A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on Monday evening, October 25, 2004, in the Sharon Town Offices, with the following members in attendance: Suzi Peck, Sherwin Goodblatt, and Elizabeth Barnett, M.D., Vice-Chair. Also in attendance was Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering.
Jack Lapuck - Health Agent for Sanitary Inspections and Enforcement
Discussion on miscellaneous issues related to sanitary inspections of food service establishments, etc.
Dr. Lapuck stated that his actions following inspections depend upon the severity of the infraction found. Suzi Peck asked if Dr. Lapuck feels he has been giving sufficient support by the BOH to act in the case of infractions and what could the Board do to help back him up. When Dr. Lapuck reported that many violations noted on the inspection forms, e.g., outdated products found, are immediately rectified. Board members asked that he please note this on the report for their information. Elizabeth Barnett asked how the Board could help with re-inspections required........Dr. Lapuck responded that an extra day would be needed, requiring additional funding. Discussion then centered around problems found within the school cafeterias and noted on inspection reports. Dr. Lapuck noted that the
cafeteria workers have been exemplary, and responsiveness at individual schools has been great. Problems seem to exist at the school department level, i.e., with equipment issues requiring funding.
Sherwin Goodblatt asked that Dr. Dunham, Asst. Superintendent, be invited to an upcoming meeting for a
troubleshooting session to work out ways cooperatively to improve food service within the schools.
Dr. Lapuck will provide the board with a listing of chronic, ongoing problems which need to be addressed.
Hunter’s Ridge Development
At the applicant’s request, discussion on this matter was cancelled. The developer will be presenting a formal plan for review in the future.
Property line Dispute: #10 and #6 Atlas Road
Mr. And Mrs. Carley of #6 Atlas Road were present, at their request, to discuss questions regarding the property line between their home and #10 Atlas Road (which is being sold and has failed Title V, necessitating a new septic system). They reported that they had hired a surveyor who determined they were incorrect with their property line determination and, therefore, they were no longer disputing the property line in question. However, they expressed other concerns, including: They stated that #10 Atlas Road home is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, but the new septic system has been designed for a 3 bedroom home (and, they stated, the home has been taxed as a 3 bedroom home). They further stated that a fair amount of the property is wet...and that the real estate ad is for a 4 bedroom house.
John Glossa of Glossa Engineering......for #10 Atlas Road....reviewed this is a typical, standard system and reviewed plans for the proposed new system. Mr. Glossa will review the documentation provided (regarding the number of bedrooms) and agreed to change the system to one for a 4 bedroom home and to revise plans accordingly. Jim Andrews will review to be certain the system will be built in accordance with the revised plans. He stated the system will meet the minimum wetlands setback and will not require variances. He further stated
he does not agree with the need for a 4 bedroom system, since the assessors’ records state it is a 3 bedroom home and, he said, that since the 2004 tax bill states it is a 3 bedroom home — per Title V it can be a 3 bedroom system.
Walter Watson – Toomey-Munson
Mr. Watson was present, at Jim Andrew’s request, to clarify the design flows for the proposed
Victory Assembly of God Church to be built on High Plain Street. The building will be used as a church on Sundays..initially designed for 426 seats; now reduced to 371 seats. During the week there will be a K-12 school with approximately 65 students plus 5 teachers and a couple of additional staff. There will be warming kitchen — students will bring own lunches....no cafeteria or showers...2 separate spaces within the building....The system will be designed for 1600 gpd, which represents a design for a 371 seat congregation, 65 students, and up to 7 staff members. Jim Andrews stated the site is large enough to accommodate the system, without any variances. Board was in agreement. Applicants will return for formal approval of plans once these have been developed.
Minutes of Meeting of October 4, 2004
The minutes will be voted upon at the next meeting.
Request for new Underground Tank Permit
The Board agreed that the application for a new underground oil tank for the Lexus dealership on Route One should be completed and reviewed by the Fire Department before being prepared for the Board to sign. No hearing will be required by the Board.
Request for Testing Reduction:
The Board agreed unanimously to refuse a request to reduce testing for a FAST system at 20 Chestnut St..
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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