3/20/1989 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES March 20, 1989 . 3 BOARD of HEALTH Mr. Murphy discussed the issue of a gatekeeper at the Transfer Station 4 s i to and quest i oned the Boa rd a s tow ether Prov i s ions here been i nc i uded i n the contract to provide for a gatekeeper or will one be provided independent of the co ntr5acter or D.P.W. . Mr. Gree l i s h commented this Board has considered a traffic control system whereby the position of gatekeeper would be -eliminated. Mr. Gree l i s h explained that D.E. .E. is mandating a level of access and have suggested a Board member on duty eight hours a day. He stated this is a bit excessive, the traffic control system would eliminate the need to have a gatekeeper. 1r. Murphy informed the Board he would anticipate bids, if in final form by the end of the week, to be in by April 21 , 1989. Mr. Greelish voiced his concern as to Mr. irgilio 's problems in obtain- ing an E.P.A. -number. Pyr. Murphy stated he would speak with Mr. .Sipione in regards to this matter. Mr. Murphy questioned the Board as to whether they would consider an agent of the Board. of Health to oversee the Landfill Transfer station. He commented there are no monies in the budget to provide for temporary help or to provide expense for a system, if expensive. Mr. Gree 1 i sh stated, if any provisions are made they should be for short-term temporary help. Mr. costa stated three persons will be required to Ana i arta i n the site. and commented this Board would like the opportunity to review the options prior to town meeting. Mr. Murphy stated bids w ill be solicited th ru the Board of Health office and returned to your office. * k Mr., lour h stated EAS has forwarded the annual tuna escalation and p questioned as to whether an increase in the tonage is required. Mr. Murphy i forwarded his recommendation that the tonage be increased based on the- number of occupancy permits issued for the calender year 1988. _ Mr. Greelish stated., based on the original projections and based on the occupancy permits,, the estimated tonage may be adequate as a percentage of these. permits .may be seasonal dwellings, APPOINTMENT: Larry Nickulas, Pimlico Pond subdivision . Nickulas was in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Mr. Nickulas informed the Board D.E. .E. would not approve the central (community) well for the proposed subdivision and would like to reprise plans for individual wells , as was originally proposed for this subdivision; Mr. i i cku las stated water lines have been installed for future hook-up to town water and commented 150 foot requirements from well to septic will be met with exception of one lot.