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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-111 1 1 447 The application from Mrs. Emily B. Lovering to keep Animal two horses on her premises at 37 Grove Street was approved Permits subject to the following conditions: 1. Due concern and consideration shall be given by the permitee to the immediate neighbor, Mr. Walter G. Hatch, 33 Grove Street, with respect to flies, rodents and odors that may result from keeping horses on their property. LOVERING 2. The low drainage area near the barn will be filled or drained and not used by the horses. 3. It is understood that any annoying factors associated with keeping 2 horses at 37 Grove Street, with respect to the near- ness of the barn to the house at 33 Grove Street shall be cause for immediate revocation of the permit. Not withstanding com- pliance with the general provisions contained in the regula- tions to keep animals in the Town of Lexington. The application of William Mason to keep one pony on his premises at 904 Mass Ave. was evaluated by the Board. It was noted that two of the cards returned by the abuttors objected to the keeping of a pcny on this property, one for health reasons. Mr Heustis was instructed to get additional information regarding those objections. No action was taken on this application pend- ing evaluation of more detailed information. The following permits and licenses were signed by the Board: Animal Permits John D. Chiesa, 44 Adams St. Eugene F. Delfino, 75 Reed St. Paul B. Lloyd, 202 Cedar St. MASON 904 MASS AVE. Swimming Pool Permits Battle Green Inn, 1720 Mass Ave. Installer's Permit Chelmsford Sewer Service 89 Meadowbrook Rd., Chelmsford Food Service Establishment Permits Reed's Drug Store, 1721 Mass Ave Peking Gardens, 27 Waltham St. Lex. Summer Co-op Group, Lexington High School Edward & John Pierce, Winchester - Ice Cream Truck BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1972 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held on Monday, September 11, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room G-5. Members present were: Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman, Dr. Charles Ellicott. Mr. James W. Lambie and Robert C. Heustis, Director of Public Health. 448 ATTORNEY LEGRO The Board reviewed the letter from Mr. Legro, Town Counsel, LETTER - which advised the Board of Health not to get involved in JEAN ROAD drainage problems on this provate property and that the only involvement of the Board of Health was the issuance of a permit for the installation of a sewage disposal system. No further action was taken. The minutes of the July 10, 1972 meeting were approved. MASON A hearing was held at 7L30 p.m. by the Board of Health, at McDONALD the request of Mr. Russell B. Mason. 1 Frost Road to determine HORSE what action the Board of Health would take with respect to Mr. ALLERGY Mason's complaint about health hazards and possible allergy COMPLAINT problems related to horse dander by the keeping of horses by Mr. Walter J. McDonald at 14. East Street. Mr. Mason presented a petition to the Board of Health, signed by 15 residents in the area. Said petition pointed out several alleged violations of town ordinances and the existence of a potential health hazard, and requested that the Board of Health take action in accordance with the duties of their office. Mr. McDonald, owner of the horses at 14 East Street, spoke next and explained that he has kept horses at this address for many years and that he has never had any complaints from the neighbors with respect to health problems or nuisances related to keeping horses. He said that he is willing to cooperate and take any measures to control the potential danger from horse dander that may be recommended. Mr. Heustis read the recommendations from Dr. Ralph Wheeler, Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Tufts University, who recommended that the horses only be curried in the barn when the wind was not blowing toward the Mason house and to use mineral oil or water to prevent any horse dander from entering the air. Mr. Heustis also related his conversations with Dr. Ethan Allan Brown, Allergist. to the Mason family, who stated that he thought the lives of the Mason children were endangered by living that close to horses and recommended that the Board of Health have the horses removed from 14 East Street. Dr. Brown's letter concerning this matter was also read. A Letter from Dr. George Goldman, M.D. to Dr. Charles Ellicott was read. Dr. Goldman stated in his letter that it was unlikely that anyone would br troubled by horse dander at a distance of 200 feet. A letter was read from Dr. Otto S. Nau, Jr. to Dr. D. Albert Young who stated that after consultation with other doctors that he could find no proff that air borne horse dander can travel 200-300 feet and cause asthma. Dr. Nau thought it was up to the parents and their doctor to prove that the children were effected after the windows are opened while in the house. Several residents in the area attended the hearing and expressed their views with respect to this situation and while recognizing that this was a medical problem, there had never been any complaints with respect to the care and maintenance Mr. Mc- Donald had given the horses. It was mentioned that there was a similar situation in the Town of Weston. Dr. Cosgrove asked that this be investigated and a report made. Dr. Cosgrove said that the Board of Health would take the com- plaint under advisement and contact Mr. Mason and Mr. McDonald when a decision was made. Mr. Chu did not appear at the meeting but the Board of Health discussed the possibility of lead in Lexington water. There are still some leadwater services in the older sec- tions of town. There has been reports from other sources that if the water was too much on the acid side that lead may be dissolved into the supply. It was not felt that this was a factor in Lexington due to the PH level of the M.D.C. water supply. Mr. Heustis was asked to have some water tested from a known lead water service and report to the Board on the results. 449 MR. BO CHU LEAD IN LEX. WA'1 R Mrs. Fitzgerald appeared before the Board of Health and explained that she will now manage and be responsible for the ANIMAL care of the two ponies. She explained that she was aware of PERMITS what is required and would be sure that there would not be any further complaints. The Board voted to grant Mrs. Fitzgerald FITZGERALD a permit to keep two ponies providing she has use and control of two acres of land. Mr. & Mrs. Trudeau appeared before the Board and explained that they planned to keep only one pony and would abide by the TRUDEAU Board of Health regulations. It was pointed out to the applicants that on the plan that they submitted they did not have two acres. Mrs. Trudeau ex- plained that the map in the assessors office was wrong and that one of the neighbors had more land than appeared on the assessor's map. Dr. Cosgrove said that the permit would not be approved un- til it could be demonstrated and proved that they actually had two acres. The meeting held this Summer with Dr. Monderer and Mr. Heustis and the school norses to determine what control measures should be adopted was explained. The basic points contained in an administrative directive voted on by the schools principals were explained. It was agreed that these should be adequate if adhered to, to control the use of old furniture, rugs and the potential danger from infestation with head lice and resulting pediculosis. It was explained that the Secretary of Human Services had established a separate division for child care and that the same provisions for licensing on the local level were included in this change. SCHOOL POLICY RUGS & FURNITUR STATE LICENSING CHANGE CHILD CARE CENTERS 4..50 The Board of Health voted to continue licensing on the local level. Dates set for September 28 and November 9th, Thursday at Cary Hall for the annual Flu Clinic for town employees. Dr. FLU CLINIC Ellicott will give the vaccine. Mr. Heustis will check with TOWN EM- Dr. Monderer to see if thes dates conflict with any school PLOYEES activity. The budget for expenses as submitted to Mr. O'Connell on BUDGET August 1, 1972 will be reviewed and changes recommended, if 1973-74 needed. at the next meeting. Also the personal services bud- get will be reviewed by the Board at this meeting if it is ready at that time. Family planning was discussed by the Board as it relates to existing problems in Lexington and requests for this type of service. It was mentioned that there are already local and regional FAMILY referral sources for this information and service. This sub - PLANNING ject will be taken under further advisement by the Board with respect for the need to expand services or any possible in- volvement by town agencies. THE FOLLOWING PERMITS & LICENSES WERE SIGNED BY THE BOARD CHILD CARE CENTERS Hancock Church Weekday Nursery Lexington Reading School Pilgrim Nursery School Manor Nursery School Church of Our Redeemer Nursery School Children's Center of Lexington Lexington Montessori School, Inc. Living & Learning School Methodist Weekday School Community Nursery School Krebs School Foundation Lexington Nursery & Kindergarten, Inc. Unitarian Cooperative Nursery School ANIMAL PERMITS Joseph Medas Joseph P. Kelley Frederick Hopwood Ralph J. Frissore Anne M. Butler Melinda H. Moseley Thomas David Kocher FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS Servomation-Wilbur for Ginn & Co. Lexington Golf Club Living & Learning School VIP Vending. Instrumentation Lab Take Home Foods of Lexington Regent Delicatessen Meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. 1,04 1 1 1