HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-26 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of:Health
Meeting Minutes
Tlitirstlay---July 26, 201
7:00 t i.
120 Main Street, 2"1 Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room
North Andover, MA 01845
Present:Larry Fixler,Franlc MacMillan Jr.,Joseph McCarthy,Michelle Davis,Daphnee Alva-LaFleur,
Brian LaGrasse,Toni K.'Wolfenden,Caroline Ibbitson,Daniel MacMillan
I. CALL TO ORDER
'The meeting was called to order at 7:03p►n,
if. PLEDGE:OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Motion was made by Joseph McCarthy to open the public hearing,the motion was seconded by
Michelle Davis,all were in favor. 5-0-0
Tommy Orr,associate of Johnson&Borenstein,the law firm representing Royal Crest is asking
for a continuance to the next available Board of Health Meeting. Royal Crest is requesting
additional time to present to the board and to discuss the appeal and solutions. See Appendix A
for letter presented to the board. Various departments were having issues with the apartments
located at Royal Crest. The town started a comprehensive inspection team in the fall of 2017.
This team consisted of the police,fire,building and health departments. 'Their taslc was to try to
pinpoint various issues in the apartments and to help resolve the complaints. One problem
detected is a chronic moisture issue due to a high water table. Royal Crest has abated mold in
one unit. Brian LaGrasse has recommended for the continuance dated for the next board of
health meeting,September 27,2018.. For order letter given to Royal.Crest see Appendix B
Motion was made by Daphnee Alva-LaFleur to continue the Royal Crest order letter until the
next board of health meeting dated September 27,2018,Joseph McCarthy seconded the motion,
and all were in favor.4-0-0
Motion was made by Michelle Davis to close the public hearing,the motion was seconded by
Daphnee Alva-LaFleur,all were in favor and the public hearing was closed. 4-0-0
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting minutes from June 28,2018. were presented for signature.
Motion was made by Daphnce Alva-'LaFleur to approve the minutes,the motion was seconded by
Joseph McCarthy,all were in favor and the minutes were approved.4-0-0
2018 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 1 of 2
Board of Health Members: Larry Fixler, Chairman;Joseph McCarthy, Member/Clerk; Francis P.MacMillan,Jr.,M.D.
Member/Town Physician; Michelle Davis, RN, Member; Daphnee Alva-LaFleur Health Department Staff: Brian
LaGrasse, Health Director,Caroline Ibbitson, Public Health Nurse; Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector;Tani K.
Wolfenden, Health Department Assistant
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Monthly Reports—see Appendix D
At approximately 7:21pin Dr.Frank McMillan arrives.
V1. NEW BUSINESS
A.
MOTION made by Joseph McCarthy to give Brian LaGrasse authorization to approve new
,subdivision septic systems that are compliant with state regulations with the chairman's
approval for the Board of Health. All were in favor and the motion was approved. 4-0-0
Michelle Davis has requested that any new septic subdivisions be added to the director's monthly
reports.
See Appendix C—Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in North Andover,
MA.and correspondence.
VIT. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION
A. Larry Fixler introduced new board member,Daphnee Alva LaFleur. Ms.LaFleur works for
Tufts Health Plan as a Business Development Manager. She is looking forward to learning and
giving back to the community.
13. Dr.Frank MacMillan discusses the article in New England Journal of Medicine titled Tickborne
Diseases—Confronting a Growing Threat. See Appendix E
C. Larry Fixier discusses emphysema,which is a chronic pulmonary disease.
V111. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION made by Joseph McCarthy to adjourn the meeting. Daphnee Alva-LeFleur seconded the motion
and all were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.
Prepared by:
Toni K. Woffenden,Health Dept. Assistant
Reviewed bv:
All Board qf Health Menibers&Brian LaGrasse,Health Director
Sikned b
�,T sel) McCarthy, Clerk oj'tIVBoard Date igne