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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-1182 HEALTH FAIR Temple Isaih Sacred Heart Church Lexington V.F.W. First Parish Church Unitarian Universalists Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING APRIL 11, 1978 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held Tuesday, April 11, 1978, at 7:00 P.M. in Room G-15 of the Town Office Building. Members present were: Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman, James W. Lambie, Dr. Michael S. Erdos, and George A. Smith, Director of Public Health. Minutes of the March 7, 1978 meeting were approved as typed. At 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Jean Wood came before the Board of Health to discuss, once again, what financial help the Board would give toward the Health Fair being planned. Dr. Cosgrove once again said that the Board could not pay the Tri Com- munity Nurses for their time at the Fair as long as the Red Cross nurses were volunteering. Mrs. Wood explained that the Tri Community Association did not have any volunteer help, therefore, the nurses expected to be paid. Tri Community nurses would be conducting the diabetic screening. Dr. Cosgrove asked if any of the other organizations were paying their help, and also where some of the financial help was coming from. Mrs. Wood said that the Council on Aging was paying some of the costs such as the custodial fees and the insurance. Dr. Erdos asked what the goals of the fair were and what other programs were being offered. Mrs. Wood said that they were having the Glaucoma Screening Clinic which was not new but was presented in a different setting. The hypertension and diabetes screening would be just routine clinics. Mrs. Wood also spoke of the various speakers and their subjects being planned. Mr. Lambie asked what this fair would accomplish. Mrs. Wood said it was just a health promotion program. Dr. Cosgrove said he felt we should not pay for one group when the other groups were either paying their own or using volunteers. After further discussion it was agreed that the Board would pay for the lancetts for the diabetes clinic. The Board also felt that it would help the image of the Tri Community Health Services if they donated their time. Mrs. Wood thanked the Board and retired. HEALTH FAIR Temple Isaih Sacred Heart Church Lexington V.F.W. First Parish Church Unitarian Universalists Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING APRIL 11, 1978 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held Tuesday, April 11, 1978, at 7:00 P.M. in Room G-15 of the Town Office Building. Members present were: Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Chairman, James W. Lambie, Dr. Michael S. Erdos, and George A. Smith, Director of Public Health. Minutes of the March 7, 1978 meeting were approved as typed. At 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Jean Wood came before the Board of Health to discuss, once again, what financial help the Board would give toward the Health Fair being planned. Dr. Cosgrove once again said that the Board could not pay the Tri Com- munity Nurses for their time at the Fair as long as the Red Cross nurses were volunteering. Mrs. Wood explained that the Tri Community Association did not have any volunteer help, therefore, the nurses expected to be paid. Tri Community nurses would be conducting the diabetic screening. Dr. Cosgrove asked if any of the other organizations were paying their help, and also where some of the financial help was coming from. Mrs. Wood said that the Council on Aging was paying some of the costs such as the custodial fees and the insurance. Dr. Erdos asked what the goals of the fair were and what other programs were being offered. Mrs. Wood said that they were having the Glaucoma Screening Clinic which was not new but was presented in a different setting. The hypertension and diabetes screening would be just routine clinics. Mrs. Wood also spoke of the various speakers and their subjects being planned. Mr. Lambie asked what this fair would accomplish. Mrs. Wood said it was just a health promotion program. Dr. Cosgrove said he felt we should not pay for one group when the other groups were either paying their own or using volunteers. After further discussion it was agreed that the Board would pay for the lancetts for the diabetes clinic. The Board also felt that it would help the image of the Tri Community Health Services if they donated their time. Mrs. Wood thanked the Board and retired. At 8:00 P. M. Mr. William Dailey, attorney for Mr. John Brucchi, came before the Board to discuss the continuance of his permit to keep 8 horses to new prospective buyers if he sold his home on Paul Revere Rd. It was explained that Mr. Brucchi had 2 1/2 acres of land and he had his permit under the "grandfather's clause". Dr. Cosgrove said the Board had heard from Mr. Brucchi regarding this at an earlier Board Meeting therefore they would like to hear from his at- torney, Mr. Dailey. Mr. Dailey said John was getting tired and he wants to sell his place on Paul Revere Road which he has conducted for years as a farm. John has had a permit for years to keep a number of animals and he would like to as- sure any prospective buyer that he would have the same right to keep the 8 horses which he now has a permit for. Dr. Cosgrove said he understands that Mr. Brucchi has had a permit for years for 8 horses, 3 steer, 300 chicken and some goats but all these animals are now on a permit which is under the "grandfather's clause". These animals have been kept properly and with few complaints but what is to say that any new owner would keep the place as John as kept it. Our regulations have been changed over the years and we now require 2 acres to keep one horse. Also when a new application is made to keep animals all the abuttors are no- tified. I am sure today if John were to apply for 8 horses no matter how wonderful his neighbors were they would object to that many horses on the 2 1/2 acres of land that John has. Mr. Dailey said he did not think they were too intersted in other an- imals he felt that they were just interested in the 8 horses. 83 BRUCCFII ANIMAL PERMIT Mr. Brucchi said that the people that were abutting him were pleased with the animals. Dr. Erdos asked about the regulations for other animals. Dr. Cosgrove said Mr. Dailey was trying to get the Board to agree that any buyer would be granted permission to keep 8 horses. Mr. Dailey said "Yes" but he did not know whether he meant 8 horses but what he would like was an indication from the Board that they could tell a prospective buyer that they could have a permit to keep a number of horses. Dr. Erdos said the regulations had been changed, therefore, the Board could not guarantee such a permit. Mr. Dailey said unless the permit went along with the property. Mr. Lambie said that generally does not happen, the permit does not go with the property. Mr. Brucchi said he would think a new owner would settle for six horses, goats and chickens. At this point Dr. Cosgrove stopped him and said "John, there is no way we could grant a permit for all these animals. Dr. Cosgrove asked if the other Board members were familiar with the place. They both said "No". Dr. Cosgrove went on to say that before any decision was made he would like Mr. Lambie and Dr. Erdos to view this property. 84 Dr. Cosgrove went on to say that Mr. Brucchi's property was now abutting the new homes built by Mark Moore and there was no way to know which way these abuttors would go. Mr. Brucchi said so far the two immediate abuttors have not objected. He went on to say that if he could not sell this property at his price he would have to open up a riding school which would have nothing to do with the Town, it would come under the State. Mr. Dailey told Mr. Brucchi to forget the riding school and etc., and see what the Board decided after all members had inspected the property. Mr. Dailey asked if he could come in for a few minutes at the next meeting. The Board said "Yes" and Mr. Dailey thanked the Board and retired. Mr. Smith explained to the Board that there was a problem of an over- flowing sewer on Boulder Road and Burlington Street. One system on Boulder BOULDER ROAD Road overflows onto the lot at 7 Henderson Road and the other system over - BURLINGTON ST.flows to 74 Burlington Street. In 1976 the Board of Health recommended that public sewer be extended to take care of these problems and the money was appropriated. To date no action has been taken. Mr. Jacobson, the owner of the house on Boulder Road has now written to the Selectmen requesting their assistance to get this sewer extended so the problem can be corrected. Dr. Cosgrove asked if there was a big problem to get the sewer ex- tended and Mr. Smith said "Yes", the cul-de-sac on Boulder Road had a lot of ledge but they could obtain an easement so they could come up from Burlington Street to service these homes. Mr. Smith went on to say that there is no way that these systems can be repaired. Dr. Cosgrove asked if there were any other areas that were causing trouble. Mr. Smith said that Bowman Street and Golden Avenue were having the same problems but they were on the Arlington line and therefore they BOWMAN ST. could have a little more trouble. A variance would have to be obtained GOLDEN AVE. from Arlington to connect these houses into the Arlington sewer line and this area would also require a pumping station. There is no possible way to repair these systems. Mr. Martin, Town Engineer, said that he did not think this area would ever be sewered because of the cost and because of the fact that they will have to be connected with Arlington sewer line. Mr. Lambie asked what alternative the Board had if these systems were not connected to public sewer. Mr. Smith said other than pumping the systems constantly the only other alternative was to condemn the houses. It would affect four or five houses. The Board asked if they did have the power to comdemn houses, Dr. Cosgrove asked who we could check with to give advice to what we can do. Mr. Lambie asked what Mr. Martin had for reasons that this area would never be sewered. 8 Y Mr. Smith said probably because of the cost and the dealing with Arlington. Dr. Cosgrove said there had to be a solution to this problem. It was agreed that a letter would be sent to the selectmen stating that this is a, very serious health problem and unless this area was sewered the houses would have to be condemned. This could mean that it would then be up to the Town to pay these people for their homes. After further discussion regarding these problems it was agreed that there was not enough hard information on this problem and until such time as all the legal answers were available this problem would be tabled. Mr. Smith said he brought these sewer problems to the Board's attention because they are an ever present problem and although Town Meeting has ap- propriated two million dollars for sewer work this area is not included. Dr. Cosgrove said he felt that the only alternative we had was to put it into the Selectmen's lap and see what they wanted to do with the problem. He said a letter should be written to the Selectmen stating the problem and stressing that this is a very critical health problem which must be resolved. He also asked that we ask for a reply as soon as possible. Mr. Smith reported that since the last meeting there had been another SEWER sewer surcharge. Public works started pumping on March 22 and pumped right SURCHARGE through March 30th. He said they were pumping into Kiln Brook. Mr. Lambie asked if that was because of the snow run off and Mr. Smith said "yes". Dr. Cosgrove asked if we had heard anything about the contingency plan? Mr. Smith said "No" but Mr. Hutchinson is planning to meet with the various parties concerned within the next two weeks to discuss what the Board wants to do about the moratorium. The Board agreed that until more information was available concerning the inflow and infiltration study they could not make any recommendations. Mr. Smith asked for approval of a septic system on a lot on North Street. The Board approved the system. At this time the Board adjourned to the Conservation Meeting to discuss CONSERVATION the development of Mr. Freeman's new plans for subdivision entitled Ridge MEETING - Estates II. RIDGE EST. II At this meeting the Conservation Commission indicated that they would be going along with the plans submitted by Mr. Freeman's Engineer with a few exceptions and additions. It had been suggested by the Town Manager that the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission use the same engineer to study this subdivision but after this meeting it appeared that the Board of Health would have to hire an engineer to work for them. After further discussion it was agreed that until such time that Mr. Free- man submitted plans for septic system the Board would have to wait. 8b The new plans for Willow Ridge were approved by the Board. This WILLOW RIDGE subdivision is not in the moratorium area and can be public sewered. The Board instructed Mr. Smith to notify the Planning Board of their approval and to state any recommendations he might have in regard to this subdivision. Mr. smith reported that he did have Mr. Lucas, Engineer, out with the KILN BROOK approval of Town Manager to view the area Kiln Brook Office Park is going OFFICE PARK to be built on. This was a preliminary inspection just so that Mr. Lucas could see how wet the area was. Mr. Smith said that the developer for the Office Park had also had a hearing with Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals has delayed their decision until the developer provides them with (1) plan showing on-site disposal system which will be available to be connected to town sewerage. Thsi plan must also have the approval of the Board of Health. (2)resolve a HUD floodway definition problem and (3) obtain engineering approval with respect to drainage and runoff. Dr. Erdos moved that this subdivision be tabled until all the necessary information was available. Moved and voted on. SEWER MORA- Dr. Erdos asked if the Board was going to ask for a specific answer TORIUM in regard to the auxiliary line that Public Works had been talking about using to relieve the surcharge situation. Mr. Smith said he thought the explanation about this line would be included in the report that Town Manager was preparing. This report will also have more detailed information regarding Hayes Lane and the infiltration and inflow study. Mr. Smith said he thought they might be asking for the moratorium to be dropped. Dr. Cosgrove said as far as he could see there had been no improvement on this problem and when added houses were built such as Mr. Freeman's development it would only add to the condition. Mr. Smith said the contingency plan did help the Burlington Wells. Dr Cosgrove asked about the Bedford sewer study and did they get the government funds they had applied for. Dr. Erdos said he understood that Bedford had "blown" the whole thing and they would not be eiligible for government funds. After further discussion it was agreed we would not be able to settle anything tonight. Mr. Smith reported that the fluoridation has been resumed in the water FLUORIDATION supply. He explained that he did have a problem with the Air Force because they had been fluoridating their water supply but everything is straightened out now. FISKE SCHOOL Mr. Smith reported that we had a complaint from one of the cafeteria SMOKE PROBLEM help at Fiske School regarding a faulty oil burner leaving a film of soot and smoke over everything in the kitchen. This had been reported to the school but when after three days nothing had been done they called the Health Department. 87 Mr. Smith said he allowed them to serve the food the day he went over but told them that it had to be fixed or he would have to close the kitchen. He explained this to Mrs. Griffin and then because of the problem he had to _• deal with Mr. Maclnnis. Mr Maclnnis said that he was upset because the kitchen help came directly to us instead of going to him with the problem. Mr. Maclnnis wrote a letter to Mr. Smith, more or less implying that he had no right to go into the schools even on a public health problem. Mr. Smith said he has had trouble with Mr. Maclnnis before on public health problems. The Board discussed writing a letter to the Superintendent of Schools but then decided it would probably do no good. They did instruct Mr. Smith that if any more public health problems occurred in the school he was to be very firm with them. The Board discussed, once again, the problem of the workload that Mr. Smith has. It was agreed that extra help was definitely needed in the de- partment. Dr. Cosgrove reiterated all the new programs which have increased the workload for the Department in the last five years. The Board agreed that a letter to Town Manager regarding the quality of Mr. Smith's work was in order. The following permits were signed by the Board: Animal Permit: Wilson Farm, Inc. Pool Permit: J. W. Hayden Recreation Centre, Inc. Food Service Permits:: (some one day permits for April 19th celebration) Lexington Rotary Club (2) Troop 119, Boy Scouts of America Lexington Chapter Order of the Eastern Star First Baptist Church Youth Group ARA Services for Itek #one Lexington Christian Academy Denny's Restaurant B.P.O. Elks Lexington Lodge #2204 St. Brigid's Church Grace Chapel, Inc. Funeral Directors Licenses: John B. Douglass Arthur F. Douglass Alice M. McCarthy Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.