MINUTES

BOARD OF HEALTH

October 18, 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. Tom FitzGerald, Health Agent, was also in attendance.

 

MINUTES

 

1.             The Board read and corrected the minutes of 10/04/07.

 

MR. FITZGERALD’S REPORT

 

1.      Mr. FitzGerald stated that his camera had been repaired and returned at no charge.

 

2.      Mr. Santaniello asked Mr. FitzGerald if the Board of Health members would issue a letter of recommendation in support of being a designated floor drain inspector.  At this time, the draft By-law has not been officiated.  The Board also is of the understanding that the enforcement of the By-law would be under the jurisdiction of the DPW Department.   The Board agreed to wait for the draft By-law to be returned from Town Counsel before making any decisions.

 

3.      Mr. FitzGerald had a conference call with the Mass Department of Public Health concerning the Preparedness Contract Agreement.  Funding for emergencies will focus on the elderly and handicapped.  State officials will evaluate the emergency dispensing sites.

 

4.      Mr. FitzGerald related that the Planning Board has withdrawn their proposed accessory apartment By-law.

 

5.      Mr. FitzGerald conducted a food service inspection at Dunkin Donuts.

 

6.      Mr. FitzGerald stated that a letter was issued to Attorney General Coakley’s office concerning the food vs. alcohol issue.

 

7.      Mr. FitzGerald reported that Jeff Sheltra has received his paperwork and official identification badge identifying him as an Agent for the Board of Health.

 

8.      Mr. FitzGerald attended Housing Court for the property at 787 College Highway.  The case was continued until December 1st.  Some improvement has been made at the location, but a large amount of debris still remains.

 

9.      Mr. FitzGerald received a complaint from the tenants of Captain Fowler apartments number 5B concerning a water leak.  There have been several complaints concerning the conditions at the complex.  Mr. FitzGerald is diligently working on having all repairs taken care of immediately.

 

10. Mr. FitzGerald received a complaint from a neighbor at 106 Summer Street.  The property has a long history of debris and the structure has been deteriorating for a long period of time.  The property owner is currently not in a position to conduct any repairs.  All correspondence is being handled through the property owner’s attorney.  Mr. FitzGerald suggested that the Board of Health issue a commendation order, which will give the owner one year to bring the dwelling up to code.  In the event the building is not repaired, the Board of Health could have it razed.  Mr. Tryba made a motion to have Mr. FitzGerald begin the commendation order.  Ms. Brzoska seconded the motion and the vote of the Board was unanimous in favor.

 

11. Mr. FitzGerald did contact the businesses that were selling tobacco products without a permit.  All have now paid for and received the permit.

 

12. Mr. FitzGerald attended a Mass Health Officers Association and Department Head meeting.

 

13. The Board approved a final draft of a letter to be issued to all restaurants not connected to the public sewer system stating that grease trap pumping records must be submitted to the Board as a condition of license renewal.

 

14. The Board discussed the draft of the Outdoor Wood Fire Furnaces Regulations.  Changes will be made and the document will be discussed again at the next meeting.

 

15. Mr. FitzGerald signed a Disposal Works Construction Permit for Lot 18 Gable View.

 

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

1)     8 Kimberly Drive

2)     16 Deer Run

 

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

1)     28 Hudson Drive

2)     102 Sheep Pasture Road

3)     65 Hudson Drive

4)     53 Cose Hill Road

5)     22 Buckingham Drive

6)     68 Fred Jackson Road (failed)

7)     234 Hillside Road

 

 

As there was no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 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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