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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-30 Board of Health Minutes BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES DECEMBER 30, 1993 Dr. MacMillan called the meeting to order at 7: 10 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Francis P. MacMillan, M.D. , Chairman, John S. Rizza, D.M.D. , Member, Gayton Osgood, Member, and Sandy Starr, Health Agent. 7:00 P.M. - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE - LOT #1 FOREST STREET: Mr. Vaclav V. Talacko, P.E. , Hancock Survey Associates was present representing owners. Mrs. Starr stated that the subdivision was approved by Conservation. Mr. Talacko asked to come before the Board to request the following waivers for Lot #1 Forest Street: a) Waiver of Section 15. 03 (17) , distance to downhill slope, to install a clay barrier or retaining wall around the leaching area as shown on plan. b) Waiver of Section 15. 02 (17) , 10 feet and 25 feet removal and replacement of soil, to request the removal and replacement of soil up to 25 feet or up to the clay barrier or retaining wall. On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously to approve the variance as stated above. Mr. Talacko requested a letter be drawn up to submit to the State stating that the Board approved the variances. 7: 30 P.M. - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE - 677 SALEM STREET: Kevin and Janice Spicer were present. Mr. Osgood informed the Board Members that the Spicers want to build an in-law apartment which will contain one extra bedroom for their elderly mother. Mrs. Starr stated that they have a 750 gallon septic tank and recommended that the Spicers upgrade their tank to a 1500 gallon septic tank. Mrs. Spicer stated that they are willing to upgrade their septic tank to a 1500 gallon tank but does not feel comfortable signing the Board of Health agreement which requires the installation of a septic system repair upon the transfer of the property. This repair would cause the raising of the grade in the back yard two (2) feet above the existing grade. Mrs. Spicer continued to say that if they want to transfer the property they would have to adhere to the design repair or tie-in to sewer or if something should happen they would be responsible for the design repair. Page 2 Minutes: December 30, 1993 Dr. MacMillan retiterated that there is no variance necessary, is that correct? Mrs. Starr stated that no variance is necessary and that she was not quite sure what is required. Mrs. Starr went on to say that the tank is a 750 gallon tank and chances are - there is not sufficient leaching as it exists now to meet the current code in the Town. Dr. MacMillan stated that the system right now is fine and there is no failure. Dr. MacMillan added that if the system is functioning now with the same number of people then the Board should just let them go ahead with their addition. Mrs. Starr stated that she strongly recommends a new tank. The Spicer's agreed to the new tank but do not want to sign an agreement. Mrs. Starr stated that she has to quote what the State says they want, too. Mrs. Starr stated that she is concerned about the Spicer's situation if their system does fail. On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously that Kevin and Janice Spicer of 677 Salem Street be required to install a 1500 gallon tank. 8:00 P.M. 218-220 DALE STREET - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE: Mrs. Starr mentioned that this was cancelled and it is similar to the case that was just discussed. Mrs. Starr stated that the owners want to put on an addition and for her to sign off on the form U without doing anything to the septic system. Mrs. Starr stated that the tank is 1,200 gallons and she has no idea what the leaching is. With the addition, there would be six bedrooms stated Mrs. Starr. The Board agreed that no variance can be approved at this point. OTHER BUSINESS• Approval of Minutes - 11/18/93: On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of 11/18/93 . Captain Pizza - Update: Mrs. Starr gave the Board Members an update on a recent inspection of Captain Pizza. Mrs. Starr stated that a pest control servicing report was in the door of Town Hall before the meeting. The report stated that the special instructions only state, "service to be performed in a professional manner to include inspection and treatment of all areas set up and continuous monitoring of rodent control devices. " Mrs. Starr Page 3 Minutes: December 30, 1993 stated that unfortunately, it is the same company that Mr. Captain has been using for years. In addition, in the file there were other reports from the same company dating back to 1991 stating that service was to be on a bi-monthly basis. Obviously, this pest control company did not continue to do as stated in their reports, stated Mrs. Starr. Mrs. Starr stated that she re- inspected Captain Pizza today and was very surprised with their progress. The food handler, Lena, went into the establishment and set up for a 3 bay sink and she did a good job. Mrs. Starr stated that on Monday, Mr. Miniccuci will be meeting with Mr. Captain to go over the plans with him and to discuss how he wants it done and if Captain is willing to put the money in to it. Modicon Reimbursement: The Health Secretary explained that Modicon paid two $150. 00 fees for their food service permit in 1993 . When Modicon came in to pay their 1994 permit fee, they asked if they could be reimbursed for one of 1993 permits. Mrs. Pawelski explained that when Modicon moved their facility to another area in the building, the normal procedures were taken, i.e. plans submitted, new establishment fee. This is the reason two fees were paid in 1993 . On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously to reimburse Modicon $150.00 for overpayment of their 1993 Food Service Permit. Discussion - Sewer Tie-In - Time Restriction: Mr. Osgood stated that he spoke with Mr. Perna, and he is concerned about residents that have sewer available to their houses but have not tied into it. Mr. Osgood stated that Mr. Perna is particularly concerned about the ones in the watershed. Mr. Osgood mentioned that the Board of Health can make people tie-in. Mr. Osgood stated that Mr. Perna wants the Board of Health to "crack the whip. " The Board agreed to have residents within the watershed tie-in within one (1) year and the residents outside the watershed to tie-in within three (3) years. The Board suggested that Mrs. Starr run this by Conservation, Planning, and the Department of Public Works and bring their thoughts and opinions back to the Board in January. No vote necessary; discussion continued until January 27, 1994 meeting. Page 4 Minutes: December 30, 1993 13 MAIN STREET: Mr. Osgood informed the Board Members of a recent call he received from the Fire Department regarding 13 Main Street. Mr. Osgood stated that he responded to a call last evening in reference to frozen pipes and a failed heating system and that he declared the building at 13 Main Street to be uninhabitable. Mr. Osgood stated that the building should not be occupied until a re-inspection is performed by the Health Department. Mrs. Starr stated that apparently what had happened is that the pipes froze on the third floor and water leaked down to the second and first floors and when Mr. Nicetta, Building Inspector went in he found many code violations. Mr. Osgood stated that there was no heat, no electricity. The Red Cross put the families up at the Hampton Inn. Voris - Salem Street Update: Mrs. Starr stated that she spoke with the Voris ' Lawyer and told him what the Board needed and he agreed to it and that was the last she heard of him. Food Sanitation Program: Mrs. Starr mentioned that she would be interested in putting together a Food Sanitation Program this year with no cost to the Town and wanted to know the Board Members input. Mrs. Starr stated that she spoke with a few people and got some quotes and wants to look into space donated by a local food establishment. Mr. Osgood stated that we have to make sure it is not costly to the people. Mr. Osgood stated that the Board of Health mandates that all restaurant owners have someone certified. Mr. Osgood would like to see the program cost food establishment owners only fifty ($50. 00) . Mrs. Starr stated that she wants to look into this because it has not been done in two years. Mrs. Starr stated that she would like to do a full program and eventually work towards smaller seminars throughout the year (quarterly) refresher courses; i.e. washing hands. Dr. MacMillan stated that his only concern is that if you make these courses on a voluntary basis people will not come, especially if it cost $150. 00. Dr. MacMillan stated that if you tell them that they have to be recertified every three (3) years then they have to come. This will keep it as an ongoing event and then offer seminars once a year. Dr. MacMillan asked if there is any way of getting corporations to pay i.e. , wholesaler meat suppliers or if they put in some kind of a fund. Mrs. Starr stated that she would look into it. Page 5 Minutes: December 30, 1993 The Board asked Mrs. Starr to look into the cost and to get the least expensive. They also suggested that Mrs. Starr check with Andover Board of Health and see if it could be done jointly. The Board Members agreed that the North Andover Board of Health should have a mandatory program every two to three years. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. Gayton Osgood, Clerk