Minutes of Meeting
January 29, 2007
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order on Monday, January 29, 2007, at 7:35 P.M., in the Sharon Town Office Building, with the following members in attendance: Anne Bingham, Chair; Elizabeth Barnett, Vice-Chair; Suzi Peck; Stanley Rosen, and Jay Schwab, DMD. Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering, was also present.
Submission for Annual Town Report
The Board of Health accepted the submission prepared by Linda Rosen and agreed to forward it to the Selectmen for the Annual Town Report.
Proposed change to tobacco regulations
VOTED: (Bingham/ Rosen) unanimously to amend the tobacco regulations (Article 22 of the Rules and Regulations of the Sharon Board of Health) as follows:
22.5 B. A “No Smoking” sign at least 3" x 3" with the international "No Smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly and conspicuously affixed to both rear passenger windows of every taxicab licensed in Sharon. Such sign shall state “It is illegal to smoke in this vehicle” and “by order of M.G.L. Chapter 270, Section 22" and “by Article 22 of the Rules and Regulations of the Sharon Board of Health”.
FY08 budget:
VOTED: (Bingham/Rosen) unanimously to provide the Finance Committee with the “Optional B” Budget for FY08 which includes some utilization of the Health Department Revolving Fund as well as of the Septic Compliance Monitoring Revolving Fund......resulting in a 3.55% increase over the “level-funded” budget.
Donations
VOTED: (Bingham/Peck)unanimously to accept $113 in donations to be deposited to the Health Department Donations Fund to assist with future health promotions.
License Fees
VOTED: (Bingham/Barnett) unanimously to schedule a hearing for the purposes of increasing several license fees for licenses issued by the BOH (motels/tobacco sales/transport of offal)... and to establish a new fee for reinspections required for code violations.
Change of meeting date
The March 12th meeting date was rescheduled for Wednesday March 14th due to the scheduling of a Special Town Meeting for March 12th.
Minutes of Meeting of January 8, 2007
VOTED (Rosen/Bingham)Schwab abstained; Bingham, Barnett, Peck, and Rosen voted to accept the minutes of January 8th as prepared, with one correction of the policy statement included.
Miscellaneous Items
Suzi Peck proposed that the BOH ask the ZBA to join in developing a joint policy regarding coordination issues relating to significant new developments in town.
In response to a request by the Selectmen, Jay Schwab will gather together a packet of information from various agencies regarding fluoride. He will also notify the Selectmen that he has already spoken at length to the person complaining about fluoride. In addition Dr. Schwab sent an email with information on fluoride to the Mass. Association of Boards of Health.
Animal permit
Cynthia Innes of 21 Lyndon Road was present to request a permit for a miniature horse. Mr. And Mrs. Newman of 24 Lyndon Road were also present and had no objection as long as there is only 1 of these animals. Ed Little looked at the property, which is 28,000 square feet (requirements state 30,000 square feet). It was explained that a miniature horse grows to a maximum of 36" (at the withers) – is basically a pet. Shed is already in existence. Mrs. Innes agreed to remove the manure on a weekly basis.
The Board requested a plot plan to show location of the houses...... with narrative on plans for manure. The Board will review again on February 5th.
South Walpole St./Old Post Road...Lifestyle Center
Atty. Bob Shelmerdine was present, representing Intoccia Corp., which owns part of the parcel under discussion....and has the rest under agreement from Gobbi and Morse. Also present were Ken Caputo and Steve Campbell from Coler and Colantanio Engineering. They presented an overview of the planned lifestyle center project. Rezoning of the land in question is the subject of a Special Town Meeting scheduled for March 12th. Old Post Road is planned for the access road from South Main St. (between the cranberry bogs and the cemetery). Selectmen have control of this county layout. Tom Houston is preparing a draft zoning article; Dick Gelerman is working on a Memorandum of Understanding to be in place if/when the rezoning takes place: including discussion of well parcel; bog property; some
wetlands to be deeded to Concom. Atty. Shelmerdine explained that prior proposals for this land were all residential; the Economic Development Committee (EDC) approached Michael Intoccia and asked him to consider a commercial development instead. There is 400,000 square feet of usable commercial space; parking for 2000 cars; anchor tenants would not be “big box” stores – the majority of tenants would be 25,000 - 30, 000 square feet with 2 or 3 larger anchors (e.g., Whole Foods). This project will require a treatment plant. There may also be a residential component: apartments or condos on the front of the property. The Board discussed traffic concerns. The project would require an EIR (environmental inpact review). The EDC has requested comments by BOH to EDC....before 2/13. There is a 5' elevation change from the highest point to the lowest point of property. They intend to cut and fill to bring the development
higher near 95 for visibility; otherwise to bring elevation down to 275-280' to result in more of a balanced site; the ground will be lowered along S. Walpole St.
Jim Andrews noted that the property is now in a Zone II (the well behind Shaws) and, if the potential well goes where it is expected, it would result in Zone I implications. Suzi Peck stated that the sizing of the treatment plant is a concern. The Intoccia group stated that they may tie the residential component back into the treatment facility.
Continued Variance Hearing: 10 Massapoag Avenue...
William Gottwald P.E., and Michael Moreshead, contractor.
Mr. Gottwald presented a revised plan with 5 requested variances (not presented to either Jim Andrews or the BOH prior to the meeting). The Board reviewed the minutes of the last hearing on 12/18 and noted that this is an I/A proposal to avoid mounding. This is a very sensitive area. Board members again noted that separation to groundwater should be maximized. They might be willing to consider the proposal with a 4' depth to groundwater with an I/A system. In addition, they again requested outlines of where other homes in the area are located. Also...the variance request must be signed by the homeowner. Jim Andrews suggested reducing the field by 25%.....a slightly smaller system to move it farther from the house. Revisions must be provided to the BOH office by Thursday
evening February 1st in order to be considered at the continued hearing on February 5th.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
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