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273 BOARD OF HEALTH SPECIAL HEARING - JUNE 3, 1969 A special hearing was held June 3, 1969 at 7:30 P.M. by the Board of Health in the Recreation Center of the William Roger Greeley Village with the Housing Authority regarding the re -location of the garbage pails from the side yards to the front of the apart- ments. Board of Health members present were: Dr. William Cosgrove, Chairman, Dr. Charles Colburn, Mr. James Lambie and Director of Public Health, Robert C. Heustis. Mr. Stephen Russian, Attorney for the Housing Authority, introduced the members as follows: Mr. Temple Scanlon, Chairman, Joseph Rooney, William Melbye, Burton Williams, Albert Hruby and Mr. Cowdry, Executive Director. Dr. Cosgrove called the meeting to order, he explained to the Housing Authority that a number of calls had been received by the Health Department from residents in Greeley Village regarding the re -location of the garbage pails from the side of the units to the front of the buildings. The residents had expressed concern that garbage pails in the front of the units under the windows would cause odors and flies and they would be unable to open their living room windows in the warm weather. They felt this would be a definite health nuisance. They also expressed concern of the appearance of the garbage pails in the front of the house. Mr. Russian: Gentlemen, May First of all these gentlemen have project to a reality. They are a without pay and on a very limited I speak for the Housing Authority? worked a long time to bring this group of dedicated men working budget. We understand your problem and we want you to know that we wish to do the right thing but first we would like to explain our decision to re -locate the garbage pails. Our funds are very limited and last winter the snow removal from the walks was a big item in our budget. This re -location should make for easier snow removal, and we hope easier accessability for the residents during the winter months. We did have a few near accidents last year when people had to go to the side of the building to put the garbage in the pails, also we did have trouble with the people putting the garbage in with the rubbish and Mr. Miller said he would not be able to take the rubbish if this continues because of the dump regulations. We realize that there are disadvantages in both locations, however, we studied this problem carefully and finally agreed that moving the pails to the present location would not only make it easier for snow removal but allow our residents easier access. We realize that estheticaly this new location could detract from the appearance of the area but we feel this will be overcome when the area is landscaped. Also the Lexington Field and Garden Club is in the process of setting out plants around the pails, this should help the looks to some respect. As you see, we have given this a great deal of thought and we do feel that when all things are considered the safety and well