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BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
APRIL 25, 1996
Mr. Osgood called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gayton Osgood, Chairman, Francis P. MacMillan, M.D., Member, John S. Rizza, D.M.D.,
Member, and Sandra Starr, Health Administrator.
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE - LOT#1 FOREST STREET EXTENSION- VASEK
TALACKO.
Chairman Osgood stated that because the abutters had not been properly notified, no
action would be taken tonight. However, the Board is willing to hear a discussion of the
variances for the purposes of clarification of the issues.
Mr. Talacko and Mr. Soucy, representing the owner, gave a presentation of the system to
be installed. It is a "state-of-the-art" system allegedly approved by the state for this lot.
Two of the abutters present, which included Dave Deacon and Phil Morgen, had some
questions regarding the installation and retaining wall for whom Mr. Talacko had some
answers. Mr. Osgood again reminded the abutters present that no action could be taken
tonight because of the notification issue.
A lengthy discussion followed regarding the system and the set-backs required by both the
Board of Health and the Conservation Commission. Some of the permits previously
approved by the Conservation Commission have expired. There is also a nearby well,
which is located in the Town of Boxford and is another concern. It was recommended
that the builder proceed to re-apply for the variances and tests that have expired and then
come before the Board again.
At the request of the Conservation Administrator, Mike Howard, the Board agreed
to delay any decision on the site until the wetlands line has been approved. No
action needed.
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DISCUSSION- PERC TEST SCHEDULING- BUZZ COUILLIARD AND PHIL
CHRISTIANSEN.
Mr. Couilliard stated that he purchased some lots of land called Evergreen Estates last
November and was having a problem getting a portion of the land approved for sale.
Ms. Starr said that most of the lots were taken care of, but a very few still needed parc
tests. Mr. Couilliard said that because it will take almost a year to get all the testing
done, he would like to have a registered engineer do the testing and have them ready to be
sold much sooner. Ms Starr further stated that the testing theoretically can be done
anytime, however, the Town schedules perc tests to start in July so that the groundwater
will have a chance to subside. Mr. Couilliard stated that because of the time frame
imposed by the Town a financial hardship was being imposed on developers and he
requested that he and other developers be allowed to hire their own registered engineer to
do the testing. Ms. Starr stated that would create a conflict situation and that Title V
states that the witness for tests must be a representative of the approved authority, the
Board of Health. Following a lengthy discussion, the Board decided that they would
request a legal opinion from Town Counsel (Kopelman& Paige) and DEP regarding the
conflict and also about the feasibility of setting up an escrow account for engineering fees.
Ms. Starr was directed to contact DEP and Town Counsel. No action needed.
DISCUSSION- ABBOTT STREET SEWER PROJECT- GEORGE PERNA
Mr. William Hmurciak, Assistant Director, Department of Public Works represented the
department for the discussion. He gave the Board a bit of history regarding the
development of the sewer line and the DPW plans for the future. Mr. Osgood made it
clear that if any of the discussion appeared to be a conflict regarding any land that his
brother might have an interest in, he would immediately excuse himself from the
discussion. Michael Howard , Conservation Administrator informed the Board that
although his department still had some reservations, he could verify that in general , the
Conservation Commission favored sewer over septic. After a discussion, the Board of
Health acknowledged that in general, they also would give their support to the project.
No action needed.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF M MUTES - 3/28/96
Dr. Rizza stated that the minutes should be changed to reflect the fact that he left the
meeting after the Haymeadow Road vote. The Board voted unanimously to accept the
minutes, with changes as noted.
Discussions followed on several other issues which included a complaint regarding Buco's
Package Store sale of cigarettes to a minor. Chairman Osgood suggested that the Board
send a strongly worded warning letter to Mr. Buco.
Also, Dr. Rizza is up for re-appointment which comes from the Town Manager's office.
Ms. Starr informed the Board that the Town Manager had requested attendance reports
and other information.
Ms. Starr informed the Board that the Public Health Nurse, Debra Rillahan will be
operating a monthly immunization program at the WIC Office which is located on
Waverly Rd., No. Andover. A letter of authorization is needed to be signed by Dr.
MacMillan as the Board Physician.
Chairman, Gayton Osgood adjourned the meeting at 9:15PM.
John S. Rizza, DMD, Clerk