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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-28 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes `hur°sday, it e 28,2012 7.00 parr. 120 Main Street,2nd Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room North Andover, MA 01845 Present:Thomas Trowbridge, Ed Pease,Larry Fixler,Joe McCarthy. Also present were Susan Sawyer and Pamela Dellechiaie I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. U. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ill. PUBLIC HEARINGS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Note: Meeting minutes from April and May 2012 will be submitted for signature at the next BOH meeting on July 26,2012 to allow for further review. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. 85 Boston Street—Engineer at MHF Design requests a reduction of two feet in depth to groundwater required by 310 CMR 15.212. Pending MA DEP review post decision. Mr.David Jordan introduced himself as the engineer with MHF Design of Salem,NH and is representing Rob and Kelly Marie. The homeowners need to replace their failed septic with a new system. Mr.Jordan provided a lengthy explanation of the proposed alternative Presby septic system,also known as an enviro septic leach field. This is comprised of 12 inch diameter plastic pipes wrapped in fabric. Mr. Jordan is seeking approval for remedial use. The sizing complies with what the DEP is requesting in their approval letter. There is town water on the site. The only item out of the ordinary is to receive approval for this reduction to groundwater. They will be using the same septic tank,and will have the tank inspected at the time of the system installation. The septic system is currently about 25 years old. Mr.McCarthy asked if this will bean entirely new system. -If the tank needs to be replaced, it will be replaced at the time of installation if it fails inspection. Mr.Fixler asked about the clearance to groundwater. -Currently,the bottom of the drywells may be in the groundwater. Dr. Trowbridge asked about an existing leach field. There are two pits that are open bottom. June 28,2012 North Andover Board of Health Meeting--Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 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 Motion: Mr.Fixler made a motion to allow 85 Boston Street a site specific remedial use of the system with a two(2)foot reduction in depth to groundwater,whereas shown on plan. The motion was seconded by Mr,Pease. VII. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION A. Sarah Hempstead—Intern-Discussion regarding Sarah Hempstead, intern,and the projects she is doing. Ms. Sawyer noted that Sarah is working on brochures for the Diabetes Project to inform the public about the disease,and will provide copies of the brochures to the public at National Night Out in August. She is also going to provide recipe cards that would promote a healthy diet for those with Diabetes. Sarah will also be creating and preparing a display to be placed at the library for viewing. She is also looking into the possibility of having a Zurnba instructor to attend the National Night Out and provide demonstrations. Sarah is attending Binghamton University in Binghamton,NY. She needs 320 hours towards her degree, B. Wild Animals—Yesterday Ms. Sawyer was notified by the State Lab at the Department of Public Health that a young raccoon specimen tested positive for rabies in the vicinity of Andover and Chestnut Street. There was no human contact,but interaction with a canine. Notification was sent out within a one mile radius. A discussion ensued with regard to wild animals and interactions with there. Police get many bat calls. Ms. Sawyer only wants to test specimens if the bat has actually had contact with a domestic animal or a young child sleeping at night. The Health Department will cover that cost. Private citizens are not permitted to submit specimens for testing. Mr.McCarthy noted that he has bats in his barn,and read that a bat eats about 1,500 mosquitoes a night. The final message is that the general public should not be interacting with wildlife. There are wildlife specialists or pest control companies that will handle any problem issues with wildlife. C. Recreational Camps&Swimming Pools—All applicants who applied have been permitted. All the inspections have been completed to date. Ms. Sawyer stated that the permitting process goes fairly smoothly from the beginning to the end. There were a total of 8 camps and 40 sessions issued permits, and 16 pools at I3 locations. It was noted that Stevens Estate only opens their pool for special events. Dr. Trowbridge complimented the 14calth Department staff on the smooth operation of the permitting and inspection process. D. Tobacco Letters to Pharmacies—Mr.. Fixler noted that the BOH voted to give them b months to respond(180 days), and the letter had a response date of July. Ms. DelleChiaie confirmed that the request for a response in the letter was to let the BOH know that the pharmacies received the correspondence and if they will be looking into it. The letters just went outlast week. Dr.Trowbridge noted that the six month window is the time allowed to follow-up and revisit the issue at that time. E. Mosquito Surveillance Response—Dr.Trowbridge noted that there have been no positives in North Andover at this point. The positives so far have been in Roslindale. Jack Card of the Northeast Mosquito Control thought that it was because it was dry in the early spring,the mosquitoes would be out at a lower level. We will probably get updates every two weeks or so VIII. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS 1X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. All were in favor. tune 28,2012 North Andover Board of Health Meeting-Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 3 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 iyiembers: 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,PuMe Health Inspector;Pamela DelleChiaie,Health Department Assistant Pre a--1J_..red b� Pamela DelleChiaie, Health Dept. Assistant Reviewed bw All Board of Health Members&Susan Smvyer, Health Director Signed bi July 26, 2012 Larjy F' er le o eoar Date Signed I! June 28,2012 North Andover Board of Health Meeting--Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 3 Mote: 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 l]embers: Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,;vID,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