Minutes of Meeting
July 14, 2003
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7:10 P.M. on Monday evening, July 14, 2003, in the Sharon Town Offices, with the following members in attendance: Chairman Anne Bingham, Vice-Chair Elizabeth Barnett, M.D., Suzi Peck, Andrew Stead, and Jonathan Goldberg. Also in attendance was Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering.
Horizons for Youth (HFY) - Septic Master Plan Update
Lori Morency, Executive Director of Horizons for Youth, presented a letter from engineer Bill Buckley of Bay Colony Group, Inc., providing a couple of methods possible (actual flow rates vs. composite flow rates) to determine design flows required under Title V and asked the Board’s preference on the method to be used. This analysis is to assist HFY with a preliminary assessment of the various options available to Horizons for Youth for its master facilities improvement plan incorporating upgrades to the septic system. The peak summer population is 160 campers, 60 staff, and office personnel — and HFY does not plan expansion of those numbers. Anne Bingham suggested that HFY return in late September/early October with actual numbers for the current season and ask their engineer to check with DEP Southeast
Region regarding which flows are to be used for this facility....plus a preliminary design plan and buildout time period.
Dr. Reddy - 339 South Main St. - Request for Reduction in Testing
The Board agreed, after a thorough review of testing results for this FAST system, to notify Dr. Reddy that the Board will assent to his request to reduce testing to once every l2 months. All results received to date have been within appropriate limits. A maintenance contract must remain in effect and inspection must occur annually.
Minutes of Meeting - June 30, 2003
VOTED: (Stead/ Barnett) unanimously to approve the minutes of June 30, 2003, as amended.
Legislative issues
Jonathan Goldberg raised several legislative issues and asked the Board to petition Rep. Kafka to support such issues, e.g., the Mercury Products Bill, the Healthy Cleaning Products Act, safer alternatives for toxic chemicals; issues particularly important for a town like Sharon which depends on septic systems and groundwater. It was agreed to review these issues and further discuss on August 11.
Islamic Center of New England
Outback Engineering presented a revised plan for the septic system design for a new Middle School proposed at the Islamic Center of N.E. on Chase Drive. Suzi Peck questioned why, on a 48 acre parcel, they cannot find a location where a variance for would not be required. Representatives of the Islamic Center explained that their expansion plans provide a deadline of September. Jim Andrews agreed that the location chosen is the best location for the system. Anne Bingham noted that the likelihood of getting a system approved and in the ground prior to the start of school was extremely slim. The Board encouraged the Center to consider the use of Clivus composting toilets for the time being — to get the school running by September. Board members also agreed to take a site visit in August.....
Suzi Peck strongly encouraged them to consider alternative locations for the septic systems, particularly since future expansion is planned.
VOTED: (Bingham/Peck) unanimously to continue the issue to August 11th at 7:15 P.M. A revised plan will be presented eliminating the variances requested, and providing the specs on the Clivus system. The Board agreed to consider approval of the Clivus, provided approval can be obtained within the appropriate waterless technology category under Title V for serving a modular classroom.
Sami Saba - Wrap “n” Roll
Sami Saba proposes to open a fast food sandwich shop at 5 P.O. Square, in the space previously occupied by Sharon Flower and Gift Shop. He plans to serve homemade muffins, bagels, and egg sandwiches for breakfast; sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch and dinner. The Board agreed that an exterior grease trap (1000 gallon minimum) will be required for the restaurant; the question arose as to whether or not this location is hooked up to the existing grease trap and as to whether or not there is sufficient space for this establishment. Sami Saba will contact the management person for the facility to discuss this issue. Anne Bingham asked Mr. Saba to consider recycling plastics and aluminum. The Board was in agreement that the establishment will be appropriate as long as the grease trap is not a problem. Mr.
Saba will also meet with Dr. Lapuck to go over plans, equipment, etc., for the shop.
The Board raised issues of past non-compliance by Mr. Saba in prior establishments. Mr. Saba responded that these issues were organizational.....and have now been corrected.
Complaint re unmowed grass/tall weeds
The Board reviewed an anonymous complaint, verified by Sheila Miller, regarding tall weeds and unmowed grass at a home. The Board did not feel it an appropriate issue for the BOH to address.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 P.M.
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