BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
June 8, 2009
The meeting opened at 6:45 p.m. Scott MacInnes, Chair and Lisa Cullity, Clerk, were present. The Board reviewed correspondence, approved minutes, signed payroll, accounts payable voucher and septic permits.
Discussions:
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Richard and Julia Fagnant, 66 Taylor Street, Jams and Jellies for farmers’ market application-Cullity moved to follow the State regulations regarding same. All in favor.·
The Board agreed to allow the closing of the Recycling Center during state, federal or town holidays that fall on Sunday, Wednesday or Saturday. This also includes snow emergencies.·
Cullity moved to accept the request from the Collector’s office to set up an on-line payment program for the Municipal Users Fee (Trash Bills). All in favor.·
Cullity moved to cover the costs for a dumpster from the Pond Study Grant account for the Pembroke Watershed Association pond clean-up day, Saturday, June 13, 2009. All in favor.·
The Board accepted the resignation of member Wilson Whittaker and voted to appoint Elizabeth Cytrynowski to complete the term ending 2011.·
Cullity moved to upgrade the cell phone of Animal Inspector Maryann Crowley. All in favor.Jim Stanne, contractor for 109 Barker Street--3-season porch variance. Homeowners want to enclose the existing deck into a 3-season room. The deck existed prior to the septic update and is not set very high above ground. Questions arose as to what would happen if repairs to the system were necessary and how would large machinery access the problem area. Cullity Informed Stanne that they would not approve new construction within 10 feet of the septic system. Two options for the homeowner were offered: (1) build the 3-season room off the front side of the house with the consent of the Conservation Commission because of the wetlands, or (2) move the septic system. Stanne said he’d speak to the homeowners regarding same.
Board recessed at 7:15 p.m. to appear before the Board of Selectmen.
Board reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
Environmental Partners Group (EPG)—Mark White, Principal and Mike Valenti, Manager Landfill and Recycling, presented to the Board an outline, “Landfill Closure Program Progress Meeting” and discussed what is necessary to complete the closure. Some future uses of the capped area were discussed—a walking trail, park-type area, windmill for power. Regarding expenditure authorization: (1) EPG needs to determine what project will cost, (2) the engineers are to develop an implementation program with costs attached in approximately 30 days, (3) take the program to DEP, and (4) DEP will develop an Administrative Compliance Plan. Another special meeting with the Board is scheduled at a later date to be determined.
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
June 8, 2009
Vincent Flaherty, 205 West Elm Street—Re: Blueberry Lane septic systems and fluorescent bulb disposal at recycling center. Cullity explained to Flaherty that during a past meeting she informed the Blueberry Lane property owners that an association should be formed and the group should purchase nearby land to install a joint septic system. Flaherty felt that would take a very long time and suggested that each property owner should install a system on his own property. Flaherty also asked about the charge that is still being levied for disposing fluorescent bulbs at the recycling center. Cullity informed him that the charge has been removed and that there must be a miscommunication.
Cullity moved to adjourn at 8:40. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Cullity
Clerk