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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-30 Board of Health Minutes i North Andover Board of Health Meeting Agenda 'Flitirsday, April 30,2015 7:00 p.m. North Andover Police Department Community Room 1475 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Present: Thomas Trowbridge,Larry Fixler,Edwin Pease,Joseph McCarthy,Susan Sawyer,Michele Grant, Lisa Blackburn I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. PUBLIC HEARINGS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting minutes from March 26,2015 were presented for signature. Motion was made by Mr.Fixler to approve the minutes,the motion was seconded by Mr.McCarthy, all were in favor and the minutes were approved. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. 1550 Salem Street—John Morin,The Morin-Cameron Group,Inc.,representing the owners of 1550 Salem Street(who were present at the meeting),requested three local upgrade approvals. 1.Distance of SAS to property line of 10' to 7'2. Soil Test pits fi•om 2 per system area to 1 in system area 3. Separation distance of SAS to estimated seasonal high water table from 4'to 3'. Also requested were variances of minimum setback distance between septic tank and wetland resource areas from 75' to 72' and minimum setback distance between soil absorption system and wetland resource areas of 100'to 84'. Mr.Morin explained the requests for the local upgrades and variance requests. The layout of the property was presented to the Board.A discussion ensued regarding the requests.Mr.Morin stated that he has already met with Conservation and Conservation agrees with the reduction of setbacks that are being proposed and have approved the plan.Dr.Trowbridge asked for clarification on separation distance of the SAS to the estimated seasonal high water table fi•om 4'to 3'.Mr.Fixler asked about grading and drainage. A discussion ensued answering the Boards questions.A discussion was had regarding the abandonment of the existing well for potable use and using it for irrigation. Michele Grant asked about the plan for the existing well.Mr.Morin stated that they will comply with requirements to separate the well water system from the new town water system.Mr.Morin stated that the homeowners,who were present at the meeting,are trying to sell their house and need an approved 2015 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 1 of 4 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;Lisa Blaclzburn,Health Department Assistant I septic plan before they can sell it.Isaac Rowe,North Andover septic consultant from Mill River Consulting stated that he feels that Mr. Morin has done a good job on a challenging site. He agrees 1 with everything that Mr.Morin is proposing. MOTION made by Mr. McCarthy to approve the requests for the variance and local upgrades as stated on the plan dated 4/16/15 (there were multiple requests in regards to distance reductions to the wetland and reduction to the ground water to three feet rather than four).Motion was seconded by Mr.Pease;all were in favor to grant the variance and requests according to the plan and local upgrades. Mr.Morin requested the acceptance of a deed restriction to restrict the number of bedrooms, as the term bedroom is defined at 310 CMR 15.002("Bedroom"),through the granting of the Title 5 Bedroom Count Deed Restriction to restrict the total number of bedrooms allowed at 1.550 Salem Street to be four. Mr.Morin stated that the Assessor's office has 1550 Salem Street listed as four a bedroom, eleven room home.By code,the owners would need a five bedroom septic plan. Since there is no room for a five bedroom septic,which would be considered new construction,they are requesting limiting the number of rooms in the bedroom count,which would require a deed restriction. MOTION made by Mr.McCarthy to approve the request for the deed restriction.Motion was seconded by Mr. Pease;all were in favor to grant the deed restriction according to 310 CMR 15.002. Mrs. Sawyer introduced to the Board Mr.Eric Kfoury,the new Community Development Division Director,of which Health falls under. The members welcome Mr.Kfoury. B. Kenneth Connolly,Commonwealth Waste—Mr. Connolly requested an exemption with regards to the placard requirements as written in the Town of North Andover Board of Health Regulations concerning the Hauling and Disposal of Solid Waste.Mr. Connolly gave his background on Commonwealth Waste,where he is located now at 1175 Turnpike Street and the routes of his trucks. To get anywhere,his trucks must drive on route 114.Mr.Connolly stated that he feels he doesn't fall under what the placards are in place for.Ms. Sawyer explained Commonwealth's previous requests for permits and placards.Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector,gave her background information she had on permitting Commonwealth Waste in the past. A discussion ensued regarding the regulation for placards and permits for trash trucks in the town of North Andover.Mr.Pease and Mr.Kfoury both agreed that the regulation refers to trucks that are traveling from an exempt community and then dumping in Wheelabrator or TBI on Holt Road in North Andover and not just driving through town. However trucks driving through town without a placard,on town roads,may get stopped by the NAPD.If it is decided that the intent of the wording allows a trash truck to; drive through empty; go to pick up a load,off load in NA at Wheelabrator and then drive back home empty on town roads,does not need a placard,than that will impact many other companies.Hence,Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs.Grant are asking the Board for their guidance on permitting trash trucks and stated that the decision needs to be clear and fair to all.Possibly the board could have an open discussion of the regulation at a future Board of Health meeting. MOTION made by Mr.Pease to waive any placard fees for Commonwealth Waste for the year 2015. The waiver is for the 114 Route only and for maintenance purposes,not for hauling trash.Mr. McCarthy seconded the motion.All were in favor and the motion was approved. C. Scott Granwehr,The Farm Stand,new mobile food truck—Mr. Granwehr requested relief from the Board on the matter of not having a food preparation sink on his vehicle.Mrs. Sawyer stated that she 2015 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 2 of 4 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;Lisa Blackburn,Health Department Assistant North Andover Board of Health Meeting Agenda Thursday, April 30,2015 7:00 p.m. North Andover Police Department Room 1475 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 / and Ms.Grant had spoken to Mr.Ekuuwebr multiple times since February 20l4 and repeatedly stated � the Health Department's position that he would likely need a preparation sink,but our staff would � gladly meet to discuss his proposal.Mr. Granwehr stated at that time that he wanted to prepare food on his truck.The applicant built the truck prior to application submission and without prior approval. The application was received for"The Farm Stand"mobile food truck in March.Prior to submission a discussion with the Health Inspector and Eric K-foug'was held.It was recommended that the applicant should devise u proposal o,alternative tothe traditional prep sink for his truck.The applicant later decided it's more efficient to prepare all foods in advance at the commissary and load the prepped food onto the truck,and made no suggestion relating to alternative measures.He then asked for his request to6ozuo/6fioJauo non-prep food truck.Mrs. Sawyer explained the difference between o prep and non-prep food truck. Mrs. Sawyer asked Mr. Granwehr at that time if he wanted to modify his application since the application showed a lot of reference to prepping on the truck.Be did not submit any changed information that altered the review findings,which resulted in recommending he come to the BOH to discuss his requests.A discussion ensued regarding The Farm Stand's menu and the application. Mrs. Sawyer reviewed the background of the process of the new regulation by the Selectmen regarding mobile food trucks. Mr.Fix\or asked why bc built his truck without including u prep sink when he was previously told that the Town of North Andover requires a prep sink on mobile food units.Mr. Granwehr stated he wasn't advised by any others that food regulations would require a prep sink oo the truck. 8o stated that 6c felt that the North Andover regulation was unique and didn't apply to other cities and towns.8o stated that the city of Boston makes you prep u1ocommissary. He stated that on'aho prep isn't permitted on food trucks in Boston. Since he does business in Boston,he thought he would hu denied u permit iyhe had u prep oink io the unit. Mrs. Sawyer noted that our office has spoken to Health officials in Boston and they stated that he would not have been denied if he had a prep sink ou the unit.Mr.Kfoury asked if a mobile unit was required to use all the equipment on the unit./\discussion ensued regarding the subject.Mrs. Sawyer and Ms. Grant made equal statements that the North Andover Selectmen want to treat mobile food units the same as a brick and mortar restaurant.Mrs,Grant gave her opinion on what is considered"prep"work.The Health Department needs the Board to make that decision regarding wbu1 can and can't be duuo on Mr. Grun`vebr`utnmb uo far uoprepping ia concerned.The Health Department would have to make urecommendation regarding this issue before Mr. (Iruuwebr goes before the Selectmen. What io the definition of ^^pxupuokuged'`? Mr.Granwehr will resubmit his mobile food application to reflect a request for a non- prep pormb.ThoBomdagrceddmt Mr.Grnnwcbr will submit a no-prep mobile food application and that he will not prep on the truck.All prep will be done at his commissary. Mr. Granwehr agreed with the guideline fi-om the Board and ensured the Board that he will follow through with the guidelines.No vote necessary in this matter o1 this time. VD. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION 2012 North Andover Board o[Health Meeting Page 3u[4 Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD,Chairman;Larry EbJer.&{cm6cr/Cle,k;Francis P.8ducMiDoo.],` McCarthy,Member; Edwin Pease,Member Health Department Staff:Susan Sawyer,Health Director; Dc6m DiUuhan.Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Lisa Blackburn,Health Department Assistant Mr.McCarthy brought awareness regarding the tick season. There was a brief discussion regarding Lyme disease,detecting,treatment and diagnosing it. Lauren, a nurse practitioner who came to listen in on a BOH meeting,commented on tics and false positive results. Mrs. Sawyer informed the Board of the 150 hours of service that the current Health Department intern just completed.Ashley Wright was involved with many aspects of Public Health but her main focus was the project she completed on heroin.A brief discussion ensued on the public health issue of heroin addiction. I VIII. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Mr.McCarthy to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Fixler seconded the motion and all were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 pm. Prepared by: Lisa Blackburn, Health Dept.Assistant Reviewed bv: All Board of Health Members&Susan Smvyer,Health Director Signed bv: LartyW16161., Clerk of the oard Date Signed 2015 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page 4 of 4 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;Lisa Blackburn,Health Department Assistant