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TOWN CLERK
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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.
The counsel for Harrow's raised the questions and will submit those concerns and
questions to the Health Division in writing. Mr. Cicatelli does not feel it is the
restaurants responsibility for the maintenance of the sewer line. The video tape of
the lines was shown by town engineer.
The BOH will send an enforcement letter for the reimbursement. Mr. Cicatelli
would prefer the enforcement come from the Town Manager's office. The
information was conveyed to all parties present. The Board of Health inspects and
enforces grease trap regulations including installation and maintenance.
The Board continued discussion regarding the second enforcement letter which will
be sent and referred to Town Counsel.
Reports
• All reports, RCASA, Logan Fly Over, Emergency Response Coalition, and
construction update were tabled for the March meeting
• Webpage presentation by contractor of webpage tabled
• Update on Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street response to BOH orders.
Owners and new contractor compliant with all health regulations at this time.
Regulation reviewed and administrative report tabled
9:40 pm meeting adjourned
Next meeting March 8, 2007
Respectfully submitted,
Jane M. Fiore
Health Services Administrator