Minutes of Meeting
March 9, 2009
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was called to order on March 9, 2009, at 7:30 PM, in the Hearing Room of the Sharon Community Center, with the following members in attendance: Stanley Rosen, Chair, Ed Welch Vice-Chair, Suzi Peck, Jay Schwab, and Andrew Stead. Also present was Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering.
Suzi Peck stated that she had new business to discuss...and announced that she had just been appointed to the Charter Commission to replace George Bailey (who recently passed away), since she had been the tenth vote-getter in the 2008 election. She noted that there is a conflict in that both the BOH and Charter Commission meet on Monday nights. However, she stated, that the Charter Commission meetings will end in November. She asked if the BOH might be able to meet on another night. Ed Welch responded that he has meetings every other weeknight....except for the 1st and 2nd Wednesdays of the month.
Minutes of Meeting of February 23, 2009
VOTED: (Welch/Peck) unanimously to accept the minutes of the meeting of February 23, 2009, as amended.
Vote for Chair and Vice-Chair
Ed Welch stated that he would like to nominate Andrew Stead to be Vice-Chair of the BOH. Andrew Stead agreed that he would entertain that. Stan Rosen stated that he would be willing to continue as Chair for another year. Suzi Peck stated she would like to nominate Andrew Stead for Chair of the BOH. She noted that she would like the Board to return to its original policy of rotating the chairmanship each year. Andrew Stead felt it was too early for him to move into the position of chair at this point, since he had just returned to the Board a couple of months ago. Jay Schwab felt it would be detrimental for Andrew to step in at this point, because he (Andrew) would not be familiar with the issues reviewed by the BOH during the past few years. Suzi Peck then nominated Ed
Welch as Chair. Ed declined. The vote did not go forward.
VOTED: (Welch/Schwab) for Stan Rosen as Chair of the BOH. Rosen, Schwab, Stead, and Welch voted in the affirmative; Peck voted against the motion.
VOTED: (Welch/Schwab) unanimously for Andrew Stead as Vice-Chair of the BOH.
Septic reduction request for 28 Laurel Road
The Board reviewed a request for reduction in testing for 28 Laurel Road. Suzi Peck noted that more lab results were needed.....not just BOD. Linda Rosen will notify the testing company and homeowner that more information is required before reduction will be considered.
Animal Regulations
Stan Rosen asked the Board members to review before the next meeting the changes to the revision of the animal regulations....which were proposed by attendees of the February 23rd meeting. Linda Rosen provided a summary of the suggested changes.
HEARING: Residences at Sharon Commons (40R proposal)
Attorney Bob Shelmerdine, Jesse Moreno of Coler and Colantonio, and developer Michael Intoccia. Marie Cannon, consultant to the Board, was present for the hearing.
A few abutters were also present.
Stan Rosen opened the hearing at 8:05 PM.
Stan Rosen noted that, to expedite discussion, he had forwarded a copy of Marie Cannon’s comments to the BOH late this afternoon.
Attorney Bob Shelmerdine and Jesse Moreno of Coler and Colantonio provided a presentation of the 40R project. It was noted that there was an affirmative vote from the fall 2008 town meeting to allow for a 40R overlay district. A history of the project was provided. Under discussion at this point, and currently submitted to the ZBA, is the Southern parcel (Phase 1), which will consist of 29 townhouses: mostly duplexes, and 4 triplexes. The applicant is before the BOH to obtain permission for an onsite septic system for phase “1A”, i.e., 14 units on the southern parcel. The plan is to build an onsite wholly contained septic system for 14 units which could be used forever if necessary; but the units are eventually to be hooked up to the larger system, which is estimated to take
approximately a year. Michael Intoccia explained that, for financial reasons, he has to build all 29 units in that location. Jesse Moreno reviewed the O&M manual and other documents provided to the Board. He then provided an explanation of the septic plans, grinder pumps, etc. Much discussion took place on the issue of the grinder pumps. Suzi Peck stated she wanted it to be on record who would maintain the grinder pumps.
Stan Rosen summarized that, according to the applicants, their engineers, Jim Andrews, the consultant Marie Cannon, the planned (Advantex) system meets or exceeds industry standards. Suzi Peck expressed concern about this type of sewering near public water supplies...in future....even if 30 years down the road. Michael Intoccia stated that this would be the issue for any septic system, water pipe, etc. near public water supplies.
Andy Stead asked if the Board might be able to require the pressurized lines to be tested periodically. Ed Welch noted that forced main lines exist throughout the country. Stan Rosen stated that there is currently no standard for pressure testing such systems, but that the Board could consider this in the future......noting that this system is expected to be only temporary.
Marie Cannon reviewed her comments on the proposal dated 3/6/09. Ed Welch asked the applicant to provide a schedule of construction.
Written concerns of a neighbor, Louise Patane (who was in attendance) were addressed by the applicants.
The hearing was continued to March 23rd at 7;45 P.M. Attorney Shelmerdine will provide a draft decision for the Board’s review and edits. The Chair asked that any comments from the Board members be sent to Linda Rosen, who will then forward them to Marie Cannon , Jesse Moreno, and Bob Shelmerdine for comment prior to the March 23rd hearing. The applicant is before the ZBA again on March 25th. A redraft of the decision, with Board notes, will be provided prior to March 23rd...and changes made at the hearing will be included at that time.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
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