Minutes of Meeting
April 30, 2007
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order on April 30, 2007, at 7:30 P.M., in the Sharon Town Office Building, with the following members in attendance: Elizabeth Barnett, Vice-Chair, Suzi Peck, Stanley Rosen, and Jay Schwab.
Minutes of Meeting - April 9, 2007
VOTED: (Peck/Rosen) unanimously to approve the minute of the meeting of April 9, 2007, as amended.
Ilisa Zamcheck - Chair Massage Applicant
Ilisa Zamcheck was present to request a permit to practice chair massage in Sharon.....going to various businesses.
VOTED (Peck/ Barnett) unanimously to grant a permit to Ilisa Zamcheck to do chair massage at business locations in Sharon.
Anne Bingham arrived following this interview.
Lake Testing
Linda Rosen again raised the issue of making some changes to the lake testing program. She notified the Board that the Engineering Department no longer has the time available to conduct the sampling of all the locations. The camps and swimming pools will now be required to do their own sampling. The Recreation Department staff will sample the swimming locations. However, there is no one available to sample the non-swimming locations. In addition, both members of the Lake Management Committee, as well as representatives of the State DPH, have questioned why we continue to sample the non-swimming areas. Historically, when there have been elevations in the non-swimming areas, no action has been taken.
Suzi Peck stated her opinion .... and Anne Bingham echoed that opinion.....that we should continue to monitor the non-swimming areas to help ensure the continuing health of the lake.
The Board discussed various options re reducing the sampling of the non-swimming areas.
VOTED: (Peck/Bingham) unanimously to reduce the sampling/testing of the 6 non-swimming areas to once/month during the season (early June, early July, early August) at an estimated cost of $500 for the laboratory expense...to be sure obvious source of contamination isn’t chronic. It was agreed to advertise seeking a public health volunteer (e.g., from the High School) to do this sampling. The DPW will be asked to train those who will be doing the sampling.
Unitarian Church
John Glossa, P.E. , Jean Zaniewski, Ellen Schoenfeld, and Rory McGregor. Suzi Peck recused herself. Because of state requirements in conjunction with the work on North Main Street, the configuration of the parking lot will need to be changed. In addition, the church is putting on an addition. The septic needs to be upgraded. The original plan is for 750 gpd; plan revised per occupancy permit per Jim – 180 seat sanctuary, 90 seat parish hall, 3 classrooms = 1876 gpd. Revised plans call for 2000 gal septic tank and 2000 pump chamber. Anne Bingham asked whether the church might agree to lower the allowance on their occupancy permit. She further suggested they speak with Brett Rowe of DEP about the design flow. A third proposal = 480 gpd...was considered unlikely to be accepted. It
was emphasized that they should think carefully whether or not the addition will add to the flow. Day care (54 gpd) is no longer used. The question of the use of a Presby system was raised....would allow the system to be reduced to 60%. Suzi Peck suggested the use of Clivus toilets (greywater). The church will return once they’ve submitted a formal application.
Brickstone Development - Sharon Hills
Bob Daylor, Engineer for the Sharon Hills project, was present to review plans.....discussed blasting; septic flows for elderly housing plus amenity buildings. Tight tanks will be required for beauty parlor and any non-domestic wastewater (e.g., therapeutic whirlpool). Dry cleaner just to be pickup and dropoff. Design flow estimated at 116,000 gpd. Suzi Peck raised concern about monitoring for viruses. Planning Board hearing on this project scheduled for May 2nd.
The Board discussed Planning Board requests for Board’s opinion. Anne Bingham stated that, in her opinion, both as a member of BOH and as a citizen, the plan might be approvable...but not at this town meeting. Suzi Peck’s biggest concern is concentrating that much wastewater in the soils.; wastewater treatment plant can fail; Incredibly dense development. She strongly urged they consider foam or composting toilets. Stan Rosen stated that the regulatory boards will still have authority. Suzi Peck stated that boards won’t have authority over ancillary effects later....because this will be development by right. She further expressed her concerns about area wells and about the need to monitor for viruses. Jay Schwab stated that he does have concerns about water
issues....but recognizes that there will eventually be some project there, whether individual homes or this project. He further stated the developers appear to be trying to protect abutting owners...impacts on foundations, wells, etc., providing these protections through the development agreement. He is concerned about the timeframe.... would be ideal to wait until November. However, he stated he is in favor of the project rather than the alternatives (i.e., 80+ homes). Anne Bingham questioned whether or not 80+ homes could really be built there. Discussion of possible delay in vote for 6 months. Suzi Peck will draft comments on the project and will circulate them to the other Board members for review.
VOTED: (Bingham/Peck): Schwab and Rosen voted that they will support the Sharon Hills development at this point; Bingham and Peck voted that they would not support the development now.
Additionally, if there were an option available to delay the vote until the fall town meeting, Schwab, Peck, and Bingham voted they would support the delay; Rosen stated he would vote to approve the project now.
Elizabeth Barnett left the meeting prior to the vote.
Lyme Disease
Jay Schwab reported on the program he has arranged to educate the public on lyme disease and mosquito-borne illnesses. The program will be held on May 17th at 7 PM at the Middle School. On June 22nd a program will be presented to the recreation department staff.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.
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