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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-25 Board of Health Minutes BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES JANUARY 25, 1996 Mr. Osgood called the meeting to order at 7 : 20 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Gayton Osgood, Chairman, Francis P. MacMillan, M.D. , Member, Susan Ford, Environmental Inspector, and Sandra Starr, Health Administrator. VARIANCE REQUEST - SECTION 4. 18 - DISTANCES - LOTS 7 & 8 WOODLAND ESTATES - HAYES ENGINEERING: Mr. Edward Sterns, an Engineer from Hayes Engineering was present representing Aurele Cormier. Mr. Sterns came before the Board to request the following variances to the Town of North Andover Board of Health Minimum Requirements for the Subsurface Disposal of Sanitary Sewage - 1) distance of 100 feet between wetlands and the leaching facility or reserve area. Also, a request for a variance on Lot #8 for the distance between the street drain and the leaching facility or reserve area. On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board unanimously granted the following: Lot#7 - one variance - distance of 95 feet between wetlands and the leaching facility or reserve area. Lot#8 - two variances - distance of 75 feet between wetlands and distance between the street drain and the leaching facility or reserve area to be 27 feet. MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE - HEALTH DOBBIE AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE - SHEAR PLEASURE - 1077 OSGOOD STREET: A general discussion ensued in reference to the' space at Shear Pleasures. Ms. Starr believed the room where the massage therapist would be conducting her work was too small and did not meet requirements. Ms. Starr made a few suggestions to the owner and will re-inspect the premises. Ms. Starr mentioned that the room where the massage therapist is going to work has no heat and that they plan on using a space heater. Mr. Osgood mentioned that they should make sure what they use is okay with the Fire Department. On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted unanimously to grant Heather Dobbie a Massage Therapist License contingent upon Shear Pleasures meeting establishment requirements of the Board of Health. Ms. Dobbie is not to practice Massage Therapy until establishment meets all Board of Health requirements. Page 2 Minutes: January 25; 1996 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 12/28/95: On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of 12/28/95 as written. NOISE BYLAW: Mr. Osgood stated that he spoke with Mr. John Leeman and told him that this is an unenforceable law. Mr. Osgood stated that the Health Department can't be running around Town with a noise meter. Mr. Osgood stated that he will find out what other town' s are doing and get back to Mr. John Leeman. Mr. Osgood stated that some time ago the Board of Health received a complaint in reference to the noise at Bake & Joy. The Board of Health notified them of the complaint and Bake & Joy was very cooperative and the problem was resolved in a timely manner. The Board Members stated that they do not want to get involved in an unenforceable law. NURSES HOURS: Mr. Osgood stated that he spoke with Kevin Mahoney, Acting Town Manager. Mr. Mahoney understands the problem with the need for more hours for the nurse. Mr. Osgood _stated that the hours will be increased the first part of the new fiscal year. Ms. Starr mentioned that the State mandates that Boards of Health are responsible for the treatment and follow-up of tuberculosis. Mr. Osgood stated that the nurses hours should increase four (4) hours now and later in the next fiscal year the Board will try to get 12-18 hours per week. Mr. Osgood stated that he will keep on top of it. Dr. MacMillan will call Mr. Mahoney too. WARRANT ARTICLES: Non-Criminal Disposition Mr. Osgood believes that adopting this Article at Town Meeting will not make a difference and that he would not support this article. Household Hazardous Waste: A general discussion ensued and all Board Members agreed to support this article. On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Osgood, the Board voted unanimously to support the article which states the following, "To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $15,000 to Page 3 Minutes: January 25, 1996 be expended by the Board of Health for the purpose of holding a Household Hazardous Waste Pick-up Day; or to take any other action relative thereto. Massage Therapy Establishments/Therapists Fees: The secretary recommended that the Board Members review the Massage Therapist/Establishment fees. She mentioned that the fees are quite low for this area and that maybe they should consider increasing the fees. The Board Members agreed that they will consider increasing fees at a later date. 1160 Salem Street: Ms. Starr referred to a letter from Town Counsel that is in the Board Members packets and to please make sure they read it. Ms. Starr directed the secretary to please deliver Dr. Rizza 's packet to him tomorrow. Sick Buildings: Ms. Starr updated the Board Members on the status of the sick building at Town Hall Annex. Ms. Starr mentioned that a memo was circulated today regarding the clean-up downstairs of the Annex Building. Ms. Starr strongly advises against town employees doing the clean up and she sent Mr. Mahoney a letter to state this fact. The Board Members agreed that the clean-up should be handled by professionals not town employees. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Osgood, seconded Dr. Rizza, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. John S. Rizza, D.M.D. , Clerk