HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-27 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
Tliursday— September 27, 201_
7:00 p.m.
120 Main Street, 2`1 Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room.
North Andover, MA 01845
Present: Larry Fixler, Frank MacMillan Jr.,Joseph McCarthy,Michelle Davis,Daphnee Alva-LaFleur,
Brian LaGrasse,Toni K. Wolfenden
1, CALL TO ORDER
The meeting called to order at 7:03 pm.
if. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting minutes from July 26,2018 were presented for signature.
Motion made by Frank MacMillan to approve the minutes, the motion seconded by Joseph
McCarthy,all were in favor and ti►e minutes were approved. 4-0-0
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Motion made by.Frank MacMillan to continue the Royal Crest order letter until further
information is available,October 25,2018,Joseph McCarthy seconded the motion and all were
in favor. 4-0-0
V. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENT'S,AND DISCUSSION
A. Jeff Thompson of TBI, 120 Holt Road,came to discuss with the Board of Health proposed
modifications. TBI is interested in erecting two large temporary tents to protect processed wood
and recycled electronics. They are also interested in erecting a fully enclosed conveyor belt for a
baler to move debris more easily. Mr.'Thompson is hoping the tents will be erected in tite t
spring of 2019; the baler/conveyor belt would be as soon as possible. Brian LaGrasse has
requested a formal presentation and plan submitted to legal counsel to ensure consistence with
proper use and zoning. The Board has no objections at this time pending the formal proposal.
B. Larry Fixler discussed an article by Medscape on substance abuse statistics and the new
prescription monitoring system,which will control the sale of pharmaceutical narcotics.
C. Michelle Davis arrives at 7:35pm
D. Joseph McCarthy discussed natural gas transmission, and the explosions and fires that
occurred in North Andover,Andover,and Lawrence. There are three types of natural gas
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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 I lealth Department Staff:Brian
LaGrasse,Health Director,Caroline Ibbitson,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;"rani K.Wolfenden,
Health Department Assistant