A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order on Monday, May 22, 2006, at 7:30 P.M., in the Sharon Town Office Building, with the following members in attendance: Anne Bingham, Chair, Elizabeth Barnett, Vice-Chair, Suzi Peck, and Stan Rosen. Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering, was also present.
John Orlando re: Presby Enviro-Septic leaching system
Mr. Orlando discussed a proposed variance request for 23 Sunset Drive (scheduled for June 5th). Mounding would be required with 5' separation; no mounding with 3' separation to groundwater using Presby system. The Board reviewed information presented on this system, which was recently approved for use in Massachusetts. Jim Andrews noted that this is one of the better systems he’s seen. The homeowner’s complaint about mounding is aesthetic. Suzi Peck noted this is in a Zone II. Anne Bingham and Suzi Peck suggested use of this system with a small amount of mounding. Suzi Peck requested that Mr. Orlando ask about the system’s effect on viruses, as well as maintenance requirements.
17 P.O. Square
The Board reviewed a memo from Jim Miller re recent changes in Title 5 as they potentially relate to the proposed Dunkin’ Donuts in Sharon Center. Alternative flows will be reviewed by DEP....including with the use of composting toilets. Jim Miller will provide actual flows from comparable establishments. (If use water meter readings, double the existing.)
Jay Schwab – BOH applicant
Dr. Schwab, an applicant for the BOH, was present to observe the meeting. He provided information on his background as a pedodontist, vice-chair of the Public Health Advisory Board, as well as other activities.
Minutes of April 24
VOTED: (Bingham/Peck) to accept the minutes of the meeting of April 24, 2006.
(Bingham, Peck, Rosen voted yes; Barnett abstained)
VOTED: (Bingham/Peck) to accept the minutes of the meeting of May 10, 2006.
(Bingham, Peck, Rosen voted yes; Barnett abstained)
Meeting dates:
The Board agreed upon the following meeting dates: July 17, August 21, September 11 and 25, October 16 and 30, November 20, December 4, and December 18.
Massage regulations: The Board reviewed all comments received from licensed massage therapists. They discussed and agreed with many of the changes suggested.
VOTED: (Peck/Bingham) unanimously to adopt the amended regulations, with the changes agreed upon, and renumbering per Anne Bingham, with one outstanding issue delegated to Elizabeth Barnett to resolve, i.e., whether or not to add AMTA to NCBTMB as an approved certification.
Trash/Recycling
It was noted that an extension of the current municipal contract has been obtained...through
December 31, 2006. Suzi Peck will investigate the availability of grants for additional recycling.
Chair/Vice-Chair
It was agreed that Anne Bingham will remain Chair; Elizabeth Barnett will remain Vice-Chair; the issue will be revisited in approximately 6 months.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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