2007-02-08 Board of Health Minutes

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ILI P CEIVED TOWN CLERK WSS. Board of Health Meeting Minutes ~~February 8, 2007 The Board of Health meeting was called to order on January 11, 2007 by Chairmen Barbara Meade at 6:02 pm at the Town Hall, Berger Room. Those present at the meeting were Colleen Seferian and David Singer with staff liaison Jane Fiore. David Singer was excused. Business: • Minutes of January 11, 2007 were accepted as read 3:0:0. Next order of Business • Companion kennel inspection standards tabled 2:0:0 to a later date. • Case discussion on procedure and response regarding grease back-up into the main sewer line directly effecting 544 Summer Avenue. Those present for discussion included George Zambouras, Town Engineer, Walter and Daniel Arsenault owners of Harrows restaurant and Steven Cicatelli, legal counsel representing Harrow's Restaurant. (time line attached) Chairman introduced the BOH and asked for those present to introduce themselves. Fiore presented the case for discussion including the televised video of the sewer line from Harrow's Restaurant to 544 Summer Ave the residence effected by the extensive sewer /grease backup. It was noted the family is safe and without infection. The sewer line has been pumped and vacuumed by the Town DPW Water and Sewer Department through the contractual services of Amethyst Environmental at a cost of $38,000. The first order of business to confirm with the restaurant owner the 1000 gallon external grease trap is insufficient for the size and volume and product of business. The BOH ordered a letter be sent to the restaurant owner to install a 3000 gallon external grease trap with the maintenance schedule of quarterly pumping reported to the Health Division. Until this is accomplished the restaurant will have the trap pumped monthly with a report of said pumping sent to the BOH for review. The design plan for the external grease interceptor will be submitted for review before installation and the issuance of a building permit to the Health Administrator. The Health Administrator will send this order letter via certified mail. The second element of the discussion revolved around the assessment of $38,000 to Harrow's Restaurant to reimburse the Town of Reading Department of Public Works.