HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110310 - Board of Health - Meeting MinutesTown of Hopkinton Board of Health — Minutes — March 10, 2011
Present:
Mark Gates, Chairman
Dr. Paul Wright, Vice -Chairman
Vincent Lawler
Edward Wirtanen, Public Health Administrator
Anna Rogers, Inspections Administrative Assistant, LUPP
1. Call to Order: The Meeting was called to order on the third floor, Board of
Health office at 7:00 PM.
2. Acceptance of Minutes — February 24, 2011. The Minutes were not ready for
review and approval.
3. Appointments:
7:15 PM. Julie DiNicola, 17 Rocky Woods Road- Request for Variance. Mr.
Wirtanen stated Ms. DiNicola requested more time to gather information
regarding her variance request for the offset from an existing well to a
proposed inground pool.
Documents Used: 3/7/11 e-mail from Julie DiNicola to Ed Wirtanen.
3/3/11 letter from Ed Wirtanen to Julie DiNicola.
2/19/11 Building Permit Plan Review with
attachments.
4. Old Business.
A — Department Extra Clerical expenditure, Records Management. Mr.
Wirtanen stated he is going to try and get approval for current employees to
work some extra hours and use up the extra clerical budget before the end of
the fiscal year. He stated the large print scanner will not be purchased until
next fiscal year, so the record management will not be fully implemented until
then. He stated he approached the Town Manager regarding the extra clerical
hours, but was asked to check back with him next week.
Documents Used: Budget Worksheet FY 12.
5. New Business.
AA — 2011/12 Contractor Contracts. Mr. Wirtanen stated he has provided
draft contracts for the Health Agent and Food Inspector. He stated they are
approximately $1500.00 short for covering FY 10/11 contracts, but are able to
use the encumbered money to cover the shortage. Mr. Lawler asked if there
were any changes in the contracts and Mr. Wirtanen stated not for the Health
Agent and Food Inspector, but they will add the MAVEN requirements to the
VNA contract. Mr. Gates asked if they reimburse mileage and Mr. Wirtanen
stated only for the VNA. Dr. Wright asked if the rates are the same as last
year and Mr. Wirtanen stated he hasn't discussed it yet with the Health Agent
and Food Inspector. He stated he does want a set schedule for the Food
Inspector though.
Documents Used: Draft Contract FY 12 (Health Agent & Food
Inspector)
Century Health Systems- BOH Nursing Services
Agreement.
1/21/11 Letter from John Auerbach to Colleagues.
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BB — Correspondence. Mr. Wirtanen stated out of the 10 RFP's sent out for
the public health planner, they received 3 responses. Mr. Wirtanen stated they
had gotten the Bridle Path subdivision plan. He stated they are proposing
using a Nitrogen Aggregation Plan and that would include 5 bedroom
properties on less than 1 acre lots. Mr. Gates gave a brief overview of
Nitrogen Aggregation Plans. Mr. Wirtanen asked if any members are able to
attend the Student Government Day Breakfast. Mr. Lawler stated he would be
able to attend with Mr. Wirtanen. Mr. Wirtanen requested a day off and Mr.
Gates signed the request on behalf of the Board. A brief discussion was held
regarding FAST septic systems. Mr. Wirtanen stated the next meeting will be
on March 24th. Mr. Wirtanen stated he received a survey in the mail for Mr.
Gates and Mr. Gates stated Mr. Wirtanen could answer and return it on his
behalf.
Documents Used: 3/1/11 e-mail from Lola Omolodun to Ed Wirtanen.
3/11 letter from Coleman Nee & John Auerbach to
Friends of Massachusetts Veterans.
2/17/11 Weekly Influenza Update.
3/7/11 Memo from Cobi Wallace to Ed Wirtanen.
3/3/11 letter from Chuck Scott to Mark Gates.
Undated Power Point Presentation for Nitrogen
Loading Plans.
1/13/11 Memo from Geri Holland to Department
Heads.
3/9/11 e-mail from Nancy Clark to Ed Wirtanen.
3/8/11 FY 12 Budget Presentation Expenditures &
Payroll Changes
3/1/11 letter from Ed Wirtanen to Christopher
MacDonald.
Undated letter from James R. Dunlap with
attachment about FAST system.
Time Off Request Form
6. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Other Documents Used: 3/10/11 Agenda.
Respectfully Submitted By: Anna Rogers
Approved by the Board of Health: April 21, 2011
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