4/24/1989 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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w * MINUTES April 24, 1989 6 BOARD of HEALTH • Mr. Virgilio informed -the Board he has received -the E.P.A. number which is # AV000003 and is registered under Ernest V i r i l.l D.P.W. Director, expiration date is January 1 , 1990. Mr. Virgilio explained to the Board the permit will allow 150 'to 250 gallons of used oil and 20 gallons of ha -- ardous ,waste per month and does permit white goods r m v i . Mr. Costa discussed the issue of sludge burial . Mr. Murphy re ponded the problem has been reined i ed' and requested Mr. S i p i one to forward a - letter stating burial of the s'l ud&eat the landfill is permissible.. Mr. sipione recommended trash be mixed with the sludge in -that area. Mr. Costa discussed the ratter of state trash pick--up and Mr. Virgiliols reluctance -o permit the mate i a i , specifically tires, at the land-fill . Mr. Costa commented at a previous Board of Health meeting Mr. Virgilio was in attendance and relayed - o the Board he would like to begin accepting tires at the landfill hoever 'felt a structure would be required to house the tires. Mr. Costa relayed the Health Agent researched the tine requirements and found tarps were allowable as a- source of covering. Mr. Costa stated at that meeting Mr. Virgilio informed the Board once tarps have been pur- chased he would begin implementing the. tine program. Mr. Virgilio explained that an agreement had been reached between him- self and Mr. Costa that he would consult with the town accountant as to es- tablishing an account for monies received for tire disposal . Mr. Costa stated lie did not recall that part i cul .. on'versat i on. Mr. Greelish commented implementation of this program should begin immediately, the fee schedule and accounting procedure can be di-scussed at a later date. 1r. Gree l i s h stated -there is a problem as to where the hazardous waste will be stored. Litter town roads Mr. Costa stated this Board is favorable to trash pick-up along town owned roads, Mr. Gree ff i s h stated with the D.P.W. operat.in -the ' l hdf i l l i-t was ex- pected that-trash pick-up along town owned roads would be maintained at a higher level * Jr. Murphy stated the D.P.W. has not had an increase of full-time per- sonnel since before 1.980 and commented there has been. a considerable increase in work in that department. fir. Murphy commented the D.P.W. does have people picking up trash along the side roads. Mr. Greelish Commented this Board was`envisions-n *a dean up of white goods which would discourage further dumping and stated if�manp er was the problem and this Board was ntified of it than alternative steps soul have been taken to solve the problem,