HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110324 - Board of Health - Meeting MinutesTown of Hopkinton Board of Health — Minutes — March 24, 2011
RECEIVED
TOWN OF HOPKINTON
Present:
Mark Gates, Chairman 2011 JUL -7 API 9: 23
Dr. Paul Wright, Vice -Chairman
Vincent Lawler TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
Edward Wirtanen, Public Health Administrator
Anna Rogers, Inspections Administrative Assistant, LUPP
1. Call to Order: The Meeting was called to order on the second floor at 7:00
PM.
2. Acceptance of Minutes — February 24, 2011, March 10, 2011 (being
transcribed). The Minutes were not ready for review and approval.
3. Old Business.
A — A brief discussion was held regarding the status of Mr. Wirtanen's
review.
B — 7 School Street — Septic system failure. Mr. Wirtanen stated he got word
from DEP that the Board of Health is considered the tie breaker in deciding
passing and failing Title 5 inspections. He stated in response to that, he has
drafted a policy to help the Board if this happens again. Mr. Gates stated he
doesn't agree with the deep test hole requirement in the policy. Mr. Wirtanen
stated it would help to avoid future inspections. Mr. Gates stated he wouldn't
want to expose the Town to liability. He stated he feels this should be a
Regulation, not a policy if Mr. Wirtanen feels strongly with moving forward
with it. Mr. Wirtanen stated if the homeowner wants a second inspection,
they would need to follow a set policy or the Board could decide not to accept
second inspections. Mr. Lawler stated he feels as though the Board shouldn't
be involved in deciding whether a system passes or not. Mr. Gates stated he
doesn't have a problem with Board of Health staff witnessing an inspection,
but they could also ask how the groundwater was determined. He stated deep
hole tests aren't that good of an indicator of the cause of system failure and he
doesn't see the Board imposing a new requirement that may not be legal or
useful. Mr. Lawler asked if they should get more clarification from the state.
C — Update Public Health Planner Request for Proposals. Mr. Wirtanen gave
the Board an update and let them know he would be attending the interviews
on March 29th
D — 2011/12 Draft Contractor Contracts. Mr. Wirtanen stated he added
something Mr. Besso was already doing to his contract. He stated he added
temporary/seasonal food vendors to Ms. Grossman's contract. He showed the
Board a sample invoice for the Food Inspector and noted it includes
information about her next day she will be in Town. He stated the only thing
added to the VNA contract will be the MAVEN State requirements.
Documents Used: 11/8/10 Letter from Ed Wirtanen to Patrick West with
attachment.
Title 5- FAQs- Winter 2011.
Draft Policy on 310 CMR 15.302(3) — 3/24/11.
3/22/11 e-mail from Lola Omolodun to Ed Wirtanen.
Health Agent Contract Fiscal 2011.
3/25/11 Draft Letter to Century Health Systems from Ed
Wirtanen.
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Food Inspector Contract Fiscal 2011.
Sample Invoice for Food Inspector.
4. New Business.
AA — Site Plan Review Application- Southwest Village at Legacy Farms. Mr.
Wirtanen stated the applicant wants to start construction at the end of this
summer. He stated the Board of Health will be inspecting the common areas
and pools at the development. He noted the applicant has not yet paid the
review fee associated with these plans. Mr. Lawler made a motion to allow
Mr. Wirtanen to respond to the Planning Board with comments on Southwest
Village. Dr. Wright seconded the motion and all members voted in favor.
BB — Report of the US Geological Survey. Mr. Wirtanen gave the Board
some information about the possibilities of Uranium and Arsenic in the
groundwater in Town. Mr. Lawler suggested posting the information on the
Town's website.
CC — Correspondence. Mr. Wirtanen stated the Maillet Woods Condo Trust is
fighting with the developer to try and get their new well installed. Mr.
Wirtanen gave the Board a memo from DEP regarding a dispute between Title
5 regulations and the Plumbing Code.
DD — Other. Mr. Wirtanen stated the Electronic Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan has been updated for the Town. Mr. Wirtanen stated he got
some information regarding the possibility of food coming from Japan and
keeping imports safe.
Documents Used: Undated letter from DEP.
Public Hearing Notice for Southwest Village.
3/9/11 letter to Elaine Lazarus from Wood Partners.
Portion of Site Plan Review Supporting Documentation
Document.
3/25/11 Draft Letter from Ed Wirtanen to Cobi Wallace.
3/17/11 e-mail from Health & Homeland Alert Network to Ed
Wirtanen with attachment.
3/11/11 e-mail from Brandi Stoffregen to Ed Wirtanen with
attachment.
NACCHO survey findings March 2011.
3/8/11 letter to Elaine Lazarus from Maillet Woods Condo
Trust with attachment.
3/23/11 memo from Surveillance Alert Team, TB Prevention
& Control to Board of Health with attachment.
3/17/11 e-mail from Ed Wirtanan to Ken Clark.
3/17/11 Japan Questions and Answers.
3/22/11 FDA Update on Japan.
5. Appointments:
7:15 PM. Definitive Subdivision Application Bridle Path. Mr. Wirtanen
stated there are Boston Edison easements listed on the plan, but he hasn't
received any documentation regarding their abandonment. He stated they are
proposing 6 lots with 5 bedroom's each. He stated he feels they should
perform a new Noise Evaluation Study instead of using old data. Mr. Lawler
made a motion to approve the subdivision plan and submit comments to the
Planning Board. Dr. Wright seconded the motion and all members voted in
favor.
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Documents Used: 3/7/11 Memo from Cobi Wallace to Ed Wirtanen with
attachment.
310 CMR: DEP- 15.216 Aggregate Determination s of Flows
and Nitrogen Loadings.
Figure 1. Nitrogen Standard and Credit Land Determination
Flow Chart.
3/25/11 Draft Letter from Ed Wirtanen to Cobi Wallace.
6. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Other Documents Used: 3/24/11 Agenda.
Respectfully Submitted By: Anna Rogers
Approved by the Board of Health: May 19, 2011
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