Minutes of Meeting
October 30, 2006
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order on Tuesday, October 30, 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, Stan Rosen, and Jay Schwab. Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering, was also present.
Vote to support Neponset River Watershed Association (NRWA) grant application
VOTED: (Rosen/Bingham) unanimously to send a letter in support of the Neponset River Watershed Association’s appication for funding under the EPA’s Targeted Watersheds Grant program. This grant will provide assistance to the town of Sharon (and Walpole) with a septic outreach component.
Jay Schwab reported on a discussion with the NRWA regarding explanation of the reports sent to the Sharon BOH, as well as other Boards of Health. Dr. Schwab asked that a directive be sent to us by NRWA explaining when reports are made and what Boards of Health are expected to do with this information.
Miscellaneous
Anne Bingham expressed concerns about a building on Billings St. which was supposed to include just storage but appears to, perhaps, include apartments. Linda Rosen will check this with the Building Inspector and the Assessors’ records.
Gutierez Company project - 8 unit single family project near Old Post Road: Per Jim Andrews this project is in the speculation phase/planning phase for possible 40B......site eligibility for a 40B.
Richard Merrikin, P.E., and Joel Fishman, Atty. At Law re: Lexus tie-in to Walpole
Rick Merrikin presented an up date on the Lexus project on Route One re: sewer and water. The Town of Walpole has agreed to supply water and accept the sewer. Further information will be forthcoming; the Selectmen will be asked for approval by the applicants.
Minutes of October 16, 2006
VOTED: (Barnett/Rosen) Barnett, Rosen, Schwab, and Bingham voted in the affirmative. Peck abstained.
Municipal Trash Pickup
Anne Bingham will address this issue with the Selectmen on November 21st at 8 P.M.. In the meantime, however, it was agreed that, since the current contract expires December 31st, an extension should be sought.
VOTED: (Bingham/Rosen) unanimously to request extension of the current contract with McNamara and Sons through June 30, 2007.
Economic Development Committee (EDC)
Eli Hauser, Chair of the EDC, was present to provide an overview of the committee’s goals and discussions to date: building up economic development in Sharon. Several other members of the EDC were also present. A comprehensive economic feasibility study is contemplated. He noted that a primary concern re developing the center of town is wastewater treatment. Sharon is now approximately 96% residential. Approximately 15 buildable parcels on 40 acres are available in the industrial section of Sharon (as of February 2006). Suzi Peck and Anne Bingham noted the importance of alternative treatment for any plans for economic growth in P.O. Square. Suzi Peck noted that any comprehensive study must also include impact on the lake and aquifer.
Mr. Hauser noted they meet once/month, generally the last Monday night of the month. He requested a team member from the BOH to assist the EDC with its charge. He noted the need to build a new infrastructure for wastewater; for energy; to upgrade the quality and value of commercial properties. Meetings are held the last Monday of the month. Next meeting is Monday, December 4th. (Board of Health has a meeting scheduled for December 4th as well.).
Suzi Peck volunteered to represent the Board at the EDC. Jay Schwab volunteered to assist.
Water Reports - Fluoride
Jay Schwab reported on his discussion with Dave Masciarelli about concerns about fluoridation. A representative from the state responded to Dr. Schwab’s concerns noting that the potential for fluorosis is very limited....as long as levels as high as 1.8 are not maintained for a month or two.
Bedroom Definition Policy
Suzi Peck reviewed the proposed policy she developed. The first thing to be checked would be the design plan at the DPW. If there was an overbuild with a variance, the existing flow shall be determined by the number of bedrooms at the time of installation. If a plan is not available at the
DPW, then the assessors’ card would be checked.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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