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Home My WebLink AboutBrookside Pool Variance 1/24/13 MOTION made by Joe McCarthy to approve the variance for another three years for no lifeguard at pool for 3 years.Dr. Trowbridge stated that there needs to be conditions. Brookside must provide one CPO,at least 2 condo owners who are certified EMT's and certified in first aid.There must be an available schedule that is to be posted on site at the pool for easy access.Motion seconded by Dr. MacMillan. Dr. MacMillan and Dr.Trowbridge voted in favor to approve the variance and Mr.Fixler was opposed to the motion.The variance was approved by a majority vote of 3-1 in favor. VR�\6N) (J'' U I North Andover Board of Health Meeting Agenda 'i'itur d! y, �i nu t°y 24, 2013 7:00 pang. North Andover Senior Center, 120 R Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. PUBLIC HEARINGS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting minutes from November 15,2012 to be presented for signature. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Jack Card,Director of Northeast MA Mosquito Control District's(NEMMC)presentation of the ongoing program in the Town of North Andover and our surrounding communities. Discussion of options for the Town's Best Management Plan for 2013 for the control of the spread of mosquito borne virus. B. Burke's Den Rock Mobil—status of 2013 Food and Dumpster permits and Weights&Measures billing. C. Brookside Homeowners—applying for a variance to the Lifeguard. VII. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION A. Status of Influenza and how it is affecting Massachusetts. B. Medical Marijuana discussion—the position the Massachusetts Medical Society has taken,presented by Dr.Frank MacMillan. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS IX. ADJOURNMENT 2013 North Andover Board of Health Meeting—Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on the agenda. Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD,Chairman;Larry Fixler,Member/Clerk;Francis P.MacMillan,Jr., M.D.;Joseph McCarthy,Member; Edwin Pease,Member Health Department Staff:Susan Sawyer,Health Director; Debra Rillahan,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Lisa Blackburn,Health Department Assistant North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes THURSDAY, January 2 , 20:1.0 :00 pm. 120 Main Street, 1st Floor Meeting Room North Andover, MA 01845 Present: Susan Sawyer,Debra Rillahan,Pamela DelleChiaie,Larry Fixler,Francis P.MacMillan Jr.,Joe McCarthy Absent:Thomas A. Trowbridge,Michele Grant I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Mr.Fixler acted as the Board of Health Chairman in the absence of Dr.Trowbridge. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Subsurface Disposal Regulations—Hearing will be continued until comments from Town Counsel have been received The hearing was opened and will be continued until the next meeting in February pending final review by the Board of Health Members. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting Minutes from December 17,2009 to be presented for signature. The minutes still need a final review and will be presented for signature at the February meeting. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Food Regulation Updates—continued until comments from Town Counsel have been received The regulations have not yet been finalized. Will continue until the March 25,2010 BOH Meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Brookside Condominium Pool—Request of Patty Heenan,Board Member for Brookside Homeowner's Association for a continuance of the variance for a Lifeguard A group of condominium owners gathered to render their support for the Lifeguard Variance at Brookside Pools. Ms.Terry Benson spoke on behalf of the group. This association was established 40 years ago. Ms.Benson stated that she has been a resident for 21 years. The pool is in the rear center of the complex,and all units have a view to the pool. The condo association consists of five(5)members representing the complex. The association is responsible for maintaining the buildings and the grounds, for establishing a monthly budget plan,and designating one CPO(Certified Pool Operator)to manage the pool. The association maintains a bracelet system to identify condominium owners. The pool needs to be upgraded,and the association has found a contractor to do the work. The pool is the social center of the complex in the summer, and they want it to be operational and ready to go. There are two new condominium owners that are EMT's and certified in First Aid. January 28,2010 North Andover Board of Health Meeting—Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on the agenda. Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD,Chairman,Larry Fixler,Member/Clerk,Anne Brennan,Member;Joseph McCarthy, Member;Francis P.MacMillan,Jr.,M.D.,Health Department Staff.Susan Sawyer,Health Director; Debra Rillahan,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector,Pamela DelleChiaie,Health Department Assistant The association reiterated their request to be granted a variance to the Lifeguard requirement for the next three years. i Mr.Fixler asked about the condition of the pool. The main drain needs repair. The main drain has not been working for awhile. Ms. Sawyer provided some history of the pool for the Board. In 1989,the request to the variance from this regulation was addressed. Brookside Condominium Association is the only pool which maintains this variance. There are 29 unit owners,and the pool measures 20 feet by 40 feet. Two prior owners were responsible for maintaining the pool and were the designated CPO's for the complex. Ms. Sawyer gave a description of the inspection conducted in 2009 at which the main drain was found to be disconnected. The association would not confirm in writing that the pool was in compliance with state codes,which prompted a red flag for the Health Department. The main drain is part of the pool cleansing process. The issue ended up in Senator Torrisi's office to allow use of the pool even though it did not meet state code. The pool was finally opened in August of 2009(usually June)from 10:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m. The association is spending up to$50,000 in 2010 to bring the pool up to the proper code. Motion A motion was made by Dr.MacMillan to renew the original 1989 variance for Brookside Condominium Pool for a continuance of the variance for a Lifeguard. ➢ Dr.MacMillan and Mr.McCarthy voted in favor of the variance,and Mr.Fixler was opposed. ➢ The variance was approved by a majority vote of 2-1 in favor. VI. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION A. Update on the Flu Vaccination Program Ms.Rillahan provided a brief update of the current status of flu shots provided to the public. VII. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Prepared and Submitted bx: Pamela DelleChiaie Administrative Assistant Reviewed bv: Thomas Trowbridge&Susan Sawyer Signed by: February 25, 2010 Larry Fixler, Clerk of the Board Date Signed January 28,2010 North Andover Board of Health Meeting—Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on the agenda. Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD,Chairman,Larry Fixler,Member/Clerk,Anne Brennan,Member;Joseph McCarthy, Member;Francis P.MacMillan,Jr.,M.D.,Health Department Staff:Susan Sawyer,Health Director; Debra Rillahan,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Pamela DelleChiaie,Health Department Assistant i