Minutes of Meeting
October 21, 2002
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7:35 P.M. on Monday evening, October 21, 2002, in the Sharon Town Offices with the following members in attendance: Chairman Andrew Stead, Vice-Chair Susan Peck, Jonathan Goldberg, Mary Tobin, and Elizabeth Barnett, M.D. Also present was Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering.
Craig Somers - Crazy Craig’s - request to serve breakfast items
Craig Somers presented his request to warm and serve unwrapped muffins, bagels, etc., and prepare light lunches, e.g., salads, heating soups, etc. He would use only single-service utensils. He noted there has been zero accumulation of grease in the interior grease trap and no problems with the septic system to date. Suzi Peck noted that the issue involves crossing the line from serving ice cream to becoming defined as a “restaurant”. The Board expressed concerns about allowing food preparation at this location. Jim Andrews explained that the Book and Cup, which preceeded Crazy Craig’s at that location, was not classified by the Board as a “restaurant”. A “restaurant” would require, among other things, a grease trap sized by the number of seats (at least 1000
gallons). Mary Tobin noted that a grease trap would be required if food were to be prepared. Suzi Peck asked about the washing of utensils, e.g., for soup, salad, etc. Andy Stead noted that, with breakfast/lunch items being served, more water usage for handwashing, etc., would be inevitable. Jim Andrews stated that the additional water usage should not present a problem for the septic system. The Board agreed to seek Dr. Lapuck’s input regarding the adequacy of the facilities (from the Food Code aspect) for preparation/serving of soup, salad, sandwiches.
VOTED: (Peck/Stead) unanimously to allow Crazy Craig’s to serve breakfast items, such as toast, bagels, muffins, pastries , along with single-service condiments. The Board will review Dr. Lapuck’s recommendations regarding food preparation at the next meeting.
Variance Hearing (Continued) – 23 East Street
The Board reviewed the variance requests from Title V and Article 7, which were presented at the last meeting.
Andy Stead noted that other properties on the street are in a similar situation, as far as allowing 4' depth to groundwater is concerned, and that this might serve to set a precedent, although the variance is site-specific. He noted that problems might be created by mounding the system, and that the proposed solution constitutes maximum feasible compliance.
VOTED: (Stead/Goldberg)Stead, Goldberg, Barnett, and Tobin voted in the affirmative; Peck abstained.... To approve the variances from Article 7 and Title V as presented with the following conditions: Cultec filter fabric is required; annual pumping is required; low flow fixtures must be installed; Cultec contactors must be installed by a manufacturer’s approved contractor.
Manicure Salon/Manicurist Regulations
The Board reviewed proposed regulations for manicure salons and manicurists. Suzi Peck volunteered to review and revise the proposal for the next meeting.
Reorganization of the Board
Andrew Stead agreed to continue as chairman for a period of six months. Suzi Peck agreed to assist with phone calls, as needed.
VOTED:(Barnett/Tobin) unanimously to appoint Andy Stead as Chair and Suzi Peck as vice-chair for a period of 6 months...to be revisited in April 2003.
Minutes of Meeting - October 7, 2002
VOTED (Stead/Peck) Stead/Peck/Tobin voted unanimously to approve the minutes. Barnett and Goldberg abstained.
Policies and Procedures
The Board reviewed and approved amendments to BOH policies and procedures.
Internship Request
Elizabeth Barnett agreed to contact Deborah Schwartz to discuss her internship request - and to report back to the Board on November 4th.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 P.M.
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