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Dr. Trowbridge asked that the homeowner of 115 Sherwood Drive, Mr. George Canellakis, who is
seeking a variance request to allow utilization of the basement space without the addition of a
bedroom, to submit an estimate of a septic system upgrade to document cost prohibition. The home
owner also needs to submit a Title 5 Inspection to review the status of the system. Dr. Trowbridge
asked that we continue this item until the next Board of Health meeting. Ms. Sawyer noted that the
homeowner may choose to have a voluntary Title 5 report to give him an idea of how to proceed
further.
B. Recreational Camn — Stop It Goaltending Program (Ice Hockey) — to be held at Merrimack
College - request for a variance
Mr. Brian Daccord presented about himself and company history. He has lived at 171 Weyland Circle,
North Andover, for the last 15 years. He was the goaltending coach for Boston Bruins for several years, as
well as Brooks School, and some other locations. This summer, the summer programs will be in North
Andover at Merrimack College.
Some programs will be 5 days, which classifies it as a camp. This is a goalie camp, so for every two
goalies, there is one instructor on the ice with them. For the older kids, there is one instructor for every
three students. In addition to instructors, there are shooters. There is a coacb/instructor at each station.
They have a database of all the contact information, such as who shoots when, and at what time. There are
a lot of moving parts, and a lot of different shooters.
Mr. Daccord referred to the regulations, his request letter, and his schedule. He noted that John Cravet
schedules the shooters, and speaks with different schools and coaches.
Mr. Fixler asked if Mr. Daccord could explain his exact request. Mr. Daccord asked if there could be an
exemption to circumvent CORI/SORI's requirement for the shooters, as it would be a lengthy and
cumbersome task. Mr. Daccord stated that the only contact the shooters have with the children is'on the
ice, and there is always a station instructor present. Goalies are on the ice for 25 minutes before the
shooters even come in. This camp is primarily for the high school aged child. The incentive of the shooter
is to have ice time. Mr. Fixler asked about background checks on shooters. Mr. Daccord noted that this
would add an enormous amount of work for his staff.
Ms. Rillahan noted that one or more persons in a supervisory role who has had a CORI/SORI check should
be in the locker room at all times to supervise the changing areas and bathrooms, Mr. Daccord explained
that the goalies go on the ice for 25 minutes, and the shooters then come into the building while the others
are on the ice. Then instructor then goes to get the shooters. Ms. Rillahan stated that this is not the case
after the practices or ice time, when a mix of people could be in the locker room at the same time. Ms.
Rillahan stated that the requirement for the CORI/SORI checks is in the regulations, including state and
local, that all instructors or volunteers having contact with campers are to receive CORI/SORI checks.
Dr. Trowbridge requested that there be a submission of protocol by the camp operator to ensure the
protection of the campers. It was left with Mr. Daccord to establish an alternative protocol and submit it to
the Health Department for review. The Board of Health does retain the right to allow variances in
extenuating circumstances, but the safety of the campers is of the utmost important, and the board members
need to be sure that a strict policy is in place before granting any such request.
February 24, 2011North Andover Board of Health Meeting — Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7
Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on
the agenda.
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
Rillahan, Public Health Nurse; Michele Grant, Public Health inspector; Pamela DelleChiaie, Health Department Assistant