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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-02 Board of Health Minutes BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES JULY 2, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT- Francis P. MacMillan, M. D. , Chairman, Gayton Osgood, Clerk, and Allison C. Conboy, Health Administrator. John S. Rizza, D.M.D. was not present. APPROVAL OF BOH MINUTES - 5,/23/91: On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of 5/23/91. DISCUSSION - STREETS NOT CONNECTED TO TOWN SEWER: A lengthy discussion ensued in reference to streets not connected to Town sewer. Mr. Osgood suggested that he speak with Buddy Cyr or Bill Hmurciak first before sending a letter to citizens to tie-in. DISCUSSION: MEETING DATES - JULY & AUGUST: The Board agreed a meeting in August will be necessary if there are a lot of agenda items. If its slow then it will be put off until September. DISCUSSION: NON-COMPLIANCE - ORDER LETTER - 36 KIERNAN ROAD: Ms. Conboy stated that 36 Kiernan Road hooked-up to Town sewer and is off the agenda. Ms. Conboy is waiting for the tie-in notice from DPW. A lengthy discussion regarding tie-in fees ensued. Mr. Osgood stated that the tie-in fee is $1, 000 which does not included the cost of the construction which will cost at least $1, 000. Mr. Crouch, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, was present and stated that there is a betterment assessment which allows the cost to be paid over a twenty (20) years period which is bonded by the Town. Dr. MacMillan asked Mr. Crouch how do the citizens go through Betterment Assessment and how is it paid? I ($50. 00/year or $60. 00/quarter) Mr. Crouch stated that the Town would issue warrants and go before Town Meeting. Mr. Crouch believes a Special Town Meeting might be held in the fall. DISCUSSION: WILLIAM BUSS - 73 MAIN STREET #3 • Ms. Conboy informed the Board that Mr. Buss, at the present time, has not notified the Board that a re-inspection is in order. The property at 73 Main street #3 should not be rented until a re- inspection transpires. The Board recommended that Ms. Conboy send a letter to Mr. Buss stating that the Board agreed to allow five (5) more days in which to contact this office and arrange Page 2 Minutes: July 2 , 1991 for a re-inspection of his property at 73 Main -St. #3 to- determine compliance or noncompliance. 8:00 P.M. - CHINA BLOSSOM RESTAURANT - 946 OSGOOD STREET: Richard and Connie Yee were present with one of their workers. Ms. Conboy brought the Board up to date with the recent inspections and violations. Ms. Conboy stated that China Blossom is making progress and has complied with almost all violations but Ms. Conboy wants to keep it that way. She stated that she wants to see China Blossom continue in this manner and to keep up to standards. Ms. Conboy recommended that China Blossom obtain a consultant to re-inspect in two (2) months and again in four (4) months and to have three (3) people certified food managers in Chinese. On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. MacMillan the Board voted unanimously that China Blossom obtain a consultant to re- inspect their establishment in two (2) months, and again in four (4) months and to have three (3) people certified food managers in Chinese. 8:30 P.M. - WILLIAM & JEANNE LAFONTAINE - 297 ANDOVER STREET: Mr. William LaFontaine was present. Mr. Osgood stated that he spoke with Mr. Rosati and Mr. Rosati thinks Mr. LaFontaine should tie-in to the sewer or build another system. Mr. Osgood stated that the system has been fixed to the point that it is not now failing and Mr. Rosati didn't think that he should tie in immediately and that it is okay to give Mr. LaFontaine some time. Mr. LaFontaine stated that the system is not discharging at this time and is running super. He stated that it would cost him $25, 000 to tie-in to Town sewer. Mr. LaFontaine stated that there is room for new system. On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted unanimously to withdraw the order letter until such time the septic system discharges again. - 9:00 P.M. - WAYNE PASANEN M.D. - 117 OSGOOD STREET: - Wayne Pasanen, M. D. , 117 Osgood Street, was present with his lawyer. Dr. Pasanen received a letter from Mr. Rosati stating that his system is discharging and order him to tie-in to Town sewer. Dr. Pasanen stated that as far as he is concerned there is no problem. Ms. Conboy stated that Mr. Rosati 's view on this is that the system has failed and unhooking the sump pump is not going to correct the problem. Page 3 Minutes: July 2 , 1991 Dr. MacMillan-wants to see some testing results because at this point in time there is no indication of a failed system according to Mr. Borgesi. The Board recommends that Mr. Rosati re-inspect the system and to see if the system has failed. On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted unanimously to withdraw the order letter and to monitor the system and to notify Dr. Pasanen if at any time it is discharging. DISCUSSION: COLONADE ESCROW ACCOUNT - I :ER �$ t I Mr. Osgood stated that the situation is that the Board of Health is holding $115, 000 of the Colonade Condominiums to tie-in to the r sewer. -y wants to tie-in and they want to use some of ---- - engineer. e Board has to decide the money to pay an ngin r. Th Bar h if they want to grant this or not. Mr. Osgood stated that the money the Board of Health is holding in escrow is to tie the Colonade Condominiums into the sewer. In order to release any of the money, the Board has to vote to do so. Mr. Tom Leen was present along with Joe Fiori, Leon Cody and Dave Eaton. Mr. Eaton is the Project Manager and he will see the project through. Mr. Eaton stated that he would put some numbers together as to how much the project will cost. He stated that he can not see it taking more than two (2) or three (3) thousand dollars. Mr. Eaton stated that he will put together a basic budget and if this can not be done through the money that is in escrow he is not sure if the association wants to move forward. On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted to agree in principal to what was proposed here tonight. To have Mr. Eaton present to the Board, at their meeting in August, the best estimate of a budget for the completed project including engineering costs, cost of construction, and the costs that are going to be associated with tie-ins, etc. . Mr. Osgood and Dr. MacMillan's main concern is how to get the money, how to release the money, and how many signatures are needed. *Place this issue on the August agenda. 9:30 P.M. - ANDREW VORIS - 1160 SALEM STREET: Mr. Andy Voris, his daughter Andrea, and son-in-law was present along with Mr. Joe Borgesi from J.J.B. Associates. The Board Page 4 Minutes: July 2 , 1991 members received a memo from Mr. Rosati -stating that he strongly recommends that the Design Engineer submit a proposal which provides some degree of protection to the ground water by increasing the distance separating the bottom of the leaching facility and the water table. Also, to conduct a percolation test to determine if the overall size of the leaching facility is adequate to handle the proposed daily flow. On a motion by Mr. Osgood, second by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted unanimously to acknowledge that this is a repair and to have Mr. Borgesi submit a redesign of the plan and to review it with Mr. Rosati. DISCUSSION: NON-COMPLIANCE - COVENTRY II: Ms. Conboy stated that an order letter was issued to Mr. Cristaldi on May 10, 1991 and the compliance date is up. Coventry II is undeveloped land and there has been a significant amount of dumping on this land. The residents of Coventry I were very concerned and went in and cleaned it up. They're dumping boilers, glass, and building materials. The citizens did clean up most of it but there is still a significant amount of dumping that still needs to be cleaned up. Ms. Conboy wanted to update the Board and see what direction they want her to take. The Board suggested that Ms. Conboy send another letter to Mr. Cristaldi and ask him to please inform the Board of his intentions and/or efforts towards compliance within fourteen (14) days. DISCUSSION: 32 ASHLAND STREET: Ms. Conboy stated an order letter was sent to Mr. Fary ordering him to tie-in to the sewer system. Ms. Conboy stated that this property at 32 Ashland Street has a line directly from the house into the Merrimack, discharging raw sewage directly into the Merrimack River. Mr. Fary, the owner, requested more time to investigate. Ms. Conboy wants to know in what direction the Board wants her to take. The Board suggested that Ms. Conboy send a letter to Mr. Fary requesting him to appear before the Board at the meeting in August. Page 5 Minutes: July 2 , 1991 OTHER BUSINESS' - --- People for the Environment: The Board attended the meeting, "People for the Environment" on June 27, 1991. Dr. MacMillan stated that they raised some very good issues and believes that the Board needs some technical expertise (engineers) to help guide the Board in making decisions. Dr. MacMillan stated that this is a very important and very complicated public health issue and the Board should be on the forefront. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned approximately 10: 30 p.m. . Clerk, Board of Health