HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-28 Board of Health Minutes BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
DECEMBER 28, 1995
Mr. Osgood called the meeting to order at 7 : 10 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gayton Osgood, Chairman, Francis P. MacMillan, M.D. , Member, John
S. Rizza, D.M.D. , Member, Susan Ford, Environmental Inspector, and
Sandra Starr, Health Administrator. Francis P. MacMillan, M.D.
arrived late.
VARIANCE REQUEST - LOT #1 LOST POND - DESIGN FLOW:
Ms. Starr spoke on behalf of Dave Kindred, the owner. Mr. Kindred
requested to come before the Board for a variance to North Andover
Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal for Sanitary
Sewage, Design Flow from 165 gpd, 660 CPD minimum to Title V' s
required 110 gpd for Lot #1 Lost Pond Lane.
On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted
unanimously to grant a variance to North Andover' s Minimum
Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal for Sanitary Sewage,
Design Flow from 660 gpd to 110 gpd.
98 FULLER ROAD - REPAIR:
Ms. Starr mentioned that this is a repair. Ms. Starr stated that
the perc rate is 2 minutes per inch and with a perc rate of 2
minutes per inch they need 5 feet from ground water and they only
have 4 feet from ground water. Ms. Starr is requesting a variance
from 5 feet to 4 feet from ground water.
On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted
unanimously to grant the variance from 5 feet to ground water to 4
feet from ground water with a 2 minute per inch pert rate.
5 MCCABE COURT - KEVIN FITZGIBBONS:
A general discussion ensued in reference to Ms. Starr' s concern
about the recent death of a shut-in and that the nurse' s hours
should be increased.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Discussion - Nurses Hours:
Ms. Starr mentioned that at the present time Debra Rillahan' s time
is being consumed by a lice problem in a Day Care Center. Ms.
Starr expressed the need for more hours for the nurse.
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All three Board Members stated that they would speak with Kevin
Mahoney about the nurse's hours.
Approval of Minutes - 11/30/95:
On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the minutes of 11/30/95 as written.
Discussion - Noise Bylaw:
Ms. Starr mentioned that a noise bylaw is being proposed by
Selectman John Leeman. The bylaw is being proposed because of
recent complaints from an elderly lady at Heritage at North
Andover.
The Board Members stated that they do not recommend a noise bylaw.
On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board
voted unanimously to table this issue until next month and in the
meantime Mr. Osgood will speak with John Leeman.
Star Pizza - Update:
Ms. Ford stated that Star Pizza had been sent a letter revoking
their permit to operate. This was done because the required slop
sink was not located within the area known as 15 First Street. If
the issue is brought into compliance a permit will be granted.
Captain Pizza - ChickerinQ Road - Update:
Ms. Starr mentioned that Captain Pizza on Chickering Road has moved
and no longer has a business in North Andover.
1049 Turnpike Street - Update:
Ms. Starr mentioned that Mr. William Barrett bought this property
for his office. It is in litigation regarding zoning issues.
Richdale' s - Main Street:
Ms. Starr mentioned that they opened and plan on having Honeydew
Donuts take-out window.
Airport Cafe:
Ms. Ford mentioned that Airport Cafe might be back in business at
the Airport.
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Sick Building:_
Ms. Starr provided the Board Members with a copy of the Indoor Air
Quality Survey performed at Town Hall Annex, 146 Main Street, North
Andover, MA and performed by Hunter, Inc. Environmental Sciences on
December 4, 1995.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. MacMillan, the Board
voted unanimously to adjourn at 8;30 p.m.
John S. Rizza, Clerk
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