MINUTES

BOARD OF HEALTH

June 7, 2007

 

 

 

OPENING:  The regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Health opened at 7:00 p.m.  The following members were in attendance:

Dr. Jerome Azia

Sue Brzoska

Casimir Tryba

 

Mr. FitzGerald, Health Agent was also in attendance.

 

MINUTES

 

1.          Ms. Brzoska made a motion to accept the minutes of May 3rd and May 24th, 2007.  Mr. Tryba seconded the motion and the vote of the Board was unanimous in favor.

 

MR. FITZGERALD’S REPORT

 

1.            Mr. FitzGerald received a call from an engineer representing Big Y.  A break out appeared in the septic system due to inadequate topsoil.  Topsoil was replaced to resolve the issue.  Mr. FitzGerald did conduct a food service inspection and did discover some minor housekeeping issues.

 

2.            Mr. FitzGerald and Dr. Azia attended a Board of Selectmen’s meeting to discuss a permanent solution of the issuance of liquor and food licenses.   

 

3.            Mr. FitzGerald conducted a food service inspection at Longhi’s Golf Range, but discovered they did not sell any food.    

 

4.            Mr. FitzGerald may attend the application of Sonar to help control milfoil in the Congamond Lakes on May 29th.

 

5.            The Board members reviewed a State report of an inspection for the Arnold Farm labor camp.

 

6.            Mr. FitzGerald related that the revised sewer connection letter had been sent to Town Counsel along with a list of properties that may not be connected.

 

7.             Mr. FitzGerald conducted a housing inspection at 34 Beach Road at the request of the executor of the property.  It was reported that the interior was in disarray, and the property should be condemned.  Mr. FitzGerald did conduct a site visit and found no life threatening or health hazardous issues with the property.  Mr. FitzGerald did request that debris should be removed.

8.            Mr. FitzGerald responded to a complaint at 105 North Lake Avenue (actual address is 128 Bungalow Street).  The dwelling has substantial growth on the roof.  There was no one in the dwelling at the time of Mr. FitzGerald’s visit.  Mr. FitzGerald did issue a letter to the property owner requesting accompaniment on an internal inspection of the dwelling.

 

9.            Mr. FitzGerald received a complaint from a resident of Captain Fowler Apartments concerning a neighboring unoccupied unit.  The DPW and Building Inspector inspected the vacant room.  A carpet was removed according to the owner.  Mr. FitzGerald will do a confirmation inspection.  

 

10.        Mr. FitzGerald will inspect the food service areas at Moto Cross 338 on June 9th.  Each service area will be issued a separate license.

 

11.        Mr. FitzGerald signed the Disposal Works Construction Permit on 50 South Longyard Road – Lot 1C.

 

12.        Mr. FitzGerald witnessed percolation tests at the following locations:

1)      Noble Steed Estates Lost #11, 23, 26, 8

(Mr. FitzGerald damaged his personal vehicle during these tests)

2)      206 Feeding Hills Road

3)      Lot #1 Honey Pot Road

4)      8 North Longyard Road

 

13.        Mr. FitzGerald conducted the final inspection of the septic system installation at the following locations:

1)      161 South Loomis Street

2)      5 Loomis Street (2 inspections)

 

MAIL

 

1.                The Board of Health received a notification that lyme disease is now not reportable to Boards of Health.  Health care providers are now responsible to report the disease to the State.

 

2.                The MHOA issued a letter to the Board concerning the disposal of needles (sharps).  The MHOA is in the process of changing regulations to make it easier for the disposal by having drop off sites in rural communities for sharps.

 

3.                Mr. FitzGerald received a notification of National Incident Management System training.  The training must be complete by September 30 for certification.

 

 

 

As there was no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Jean Nilsson, secretary

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Jerome Azia                                                           Sue Brzoska                                                    

 

     

 

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Casimir Tryba                                                               Tom FitzGerald, Health Agent                          

 

 

 

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