1994-03-10 Board of Health Minutes

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Minutes March 10, 1994 The Board of Health meeting came to order at 5:15 p.m. in the Berger Room of Town Hall. Present at the meeting were chair Cathy Baranofsky, Vice Chair Bill Murphy, member James Nugent, staff Ruth Cogan. Also in attendance were Charles Giachetto, Ann Twomey, Linda Morrill, Martin Schauer, Sharon McCauley, David Hamel, John Walsh, John Barrows, Dave Johnson, Jean Thomson, George Shannon and Karen Gillis. The minutes of February 16, 1994 were approved as presented 3:0:0. Schoolhouse Condominiums trash discussion - George Shannon made comments that he felt that if the trash was outside it would be to the detriment of the neighborhood. Giacchetto gave a copy of a report from F and W Pest Control. Tenants noted that there were already three dumpsters in the neighborhood, that there has been trash left out at the curb for two days on Linden Street, and that there are insects in the basement units. Bill Murphy reviewed the Storage of Garbage section of the state housing code. Nugent noted that he had visited the building that day and that there was an odor and a water leak. He also noted that there was only half a week's garbage as there had been a pick up on Monday. Motion was made by Nugent, seconded by Murphy that the trash be moved outside. If it is in a dumpster, the dumpster is to be screened from the neighbor's view. Motion passed 3:0:0. Preliminary plan, Ashley Place Phase III - Plan was approved 3:0:0 with the following conditions: 1) Deep observation holes are to be performed at each house location in the spring of the year, witnessed by an agent of the Board of Health. Minimum cellar floor elevations are to be at least two feet above the high groundwater levels. Preliminary plan, Persimmon Place - Plan was approved 3:0:0 with the following conditions: 1) Deep observation holes are to be performed at each house location in the spring of the year, witnessed by an agent of the Board of Health. Minimum cellar floor elevations are to be at least two feet above the high groundwater levels. 2) Contours of the storm recharge area are to be shown to ensure a 3:1 ratio. Meeting with the Stoneham Board of Health - Cogan reported on a meeting that day with the Town Manager, the Stoneham Town Manager, and the Stoneham Board of Health concerning purchase of services for the Inspector and Director from the Town. Members of the Board expressed concerns.