MINUTES OF MEETING
SHARON BOARD OF HEALTH
March 8, 2010
A meeting of the Sharon Board of Health was held on Monday, March 8, 2010, beginning at 7:30 PM at the Sharon Town Office Building. In attendance were Stan Rosen, Chair, Andy Stead, Vice-Chair; Ed Welch; Suzi Peck; and Jay Schwab. Also present was Jim Andrews, Health Agent for Engineering.
Sharon Middle School (SMS) Sewer Extension
Christopher Garcia, P.E., of Garcia, Galuska, and Desousa, consultant engineers for the proposed Sharon Middle School Sewer extension. According to treatment operators at the high school (SHS) insufficient flow has been received there for proper treatment. A four inch forced main is planned to pump raw effluent from SMS to SHS. Project has been on hold since original submission in 2007...application still open. The project was originally discussed in 2002. Suzi Peck had several requests for clarification/more information to be addressed by Weston and Sampson. The applicant has filed with Conservation Commission as well. Information being filed with Planning Board.
Stan Rosen stated that the BOH should file comments with DEP re its concerns, e.g., the need for tight tank(s) for chemical waste from science labs at both the high school and middle school; whether or not they should continue to have the septic tank at the SMS so that raw effluent is not sent down under the streets; also to note that the BOH is of the understanding that it retains local authority over the licensing, irrespective of DEP licensure. Ed Welch suggested that the BOH receive feedback from Weston and Sampson on these concerns. Mr. Garcia will make the inquiries of Weston and Sampson and report back to the BOH.
Suzi Peck: under Article 7 the BOH does have independent licensing authority. To have all new low-flow plumbing fixtures, etc. To be an 18-24 month construction period; hope to begin work on the forced main this summer.
Suzi Peck expressed concerns about financial assurance and maintenance in case any major problems develop...and to maintain. She also disclosed that she lives on East Street...close to the rotary.
Dao Thatch: Sharon Express
Dao Thatch was present to request permission to serve coffee – setup similar to Tedeschi’s.
VOTED: (Rosen/Stead).unanimously to allow Mr. Thatch to serve coffee at Sharon Express.
Paul and Fred Bisceglia re: 57 Walpole Street
Paul and Fred Bisceglia presented plans for their project for review...prior to review by the ZBA.
They will still require a variance —septic tank to be 9.5' from the property line (requirement = 10' by Article 7; 20' by Title 5....currently at 8'). Jim Andrews will advise the ZBA that the BOH had initial review of plans....and a new septic plan will be forthcoming. Jim Andrews would be available to approve the plan if the septic system is at least 10' from the property line.
VOTED: (Rosen/Stead) unanimously to authorize Jim to advise the ZBA that the BOH would approve the system subject to review of final plans .
Minutes of the Meeting of February 22
VOTED: ( Rosen/Stead) voted to accept the minutes of the meeting of February 22. Ed Welch abstained.
Vote for Chair and Vice-Chair
VOTED: (Peck/Welch) unanimously to nominate Andy Stead as Chair of the BOH. Andy Stead noted he would accept if elected.
VOTED: (Rosen/Peck) unanimously for Andy Stead as Chair of the BOH for one year.
VOTED: (Welch/Schwab) to nominate Stan Rosen as Vice-Chair of the BOH.
VOTED: (Stead/Welch) to nominate Suzi Peck as Vice-Chair of the BOH.
VOTED: in favor of Stan Rosen as Vice-Chair of the BOH for one year: Rosen/Schab/Welch. Stead and Peck abstained.
VOTED: In favor of Suzi Peck as Vice-Chair of the BOH for one year... Peck voted in favor. Stead abstained...
(Stan Rosen was elected Vice-Chair of the BOH for one year.)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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