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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
March 12, 2007  6:30 pm 

In attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member, Anne Marie Fleming, Public Health Nurse and Robert Davis, Agent

            Visitors: Dana Billings, Bruce DiDucca and John Donohue Jr.

            The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:37 PM.

APPEARANCES:

23 Sumner Street

            23 Sumner Street property owner Mr. Dana Billings appeared before the Board to request a 6-month extension to complete correction of all the minimum housing violations found at his property.  Mr. Billings explained that his tenant was due to be evicted later this month and that he has a buyer with a purchase and sale agreement in place who will be renovating the property and completing the corrections.  Discussion ensued.

            MOTION made by Mr. Bates to allow Dana Billings until April 9^th to complete correction of all the housing violations found at 23 Sumner Street or to provide evidence that the dwelling is vacant and will not be occupied again until all violations have been corrected and the property reinspected.  Seconded:  Ms. Battistello.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

537 North Washington Street  

Mr. Bruce DiDucca came before the Board to request an extension to complete correction of all the minimum housing violations found at his 537 North Washington Street property.  Discussion ensued.

            MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to grant Mr. DiDucca an extension until April 9, 2007 to complete correction of all the housing violations found at 537 North Washington Street, in consideration of the frozen ground impeding completion sooner.  Seconded:  Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

344 John Dietsch Boulevard

            Mr. Dan Campbell representing Level Design Group, came before the Board to request a variance on roof drain downspouts and plumbing issues at 344 John Dietsch Boulevard.  After Mr. Campbell’s presentation and the Board’s discussion, Mr. Bates’ motion to approve the variance requested failed for lack of a second and the Members agreed to defer consideration of the issue until the Board’s March 26^th meeting.

HEALTH NURSE’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007:

            Public Health Nurse, Anne Marie Fleming came before the Board to present her monthly report.

            After discussion, MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to accept the report as written.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0

HEALTH AGENT’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007:

After discussion, MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to accept the report as written.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

            After discussion, the members agreed to place consideration of the following meeting minutes on hold:  July 17, 2006, July 24, 2006, February 5, 2007, February 20, 2007 and February 26, 2007.

            MOTION made by Mr. Bates to table the meeting minutes until the next Board meeting.    Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0

LETTERS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

            Mr. Davis had sent a letter to Town Counsel asking him to respond to inquires on Nail Salon Regulations, an outstanding engineering invoice, questions on the proposed agreement with Tibbetts Engineering, and Members’ concern for acceptance of the Board’s recommendations with respect to subdivisions.  Mr. Davis will call Town Counsel to get clarification on his answers for the Board.

COMPLAINTS:

            The Board reviewed the complaint log and asked that it be updated with as many closures as possible by the next Board meeting.

APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS:

            Following a review of the exam taken and some limited discussion, MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to grant a Disposal Works Installer license for Steven Dippolito of East Providence, RI.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS:

Retention Pond Regulations

            A request for other towns’ retention pond regulations has been broadcast on the MHAB web site.

Revised Job Descriptions

            In response to an inquiry from the Director of the Human Resource Department, Mr. Davis has advised Ms. Calicchia that the revised job descriptions have been reviewed by the Members but the Board has not officially voted to approve them.  The Members asked that Mr. Davis contact Ms. Calicchia to determine what action she would prefer the Board take with respect to them.

Office Security

            Michelle Bernier has advised that a replacement window and writing shelf will be installed beside the department’s office door within the next two weeks to provide a increased measure of security to the department staff alone in the department in the evenings.

Fee Schedule

            Mr. Davis reported that the market basket comparison of fee schedules has been completed and he hoped to recommend a revised schedule at the next meeting.

FINCOM Meeting

            The Board will meet with the Finance Committee on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 to present their articles for the upcoming Town Meeting.  The Board of Health has been scheduled to present at 7:30 P.M.

Title V—Sewer Connection Tie In

            Ms. Battistello asked that the minutes of the February 5, 2007 meeting reflect her suggestion that  the Board consider changing its Title V regulations such that citizens won’t have to be required to tie into the town’s sewer system when available after all.  

Hickory Woods

            A status report on Mill River Consulting’s recommendations for Hickory Woods is expected from Dan Ottenheimer soon.

MAY MEETINGS:

            The Members agreed that May’s Board of Health meetings will be held on May 7^th and May 21^st at 6:30 PM at the Electric Department.

ADJOURN:

            MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM. Seconded: Mr. Bates. No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
February 26, 2007  6:30 P.M.

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member; Anne Marie Fleming, Public Health Nurse; Robert Davis, Agent.

Visitors: John Donohue Jr.

The Chairman opened the meeting at 6:30 PM and in deference to Ms. Fleming, took discussion of emergency planning and preparedness for public health emergencies out of order.

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS:

Before introducing Ms. Fleming, Mr. Davis reviewed the department’s emergency preparedness planning activities, projects and accomplishments, crediting Ms. Fleming with much responsibility for their completion.  Noting that local emergency planning efforts are currently focused on the formation of both local and regional Medical Reserve Corps fully populated with credentialed volunteers that will be needed to operationalize many of the plans just developed, Ms. Fleming briefed the Members on her efforts to create the Bristol-Norfolk Medical Reserve Corp.  In North Attleboro’s best interests, Ms. Fleming has been coordinating the establishment of this “MRC” under the Bristol-Norfolk Area Emergency Planning Group that represents 8 towns in this region.  Among other accomplishments in this endeavor, Ms. Fleming recently applied for and received Federal recognition for “our” MRC, thus making it eligible for federal funding.  Further, she then applied for, and now expects to get a $10,000 NACCHO grant to help fund this MRC’s start-up.  Beyond those accomplishments, many other examples were given of the emergency preparedness challenges at hand, and the work that will be involved to populate it in order to prepare the Town for whatever public health emergency may befall it. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The Chairman noted several discrepancies in the two sets of verbatim minutes that had been transcribed, and asked that Mr. Davis review them for corrections and resubmission at a later date.  After considerable discussion ensued on those and the other sets of minutes before the Board, drafts of the following meeting minutes were put on hold:
July 17, 2006                 February 5, 2007
July 24, 2006                 February 20, 2007

MOTION by Ms. Battistello to approve the minutes of January 22, 2007.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

NO PUBLIC COMMENT REQUESTED

NO APPEARANCES MADE

APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS:

MOTION made by Ms. Shaw to grant a Massage Therapist license for Lynn Ostiguy of Pawtucket, RI.  Seconded: Ms. Battistello.  Limited discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to grant a Tanning Salon license to Nail Biz in the Palms at 78 North Washington Street, North Attleboro.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  Limited discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

LETTERS & CORRESPONDENCE:

Corliss Landing

Ms. Shaw asked that a letter be sent to the engineer of the Corliss Landing subdivision requesting an answer to Mill River Consulting’s February 3^rd recommendations made on behalf of the Board.  It was explained that those recommendations were handed to Corliss Landing’s engineer Dan Campbell on February 6^th and hand delivered to the Planning Board for their February 9^th hearing on the subdivision.   Mr. Davis will write to Mr. Campbell.   

Chauncey Village

Town Counsel has been asked for an opinion on Planning Board subdivision approvals when Board of Health recommendations have not been included or required as part of those approvals, including recommendations to reject or disapprove such plans.  The Chairman read a letter addressed to Planning Board Chairman, Don Cerrone on May 24, 2006 stating that the Board of Health was rejecting the Chauncey Village subdivision plan because: 1) the developer hadn’t reviewed the engineers’ comments; 2) ownership of the retention ponds was questioned, and; 3) further perc testing was needed because changes had been made to the plans. Those conditions hadn’t been met, the Board hadn’t heard from the developer, and yet the Planning Board granted approval of the plans as requested.

Christina Estates

A letter was presented from Attorney David Manoogian representing the Cumberland Associates Realty Trust, developer of the Christina Estates subdivision and asserting that the Board of Health has no authority to revisit and reexamine the drainage plans associated with the Christina Estates subdivision because the Board failed to send their written response to the Planning Board within the 45 day limit.   In response to Ms. Shaw’s letter to the DEP asking if perc tests can be done outside the soil absorption area, the DEP confirmed that perc tests are to be done inside the soil absorption area, by law. Ms. Shaw indicated that DEP advised the Board to get Town Counsel’s advice.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Members read and signed their employee acknowledgement form for the Town’s Sexual Harassment Policy.

Mrs. Field’s Cookies Store

Mr. Davis will follow up on the response due from Mrs. Field’s Cookies providing documentation of that establishment’s food handling and corrective action plans requested in response to recent complaints. 

COMPLAINTS:

Members were advised that going forward, there will be more requests for hearings before the Board as property owners cited with various Orders to Correct (sanitary code violations) appear to request relief from those orders.  Members reviewed an example of an Order to Correct and discussed what to expect from those who will be coming before them.  Mr. Davis explained that the law gives violators the right to request such hearings before the Board as long as they submit their requests in writing within 7 days of receiving the Order.

OLD BUSINESS:

Nail Regulations

Another draft of a Nail Salon regulation has been finished incorporating former Town Counsel Bliss’s recommendations and submitted to the new Town Counsel, Roger Ferris, for his comments prior to the Board’s reconsideration.

Septic Regulations

The review and possible consolidation of the Board’s several septic regulations continues to wait on the department’s project list.

Hickory Woods

Members agreed to await and review Mill River Consulting’s report on Hickory Woods before deciding on the best way to present the recommendations expected.

NEW BUSINESS:

Summer Internship

Members discussed the department’s request for an MDPH internship this summer.  The department may not hear until May whether a graduate intern will be coming or not, but if so the project proposed should benefit the Town, the department and the student equally.  

Vouchers

Ms. Battistello would like vouchers to be put back on the agenda for a discussion at each meeting.

Town Meeting Articles

Members reviewed the Board of Health articles that have been submitted for Town Meeting.  The Finance Committee will meet with the Board March 14^th at 7:30 PM at the Police Department to discuss them.

Revised Job Descriptions

Members reviewed and discussed the job descriptions for Heath Agent, Assistant Health Agent and Public Health Nurse that had been revised and submitted to the Human Resources Department as part of their Town-wide job description project.

APRIL MEETINGS:

Members agreed that April’s Board of Health meetings will be held on April 9^th and April 23^rd at 6:30 PM at the Electric Department.

ADJOURN:

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. Seconded: Ms. Shaw.   No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

Mr. Bates reopened the meeting at 9:02 PM to include one final item.

OLD BUSINESS:

Fluoridation

Ms. Battistello read a letter she had received from Attorney David Gay with respect to the Board’s fluoridation removal complaint.  A hearing date has been set in New Bedford Superior Court for May 29^th to discuss the Board of Health’s complaint against the Town’s Department of Public Works.

ADJOURN:

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM.  Seconded: Mr. Bates.   No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Minutes of Joint Meeting With Planning Board
February 20, 2007  8:00 PM
HICKORY WOODS

In attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member; Robert Davis, Agent and Dan Ottenheimer and Steve Corr, engineers from Mill River Consulting

Planning Board members: Ray Payson, Chairman; Joan Marchitto, Richard Houle, Don Cerrone, Chris Sweet and engineer John Lavin, Earthworks Engineering Inc.

Planning Board Chairman Payson opened the meeting at 8:10 PM to review Hickory Woods drainage issues with the Board of Health and its consulting engineers from Mill River Consulting, Inc., the firm contracted to formulate recommendations for the Town.

Chairman Payson explained that four house lots on Harold Bishop Drive simply need a waiver from the Board of Health to place drainage pipes closer to their leaching fields than what is allowed by the state and discussion ensued.  Mr. Bates confirmed there were no variance requests filed with the Board of Health yet.  Mr. Payson advised that the Planning Board was suggesting them and he encouraged the Board of Health to grant them.  Those present were reminded however, that such variances could only be requested by the individual homeowners, and that with state regulatory issues involved, any approvals for them would have to come from both the Board of Health and the State Department of Environmental Protection.  Mr. Ottenheimer asked to review the Planning Board’s surface water runoff calculations for the work Mr. Payson was proposing, but was advised there were none.  He explained the difficulty any agency would have granting any such variance approval without first understanding how much water was involved and expected to flow through the pipes proposed.  On the thought that perhaps DEP approval wasn’t needed, Mr. Corr explained that DEP guidelines were clear that this work would constitute new construction, thereby requiring that agency’s approvals for corrective work there.   

Introducing both Mill River representatives by name, Chairman Bates explained that Mill River Consulting, Inc. has been charged with a much broader mandate than simply reviewing a solution for four of the house lots in Hickory Woods.  Because Mill River had actually been asked to review the drainage issues in the entire subdivision and make their recommendations, the reason for this meeting was to give them the opportunity to meet, speak and begin to work with the Planning Board’s members as they have with others seeking the best possible solution for all of the subdivision’s drainage issues.

Discussion ensued with information shared between the consulting engineers, John Lavin, engineer for the Planning Board, members from both boards and developer Fred Bottomley, who was also present.  Mr. Payson told the group that several Hickory Woods homeowners did what they’ve done contrary to both the building plans that had been approved and the Planning Board’s specific requirements.  For example, Mr. Payson confirmed Mr. Bottomley’s information that none of the homes in the subdivision were built with any drainage recharge systems at all, contrary to specific Planning Board requirements that each of them do so.  In the discussion that followed, septic designs, perc tests, surface drain tie-ins, and orders of condition in Hickory Woods, as well as many other details, issues and potential problems there were raised and discussed.   Mr. Bates thanked the Planning Board and Mr. Bottomley for the opportunity to discuss the project with them, and all present agreed time was of the essence to pursue a solution. 

Mr. Payson adjourned the meeting at 9:05 PM.

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
February 5, 2007   6:30 pm

In attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member, and; Rob Casper and Robert Davis, Health Agents

Visitors: John Donohue Jr.
            The Chairman opened the meeting at 6:30 PM.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to table the minutes of January 22, 2007 in order for several revisions to be made.  Seconded:  Ms. Shaw.  All in favor, motion passes 3-0.

HEALTH NURSE’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR JANUARY 2007:

In discussion, the Members requested that Public Health Nurse, Anne Marie Fleming, join the Board for the first meeting each month to review her monthly report in person.

MOTION made by Ms. Shaw to accept the report as written.  Seconded: Ms. Battistello.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

HEALTH AGENT’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR JANUARY 2007:

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to accept the report as written.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

APPLICATIONS & PERMITS:

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to grant a Temporary Food license for the North Attleboro Animal Control/Shelter for the annual “Strut your Mutt” on May 5, 2007.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  Limited discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

LETTERS & CORRESPONDENCE:

Mr. Bates informed the Members that he has received four letters from Mrs. Drown requesting public records.

Mr. Bates also reported that one town official had inquired about Mr. Davis’s job title and as a result, Mr. Davis will use the title Health Agent going forward.

Mr. Davis distributed copies of the letters sent to the Planning Board and applicants of the Chauncey Village and Christina Estates projects regarding drainage issues.  Consistent with the Members’ discussion at the previous meeting, the Board has concerns that drainage-related issues similar to those currently being encountered in the Hickory Woods project could occur in other as yet developed subdivisions and it wants to re-examine each such development to avoid similar problems.  Ms. Shaw asked that the Chauncey Village and Christina Estates letters be sent to the Board of Selectmen and the Dept. of Public Works as well.

As requested at the last meeting, Tibbetts Engineering of Taunton, Massachusetts has submitted a fee-for-service proposal to provide engineering services to the Board as needed for subdivision review and similar engineering services.  Copies were distributed to the Members and with discussion that Town Counsel should review it for approval by the Board.  Members discussed whether the rates to be charged would be comparable to those the Board is currently charging.

MOTION made by Mr. Bates to have the Tibbetts Engineering contract sent to Town Counsel for review prior to accepting the contract for future services.  Seconded: Ms. Battistello.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSE FEES:

Work continues on a market basket review of the surrounding towns’ rates and fees and Ms. Shaw has asked that the town of Blackstone, MA fee schedule be included in the study.  Mr. Davis advised that the Department staff has previously prepared a list of several surrounding towns’ license fees that will become part of this market basket review for this Board.

Members were asked if they prefer to continue carrying those items that were previously introduced onto each meeting’s agenda that were still in progress or incomplete, or only return them to the agenda when there’s significant progress to report or they’ve become complete. The Members agreed that all items introduced on the Board’s agenda should continue to be listed there until they have been addressed and completed.

Members discussed prorating annual licenses, permits and fees, or granting some sort of relief to those who may happen to apply for them towards the end of the Department’s standard permit periods.  After discussion, it was agreed that the Board would establish a Grace Period Policy wherein an applicant being granted an initial license or permit within 60 days of the next permit period would be charged the standard annual fee but be licensed through the next standard permit period.  The Members also agreed that the new policy should be added to and included in the Department’s “Policy Book”.

HICKORY WOODS:

Planning Board Chairman Ray Payson has asked to meet with this Board again to discuss Hickory Woods and a possible solution to the drainage issues there.  Discussion ensued and it was suggested however, that the Boards should wait until Mill River Consulting completes its review before meeting again, and perhaps involve the Department of Public Works as well at that time. 

LINE ITEM TRANSFER:

The Chairman discussed the line item transfer allowing Rob Casper to provide 19 hours of service per week to the Department through the end of the fiscal year, with a similar block of time included in FY08 budget going forward.

COMPLAINTS:

The Chairman asked that the staff and Members focus on resolving as many departmental complaints on the Complaint Log as possible before the next meeting and expressed his desire that the number of open complaints on the log be kept as low as possible going forward.

OLD BUSINESS:

Corliss Landing

Mr. Davis distributed copies of Mill River Consulting’s February 3, 2007 report e-mailed earlier that day on the Corliss Landing subdivision project.  The Chairman noted that he had tried to get another extension to submit the Board’s comments to the Planning Board but couldn’t.  This Board had previously agreed to approve the Corliss Landing subdivision plan subject to Mill River’s recommendations, but that review was not received in time.  The Board would like the subdivision process to be managed better to ensure the Board would be able to get their comments to the Planning Board on time.  If the deadline date is marked on the Health Department’s calendar and it becomes clear that the Board can’t make the deadline because it doesn’t have its engineer’s comments yet, then the Health Agent can and should call the developer for an extension. There was a discussion about a letter to Dan Ottenheimer of Mill River Consulting.

Appointment of Dr. Daniel Brown

MOTION made by Don Bates to appoint Dr. Daniel Brown as the town’s physician until May 31, 2007, subject to one-year reappointments thereafter.  Seconded: Ms. Battistello.  After discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

Nail Regulations

Mr. Davis continues to work on consolidating all prior drafts of potential Nail Regulations and integrating Town Counsel’s comments with them in order to come up with a contemporary draft for the Board’s final consideration.

Subdivision Reviews

Returning to more discussion on requesting timely extensions when reviewing subdivision plans’ a MOTION was made by Ms. Battistello to grant the Health Agent authority to call and ask for a review extension on any project that is within one week of its 45 day statutory deadline.  Seconded: Mr. Bates.  After discussion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0, but it was quickly withdrawn by Ms. Battistello in favor of a broader motion by Ms. Shaw.

MOTION made by Ms. Shaw to authorize the Health Agent to ask for an extension on any project approaching a one week deadline that the Board of Health has not had a chance to consider.  Seconded: Mr. Bates.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

Mobile Home Parks

Ms. Battistello invited Mr. Davis to visit Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park with her to introduce him to the owner of the park who has been very active in the Mobile Home Park Association.

Title V—Sewer Connection Tie In

Mr. Davis is in the process of creating a draft that combines two of the Board’s older septic regulations into one contemporary septic regulation.  Ms. Battistello noted that the state has begun to reverse its opinion on septic systems and is encouraging people to use septic systems once again because they are being considered an environmentally good thing. Ms. Battistello suggested that the Board consider changing its regulations on Title V such that citizens won’t have to be required to tie into the town’s sewer system.

NEW BUSINESS:

Fines For Food Handling Violators

Mr. Davis will submit an article for town meeting to expand the list of Board of Health violations and penalties that can be incorporated into the already existing non-criminal ticketing system in the Town.  Doing so requires a specific bylaw change.

DEP Forms For Perc Tests

Ms. Battistello has been interested in having the Board of Health require engineers to use DEP, or DEP-like forms for recording perc tests. Mr. Davis produced a set of the DEP standard forms in question and described how he will hand them out to the engineers henceforth when witnessing perc tests.

Complaint Handling Procedure

Mr. Davis advised that he and Rob Casper will attempt to handle all the complaints that come into the Health Department henceforth between them, without having to impose on the Board Members to help address them all.

Boro Sand & Gravel

Previously, Members asked if Boro Sand & Gravel’s new building, built last year, was housing trucks with oil and gasoline.  If so, no one from Boro Sand & Gravel has come before the Board of Health to discuss the floor drains.

Fluoride

Ms. Battistello asked the Members’ concurrence to put the CDC’s warnings about the use of fluoridated water in baby formula on cable TV.  After discussion, the Members agreed to allow Ms. Battistello to do so as long as verbiage used was directly from the CDC.

OTHER:

Meeting Schedule

Because of the upcoming Presidents’ Day Holiday, the Members agreed to hold their March meetings on Monday, March 12^th and Monday, March 26^th, both at 6:30PM.

Agent’s Certifications

Mr. Davis provided the Members with copies of his food service certification and advised that he will be registering for Title V System Inspector training in March as well.

Attendance At Meetings

            Mr. Casper approached the Board about his required attendance at meetings.

The Members advised Mr. Casper that he will no longer have to continue attending Board meetings routinely, but will be welcome and invited back when needed.

Emergency Equipment

Mr. Davis advised the Members of additional equipment he has requested for the Health Department from the Bristol County Emergency Management Coalition, including a desktop computer, laptop and three foot lockers, plus some EDS office supplies, ID materials and scanning software.

Internship

Mr. Davis reported that he has applied to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for a graduate student in public health to complete their summer internship in the Department.

ADJOURN:

MOTION made by Mr. Bates to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No Further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
January 22, 2007   6:30 pm

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member and Robert Davis, Health Director

Visitors: John Rhyno, Chairman of Selectmen; Mike Ahearn, Joseph Lewicki and Bruce Babcock for Lewicki Plain St. Properties; John Donohue Jr.

The Chairman opened the meeting at 6:35 PM and took the Lewicki Plain Street item out of order.

APPEARANCES:

Lewicki Plain Street—request in support of a variance letter to eliminate floor drains in a newly constructed storage building in an Aquifer Protection area

Lewicki Plain Street Properties’ consulting engineer Bruce Babcock of Tibbetts Engineering presented the project and its current status to the Board.  Discussion ensued with the Lewicki representatives answering several questions from the Board.

MOTION by Ms. Battistello to have Mr. Davis write a letter to the State’s Board of Plumbing Examiners in support of the developer’s hazmat monitoring plan, and have the developer submit copies of the property managers’ OSHA certifications to the Board as well as the name and credentials of the engineering firm who will be monitoring the property.  Seconded: Susan Shaw. No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

 Diane Battistello asked Robert Davis to find out if Boro Sand and Gravel has floor drains in the newly constructed storage building across from the Lewicki building.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

MOTION by Ms. Battistello to approve the minutes of January 4, 2007.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

Prior to approval of the 1/8/07 minutes, Members discussed several items noted in those minutes:

a.         Ms. Battistello and Mr. Davis had both researched the issue of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans becoming a State Sanitary Code requirement for the state’s schools.  The requirement has actually been imposed on schools by the State Dept. of Education, but the State Sanitary Code has yet to require HACCP plans for any routine food establishment inspections, including schools.  Instead, health inspectors will be able to use the Dept. of Ed. requirement on their own schools to become familiar with the plans themselves pending a future requirement of them in the Sanitary Code.

b.        There was a discussion of a template for a written enforceable agreement that Mr. Davis will get from Mr. Casper so that going forward we can develop plans with residents for solving health problems. The Board had a discussion about the cesspool at 100 Towne Street.

c.        Mr. Davis advised that new subdivisions submitted for review would be tracked for reference purposes across the top of each subsequent meeting agenda, indicating date each was received by the department, the date to complete the Board’s recommendations for them (45 day review) and the number of days currently into the review process.

d.        Mr. Davis spoke with School Superintendent Smith about a possible Middle School issue with mold and he was able to detail several thoroughgoing efforts by his department to assure that there were in fact, no mold issues extant there.

e.        There was a discussion of septic regulations in Mobile Home Parks, Mr. Davis has pulled several old but existing regulations that address or involve the subject.  After discussion, it was agreed that he should attempt to update and if possible, consolidate, some of the oldest regulations.

MOTION by Ms. Battistello to approve the minutes of January 8, 2007.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:
The Chairman opened the public comment portion of the meeting and invited the remaining visitor in the assembly to speak.  Mr. Donohue declined.

Mr. Davis distributed copies of a letter to the Board from the MIS Director noting that in response to Mrs. Karl Drown’s request during the previous Public Comment period, the MIS Department was still trying to produce a full, readable copy of a certain e-mails Mrs. Drown had requested.   

APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS:
After brief discussion, a MOTION was made by Ms. Shaw to grant a Food Service license to Constantino’s at 38 South Washington Street.  Seconded: Ms. Battistello. No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0. 

PUBLIC HEARING:
After a brief discussion, it was agreed that further discussion on license fees should be continued at a later meeting to allow time to complete a market basket analysis of the fee schedule and one recommendation encompassing all North Attleboro’s fees. Ms. Shaw suggested that Blackstone’s fees also be included in the market basket analysis. 

VOUCHERS:
Following a brief review of the vouchers presented for approval, the Chairman signed the vouchers for payment. 

COMPLAINTS:
Ms. Battistello updated the Board on 3 of the complaints; she addressed and delegated the portion of the complaint #06-74 regarding an unsafe stair case. The sewage smell at 6 South Washington Street was a drainage problem in a washing machine. A reinspection shows the problem has been corrected. The Department of Public Works will supply a letter to Mr. King of the post office regarding the odor from the burning of oil. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Revolving Fund
The Chairman is working on the establishment of new revolving funds for the Department, particularly to receive and pay for various engineering fees going forward. 

Part-Time Agent
Mr. Bates discussed recent efforts to increase Robert Casper’s part-time hours from 8-10 a week to 19 hours a week for the remainder of this fiscal year and going forward thereafter. Brief discussion ensued with respect to the department’s continued use of other outside inspectors, particularly for Title V work. 

DEP Forms
Mr. Davis will pursue a set of the standard DEP forms for perc tests for the Board’s review and consideration at a subsequent meeting. 

Fluoridation
The Board will attend the January 25^th Selectmen’s meeting to have a discussion on fluoride.  Ms. Battistello expressed her hope that the discussion would involve all the members of the Board and precipitate a compromise with the other town Board currently involved in the dispute, such that fluoridation could at least be suspended, due to recent American Dental Association and Center for Disease Control warnings that infants not have fluoridated water, until more conclusive science on it was accepted. Ms. Battistello presented the Board scientific letters from two members of the National Research Council.

Food Establishments
Brief discussion was held on some of the food establishments in the Mall, with Ms. Battistello reporting that two of the establishments appear to have improved their practices. One such establishment, Mrs. Field’s Cookies had been scheduled to appear before the Board at the February 5^th meeting and it was agreed that Mr. Davis should notify the license holder that the appearance was no longer necessary. 

Nail Regulations
The draft of a proposed nail salon regulation was distributed and discussed briefly.  It was noted that Town Counsel had previously made comments on a similar regulation a few years ago.  Mr. Davis will recover those comments and incorporate them in the current draft he had prepared as requested. 

Office Security
Members heard one possible solution to the evening security issues in the Health Department was the modification of the glass side-light to its main door, which has been discussed with Michele Bernier.  Members also discussed a proposed schematic distributed by Mr. Davis that could be part of a long range plan to accommodate the department’s 10-year growth and space requirements. 

Christina Estates & Chauncey Village
The members discussed certain issues and the status of both the Christina Estates and Chauncey Village developments. In light of the Hickory Woods drainage issues currently under discussion it was agreed that the Board should write to both Christina Estates and Chauncey Village developers to advise of its intent to correctly review both projects before repeating similar history as with Hickory Woods. It will also serve to put Chauncey Village on notice of the Board’s intent to review the specifics of their recommendations that were not approved by the Planning Board.  It was noted that John Lavin was the Board’s engineer/reviewer previously and that the Chairman would need to consider how to engage a new engineer and pay for the current work desired. 

Corliss Landing
Discussion ensued on the Board’s review of the Corliss Landing project that Mill River Consulting has been working on. As Dan Ottenheimer’s review had not yet been received, the developer granted the Board an extension only until today to complete its recommendations. 

MOTION made by Mr. Bates to approve Corliss Landing subdivision plan pending receipt of a positive review from Mill River Consulting.  Seconded: Ms. Battistello. No further discussion, all in favor,
motion passes 3-0.

MOTION made by Mr. Bates that should Mill River Consulting issue a negative review of Corliss Landing subdivision plan or should that review not reach us by January 23th then the Board should disapprove the Corliss Landing subdivision plan for lack of information.  Seconded: Ms. Battistello. No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0. 

NEW BUSINESS:

New Joint Review Concept
The Chairman discussed considering a new “Joint Planning Review & Approval” process for the Town wherein all applicable Boards would meet together to review future development projects. The concept would serve to require only one presentation to the group by each developer rather than multiple repetitive presentations per project by the same developer.  Such a new approach would give all the Town’s reviewing Boards the opportunity to hear and understand each others’ concerns and questions at the same time, keep obligatory development costs down and speed the entire review process along for Town as well as the developers. Mr. Bates hoped that other Boards would entertain such a process and indicated he would support incorporating it if the other Boards would favorably consider it. 

Selectmen’s Meeting
Given that all three Members would be attending the Selectmen’s meeting on Thursday, January 25^th, Ms. Battistello questioned whether the Board should post it as a meeting of its own as well.  After discussion, it was agreed that the Board should post a public meeting notice of its own for Thursday night.  More discussion ensued with respect to reaching agreement on the Board’s purpose for that meeting, any proposal it wished to proffer, and the outcome it would expect from such a meeting.

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello that the Board of Health would ask the Selectmen to support a temporary suspension of fluoridation of the public water supply until such time as the FDA and the ADA complete their research on the efficiency of fluoridation and publish their findings.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw.  Without further discussion, the motion passed 2-1, with Chairman Bates recorded as opposed. 

Cobblestone
Members returned to more discussion of Mill River’s review of the Cobblestone project and the request to have Board of Health approval for the development of one additional lot there. Mr. Davis reported Mill River’s review had just been received that day and it was recommended that the Board not approve the developer’s request without additional information or verification of certain testing by the Board’s engineer/agent.  Discussion ensued.

MOTION made Ms. Battistello to ask Tibbetts Engineering to complete the review of the Cobblestone work recommended by Mill River Consulting.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw. No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0. 

Next Meeting
Due to the President’s Day holiday, the Members agreed to hold the second February meeting of the Board of Health on February 26, 2007.

ADJOURN:

MOTION made by Ms. Battistello to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM.  Seconded: Ms. Shaw  No discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.
 

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
January 8, 2007  6:30 pm

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member; Robert Davis, Health Director; Robert Casper Jr., Health Agent and Donna Vandette, Secretary

Visitors: John Donohue Jr., Karl & Mary Lou Drown; Len Bradley of DiPrete Engineering and Andy Kushner of Spinnaker Group

The Chairman opened the meeting at 6:30 PM.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

MOTION by Diane Battistello to have a verbatim transcript of the July 17^th & July 24^th meetings be prepared prior to acceptance of the minutes for those meetings.   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0. 

MOTION by Diane Battistello to approve the minutes of November 20^th with the correction to ( #14 a) by changing the last word which should be specs, and (#15) change the motion ( to send a press release on fluoride).   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0. 

MOTION by Diane Battistello to approve the minutes of November 27th, November 30th, December 7th, December 14th and  December 26th.   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

MOTION by Diane Battistello to approve the minutes of December 11^th with the correction to (#9) by taking out the next to last sentence about (the responsibility).   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

Diane Battistello requested that consideration of the minutes of the January 4^th meeting be withheld pending more time to review them.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Allowing public comment to be taken out of order for the agenda, the Chairman invited  Mrs. Karl Drown (visitor) to come before the Board.  Mrs. Drown advised that there were formatting problems with the 65 e-mails she had reviewed in the office that day and that not all of them were readable.  The Board agreed to try correcting the formatting problems and to make a set of readable copies for her. 

MONTHLY REPORTS:

The Health Nurse’s Monthly Report was reviewed and a MOTION was made by Diane Battistello to accept the monthly report as written.   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

The Health Agent’s Monthly Report was reviewed and a MOTION was made by Diane Battistello to accept the monthly report as written.   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS:

MOTION by Diane Battistello to grant a Massage Therapist license for Allissa Haines of 29 Church Street, North Attleboro.   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  Following brief discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS:

Town Physician

The Members asked that Public Health Nurse Anne Marie Fleming attend the next meeting to discuss the appointment of the town physician.  Members noted that the position of town physician should be advertised.

Line Item Transfer

The Chairman signed a line item transfer to pay for the Health Department’s membership to National Association of Local Boards of Health and the National Environmental Health Association.

Chauncey Village

Members discussed the Planning Board approval of the Chauncey Village Definitive Subdivision even though the Board of Health had rejected the plan.  Mr. Davis agreed to investigate the matter further.

Cobblestone

Len Bradley of DiPrete Engineering (visitor) requested to have the Board of Health’s decision on Cobblestone amended to include lot 34.  MOTION was made by Don Bates to approve an amended Board of Health decision and include lot 34 contingent upon Dan Ottenheimer’s review of the perc test and approval, to be accomplished no later than January 22^nd.  Seconded: Diane Battistello   No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

Schedule of license fees

The Chair opened a public hearing on the scheduling of license fees and discussion ensued.  MOTION was made by Don Bates to change the $1.00 fee per week for camps to a $50.00 flat fee.  Seconded: Diane Battistello.   No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

After more discussion on several of the fees, a MOTION was made by Don Bates to continue the public hearing on license fees until Mr. Davis can complete a market basket review of surrounding towns’ license fees and submit a recommendation for the entire fee schedule.  Seconded: Diane Battistello.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

HACCP Plan

Mr. John Donohue (visitor) introduced himself and advised Members that under new state Dept. of Education rules HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans are now required of all schools and additional types of health inspections will have to be performed above what takes place presently.  Discussion ensued whether HACCP plans are required however by the state Sanitary Code.

Hickory Woods

Dan Ottenheimer of Mill River Consulting has the definitive plans for Hickory Woods for his review.  The Selectmen will need to know what his recommendations are for Hickory Woods and Mr. Davis will check into the Board’s ability to order that  further building of homes in the development cease and desist until the ongoing water problems are resolved.

Vouchers

Following the Board’s review of vouchers for mileage, for copying plans for Hickory Woods and for Christmas gift certificates under the Emergency Fund, the Chairman signed the vouchers.

Complaints

Following a review of the ongoing list of complaints in the Health Department, Rob Casper suggested written enforceable agreements be used such that the homeowner of 100 Towne Street could agree to have his cesspool checked by a certified septic pumper on a regular basis.

Nail Salon Regulations

Mr. Davis was asked to prepare a possible nail salon regulation for the Members to consider for North Attleboro.

Revolving Fund

The Chairman will create a revolving fund article for Town Meeting.

Security Door

Mr. Bates and Mr. Davis have spoken with Michele Bernier about improving security for the Board of Health office, possibly with the construction of a security door to be used when the department is open on Thursday evenings.  They also expect to check into the office area of the former Park and Recreation Department for other space considerations.

DEP soil evaluation forms

Members would like to review the standardized DEP soil evaluation forms and consider make them this department’s requirement for engineers to use when filing perc tests. 

OLD BUSINESS

The Board would like to create a better tracking system for subdivision reviews so that it would be better able to get their comments in within the 45 days to the Planning Board.

NEW BUSINESS

Medicare Provider Number

The Board would like Anne Marie Fleming to complete the work required to obtain a Medicare provider number within the next 60 days in order to begin getting reimbursement into the revolving fund for the department’s flu vaccine.

N.A. Middle School

One Member has heard of a mold problem on the lower level of the Middle School, with concerns for sinus problems among teachers and staff as well as students.  Mr. Davis will report the issue to the Superintendent

Diane Battistello reminded the Board that it intended to amend the town’s septic regulations for connecting to the sewer line on the sale of a house or if the homeowner has a new septic system they would not have to tie into sewer if the sewer line becomes available to them.  Those regulations will be reviewed again. 

Mobile Home Park Regulations
By regulation, all mobile homes serviced by external fuel oil tanks should have had their tanks properly stabilized to conform to current state code within three years.  Mr. Davis will pursue enforcement with the park owners who should provide those concrete oil tank pads prior to the three year time limit.

Thank you letters
Members discussed sending thank you letters out to all other applicants that were interviewed for the Health Agent’s position.  The Chairman will check with Human Resources for the information required.

ADJOURN

MOTION made by Diane Battistello to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 PM.  Seconded: Susan Shaw
No discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Emergency Meeting Minutes
January 4, 2007  6:45 pm

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member and Robert Davis, Health Director

No visitors attended.

Chairman Bates opened the meeting at 6:40 PM with a single item for discussion: 

Corliss Landing

The Chair explained that Corliss Landing is a business condo project proposing to have a business association to take care of its retention ponds and other drainage system components going forward.

Board Members wondered whether the proposed drainage system would be built to town specs and whether the Board of Health should create its own regulations to deal with Corliss and all similar projects like it that may follow. Discussion ensued relative to citing the town’s Department of Public Works standards and requiring all potential developers to meet those standards for the Board’s approval.

Members reviewed the 1/3/07 Dan Ottenheimer/Mill River Consulting e-mail on Corliss Landing indicating he had yet to complete his review for the Board, and suggesting the Board request an extension in time in order to complete his recommendations.  Members also discussed meeting with Planning Board immediately following this meeting.

MOTION by Diane Battistello that Members Don Bates and Sue Shaw attend tonight’s 7PM Planning Board meeting with Bob Davis on the Corliss Landing project.  Further, that the Board ask the developer through the Planning Board for a two week extension in order to allow Mill River to complete the Board of Health’s review recommendations for the project and, that if such an extension could not be granted, that the Board recommend denial of the project for lack of information.  Seconded:  Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.

MOTION by Diane Battistello to adjourn the meeting.   Seconded: Susan Shaw.  No further discussion, all in favor, motion passes 3-0.  Meeting adjourned 7:10PM.

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting minutes of
December 26, 2006  6:30 pm

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member

Visitors: No visitors attended the meeting

Don Bates opened the meeting at 6:35 PM. 

Article for Special Town Meeting

Motion was made by Don Bates to transfer the sum of $5,000 from Article 6 of the FY 07 Annual Town Meeting line 53A, the Board of Health’s Salary and Wages account to line 53B, the Board of Health’s General Expenses, for an Engineering Services account
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 3-0 

Meeting with Selectmen

Motion made by Diane Battistello for the Board members to meet with the Selectmen in January to have a conversation on fluoride so that together they could come up with a resolution about the lawsuit against the Department of Public Works for not taking fluoride out of the town’s water supply as ordered by the Board of Health
Seconded by Don Bates
Vote 3-0

Adjourn

Motion made by Susan Shaw to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 3-0

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
December 14, 2006  6:30 pm

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member; and the secretary

Visitors: No visitors attended the meeting

Don Bates opened the meeting and public hearing for title V fee schedule review at 6:31 PM. 

Letter from DiPrete Engineering/Cobblestone Subdivision
Len Bradley of DiPrete Engineering would like to be placed on the next agenda for the Board to consider an amendment of the proposed lot 34 under the Cobblestone Subdivision.

Establish an account under MGL 53G
An account under MGL 53G can be used to pay outside engineers for Title V related inspections.

In the meantime the members will need to:

1. calculate an amount that the Board will need to pay for an inspector of restaurant and sanitary inspections
2. transfer money from the full time Health Agent’s line item into an expense account
3. submit an article for an account to pay outside engineers under MGL 53G for the next town meeting

Establish an account under MGL 53E 1/2

For the Annual Town Meeting an article will be submitted to establish a Revolving Fund under MGL 53E ½ which can be used to pay consultants other than Title V.

Mrs. Field’s Cookies
A letter will sent to the General Manager of Mrs. Field’s Cookies, Store addressing complaints of their employees not wearing gloves when handling food. The manager will be requested to attend the Board’s February 5^th meeting. 

Broken sewer line at Corliss Landing
There was a release of raw sewage into the street and the wetlands at John Dietsch Boulevard and the Board of Health office was not notified of the incident. A letter will be sent to Donald Corliss requesting a detailed report.

Vouchers
The members reviewed a voucher for gift certificates for Lenore’s Pantry Christmas food distribution. Don Bates signed the voucher. 

Fee Schedule

The Board reviewed and amended some Title V fee schedules.
Don Bates motioned to amend the following:
Percolation Tests
            Residential (new construction)   $275.00 (first 2 hours) & $100.per inspection thereafter

All other perc tests fees will be based for first 2 hours and $100. per inspection thereafter
Take out the words new lot and replace with (A perc retesting on the same lot but at a different location on that lot  $150.00 fee)
Perc repair (see Septic permit) 
Septic Permit
      upgrade $200. with required perc & plans
      repair     $100. if neither perc or plans are needed                                                    
      Re-inspection fee on septic systems  change to $75.00
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 3-0

At a future meeting the Board will continue the public hearing with reviewing of schedule license fees.

Perc Test season
Motion made by Susan Shaw to create a perc season from October through July with no perc testing in the months of August and September
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 2-1

Meeting dates
Monday, January 8, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Monday, February 5, 2007
All the meetings will be at the Electric Department at 6:30PM

Adjourn
Motion made by Diane Battistello to adjourn at 8:08 PM
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
December 11, 2006  6:30 pm

In Attendance:  Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member; Robert Casper Jr., Interim Health Agent and the secretary

Visitors: Amy DeMelia, Sun Chronicle Reporter; Don Achin Jr., Fred Bottomley; Selectmen: John Rhyno and Marge Kraskouskas and Bill Moffitt; Planning Board: Dick Houle, Joan Marchitto, Ray Payson, Chris Sweet; Dept. of Public Works: Mike Thompson, Mike Stankovich, Steve Cabral and Bob Norton; Electric Dept.: Jay Moynihan and Tom Corrigan; Planning Board Engineer, John Lavin

Don Bates opened the meeting at 6:45 PM.

Minutes awaiting approval:
Motion made by Don Bates to table the minutes of:
July 17, 2006-- July 24, 2006--November 20, 2006—November 27, 2006
November 30, 2006—December 7, 2006
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 3-0

Health Agent’s Monthly Report for November 2006
Motion made by Don Bates to accept the report as written
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 3-0

Salary for Health Agent/Health Director
Motion made by Diane Battistello that the Board will offer the existing Health Agent’s salary and at the end of the probation period of three months the Board will consider an increase to $62,000 for the annual salary of the new Health Agent/Director
Seconded by Don Bates
Vote 3-0

Permits and licenses
Motion made by Diane Battistello to grant a Massage Therapist license for Erin Sullivan of 77 Westchester Drive, Attleboro, MA
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0 

Health Nurse’s Monthly Report for November 2006
Motion made by Diane Battistello to accept the report as written
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0 

Hickory Woods
The Board of Health, Public Works, Electric Department, Planning Board and Selectmen jointly got together to come up with a solution to help homeowners with the water issues in Hickory Woods subdivision. The homeowners have been lacking sidewalks and a paved street for three years.  Another meeting will take place at a later date.

Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.

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North Attleboro Board of Health
Meeting Minutes of
December 7, 6:30 p.m. 

Mr. Bates brought the meeting to order at 6:30

In attendance: Susan Shaw, Diane Battistello, and Donald Bates.  There were no visitors.

The Board deliberated on the hiring of a health agent from 6:30 p.m. – 8:05 p.m.

The Board broke a short recess. 

Deliberations began again at 8:15. 

Mr. Bates motioned to appoint Robert Davis the new health agent.
Mr. Battistello seconded the motion.                                                                                                                                                                               Vote 3-0, Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned without a vote at 8:30.

Prepared by: Diane Battistello

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
 Meeting minutes of
November 30, 2006   6:30 pm

In Attendance: Susan Shaw, Diane Battistello and Donald Bates, Chairman

Visitors: Andrew Pelletier, Maria June

Mr. Bates opened the meeting at 6:39 p.m.

The Board interviewed Mr. Pelletier as a candidate for the open health agent position.

The Board interviewed Ms. June as a candidate for the open health agent position.

The Board reviewed the plans for septic system installations at Hickory Woods.

Ms. Battistello motioned to adjourn the meeting.

Mr. Bates seconded the motion.                                                             Vote 3-0, motion passed

The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Prepared by Diane Battistello

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting minutes of
November 27, 2006   6:30 pm

In Attendance: Susan Shaw, Diane Battistello and Don Bates, Chairman

Ms. Battistello opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

In-town Mobile Home Park Complaint Letter:

The Board reviewed a letter of complaint to be sent from the Board to Attorney Eliot Brais, asking Mr. Brais to have his client Ms. Alice Verduchi contact the Board regarding a mobile home park complaint at On-Town Mobile Home Park that is unresolved.

Motion by Ms. Battistello to send the letter to Attorney Brais.
Motion seconded by Ms. Shaw.  
Vote 2-0, motion passed.

Mr. Bates joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m. and he signed the letter.

Corliss Landing Definitive Plan Review
The Board reviewed the definitive subdivision plan for Corliss Landing.

Motion by Ms. Shaw to send the Corliss Landing definitive subdivision plan out for review by Mill River Consulting.
Mr. Bates seconded the motion 
Vote 3-0, motion passed

Ms. Shaw will deliver the plans to the Health Office and ask the secretary to mail them overnight             to Mill River.

Rate Increase: Title V

The Board discussed a public hearing to increase perc test rates and to adjust the perc test season.
January 22 could be a possible date.  Ms. Battistello will check with the secretary to see if there is             a possible date for December.

Ms. Battistello motioned to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
Ms. Shaw seconded the motion. 
Vote 3-0, motion passed

 Prepared by Diane Battistello

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
November 20, 2006  6:30 pm

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member; Robert Casper Jr., Interim Health Agent and the secretary

Visitors: Tom Converse, 463 High Street; Dick Houle and Ray Payson of the Planning Board

Don Bates opened the meeting at 6:34 PM.

Septic Variance—463 High Street
No one other than the homeowner Tom Converse was present for the public hearing.
The Board had previously voted to approve the variance at the October 30, 2006 meeting granting a waiver from the provision in the Board of Health Septic System Regulations that requires a hookup to town sewer when a property is being transferred.
A letter of approval for the variance will be mailed to Mr. Converse along with Section X11 of the Town’s Septic System Regulations.

Minutes awaiting approval:
Motion made by Diane Battistello to table the minutes of:
July 17    &            July 24, 2006
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

Minutes
Motion made by Diane Battistello to approve the minutes of November 6, 2006
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

Complaints:

a.                   Diane Battistello will followup with the issue on the catch basin that fills with water at the In-Town Mobile Home Park.

b.                  Rob Casper will send a letter to Emerald Square Mall regarding the smelly water  from the dumpster at the garage door opening next to Charlie’s.

c.                   Susan Shaw will invite New England Granite of 60 John Dietsch Blvd. to the next Board meeting regarding the noise from a rock band practicing at their location after 11PM.

d.                  Don Bates will check out the dumpster on December 4^th located at Hillside Terrace 223 Park Street.

Norton Board of Selectmen
A letter was received from the Norton Board of Selectmen extending its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Town of North Attleboro to its Public Health Nurse, Anne Marie Fleming for covering a flu clinic in their town due to a family emergency with their town nurse.
Don Bates wants the letter forwarded to the Human Resource Department to be placed in Anne Marie personnel file.

Temporary Clerk
Diane Battistello will contact the Human Resource Department to get a temporary clerk in the office to help out while Celeste is not working.

Vouchers
The members reviewed the signed the voucher for Shaw’s gift certificates under the Town’s Emergency Fund. 

Town Bylaw—Board of Health Penalty and Fines
Don Bates motioned to change the fine schedule and Article XXI  for the By-law in Article XII A having to do with conveyance of sewage from $300.00 per offense to $100.00 for 1^st offense, $200.00 for 2^nd offense and  $300.00 for 3^rd offense per day.
Diane Battistello seconded the motion
Vote 3-0

Don Bates motioned to change the fee schedule in Article XXI for the By-law in Article XVI Refuse Collections and Recycling from $15.00 to $5.00 per day for 1^st offense, $10.00 per day for 2^nd offense and $15.00 per day for 3^rd offense.
Diane Battistello seconded the motion
Vote 3-0

Don Bates motioned to rescind the previous vote on Article XII A.
Diane Battistello seconded the motion
Vote 3-0

Don Bates motioned to specify the fines for Waste Materials in Article XII A to fines of $300.00 per day and that a warning maybe given on the first offense at the discursion of the Board of Health or its designees.
Diane Battistello seconded the motion
Vote 3-0 

Hickory Woods
There is an outbreak of spring water in the Hickory Woods Estates. Ray Payson suggested that a solid pipe be placed in the ground that would be a barrier to the septic system fields.
A meeting will be scheduled with the Department of Public Works, Planning Board and the Board of Health on December 11, 2006 at 7PM.

Perc Tests
Motion made by Diane Battistello to restrict the perc test season.

Don Bates would like to have three outside engineers to choose from for hire that would be required to be licensed with North Attleboro to perform perc tests in the town.
The Board will submit a revolving fund article in the January/February Town Meeting for the purpose of hiring an outside engineer to perform perc tests for subdivision projects and the developer would be responsible for paying the engineer.

 Christina Estates
Don Bates stated that it is possible that sewer will go through prior to the environmental impact statement being completed for the subdivision of Christina Estates.

1. Mr. Tilton would be willing to gift all of the sewer to the Department of Public Works and build the sewer lines to the Department of Public Works specs.
2. The Massachusetts EPA might approve it if the Department of Public Works shows a good effort to complete the environmental impact statement

ADA Positions & Statements on Fluoride in infant formula

Diane Battistello motioned to send a press release on fluoride intake for infants and young children to the Sun Chronicle and the Free Press.
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

Budget for Fiscal Year 08’
Don Bates gave the members the completed budget request for the Board of Health for fiscal year 2008.

Perc Test Rates
A public hearing will be scheduled on December 14th for reviewing and amending of license fees specifically for perc test rates.
Diane Battistello motioned to change the perc test rates for new construction to $300.00 for the first two hours and $80.00 per hour after that, pending the public hearing.
Seconded by Don Bates
Vote 3-0

Health Agent Interviews
The members will hold a third round of interviews for the Health Agent’s position on Tuesday, November 28^th at 6:30 PM and again on Thursday, November 30^th at 7PM in the Board of Health office.

Off hours access to the Board of Health office
If the food pantry is not open on a Monday or a Friday a memo will be sent to the Town Administrator.
A notice will go to each department informing them that when the town hall is closed and someone is in need of food to contact a Board member and the member will go to the food pantry to assist that person.

Adjourn
Don Bates motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 2-0

Don Bates reopened the meeting at 9:02PM 

Complaints
The members reviewed the list of the complaints that were not addressed earlier.

Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:25PM

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NORTH ATTLEBORO BOARD OF HEALTH
Meeting Minutes of
November 6, 2006  6:30 pm

In Attendance: Don Bates, Chairman; Diane Battistello, Member; Susan Shaw, Member; Robert Casper Jr., Interim Health Agent and the secretary 

Visitors: Anne Marie Fleming, Public Health Nurse

Mr. Bates opened the meeting at 6:34 PM

Health  Nurse’s Monthly Report for October 2006
Motion made by Diane Battistello to accept the report as written
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

Health Agent’s Monthly Report for October 2006
Motion made by Diane Battistello to accept the report as written
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0 

Minutes awaiting approval:

Motion made by Diane Battistello to table the minutes of:
July 17             July 24, 2006
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

Minutes
Motion made by Diane Battistello to approve the minutes of:
October 10            October 24            October 30, 2006
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0 

Permits and Licenses
Motion made by Diane Battistello to grant Charles Kupfer dba/Stockbridge Construction of Millbury, MA a Disposal Works Installer license pending the results of the DWI exam of at least 75% of the questions answered correctly.
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0 

Permits and Licenses
Motion made by Diane Battistello to grant A. Michael Fernandes dba/M & D Acres of Berkley, MA a Disposal Works Installer license pending the results of the DWI exam of at least 75% of the questions answered correctly.
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

Letters and Correspondence

a.                   A letter was received from the Planning Board requesting to meet with the Board of  Health to discuss Hickory Woods Definitive Subdivision.

b.                  A public hearing will be scheduled on November 20^th for Tom Converse of 463 High Street requesting a septic variance. 

Town Bylaw article for Fines and Penalties
Susan Shaw will research the State Law Chapter 40 Section 21D.

Nail Salon Regulations
The office received comments from Town Counsel, Robert Bliss on changes to the drafted copy of the Nail Salon Regulations.
The members decided to keep the Nail Salon Regulations under old business and defer the regulations for the new Health Agent.

Complaints

a.                   A letter will be sent regarding the dumpster that drains off across the parking lot of  the Emerald Square Mall

b.                  A letter will be sent to the owner of 60 John Dietsch Boulevard regarding rock band practicing late at night.

c.                   Rob will speak to the management at the Emerald Square Mall regarding the demo servers at the Food Court not wearing gloves.

d.                  The members questioned why it would take two weeks before this office receives an Action Needed Report from the Selectmen’s Office. 

Old Business
Hickory Woods
Susan Shaw stated that the Department of Public Works has two concerns with the drainage at Hickory Woods.

a.                   will the drainage pipes hold up under the weight of traffic?

b.                  how would the drains be cleaned out if the pipes would be clogged?

DEP forms for perc tests
Diane Battistello wants all the engineers to use DEP Forms for perc test results and submit the form with the septic system application or the plans will not be approved by the Health Agent. This item will be on future agendas. 

FY2008 Budget
Don Bates motioned to approve the drafted budget for FY2008 totaling $208,048.10
Seconded by Diane Battistello
Vote 3-0 

Interviews
The Board will have a second round of interviews for the Health Agent’s position. Don Bates would like the office staff to participate in the interview process.

Adjourn
Motion made by Diane Battistello to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 PM
Seconded by Susan Shaw
Vote 3-0

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