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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-15 Board of Health Minutes BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES JANUARY 15, 1992 Dr. MacMillan called the meeting at 4 :40 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Francis P. MacMillan, M.D. , Chairman, John S. Rizza, D.M.D, Member, Gayton Osgood, Member, and Allison C. Conboy, Health Administrator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 9/3/91: On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of 9/3/91 as written. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 10/8/91: On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of 10/8/91. 118 MEADOWVIEW ROAD - RON PICA: Mr. Ronald Pica, Pica Engineering was present in reference to the failed septic system at 118 Meadowview Road. Mr. Pica stated that he would like to wait until springtime to do any testing. Mr. Rosati Is recommendation is to plug/disconnect D-Box, pump tank as often as necessary, submit pumping receipts to the Board of Health. Soil testing to be completed by March 30, 1992 . System design to be submitted by April 15, 1992 . Construction to begin by April 30, 1992 . Mr. Pica stated that he will send a letter to Mr. Diazzo stating Mr. Rosati 's recommendations and he will explain what the possibilities are. Mr. Pica will send a copy of that letter to Board of Health. On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted unanimously to go ahead with recommendations as outlined by Mr. Rosati. WATER TREATMENT PLANT WALK THROUGH: Dr. Rizza suggested that the Board members take a walk through the Water Treatment Plant. All members agreed to arrange for a walk through on the next meeting date, Wednesday, February 12 , 1992, approximately 2 : 30 - 3 : 00 p.m. and meeting will begin following the walk through. Page 2 Minutes: January 15, 1992 DISCUSSION: HEALTH AGENTREPLACEMENT: Ms. Conboy stated that a memo and a draft agreement was received regarding a meeting with Andover on Tuesday, January 14, 1992 . Ms. Conboy stated that they would like some input from the Board on where to go from here. Andover Board of Health does not want to have office hours in the N.A. Board of Health Office, for this reason, the Board members were not in favor of Andover Board of Health taking over the Health Agent's position. Dr. MacMillan suggested to ask Mr. Rosati for some recommendations. CAPTAIN PIZZA 535 CHICKERING ROAD: Ms. Conboy stated that an order letter was sent to Captain Pizza, the tenants of 535 Chickering Road, owner is Quic Pic, and the deadline for the asbestos removal was the end of January. Dr. MacMillan stated that he did not know this was an issue with the Health Department and asked Ms. Conboy if this was a building code violation or a health issue? Ms. Conboy stated that it falls under the housing code and that building does not cover asbestos, it falls under the health department. Ms. Conboy stated that asbestos can be incapsulated professionally if it is over five (5) feet and sometimes it is beyond being covered. An inspection was done October 10, 1991. Dr. MacMillan suggested to send them a letter asking them if corrections were completed. Ms. Conboy stated that she knows they'll tell her it' s not their problem, it's the owner' s problem. Dr. MacMillan stated that if this is a health hazard and there is asbestos coming off the ceiling and people are exposed to this, then something has to be done. Dr. MacMillan stated to recommend that they get an engineer or someone qualified in asbestos removal and take care of it. Ms. Conboy stated that they already did that in the order letter. Dr. MacMillan suggested to send another letter and state that if he does not respond, the Board of Health will take further action. QUIC PIC, 533 CHICKERING ROAD: Ms. Conboy stated that some of the violations were corrected and the BOH agreed to give Quic Pic until November 16, 1991 to install a third sink or provide a three bay sink or dishwasher. Ms. Conboy stated that just a few days ago they did everything, however, he has not obtain a plumbing permit. At the present time they do have the sink, it is not installed but Ms. Conboy has the specs on the sink. Dr. MacMillan stated that they are making some progress. Page 3 Minutes: January 15, 1992 The Board agreed to send a letter asking Mr. Buco to notify Ms. Conboy within thirty (30) days when the installation is complete in order for her to complete the final inspection. FOOD HANDLER'S COURSE: Ms. Conboy stated that a Food Handler' s Course started last night at Pumpernickel ' s Restaurant for two hours one night per week. Ms. Conboy stated that in the process she reviewed the regulation and all that is required in the regulation is that they attend the session that is eight (8) hours of Food Service Training. Ms. Conboy stated that the regulations does not specify the requirements for passing the Food Service Course. The Board Members agreed to give a certificate of attendance for those present 75% of the time. COLONADE PUMP STATION: On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously to authorize to release four (4) thousand dollars for the engineering work, send a letter to MEG Company stating that all the conditions outlined in their letter have not been met and the Board awaits the construction cost estimates of the project and to also send a letter to Fleet Bank to release the money. Mr. Osgood also stated to put in the letter to Fleet Bank that the Board officially voted at their meeting of January 15, 1992 . LOT #5 - BERRY STREET: Mr. Tom Neve was present and requested to come before the Board to request a variance in reference to Lot #5 Berry Street. Mr. Neve stated that in order to meet the slope breakout requirements he needs to fill about 1, 178 sq. ft. of wetlands and he is seeking alternatives. The only alternative Mr. Neve has is the installation of a barrier and he stated that this will eliminate some of the fill and protect the wetlands. Mr. Neve stated that in this case he will be able to maintain the buffer zone which is 100 ft. away from the wetlands. Mr. Neve stated that he could put the barrier anywhere Mr. Rosati wishes. Mr. Rosati recommends that no action be taken by the Board of Health until he reviews the plans (any barriers must be outside of the limits of the top and subsoil excavation and in no case closer then twenty-five (25) feet) . Clay barrier is not acceptable, concrete barrier may provide adequate protection and is more durable than clay. Mr. Rosati also recommends that the Board members visit the site prior to making a decision. The Board agreed to have Mr. Tom Neve submit plans to Mr. Rosati for him to review. Page 4 Minutes: January 15, 1992 REQUEST TO WAIVE 1992 FOOD SERVICE FEES: Ms. Conboy stated that three (3) new food establishments opened in November and paid a full year for only one month and now they are renewing for 1992 . Ms. Conboy recommend that the Board waive the 1992 Food Service Fees. On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously to waive the 1992 Food Service Fee on the following establishments: Alex's Roast Beef, Airport Cafe and DelMontes. DONALD PEARSON - 1030 JOHNSON STREET: Mr. Donald Pearson, 1030 Johnson Street was present and is requesting approval of building plans from the Board of Health. A potential for an increase in the number of bedrooms. Mr. Rosati recommends that the Board members approve this request sign building permit as renovations will not result in any additional bedrooms (three (3) max) , unless a plan, upgrading the septic system is submitted. On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the plans. RABIES ADVISORY: Ms. Conboy stated that she had a meeting with Kevin Mahoney, Finance Director and Karen Nelson, Director, Planning & Development and mention that the Town needed some rabies control program set up and implemented immediately. Dogs are required to be licensed annually. The State requires that the Town Clerk require a certificate of the rabies vaccine be shown to him when they are licensed but the Town Clerk has not been doing that. The Town Manager told the Town Clerk to get copies of the certificate but it still has not been done. Ms. Conboy recommended the Town put something in the paper suggesting that residents please get your dog vaccinated. Ms. Conboy stated that she will inform the local newspapers and strongly advising them to get their cats vaccinated annually and their dogs every three years. Mr. Mahoney stated that he will get a list of dog licenses from the Town Clerk and make up a master list. Ms. Conboy stated that she will advertise well for the rabies clinic and advise residents to get out to the clinic. Ms. Conboy is having the Animal Control Officer immunized for rabies. It is approximately $75. 00 a shot. Ms. Conboy stated that she spoke with Dr. Atwood and suggested that he move up the date for the rabies clinic. Page 5 Minutes: January 15, 1992 HEPATITIS B: Ms. Conboy stated that in the past the Fire Department took care of the Police Department and Department of Public Works and this year it was given to the Board of Health. The Hepatitis is in the Health Budget. Ms. Conboy stated that she hired an agency and asked them to deal directly with the DPW and the Police Department in setting it up. Ms. Conboy stated that Hepatitis B is required every two years. Dr. MacMillan stated that Hepatitis B is not required every two years. He stated that it is just a one time thing and they should get a booster after 10 years. Ms. Conboy stated that when the Hepatitis B was done two years ago, not everyone went through the full series of three shots and at the end of those series the people that did have the three series did not get re-titred and they are not sure if it takes. Dr. MacMillan stated that he did not take the first time. Ms. Conboy stated what they will have to do is come in and re-titre everyone and if the titre comes back okay then they will not need it. MASSAGE THERAPIST - NEW BODIES - BARBARA A. EASTMAN: On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. McMilllan, the Board voted unanimously to approve Massage Therapist License contingent upon State License. LOT E - BERRY STREET: Mr. Christensen was present and is requesting that the Board vary 100 foot requirement. Two years ago, the North Andover Conservation Commission delineated wetlands on the lot at 100 feet - DEP delineated the wetlands at 100 feet. DEP requires 50 feet and Conservation Commission requires 100 feet. The DEP will not allow an order of conditions from the Conservation Commission unless a variance is received on the local 100 feet requirement. Mr. Rosati recommends that the Board of Health consider increasing the separation between the bottom of the system & the groundwater. A five foot separation between the bottom of the system and the groundwater tables coupled with at least a 50 ft. separation to the States wetland line should provide the same protection. On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted unanimously to grant a variance contingent upon notification of abbuters, if required. Page 6 Minutes: January 15, 1992 TOP OF THE SCALES - NANCY BREEN: Ms. Nancy Breen was present. Ms. Conboy stated that Ms. Breen did not request to be here and we did not require her to be here. Ms. Conboy stated that she wanted to go over a letter from Ms. Breen regarding the handsink in the kitchen. The letter states Ms. Breen will have a handsink in by April 1, 1992 . Previous to Ms. Conboy's arrival to the Board of Health, Stephanie Foley went in to all the establishments and made sure that every establishment had a handsink in the kitchen in 1990. Mrs. Foley gave Top of the Scales six (6) months to put a handsink in the kitchen. At the present time there is no handsink in the kitchen at the Top of the Scales. Ms. Conboy requested that Ms. Breen provide her with a plan prior to April 1, 1992 . On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted unanimously to grant a variance for handsink to be installed by April 1, 1992. 1992 MEETING SCHEDULE: The Board members accepted 1992 Meeting Schedule through March. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Gayton Osgood, Clerk