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BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
MAY 23, 1991
Dr. Rizza called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John S. Rizza, D.M.D. , Chairman, Francis P. MacMillan, M.D. ,
Member, Gayton Osgood, Member, Michael J. Rosati, Health Agent,
and Allison C. Conboy, Health Administrator.
APPROVAL OF BOH MINUTES - 4Z18/91:
On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the minutes of 4/18/91 as written.
APPROVAL OF BOH 1991 MEETING SCHEDULE:
All Board Members agreed that the 1991 Meeting Schedule was a
good idea. There was some question related to the necessity of
meetings for both July and August. The Board will address this
at the June 27 meeting.
NORTH ANDOVER RESTAURANT D/B/A ROLF'S RESTAURANT:
Mr. Edward Capidalupo, Manger, Rolf's Restaurant was present. A
lengthy discussion ensued in reference to an order letter sent to
Mr. Rolf Carlson. The letter stated three (3) inspections were
executed on April 18th, April 26th and April 29th which revealed
critical and non-critical violations that were not corrected on
the second and third inspections. Mr. Capidalupo stated that all
violations are presently corrected. Ms. Conboy will reinspect
Rolf Is next week and report back to the Board at their next
meeting. The Board agreed that a reinspection fee of twenty-five
($25. 00) be paid.
1160 SALEM STREET - ANDY VORIS:
Mr. Voris was present, along with his son-in-law. Mr. Rosati
presented to the Board an update of the situation at 1160 Salem
Street. Mr. Rosati stated that according to ZBA, Mr. Voris is
proposing an addition of a one bedroom family suite. Mr. Rosati
is concerned that the design capacity of the septic system may be
exceeded by this addition and as per Title V and local subsurface
disposal regulations the system should be enlarged. Mr. Rosati
stated that there is no indication that the system is failing and
that Mr. Voris has a couple of options 1) Add on to the existing
system 2) increase the size of the system or 3) to do nothing.
Mr. Rosati recommend that they increase the size.
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On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board
voted to declare that a repair is required, a plan for said
repair must be drawn up by a registered professional engineer,
Mr. Rosati and the engineer should work out the necessary
details of the plan and, if necessary, bring before the Board for
their approval.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Dr. Pasanan - 117 Osgood Street:
Mr. Rosati stated that eight (8) months ago he sent Dr. Pasanan
an order letter to tie-in to the sewer system. Recently, Mr.
Rosati did a site inspection and found that the septic system was
leaching onto the surface of the ground. A second order letter
allowed Dr. Pasanen an additional thirty (30) days to tie-in. At
the present time no hook-up has been initiated. Mr. Rosati
wanted to know what direction the Board wants him to take.
The Board Members agreed to send a letter to Dr. Pasanen stating
that he is to comply with the April 5, 1991 order letter within
forty-five (45) days and to present evidence of having initiated
plans to hook up to the common sanitary sewer within fourteen
(14) days. Failure to comply will result in court action.
The Board Members requested a copy of the list of addresses
capable of hooking onto sewer who have not yet done so.
Discussions - Mr. Rosati:
Mr. Rosati informed the Board that an installer' s permit was
issued to Tim Melvin who has recently taken the installer's test
and passed.
Mr. Rosati stated that Scott Quinn wanted to be re-instated as an
installer. Mr. Quinn does not have recommendations and Mr.
Rosati is inclined not to give him a permit but stated if there
is a problem he will suggest going before the Board.
Mr. Rosati stated that Fred Horne submitted a septic design for a
new lot and that it required additional soil testing. Mr. Rosati
stated that if he was to do a repair, the area would be adequate,
but he wants to take the carriage house and the guest house and
relocate it onto this new lot and service it with this new septic
system which he has upgraded. Mr. Rosati stated that he came in
with a design proposal not only for a variance from Title V, for
depth of ledge, but he also wants to put in clay barriers. Mr.
Rosati denied the plan and wanted to update the Board.
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Mr. Rosati stated that now that there are new regulations, he
will be denying old plans in the files which do not comply. He
stated that engineers will be asking if the Board will consider
granting variances on these lots. If the Board will consider
granting variances, Mr. Rosati will let the engineers know its
okay to proceed.
The Board members agreed to consider granting variances and Mr.
Rosati will inform the engineers of this.
Discussion - Ms. Conboy - Policy Regarding Complaints:
A lengthy discussion ensued in reference to establishing an
informal policy as to how the Board wants to see Ms. Conboy go
about complaints.
Animal Regulations:
Ms. Conboy stated that the Board of Health permits animals but
has no regulations on them. She stated she will accumulate data
from State Laws and Regulations and compose an animal regulation
and bring it before the Board.
Massage Regulations:
Ms. Conboy stated that the Massage Regulations back in November
of 1990, that the Board passed, were never printed in the
newspaper. Ms. Conboy will arrange for them to be printed in the
Citizen.
Pools:
Ms. Conboy stated that all pools are all going ahead - most will
be open tomorrow - no major problems.
Heritage Green is the only one that Ms. Conboy sees as a possible
problem. Heritage Green put a flow meter on their pump for the
first time and State requirement is that your total volume of
water in the pool goes through and re-circulates every eight (8)
hours. Heritage Green's flow meter indicates that it is re-
circulating every sixteen (16) hours. Ms. Conboy stated that
Heritage Green has been operating like this for twenty (20)
years.
The Board agreed to grant a variance for this weekend with the
stipulation that the chemical standards are okay and that they
reduce the volume of bathers and that they come before the Board
in June for a variance for the remainder of the summer season.
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REORGANIZATION OF BOARD:
On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted
unanimously to elect Dr. MacMillan as Chairman, Dr. Rizza as Vice
Chairman, and Mr. Osgood as Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned approximately 10: 05 p.m. .
Clerk, Board of Health