Minutes of Meeting
September 12, 2005
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on Monday evening, September 12, 2005 in the Sharon Town Offices, with the following members in attendance: Chairman Anne Bingham, Suzi Peck, and Elizabeth Barnett, M.D.
108 Brook Road - Variance Hearing (Continued)
Mike Moreshead, Contractor, and Herb Glick, homeowner were present to request reduction in separation to groundwater from 5' to 4'. Corrected plans were presented, showing drains , as well as a 25' distance from the leaching field.
VOTED: (Bingham/Peck):unanimously to approve plans for the repair as shown on the plans dated July 16, 2005, and revised September 12, 2005. In addition, the Board requires water conservation devices, including low-flow toilets, faucets, and showerheads; no mercury switches allowed. The Board recommends that, when replacement of the washing machine is necessary, a low flow washing machine be installed.
Discussion of proposed articles for Special Town Meeting
The Board reviewed and the revised proposals for the Special Town Meeting re MUOD and CSD. A BOH hearing on these proposals will be held on September 26th at 7:30 P.M.
Pine Woods 40B Proposal: The Board reviewed the plans provided on this proposal and agreed to notify Peter O’Cain that they are in agreement with his comments dated August 12, 2005.
Massage Regulations: The Board continued to review these regulations; agreed to include the requirement for a window in the door. Jonathan Goldberg, who recently completed a course of study for massage therapy and will be applying to this Board for licensure, provided input and suggestions. The cost of conducting a CORI check will need to be added to the application fee for therapist. One more draft will be reviewed (Suzi Peck/Elizabeth Barnett to prepare) prior to scheduling a hearing.
Discussion re reduction of testing for FAST systems
Suzi Peck reported on her discussions with companies regarding testing of alternative systems. They all told her there is no way to tell whether or not someone has turned off the system. After discussion, the Board voted unanimously on the following policy:
VOTED: (Peck/Bingham) unanimously to adopt the following policy: Upon demonstration of 2 years of successful quarterly testing for i/a systems, the Board will reduce testing to an annual basis, except for BOD, which will remain quarterly. However, the permittee shall be required to perform one additional sampling per year for one or more parameters upon request of the Board.
This requirement will be included in all future contracts; all alternative system owners will be notified of this policy annually (along with their bill for the annual septic monitoring compliance fee). The three wastewater management companies will be notified of this new policy.
23 Highland Avenue - request to reduce testing
The Board agreed to respond to the request by the homeowners at 23 Highland Avenue.... and to notify them of the new policy regarding testing.
P.O. Square
It was agreed to contact the new owner of 3,10,12 P.O. Square and schedule an update for November.
Community Center. The Board questioned plans for proposed septic system and agreed to send a memo to the Selectmen asking to discuss the issue now before the matter goes to town meeting. The Board wants to be sure the septic system is keeping up with the design and will not contaminate the lake. There is likely to be an increase in flow.....the Board wants to make sure the costs of protecting the lake’s water quality are fully incorporated in the project before we go to Town Meeting.
Heights Plaza. The pumping records we have received for the past few years indicate the system at Heights Plaza is being pumped 4 times a year. Therefore, pursuant to Title 5, the system is in failure. The Board will notify the owner that he must conduct a systems inspection by a licensed systems inspector by November 30, 2005.
#29 Ames Street
Following discussion it was agreed to notify the owner of the property that the Board of Health permit has expired and that he must reapply in order to obtain a building permit.
Minutes of meeting of August 22, 2005
VOTED:(Bingham/Peck) unanimously to accept the minutes of the meeting of August 22, 2005.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 P.M.
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