Board of Health
5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mark Baker, Dan Brown, and Duane
Gregory
Members Absent: None
Health Agent: Jane
Evans
Health Inspector: Vacant
The meeting was called to order promptly at 5:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Public Comments
There were none.
Milena Mitera - New
Massage Therapist
Jane Evans said that everything was in order except for an insurance certificate and a negative TB test.
Motion: Dan Brown made a motion to recommend
approval of the massage therapist license for Ms. Mitera with the following
conditions:
1. An insurance certificate must be presented.
2. A negative TB test must be taken and
recorded.
Mark Baker seconded
the motion and it was approved 3-0-0.
(The applicant was given a reminder that “no outside massage is allowed.”)
Michael Stohn - New Massage Therapist
Jane Evans said she has the applicant’s insurance certificate as well as three letters of recommendation; one from Crowne Pointe his proposed employer.
Motion: Duane Gregory made a motion to approve with
the one condition:
1. An LMT application must be filled in prior
to the issuance of the license.
Dan Brown seconded the motion and it was approved 3-0-0.
Joseph Ambrosini - New Septic Hauler
Once again this application was withdrawn without prejudice.
Beach Grill – 175 Bradford Street Ext. - Request for Flex Seating
Jane Evans stated that the applicant had proposed the following motion: “To allow eight seats from inside the Beach Grill to be relocated outside the restaurant located at 170 Bradford Street Ext. as shown on the attached plan.” Duane Gregory wanted a slight language change to clarify the flex seating allowance thus the following motion was made:
Motion: Duane Gregory moved to allow flex seating to
occur for 8 seats within the no-parking zone with the condition that these seats be physically removed from the
existing inside seating capacity of the restaurant. Dan Brown seconded the motion and it was approved 3-0-0.
41 Off Cemetery Road - Title 5 Variance
A motion was
made by Mark Baker, seconded by Duane Gregory, and approved 3-0-0 to take this
case out of order since the applicant, William Rogers II, was not yet in
attendance.
26 Conant Street - Title 5 Variance
Alan Cabral from Felco presented the case for the owner, David Perry. Jane Evans said she had given the plan a lot of scrutiny because of all the variances. Duane Gregory wondered if Jane had done a walk-thru to ascertain the correct number of bedrooms; Duane would like either a walk-thru or a bona fide floor plan. Alan feels there’s no problem with Jane doing a walk-thru to ascertain bedrooms. Duane felt that the number of bedrooms (should they be reduced after a walk-thru) might mean a smaller septic system need. David made a date for the Health Agent’s walk-thru.
Motion: Mark Baker made a motion to approve the plan
04-094 for 26 Conant Street with the following conditions:
1.
The water line must
be sleeved with 150 pressure test pipe in the area where the 10’ setback
between the septic tank and the waterline cannot be maintained;
2.
Verification of the
bedroom count must be made by the Health Agent;
3. A deed restriction limiting the flow of the property to the existing 860 gallons a day subject to verification of the bedroom count; and
4. Allow the Health Agent to sign off on the revised plan.
Dan Brown seconded the motion and it was approved 3-0-0.
10 Washington Avenue - Title 5 Variance
This case was postponed to the June 16th meeting.
41 Off Cemetery Road - Title 5 Variance
This case was finally heard near the end of the meeting without the applicant present. It was noted that should the applicant not like the Board’s decision, he would be welcome to come back to the Board to appeal it. The outcome was as follows:
The Health Agent found that due to the existing lot topography and proximity to a wetland, the plan sites the septic system on the most suitable location. The Health Agent continued in her report: It should also be noted that two of the outlet pipes exit the foundation from under the footings and cannot be relocated. In keeping with previous requirements made for other properties there should be an enhanced nitrogen removal system with ultra violet disinfection due to the proximity to the wetland.
Motion: Mark Baker made a motion to approve plan
P05-1848 revised on May 19, 2005 with the following conditions:
1. A revision to the septic design plan to
include an enhanced nitrogen removal system;
2. A deed restriction must be recorded
limiting the flow for this property to the existing 990 gallons a day; and
3. The Health Agent will be allowed to sign
off on the revised plan as long as it meets the first two conditions.
Duane Gregory
seconded the motion and it passed 3-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
for May 19, 2005
Dan Brown had an amendment to make to his CA-MRSA Staph discussion. He wanted to add his concern was “due to an awareness of a couple of possible cases in town.”
Motion: Dan Brown made a motion to approve the
minutes as amended. Duane Gregory
seconded the motion and it was passed 3-0-0.
Any other business that shall properly come before the Board
There was none.
Health Agent’s Report
Jane said she had received annual complaints from one person regarding benches in front of businesses. Jane asked for a policy from the BoH. She said she felt there weren’t enough places in town for people to sit.
After a bit of discussion the following policy was decided upon by concensus:
Policy: The Board of Health approves of benches outside shops where room permits provided there are no tables present and that the benches are not limited to customers but are available to general public use without the necessity of a purchase.
Jane Evans also told the Board that she has been working weekends and 10-11 hour days mostly on inspections and grease-trap monitoring. She also talked about the applicants that will be reviewed regarding the Health Inspector’s opening. That hiring is still pending.
Board Members’ Statements
Duane Gregory wanted to know how the “grease trap” issue was progressing. Jane said, “Very well.”
Neither Mark nor Dan had anything to add.
The meeting adjourned
at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn Gaudiano
Evelyn Rogers Gaudiano
Approved by ____________________________on ______________, 2005.