussion at the June 29, 2000 Board of Health meeting the following conditions were found to be outstanding. 1) metal flashing at the riser below the rear exit — must be secured to prevent injury 2) Bathroom floor — replace with an easily cleanable non -porous surface 3) Gas stove — replace knob on metal arm 4) Gas stove — apply for gas permit, plumbing/gas inspector will conduct inspection on gas connection 5) Under sink shut off valve — plumbing inspector to determine whether repair is needed. According to the inspector shut off valves are necessary under sinks 6) Back door screen — repaired as needed to prevent continued problems The Board of Health has granted an extension to July 12th, 2000, to complete the correction of these items. If the bathroom floor cannot be completed in the time allotted, a signed agreement for work must be submitted to this office. Please contact the Health Department when the list of items has been addressed so that a re -inspection may be conducted. At that time a letter of compliance will be issued to close this matter. Thank you. Since y, "'/--Susan Ford, R. . Health Inspector Cc: Renter Sandra Starr, Health Director Board of Health file FpOIiTH Town Of North Andover C+ommyn ty Development & Services William J. Scott Director 27 Charles Street (978) 688-9531 �;�x:<. �4 •; North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 ��SSACHl15�t� Fax 978-688-9542 LETTER OF COMPLIANCE Board of Appeals j978)68&9541 DATE: July 12, 2000 Building Department TO OWNER OF RECORD PROPERTY LOCATION {978) 588=9545 John J Willis Jr. and 179 Main Street Judy Parrot Willis 1" Floor Conservation 266 Granville Lane North Andover, MA Department North Andover, MA 01845 01845 (978) 688-9530 Health Department 1978) 588.9540 A Health Department ORDER LETTER dated May 23, 2000 was issued to you as owners of record of the property listed above citing violations of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.000, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation. (Copies of this code can be Public Health obtained at the State House Bookstore in Boston) A re -inspection of the property on June 30'' Nurse78)and (978) 68&9543 the subsequent follow-up on Jul 12 2000 indicate that all violations noted on the order q P Y have been corrected as well as the additional items noted on the letter dated June 30, 2000. Please note the following modification to item #3 as listed on the letter of June 30`h. The Planning Department Health Department accepts that due to the age of the stove it is most unlikely to find a (978) 688.9535 matching knob for replacement, therefore, as long as the metal is covered with a cleanable material, so as to remove any safety hazard, it will meet the minimum code standards. A copy of this letter is being sent to the person(s) who made the complaint. If the complainant has any questions or comments concerning this determination of compliance, the Board of Health must be contacted within ten (10) days of the receipt of this letter. Sincergly, Susan Ford, R. S. Health Inspector Cc: Tenant Sandra Starr, Health Dir. Board of Health Members file Town Of North Andover AIQL Community Development & Services William J. Scott A 27 Charles Street Direcror (978) 688-9531 North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 sACHuse� /78-688-9542 rd of eals 3) 688-9541 ding artment 3) 688-9545 servation artment 1) 688-9530 lth artment 3) 688-9540 NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000. Date: May 23, 2000 To Owner of Record: John J Willis Jr. and Judy Parrot Willis 266 Granville Lane North Andover, MA 01845 Property Location: 179 Main Street 1St Floor North Andover, MA 01845 North Andover Health Department personnel made an authorized inspection of !ic Health your property at the above address on May 23, 2000. se This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary Q688-9543 Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to ning comply within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you in artment the Lawrence District Court and may result in an assessment of a fine. Q 688-9535 You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel this order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt of this order. At said hearing you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. An attorney may represent you. You also have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant records concerning the matter to be heard. u an Ford, R. Health Inspector r.. "W VIOLATIONS TO BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS ORDER LETTER: VIOLATION REGULATION 1) Hallway — smoke alarm missing from 410.482 ceiling near the apartment door - owner must maintain fire detectors in good working order. Replace smoke detector 2) Back Steps — 410.500 Aluminum trim riser in disrepair. Holes in cement in risers of other steps. - Must maintain all structural elements free from defect Repair aluminum riser and fill cement gaps 3) Bathroom floor — holes worn down to 410.500 exposed wood - Floors must be in good condition and easily cleanable Repair/replace floor where necessary 4) Kitchen stove — oven door being held 410.351 with a coat hanger. Falls easily, no spring Right front burner knob not operational, others Difficult to turn - Stove must be in good working order and Free from defect. Replace stove 5) Kitchen ceiling has large hole,( > 1 sq, ft,) 410.500 from old second floor water leak repair. - Ceiling must be in good condition Repair ceiling in a workmanship like manner 6) Window in kitchen hard to open. 410.501 A (2) - All windows must be able to be easily opened and closed Repair window as needed and inspect all other windows for similar problems. Cc: Tenant Sandra Starr, Health Dir. file REINSPECTION -- t ;IF f NO. 7M 1 O t�..ao .. ~O ss^cNust Fax 978-688-9542 Board of Appeals (978) 688-9541 Town Of North Andover Community Development & Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 William J. Scott Director (978) 688-9531 Thank yo / san Ford R. S. Health Inspector John J Willis Jr. and Judy Parrot Willis Building C/o John J. Willis Department Willis and Willis Attorneys- at -Law (978) 688-9545 160 Pleasant Street North Andover, MA 01845 Conservation Department June 1, 2000 (978) 688-9530 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Willis, Health Department The health office has received your request for a hearing regarding the Housing Order (978) 688-9540 Letter dated May 23, 2000 in the matter of 179 Main Street. Please note that after contacting the assessors office I found that a correction had to been made as to the ownership of this Public Health property. You will find enclosed the North Andover Board of Health Order pertaining to 179 Nurse (978) 688-9543 Main Street with the corrections made to the identityof the property owners. The documents p pert Y you requested and this correction are being sent to this address as your letterhead indicates. Please notify this office if you would prefer to have correspondence sent to your Granville Planning Lane address. Department (978) 688-9535 Attached you will find a copy of the original complaint form and the initial inspection report. The next regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2000, at 7:OOPM, in the library conference room located in the lower lever of the N. Andover Town Hall. I attempted to contact you on Tuesday, May 30`h to review this situation with you personally, but unfortunately you were out of the office. Feel free to call this me if you have any questions regarding the violations noted in the Order. Thank yo / san Ford R. S. Health Inspector f HORTF, 7 SgACNUS! Fax 978-688-9542 Board of Appeals (978) 688-9541 Building Department (978) 688-9545 Conservation Department (978) 688-9530 Health Department (978) 688-9540 Town Of North Andover Community Development & Services William J. Scott 27 Charles Street Director North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 (978) 688-9531 NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER Issued under the provisions of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000. Date: May 23, 2000 To Owner of Record: Property Location: John J Willis Jr. and Judy Parrot Willis 266 Granville Lane North Andover, MA 01845 179 Main Street 1St Floor North Andover, MA 01845 North Andover Health Department personnel made an authorized inspection of Public Health your property at the above address on May 23, 2000. Nurse This inspection revealed violations of certain regulations of the State Sanitary (978) 688-9543 Code, Chapter II, as listed on the attached Violation Form. You are hereby ORDERED to correct these violations within the time allotted on the enclosed form. Failure to Planning comply within the allotted time period may result in a criminal complaint against you in Department the Lawrence District Court and may result in an assessment of a fine. (978) 688-9535 You have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health if you feel this order should be modified or withdrawn. A request for said hearing must be made in writing and received by the Health Department within seven (7) days from the receipt of this order. At said hearing you will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present witness and documentary evidence as to why this order should be modified or withdrawn. All affected parties will be informed of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy all records concerning the matter to be heard. An attorney may represent you. You also have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant records concerning the matter to be heard. u an Ford, R. Health Inspector VIOLATIONS TO BE CORRECTED NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THIS ORDER LETTER: VIOLATION REGULATION 1) Hallway — smoke alarm missing from 410.482 ceiling near the apartment door - owner must maintain fire detectors in good working order. Replace smoke detector 2) Back Steps — 410.500 Aluminum trim riser in disrepair. Holes in cement in risers of other steps. - Must maintain all structural elements free from defect Repair aluminum riser and fill cement gaps 3) Bathroom floor — holes worn down to 410.500 exposed wood - Floors must be in good condition and easily cleanable Repair/replace floor where necessary 4) Kitchen stove — oven door being held 410.351 with a coat hanger. Falls easily, no spring Right front burner knob not operational, others Difficult to turn - Stove must be in good working order and Free from defect. Replace stove 5) Kitchen ceiling has large hole,( >I sq, ft,) 410.500 from old second floor water leak repair. - Ceiling must be in good condition Repair ceiling in a workmanship like manner 6) Window in kitchen hard to open. 410.501 A (2) - All windows must be able to be easily opened and closed Repair window as needed and inspect all other windows for similar problems. Cc: Tenant Sandra Stan:, Health Dir. file 0 REINSPECTION �/i,/'09 iqe -V �L 0 NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 120 Main Street • North Andover, MA 01845 Telephone (508) 682-6483, Ext. 32 Housing Inspection Report COMPLAINT # y '{"-rt"' COMPLAINANT I.ri3lr ��✓ 1��-+' �L S'3 -7z -j b� ADDRESS OF PREMISES 'n - OCCUPANT e OWNER A OWNER'S ADDRESS DATE OF INSPECTION 5 12 3aD HOUR /Z) ,— ROOMS/VIOLATION: "INSPECTOR Form kHIR•1 Action Press 885-7000 �� ° Town of North Andover HORTM OFFICE OF 3�a�,.�°� ,SOL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES ° 27 Charles Streeto WILLIAM J. SCOTT North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 �9Ss^c�US�t�y Director (978)688-9531 Fax(978)688-9542 COMPLAINT FORM DATE: '51" ��lzp O COMPLAINTANT: / ADDRESS: PHONE:J. COMPLAINT AGAINST: ADDRESS: PHONE: COMPLAINT: dz� - BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BLJILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 C71J�tta d-ty-e-a,�N_ (d- oj lo/ July 13, 2000 Susan Ford Health Inspector North Andover Board of Health Dear Susan: Regarding the work ordered to be done by 7/12/2000 at 179 Main St: 1) The metal flashing has been addressed. 2) The bathroom floor has been repaired. 3) The gas stove does not have a knob. It was taped with electrical tape. There are other knobs detected by the inspector that cannot be read (missing words like "bake", "broil"). It is my understanding that the permit was taken out and the inspector did inspect the installation. 4) The shut off valves were all inspected, I believe. 5) The screen door now has glass in it. I do not know when it will be reinstalled. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely Obert Parker 111 Christian Way North Andover, MA'01845 �,L14 June 5, 2000 Susan Ford, R.S. Health Inspector North Andover Board of Health Dear Susan: JUN - 5 On May 23, 2000, an inspection was done at 179 Main Street (1 st floor) in No. Andover. Six violations were revealed at the location. The owner was given seven (7) days (after receipt of the order) to correct the violations. According to our calculations, this window of opportunity has expired. Only one (the ceiling) of the six violations has been addressed by the owner. Our mother has been released from the hospital, after her stay at TCU following her operation, and is now back in the apartment with the same living conditions as when she fell on the hole in the steps. Nothing has been done to fix, repair or replace the problematic conditions of the apartment . Would you please tell us the next steps in this process ? We do not believe that the owner has appealed the order within the seven day window. In addition to the missing smoke detector, back steps problems, bathroom floor condition, kitchen stove and windows problems, we also discovered, while changing a kitchen sink knob, that the shut off valve under the sink could not be shut off. We would recommend that this also be addressed to the owner. Thank you for your help in this matter. Is there anything else required of the tenant at this time to get some action taken by the owner ? Please advise. Robert Parker (son of tenant) 111 Christian Way No. Andover, MA 683-8866 Sincerely, Oa4iteraPer(�s�on of tenant) 221 Campbell Rd. No. Andover, MA 683-7296 <�„� _ L�, . E,� �� �- ��z � S� / ziu June 17,2000 Susan Ford Health Inspector North Andover Board of Health Dear Susan: On Saturday, June 17, 2000, upon entering my parents' apartment at 179 Main St. , No. Andover, I sensed a strong odor of gas in the apartment. The odor was coming from the stove. We could not resolve the problem . Subsequently, we called the gas company and they sent over a representative within an hour. Shortly after his arrival, he confirmed there was indeed a gas leak from the stove. His resolution was to disconnect the stove and make it inoperable. He said he could not officially condemn the stove but did not want it being used. This is the same stove that the landlord (John Willis) was ordered to replace in your May 23rd, 2000 letter to him. It has been almost a month since your letter was sent to him and still the stove has not been replaced. My mother (age 87) now has no method of cooking a hot meal and no way to heat water to make a cup of coffee or tea. I have been told that the landlord has allegedly "taken measurements" to replace the stove. We are now well beyond the "taking measurements" time frame. It is now beyond the scope of the oven door being held up by a coat hanger and burners inoperable. This situation could truly have been a life and death situation. Thank you for all your help in this matter. We will be at the June 29th hearing. I do hope that Mr. Willis will address the stove issue well before that date. As of this writing, we do not know the status of plans for the stove. Sincerely, Robert Parker ar+r�u L Susan Ford From: Susan Ford To: 'gayton@mediaone.com' ` a.✓`� Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 3:47 PM {] Subject: 179 Main Street, rental housing Gayton, Sandy suggested that I send you a heads up on this housing issue. 179 Main St. is owned by Atty. John Willis Jr., the renter is an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parker. They have lived in this apt. for over 30 years. We were called for an inspection because Mrs. Parker fell and broke her hip. (Mr. Parker is presently in Prescott Nursing Home, hoping to come home soon.) The sons were disgusted with their attempts to get Jay Willis to repair some items. Said "he would get to it when he could". I went to the home, wrote an order letter and then Jay asked to come before the Board. I don't know exatly why he wants to come before to the meeting. He did not meet the (7) day correction of the violations, and there is really no arguing the few problems that there are. I guess he just doesn't want to do what we ask, in the time we require. In fact he insists that the upkeep is primarily the renters responsibility. I believe that he is even planning to bill the renter for the repair of the bathroom floor!?! , because he says it was replaced two years ago. Mrs. Parker says that this is the original floor and she has be covering those holes with a rug for years. She is very disappointed, their families have been friends for years. As for the stove, it was dangerous. The door had no spring and the gas leaked. Jay admittedly told me that he didn't even know that the stove was his responsibility. He did not pull a permit to install the new (old ) stove. In fact the new stove went to Jay's house and Jay's old one ended up in the renters home. It may not be pretty but it does work. As the owner has no grounds for a modification, it seems like he is just trying to buy time. In fact, he is now in violation of the Health Order. 1 just wanted to fill you in. See below for a copy of the latest memo to Sandy about this. I will see you at Thurs. night. Susan Memorandum To: Sandra Starr, Health Director From: Susan Ford, Health Inspector Date: 06/28/00 Re: 179 Main Street Update on the housing issue at 179 Main Street - owner Jay Willis Re -inspection conducted on June 28, 2000. See the attached for items corrected and items outstanding. Outstanding items The gas stove has been replaced with a used stove. A little rusty in the front, however it works properly. The stove is missing a knob on the self-cleaning arm leaving a flat metal piece exposed. The metal must be covered for safety reasons, otherwise it is in adequate condition. Please note: The owner did not pull a gas permit for the gas stove installation. Information received r , x today from Mr. Willis indicated that a permit will be applied for and an inspection conducted by the gas inspector. Jay Willis indicated that he has hired someone to replace the bathroom floor, but we have not received any work order. I told him that the seven days had long since passed and he is in non-compliance with this issue. He must bring a signed work order for the meeting. The metal flashing on the back step has not been repaired Additional items not previously mentioned, newly identified. 1) There is no water shut off valve under the kitchen sink 2) The rear screen door has the screen pulling out. This had not previously observed, but is the landlord's responsibility. I believe the landlord and the tenant's son will attend the meeting. WILLIS and WILLIS Attorneys -at -Law JUL 10 160 Pleasant Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845-2797 Telephone (978) 685-3551 Fax (978) 794-8363 JOHN J. WILLIS, JR. July 7, 2000 Attn: Ms. Susan Ford, Health Inspector North Andover Board of Health 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: 179 Main Street, First Floor North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Susan: JOHN J. WMLIS (1951-2000 Ret.) The work as requested by you is underway. Some confusion seems to have arisen regarding the various misadventures I appear to have had with Plumbers. For your information and for any future dealings we may have, I wish you to know and want to make it perfectly clear that "I DO NOT LIE." If I had connected the gas stove myself, I would have admitted that fact. The gas stove was connected by James Greene, MA License 21878, a copy of his card is attached with this letter. As he is quite busy, I have had some difficulty contacting him. He did, however, return my calls yesterday afternoon, July 6th and informed me that he would do anything necessary to resolve the problem with the Town of North Andover. In the meantime, as a result of your additional work to be completed namely, the shut off values under the sink which were not an issue until your second letter to me, I employed the services of another plumber through James Carroll to complete the work requested. When I mentioned to him the gas connection permit to the stove, -he told me it would not be necessary for me to have Mr. Greene apply for the permit that he would do so simultaneously with the work he would have had done for me with the shut off valves for the sink. The work Mrs. Parker saw my son, Nathan and I perform in connection with her stove consisted of on the day of installation, contacting James Greene who appeared at her apartment that morning and disconnected her existing stove followed by Nathan helping me pick up the new stove and transporting it to her apartment. My son and I then removed the disconnected stove and remove it from her kitchen and brought the new stove inside. We both waited in the Page 2 Attn: Ms. Susan Ford, Health Inspector July 7, 2000 kitchen for the plumber to appear. While we were waiting, Mrs. Parker requested of me that because she was not able to so, would I wash the floor where the stove was to be placed before it was installed. I did so and upon completing the washing of her kitchen floor, the plumber arrived with his helper and they installed and tested the gas stove before leaving. I understand that when Jim Carroll appeared and applied for the gas connection permit he was told that he did not have to "cover for me". This apparently implied the fact that your department believes that I installed the stove. This fact is categorically incorrect. I will keep you informed of the progress on this matter and hope that if you have any questions or issues you will contact me. I remain, enc. r JUL 5 - Susan Ford Health Inspector North Andover Board of Health Dear Susan: July 3, 2000 On behalf of my mother, father and family, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you and the Board of Health members for all your efforts, interest and hard work, to bring order and closure to the problems at our parents' apartment at 179 Main Street. We were treated very fairly last Thursday (6/29/00) evening in being allowed to speak on behalf of our parents. The Board listened attentively and I believe came to a proper and humane conclusion from the facts and proof (or lack of them in some cases) presented. As stated at the meeting, it should be in everyone's interest to fix all the problems in the apartment and thus get the issues off 'your plate'. the July 12th deadline, I believe, is an extremely fair amount of time for all work to be completed. You have been most thorough, efficient and quite professional in your duties and responsibilities involved in this action. You also managed to stay quite calm during the meeting and focused on the task at hand, restating the law and encouraging the cooperation of the landlord. I will deliver a note to your office on July 13th summarizing the progress of the specific tasks that were demanded of the owner. I do hope that all work will have been completed at that time. We thank you for listening, visiting the apartment and taking action. You have done a wonderful job in trying to correct some very serious conditions at our parents' apartment. Sincerely Obert Parker 111 Christian Way North Andover, MA 01845 f HC*1TM 1 ,SS�ICHUstt Fax 978-688-9541 Board of Appeals (978) 688-9541 Building Department (978) 688-9545 Conservation Department (978) 688-9530 Health Department (978) 688-9540 Public Health Nurse (978) 688-9543 Planning Department (978) 688-9535 Town Of North Andover Community Development & Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 June 6, 2000 Mr. & Mrs. Parker 179 Main Street, 1St Floor No. Andover, MA 01845 Dear Mr. Parker: William J. Scott Director (978) 688-9531 I am receipt of your letter dated June 5, 2000 concerning the status of the Order Letter for the apartment located at 179 Main Street. Please see the attached letter of consideration from John J. Willis, to the Board of Health members. This letter was received within seven days of receipt of the Order Letter that was issued on this property as required by law. I have also attached a copy of a response letter from this office that details the times and locations for the next Board of Health meeting. This is your official notice of this hearing. For information concerning the hearing procedures I have enclosed a portion of the MA Human Habitation Code. In closing, I have spoken to Mr. Willis and have been informed that the ceiling in the kitchen has been repaired and he is actively working on the other items. If you have any questions concerning this letter please feel free to contact the office. Sincerel .,.Z-S.,.Z-Sj anFord, R. . Health Inspector cc: Robert Parker Walter Parker File 4 ' . WILLIS and WILLIS Attorneys -at -Law 160 Pleasant Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845-2797 Telephone (978) 685-3551 Fax (978) 794-8363 JOHN J. WILLIS, JR. May 31, 2000 Attn: Susan Ford, R. S. Health Inspector Town of North Andover Community Development & Services 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Property location: 179 Main Street, 19t floor North Andover, MA 01845 JOHN J. WILLIS (1951-2000 Ret.) Dear Members of the Board of Health and Health Inspector: Please consider this letter as per your order dated May 23, 2000, a request for a hearing to preserve the rights I am entitled to under the statute. I will review and look into the violations you have cited in your letter and be prepared to address them at the time of the hearing once a date, time and place has been established for the same. In that connection, I would request that you forward to me copies of all relevant records concerning this matter which are in your files. I would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter and look forward to meeting with you on the appropriate date. I remain, f �►CRTM A O �•�ao y {.O N A '�/ 4i��ne x••''`14 tsSACHUg�t Fax 978-688-9542 Board of Appeals (978) 688-9541 Building Department (978) 688-9545 Conservation Department (978) 688-9530 Health Department (978) 688-9540 Public Health Nurse (978) 688-9543 Planning Department (978) 688-9535 Town Of North Andover Community Development & Services 27 Charles Street NArth Andover, Massachusetts 01845 John J Willis Jr. and Judy Parrot Willis C/o John J. Willis Willis and Willis Attorneys- at -Law 160 Pleasant Street North Andover, MA 01845 June 1, 2000 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Willis, William J. Scott Director (978) 688-9531 The health office has received your request for a hearing regarding the Housing Order Letter dated May 23, 2000 in the matter of 179 Main Street. Please note that after contacting the assessors office I found that a correction had to been made as to the ownership of this property. You will find enclosed the North Andover Board of Health Order pertaining to 179 Main Street with the corrections made to the identity of the property owners. The documents you requested and this correction are being sent to this address as your letterhead indicates. Please notify this office if you would prefer to have correspondence sent to your Granville Lane address. Attached you will find a copy of the original complaint form and the initial inspection report. The next regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2000, at 7:OOPM, in the library conference room located in the lower lever of the N. Andover Town Hall. I attempted to contact you on Tuesday, May 30th to review this situation with you personally, but unfortunately you were out of the office. Feel free to call this me if you have any questions regarding the violations noted in the Order. Thank yo �/zsrd Health Inspector 105 CMR: DEPAR'T'MENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 410.852: Time for Hearing The hearing shall be commenced not later than 30 days after the date the order,\ served. Provided, however, the hearing shall be commenced no later than: \ (1) 14 days after an order was served pursuant to 105 CMR 410.830(A) and 410.830(B� and the petitioner refuses to begin remedial activity as required pending the outcome of the hearing; or (2) 14 days after request for a hearing was received in instances where the petitioner alleges that an inspector or other personnel of the board of health has (a) failed to inspect upon request any premises; or (b) failed to issue an inspection report on an inspection as required by 105 CMR 410.000; or (c) failed to find violations of the law where such violations are claimed to exist or to certify that such violations may endanger or materially impair the health or safety, and well-being of the occupant(s); or (d) failed to issue an order as required by 105 CMR 410.830. 410.853: Hearing Procedures At the hearing the petitioner and other affected parties shall be given an opportunity to be heard, to present witnesses or documentary evidence, and to show why an order should be modified or withdrawn, or why a dwelling should not be condemned, vacated or demolished or why an action or failure to act by an inspector or other personnel of the board of health should be reconsidered, rescinded or ordered. Failure to hold a hearing within the time period. specified herein shall not affect the validity of any order. 410.854: Final Decision After Hearing• Failure to Comply with Final Order (A) The board of health shall susmin,-modify, or.withdraw the order and shall inform the petitioner in writing of its decision withinnot. more than seven days after the conclusion of the hearing. If the board of health sustains or modifies the order, it shall be carried out within the time period alloted in the original order or in. the modification. (B) If a written petition for a hearing is not filed with the board of health within the appropriate time provided for in 105 CMR 410.850, or if after a hearing the order has been sustained in whole or part, each day's failure to comply with the order as issued or modified shall constitute an additional offense. 410.855: Official Hearing Record 1 Every notice, order, or other record prepared by the board of health in connection with the hearing shall be entered as a matter of public record in the office of the clerk of the city or town, or in the office of the board of health. 410.860: Appeal of Final Decisions Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the board of health with respect to any order issued under the provisions of 105 CMR 410.000 may seek relief therefrom in any court of competent jurisdiction, as provided by the laws of this Commonwealth. 410.900: Penalties for Interference with Inspections Any owner, occupant, or other person who refuses, impeded, inhibits, interferes with, restricts or obstructs entry and free access to every part of the structure, operation or premises where inspection authorized by this code is sought after a search warrant has been obtained and presented in accordance with 105 CMR 400.100(C), shall be fined upon conviction not less than ten nor more than $500.00. 4/22/94 105 CMR - 1639 '4 , 105 CMP_ DEPARTNENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 410.840: continued notice is given to all affected occupants and after a hearing is held. Any variance granted by the board of health shall be in writing and shall not be in effect unless it is filed by the owner in the registry of deeds for the county, or appropriate district thereof, in which the dwelling is located. A copy of any such variance shall, while it is in effect, be available to the public at all reasonable hours in the office of the clerk of the city or town, or in the office of the board of health, and notice of the granting of variance shall be filed with the Commissioner of Public Health of the Commonwealth. (B) Any variance of other modification authorized to be made by 105 CMR 410.000 may be subject -to such quaZication, revocation, suspension or expiration as the board of health expresses in its grant. A variance or other modification authorized to be made by 105 CMR 410.000 may otherwise be revoked, modified, or suspended in whole or in part, only after the owners and affected occupants have been notified in writing and have been given an opportunity to be heard, in conformity with the requirements for an order and hearing of 105 CIMR 410.830 through 410.855. (C) A variance from 105 CN4R 410.480 may be granted only by the Massachusetts State Building Code Commissioner when in its opinion, other security measures are in force which adequately protect the rcsidcnt(s) of such dwelling. (M.G.L. c. 143, § 3R.) (D) A variance from 105 CMR 410.150(A)(2) which prohibits a kitchen sink to substitute for the required washbasin may be granted by the board of health only if compliance would require extensive costly renovation. 410.850: Right to Hearing Unless otherwise specified in 105 CMR 410.000, the following persons may request a hearing before the board of health by filing a written petition: (A) Any person or persons upon whom any order has been served pursuant to any regulation of 105 CMR 410.000 (except for an order issued after the requirements of 105 CMR 410.831 have been satisfied); provided, such petition must be filed within seven days after the day the order was served; (B) Any person aggrieved by the failure of any inspcctor(s) or other personnel of the board of health: (1) to inspect upon request any premiscs as required under 105 CMR 410.000; provided, such petition must be Filed within 30 days after such inspection was requested; or .(2) to issue a report on an inspection as required by 105 CIMR 410.000; provided, such petition must be filed within 30 days after the inspection; or (3) upon an inspection to find violations of 105 CNIR 410.000 where such violations are claimed to exist or to certify that a violation or combination of violations may endanger or materially impair the health or safety, and well-being of the occupants of the prernises; provided, such petition must be filed within 30 days after receipt of the inspection report; or (4) to issue an order as required by 105 CMR 410.830; provided, that such petition must be filed within 30 days after receipt of the inspection report. 410.851: Hearing Notice Upon receipt of a petition the board of health shall in writing inform the petitioner and other affected parties (affected parties shall include the occupants of all affected premises if the petitioner is an owner, and the owner if the petitioner is an occupant) of the date, time and place of the hearing and of their right to inspect and copy the board of health's file concerning the matter to be heard. 4/22/94 105 CMR - 1638 NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 120 Main Street • North Andover, MA 01845 Telephone (508) 682-6483, Ext. 32 Housing Inspection Report COMPLAINT # +t -*2-f COMPLAINANT Af--�azz'' �L �3 -7 all ADDRESS OF PREMISES '-�- OCCUPANT OWNER OWNER'S ADDRESS DATE OF INSPECTION HOUR /Z 3SS l ROOMS/VIOLATION: �„� !/ "INSPECTOR Form #HIR -1 Actlon Press 885.7000 ✓ ��� ��-� ' Town of North Andover NORTH OFFICE OF f , o •'"� ' • 46 c COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES 3? ° . p 27 Charles Street ". 0 North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 �9SSACNUS�t�y WILLIAM J. SCOTT Director (978)688-9531 Fax(978)688-9542 COMPLAINT FORM DATE: � o;�1e� O COMPLAINTANT: AMI'i'-rh ) y— ADDRESS: / 7 q PHONE: COMPLAINT AGAINST: ADDRESS: PHONE: COMPLAINT: J--fA BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 ^ i ox- /yv't-� At"HL-(-)- BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 C��2 u� �� � �E� �� —. ��ta Gi+,ea�a�� 2v o-4 K, �tie� o-�re� Gi co-- - �a� w� Cif l r�rc�e�. �+�,�s — w�-� �� �-