HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-12 Board of Health MinutesBoard of Health -
December 12, 1991 R
The meeting of the Board of Health was brought etc j o d e at, i ~7 : 10
pm by Chair James Nugent. In attendance were Board members
Paul Caselle and Cathy Baranofsky and Director Ruth Cogan.
The minutes of November 14, 1991 were approved 3:0:0.
Covenant Circle Subdivision: The preliminary plans of the
Covenant Circle subdivision were approved 3:0:0 with the follow-
ing conditions:
1) The water main is to be above the sewer main. The profiles
indicate that at one point the water is below the sewer and at
another at the same level.
2) The water main is to be looped or have a blow off at the end
of the main for maintenance.
3) All existing septic systems are to be shown on the plan as
well as if they will stay on septic or be connected to the sewer.
4) High water levels are to be determined for each house lot in
the spring witness by an agent of the Board of Health. Minimum
cellar floor elevations are to be two feet above the high water
marks and are to be noted on the plan submitted to the Registry
of Deeds.
FY92 Budget: Cogan gave an update on the FY92 budget. There was
no further information at that time as no decisions were made at
the December 10, 1991 of the Board of Selectmen, Finance Com-
mittee and School Committee. Cogan distributed information from
EMARC for their budget request.
Other business: Cogan
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It was decided that <
noted that she passed the Lead Determina-
d after she performs one inspection as an
able to do Lead Determinations when the
ct April 1, 1992. The Tewksbury Board of
r of a report commissioned by the EPA con-
:ill in Tewksbury as the Town of Reading's
within four miles of the landfill. A copy
ae Hazardous Waste Committee. Cogan ex-
laint concerning lead paint at 129 Woburn
-esearched by Town Counsel for further ac-
sked about the status of Crestview Exxon.
.ction would be suspended unless further
problems with compliance is noted. Sydney Hodson was issued a
permit for a Vietnamese Ornamental Pig after no objections were
received from abuttors. Alcopia Gourmet Foods have opened in the
space previously occupied by D's Deli. Cogan gave a synopsis of
her trip to Illinois as Acting Chair of the Hazardous Waste
Facility Site Safety Council. She noted that it was extremely
worthwhile as it answered a number of concerns of the Council and
the community of orange concerning the proposal of Recontek for a
metals recycling operation proposed to be located in Orange.
A presentation was made to Paul Caselle by Chair Nugent, thanking
Paul for his seven years of service on the Board of Health and
noting that he has been a "community guy" and " a terrific Board
member."
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Resepectfully submitted,
Ruth L. Cogan