8/24/1989 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Mi CJI ES August 24, 1989 2 BOARD of HEALTH to increase -the operation to sandwiches and commented it was discussed by Mr. Evans and himself at which time it was agreed to issue the permit for -the increased operation providing the well water was not used. Mr. McQuaid stated questions have since arose, where they are seiling submarine sand- wiches, and- i he , that they may be using the well water in the washing of the veg- etab i e s. Mr, McQuaid explained inquiries have been received .by -this office as to operations of the facility and has raised questions as -to whether they should be permitted to continue the operation as it stands today or whether the operation should main-Lain the initial per it for the sale of coffee and donuts only. Mr. Evans stated the existing water does meet the p t biiity standards described by the State, however is not- designated a public .water supply by D.E.P. and commented based on telephone conversations by D.E.P. it is not iikeiy to be able to meet those standards under the present requirements. Mr. Evans stated, he was under -the impression by Mr, Cohen that he has re- ceived approval from the Board of Appeals. Mr. McQuaid informed the Board. this office is only in receipt of the original permit issued to Peter Lawrence a/k/a Triton Management. Mr., Cohen stated he has received a cosy of the special permit issued by the Board of Appeai s which he presented before -the Board. Mr. costa informed Mr. Cohen this is a copy of tree minutes of the meeting not a special permit and commented although the Board of Appeais has stated a spec i a l permit i s not necessary> approva l must be obta i ned from other Boards in town. Mr. costa rel aged tto Mr. Cohen that it was his u nders t nd i n- that e would obtain public water approval from D.E. . Mr. Cohen seated he .hays •a, plied to• D.E.P... however -has .;got received a reply. _ Mr. David Cohen questioned the Board as to whether the bottled water 1 could be approved a a public drinking water source. } Mr. Evans reiterated his earlier comments stating -the water does meet the potability standards however they must receive approval from D.E.P. a s a pub i i c water s•up ly. Mr. costa relayed to Mr. Cohen that he will be required to receive written approval from D.E.P, i the well is approved as a public water supply. Mr. Evans commented to Board members that the establ ishemnt has a very high standard of c i ears i i ones s and sanitation i n their operations. Attorney Lane stated that she unaerstood this meeting to be for dis- cussion is- cu si n purposes only, not a hearing and commented this Board could not re- voke the permit un l e s s there was a threat to public heaith. Attorney Lane stated she understood -the procedure to be .that the Board of Health would give warning of a violation in the laws and set the matter down for a hearing.