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BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
JULY 25,1997
Mr. Osgood called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gayton Osgood,Chairman,Francis P. MacMillan,M.D.,Member,Member,Susan Ford,Health
Inspector,and Sandra Starr,Health Administrator.
SEWER TIE-IN NON-COMPLIANCE-DANIEL F.MEUCCI
Mr. Meucci was not present.
DISCUSSION OF SEWER TIE-INS
Gayton Osgood and Susan Ford will be sitting down together to try to create a rational policy for
dealing with sewer tie-ins as related to the elderly on fixed incomes. Ms.Starr reminded the
Board that funds from the septic grant loan could be used for inspections of septic systems for
those who do not have the funds. Mr.Osgood spoke again about the problems that are caused
for the Board of Health because of the$1000 tie-in fee.
MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSE-BEVERLY CONTARINO
Ms.Contarino expects to working at Catherine Michael's at the Crossroads Plaza. The facility has
been inspected.
On a motion by Dr.MacMillan,seconded by Gayton Osgood,the Board approved the application
for a massage therapy license for Beverly Contarino.
SEPTIC HAULER TRUCK ROUTES
Mr.Osgood explained the ongoing problems with septage hauler trucks using Main or High
Streets when they are heading to GLSD to unload. Residents frequently make complaints about
this,and by rights,the trucks should not be using residential streets for travel unless they are
specifically picking up septage from a residential location. The trucks should be travelling
exclusively down 125 and Sutton Streets. Bill Hickey from AB Septic of Andover was present
and spoke on the problems sometimes encountered by being restricted to 125. He stated that
there are safety factors with Route 125 and additional time is required to travel on restricted
streets. He stated that he only uses High Street,never Main Street. He suggested that a notice be
put up at GLSD stating that specific streets,such as Main Street cannot be used by haulers. Mr.
Osgood explained to Mr.Hickey that the Police Department cannot regulate offal hauler's truck
traffic,but the Board of Health can under State Law.
On a motion by Dr.MacMillan,seconded by Gayton Osgood,the Board voted unanimously to
adopt a regulation that directs offal hauler traffic to use only Routes 495 and 125 and prohibits
use of the roads on the west side of Route 125.
SAL'S PIZZA
Ms. Ford explained that Sal requested that the Board waive his$150.00 fees since he is building a
new facility to replace his current building. After a brief discussion it was decided to take no
action at this time until he is closer to opening his new building.
ADDITIONAL MEETING
Mr. Ben Osgood,Jr.was present to request that the Board meet sooner than the next regularly-
scheduled meeting to deal with a variance request. It was pointed out by Mr.Gayton Osgood
that because of his relationship to Ben Osgood,Jr. and the absence of Dr. Rizza,no business with
Ben Osgood,Jr. could take place at this meeting. It was agreed that a time would be found when
all could meet to address this need and that Ms. Starr would set it up.
HEARING DISCUSSION
Ms.Starr asked the Board if they wanted her to put an article in the newspaper urging people to
attend the hearing on TBI and present information on what parties must do in order to speak at
the formal hearing. Mr.Osgood stated that Ken Kimmell has already written up definitions
about the parties and what legal rights each has. Mr. Osgood pointed out that as soon as we
receive word from the State concerning the TBI application,notice must be put in the papers
since 21 days notice must be given before the formal hearing. Mr.Osgood suggested contacting
the Department of Public Health about possible health affects from the TBI facility.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Dr.MacMillan made a motion to accept the minutes of May 22,1997 and June 6,1997 as written.
Gayton Osgood seconded and the minutes were approved.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Gayton Osgood,the meeting adjourned at 7:35.
John S. Rizza,D.M.D.,Clerk