Minutes of Meeting
December 17, 2007
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order on December 17, 2007, at 7:40 PM, in the Sharon Town Office Building, with the following members in attendance: Suzi Peck, Jay Schwab, Stanley Rosen, and Elizabeth Barnett, M.D. Also present were Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering, and Ed Welch, applicant for position on the BOH.
VOTED: (Rosen/Schwab) unanimously to accept $175 in donations for the purpose of defraying the cost of future health clinics and other health promotions...and to place these funds into the Health Department donation account.
Discussion on chair/vice-chair:
Jay Schwab recommended deferring this discussion pending Selectmen reappointments/appointments to the Board. Stan Rosen and Suzi Peck agreed..
Mass. Pellet
Jim Andrews reported that Mass. Pellet was having some partner issues, but asked that communications with BOH remain open.
Minutes of 10/29/07:
VOTED: (Schwab/Rosen) unanimously to approve the minutes of 10/29/07 as amended.
Minutes of 11/1/07
VOTED: (Rosen/Barnett) unanimously to accept the minutes of 11/1/07.
Stan Rosen asked (since Anne Bingham had stated at that meeting that she expected to receive decisions confirming her not having any conflict of interest related to the Brickstone issue/Neighbors Against Destructive Development) if Anne Bingham had provided to the BOH any decisions regarding a conflict or lack thereof. Linda Rosen reported that she had not received any documentation.
Minutes of 11/26/07
VOTED: (Barnett/Rosen) unanimously to accept the minutes of 11/26/07.
Geo-thermal well:
VOTED:(Rosen/Schwab) unanimously to authorize Linda Rosen to notify Michael LeBlanc that the board has reviewed the documentation provided regarding his proposed geo-thermal well at 190 Norwood Street, and that it is fine for him to proceed.
Massage applicant:
Following discussion,
VOTED: (Rosen/Barnett) unanimously to provide a variance to Jonathan Goldberg and to extend his license for 6 months....pending receipt of proof of certification by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. This will be a one time extension only. He will also be asked to take the exam as soon as practicable and to provide us with his scheduled examination date as soon as possible.
Animal Permit Hearing:
James Zoppo, of 640 South Main St. was present to request an animal permit for 3 goats, 8 hens, and 4 ducks.
Ed Little, Animal Inspector, was in attendance and stated that the animal permit request conforms to all rules and regulations both of the current animal regulations, as well as the draft proposed changes. The area housing the animals is closer to Mr. Zoppo’s home (which is behind the nursery) than to the landscaping business. Mr. Zoppo provided a plot plan, as well as approving letters from two abutters. He explained that his not applying for a permit was an oversight. The litter is applied as a mulch material and covered with wood chips. The abutters present had no objections.
VOTED: (Rosen/Peck) Rosen, Peck, and Barnett voted in favor of granting the animal permit. Schwab recused himself.
Sharon Commons: Continued Hearing
Present: Marie Cannon of Earthtech. Jesse Marino, Steve Smith, Bob Shelmerdine, Ken Caputo.
Ken Caputo presented a re-design of the system, which has removed the need for variances. There was a cost factor involved in this, .but the client directed them to do what BOH wants. Suzi Peck expressed her enthusiasm and appreciation.
Mr. Caputo reviewed the various variance requests which were no longer necessary. He discussed 7.18: separation between treatment works and drains: subsurface drains and street drains; can’t separate drains from sewer pipe. He stated that, after discussions with legal counselors and others, he probably should not have requested a variance for this. He said they are keeping separation standards for anything that infiltrates into the ground. Jim Andrews concurred with the interpretation and the revised plan.
New design and Engineering Report to be forwarded to both Jim Andrews and to Marie. Bob Shelmerdine will send documents to Linda Rosen, who will forward to BOH members. Marie Cannon will put some questions into a letter for the developer. Suzi Peck noted that the Board will need O&M info, assurances, etc., from the developer. Marie will assist with providing a punchlist of items needed to Coler and Colantonio...and will copy the BOH. The hearing was continued to Jan. 7 at 8:15 PM. An additional appointment was scheduled for Jan. 28th at 8:15 PM
Horizons for Youth Reuse Committee
Michael Bossin , Chair, and Andy Nebanzahl, committee member, were present. They reviewed that they met with Anne Bingham last week and she stated that she was okay with having Jim Andrews inspect the existing systems: establish the condition, historic design flows, etc. Then they would bring this information to an engineering firm to design a Title 5/Article 7 compliant system.
They stated they have no interest in any use other than as a day camp for the near-term foreseeable future. (Not including the administration building). They might need overnight for staff. Suzi expressed concerns, particularly because of the location near the lake. She suggested instead using waterless toilets, rather than investing in a septic system which may become obsolete in the near future. They would be replacing cesspools with a couple of septic systems. Stan Rosen agreed that this would be the perfect location for using this type of (composting) toilet. He urged that the committee look into this and allow Jim to do the design flow. Then a full inspection will be required for the parts of the system they plan to retain.
Jim Andrews responded that, at the last meeting, it was stated by the Board that he was not qualified (to do an inspection)...that the Board wanted a professional. He said that someone should contact him the next day to tell him what they wanted him to do. He then left the meeting. Before he left, Board members expressed surprise and dismay at his comments, and explained that it was state regulations which required an independent third party to to the evaluation.
Jay Schwab summed up: Jim should do a design flow evaluation... (Michael Bossin to ask him)....then the committee will go to an engineer. An inspection by a 3rd party will be done on existing systems that they are keeping; the committee will also investigate the waterless composting toilets. .
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM..
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