A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7 P.M. on Monday evening, September 29, 2003, in the Sharon Town Offices, with the following members in attendance: Chairman Anne Bingham, Vice-Chair Elizabeth Barnett, M.D., Suzi Peck, Jonathan Goldberg, and newly appointed member Sherwin Goodblatt. Also in attendance was Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering, and Greg Sydney, Finance Committee liaison to the BOH.
Alternative System Draft Policy
The Board reviewed a program developed by Andrew Stead to track alternative systems....to assist the BOH in making determinations when asked by homeowners to reduce testing requirements for these systems. At first glance, members suggested a 2 year track record. Suzi Peck suggested that the new revolving fund (as yet unfunded) might be used to pay for data entry and tracking. In addition, the Board reviewed a letter from Dick Gelerman recommending development of a policy to record (on a recordable document) restrictions on septic systems. Jonathan Goldberg agreed to discuss this recommended policy with Dick Gelerman and to review/work on the alternative system policy.
In addition, BOH members expressed a desire to send a letter of appreciation to Andy Stead for all his contributions to the Board. Elizabeth Barnett will draft a letter of appreciation.
Variance Request - 182 Pond Street
Kristine Meaney, Project Engineer for Toomey-Munson and Associates, presented request for variances from both Title V and Article 7 for repairs at a home at 182 Pond Street....required due to several site constraints. A “Jet” Home Aerobic Wastewater System is proposed. Anne Bingham expressed her feelings that a restriction on additional square footage be placed on such a repair...and asked that Kristine speak with her clients about this. She also asked for further information on the “Jet” systems, including the approximate annual cost of running such system. Suzi Peck asked for further information on BOD, TSS removal as compared to Bioclere and FAST systems. The hearing was continued pending receipt of this additional information.
Saphire Manor - Septic System for Lodging House
Gerry, Roberta, and Jason Saphire were present in response to the Board’s questions/concerns about the septic system. The system for the Inn was installed by Dick Morse in approximately 1990. Suzi Peck reviewed the septic requirements for a 16 room lodging house and a 230 seat function hall according to Title V (total of approximately 6500 design flow) and expressed concerns that both systems are probably both undersized. Jim Andrews reviewed that the town has no records for the system for the lodging house. The Saphires presented a letter from All Seasons Septic Services stating that there is a 1500 gallon septic tank and that All Seasons has done the maintenance pumping for the past 7 years. Board members expressed concerns about elevated bacteria counts found in lake tests at Sucker Brook this past
season. Anne Bingham reiiterated the Board’s need for a systems inspection by a qualified systems inspector and history.
Article 7
The Board reviewed the final draft of the revised Article 7 and agreed upon a summary for publication.
Gregory Sydney - Finance Committee
Mr. Sydney explained that he is a liaison to the Board of Health from the Finance Committee and was interested in learning more about the Board’s activities. Suzi Peck noted that the majority of business conducted at BOH meetings is septic-related and is not reflected in the BOH budget. She noted that the budget chiefly includes funds for staffing and supplies (Health Administrator and Public Health Nurse), noting that the Health Agent for Engineering is housed and budgeted through the DPW. It was further suggested that Linda Rosen send staff position descriptions to Mr. Sydney for his information.
Letter from Donna Arnold - re: Proposal for Young Israel expansion
The Board reviewed Mrs. Arnold’s concerns and explained that an approval for the system was granted at the last meeting (which Mrs. Arnold attended). Suzi Peck further explained that the proposal was approved without any variances required from either state or local regulations. Anne Bingham also reviewed that additional conditions were required by the Board for this project.
Minutes of Meeting - September 8, 2003
VOTED: (Goldberg/Peck)Peck, Goldberg, and Bingham voted to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 8, 2003. Goodblatt abstained. (Elizabeth Barnett left the meeting prior to this vote.)
Dates of meetings
The Board agreed upon the following meeting dates: October 20, November 3, November 24, and
December 15.
Whitman Homes - 9 Glenview Road
VOTED: (Bingham/Peck) Bingham, Peck, and Goldberg voted to send an order to Whitman Homes, LLC, in the matter of 9 Glenview Road. Goodblatt abstained. (Elizabeth Barnett left the meeting prior to this vote.) The Board ordered an inspection to be presented within 14 days; all emergency repairs to be done within 28 days; and any needed repair or replacement of the system to be done within 60 days.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM.
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