HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-08 Board of Health MinutesThe Board of Health meeting came to order at 5:30 pm September 8, 1994 in the Berger Room of
Town Hall. Present at the meeting were William Murphy, Cathy Baranofsky, staff Ruth Cogan
and attorney Sheilah Griffin.
The minutes of June 9, 1994 were tabled as there was not a quorum of members fr i that
meeting present.
The minutes of August 10, 1994 were approved with the deletion of one sentence in paragraph 7.
and insertion of the date.
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Planned Residential Development 59 Forest Street - The Board voted 2:0:0 to forward the
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1) The results of the deep hole test performed on lot C in June, 1994 is not noted on the plans
and therefore we cannot determine if the minimum cellar floor elevation is two feet above high
groundwater.
2) An evaluation of the property is to be performed by a licensed pest control operator for the
determination of the presence of rodents. A copy of that report as well as many mitigation
measures, if necessary, should also be sent to the Board of Health.
3) The existing license for four horses will need to be modified. The plans as shown do not meet
the minimum setback required for distances of fences to property line and barn to other houses.
Site Plan for Calareso property - The Board voted 2:0:0 to forward the following comments to
CPDC:
1) The proposed rubbish storage would be an improvement over the current situation as there
would be a compactor and the area would be screened.
2) The building will still need to go through the plan review process required by the State
Sanitary Code Chapter X before construction. The new building will need to meet the current
code (the existing building does not).
Planned Residential Development plans for Bear Hill Apartments - The Board voted 2:0:0 to
forward the following comments to CPDC:
1) An evaluation of the property is to be performed by a licensed pest control operator for the
determination of the presence of rodents before the destruction of any buildings and construction.
A copy of that report as well as any mitigation measures, if necessary, should also be sent to the
Board of Health.
2) Deep holes are to be done on every other building lot to determine minimum cellar floor
elevations.
3) There is no indication on the plans concerning trash collection. If a compactor or dumpster is
being used, how was the size calculated? How often and when will it be emptied? Will residents
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bring their garbage there or is there storage on site of each building.?
4) Is there an existing cesspool on site for the existing building?
5) Are there any existing underground oil storage tanks?
6) The pool will need a plan review from the Board of Health as it is considered a semi-public
pool, whether these are apartments or condominiums.
Update on Imagination Station - Cogan gave a report on her meeting with the Conservation
Commission the night before. Work should begin by DPW as soon as the staff is available. The
closure of the playground is projected to be four weeks.
Update on Reading Tobacco Control Program - Cogan noted that Stoneham's request for
inclusion in the Reading contract was approved. Staff will be doing the paperwork due to the
state by September 15 to receive the balance of 33% of the contract. A new staff person will be
hired for the Stoneham work and is anticipated to be on board for November 1.
Other business - Cogan noted that she has a new computer on her desk from the Town and that a
new Preadolescent Health Nurse has been hired, Kay Horrigan. She will start meeting with
existing staff in October in anticipation of the first preadolescent seminar in November. Cogan
discussed a request from the Police Department for support for a D.A.R.E. officer. The Chair of
the Board signed a letter supporting the concept with the condition that the officer work closely
with the existing program and staff.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm
Ruth L. Cogan, MPH
Director