Minutes of Meeting
July 15, 2002
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7:35 P.M. on Monday evening, July 15, 2002, in the Sharon Town Offices with the following members in attendance: Chairman Andrew Stead, Vice-Chair Susan Peck, Elizabeth Barnett, M.D., and Jonathan Goldberg. Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering, was also present.
Public Hearing: Septic-Related Licensing Fees
VOTED: (Peck/Goldberg) unanimously to continue the hearing until following appointment for Irene Poole.
Interview - Massage Therapist/Massage Therapy Establishment
The Board interviewed Irene Poole for licensure as a massage therapist in Sharon at a proposed location at 36 South Main Street. They reviewed and reinforced comments/requirements by the town Sanitarian, including removal of the door lock, installation of a window in the door, adding a changing curtain, investigation of a linen service, and cleaning and labelling of bathroom facilities.
VOTED: (Stead/Peck) Unanimously to approve licensure of Irene Poole as a massage therapist for the town of Sharon.
VOTED: (Barnett/Peck) unanimously to approve licensure of Irene Poole - Muscular Therapy - as a massage establishment for 36 South Main Street - pending a final inspection by Dr. Lapuck. Ms. Poole will contact the BOH office once all the required additions/changes to the facility have been completed.
Public Hearing - Septic-Related Licensing Fees
The Board reviewed the fees as proposed at the prior meeting.
VOTED: (Stead/Peck) unanimously to approve the fees as shown on June 2002 proposal....with the stipulation that the revised installers’ license fees will be effective January 1, 2003.
Residential Kitchen Permit – Becka’s Bakery
Rebecca Rubin was present to review her plans for made-to-order home-baked bakery items – no potentially hazardous foods - including muffins, cookies, yeastbreads, etc. The Board reviewed and re-emphasized Dr. Lapuck’s requirements for the establishment, as noted on his inspection form dated July ll, 2002. Jonathan Goldberg noted that the date of manufacture should be included on the product labels, in addition to ingredients.
VOTED:(Stead/Peck) unanimously to approve a residential kitchen permit for Rebecca Rubin for Becka’s Bakery at 32 Greenwood Road, Sharon.
Revolving Fund
The Board agreed to request an appointment with the Finance Committee in August to seek their guidance on how to approach a request for a revolving fund - following up on an earlier discussion with the Finance Committee... paying particular attention to monitoring compliance with septic system variances.
Meeting Minutes
VOTED: (Peck/Stead) unanimously to accept the minutes of June 24, 2002, as amended.
Irrigation Well Concerns
Jim Andrews reported on receipt of a complaint regarding a homeowner watering from an irrigation well – (established in 1996) not in compliance with the town’s watering regulations. Review of BOH records proved that no watering restrictions had been placed on any irrigation wells prior to 1998. The Board agreed to take the matter under advisement and discuss at a future meeting, prior to holding a public hearing on the issue.
Long-Range Planning Task Force
Elizabeth Barnett reviewed that Board of Health responsibilities include regulatory, licensing, education (including mosquito issues, sunscreen protection, tobacco use), public health, and long-range planning functions. The BOH also monitors and protects the quality of the lake. Elizabeth Barnett will edit the BOH paragraph.
Jonathan Goldberg - legal bill discussion
Jonathan Goldberg reviewed his discussion with Dick Gelerman regarding how BOH legal bills are determined, e.g., the process for assigning tasks; specialty of attorneys; triage/review of the bills. Dick Gelerman would like to come to a BOH meeting to discuss some of these issues, including discussing establishment of revised regulations. He indicated he would like to be involved with issues before problems arise. Board members expressed concerns about the firms’ lack of specific knowledge about BOH/environmental issues. The Board agreed to discuss this matter further at a later date.
Proposed Revision of Article 7
The Board tabled this discussion until the August 12th meeting.
Idling Regulations
Jonathan Goldberg questioned how the BOH can help to enforce the 5-minute time limit for idling of motor vehicles. It was agreed that Jonathan Goldberg will approach the schools regarding addressing this issue related to bus contracts.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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