06/27/2019 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Mr. Harrington went on to explain that there is currently no enforcement for noise created.by animals/poultry. He originally thought that any loud noise between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. was prohibited by Town bylaw, but was recently advised by the Town Manager that the bylaw applies only to music. Under the board's "nuisance" definition, the noise would have to cause harm or the potential for harm and, in order to do harm to the human ear,the noise would have to reach at least 90 decibels. Mr. Harrington reminded the board that they can amend the regulation at any time. Ms. Almquist noted that the regulation requires a permit for composting, and Mr. Harrington explained that on-site composting can lead to rat issues. Ms. Langler suggested that "repeated documented noise..." should be moved to Section XIV of the regulation. Chair Baumgaertel suggested that Section XIV should be revised to read "sounds meeting the noise definition in Section II of this regulation shall be considered a nuisance." He further suggested that Section IV be corrected to read "the number of poultry shall comply..." Mr. Harrington stated that the Building Commissioner had requested there be a reference within the regulation to the number of birds that are permitted on a property—24 by right,and more than 24 by special permit only. Chair Baumgaertel asked what the current stable permit fee is,and Mr. Harrington answered that it is$50 for the first horse and$5 for each additional horse. Mr. Harrington noted that the poultry regulation has a registration requirement but no fee. Chair Baumgaertel asked if board members wanted to hold a public hearing prior to adopting the regulation. Mr. Harrington stated that, if it is not a septic regulation,the board can review and approve it at the time of the meeting. There being no further comments or discussion, Mallory Langler moved to approve the Poultry regulation with the recommended changes. Motion seconded by Laurel Almquist, VOTE: Unanimous(3-0). NEW BUSINESS 1. Review and approval of meeting minutes: May 16,2019 and June 6,2019 Public Session minutes were considered. There being no comments or revisions, Mallory Langler moved to approve the minutes of May 16, 2019 and June 6, 2019 as presented. Motion seconded by Laurel Almquist. VOTE: Unanimous (3-0). 2. Sign Expense Warrants. None presented. 3. Request for new Retail Food Permit,Little Shop of Olive Oils,12 Central Square, Mr. Harrington commented that the application, permit fee, floor plan, Allergen Awareness and ServSafe Certificates have been provided. The menu/product list had not been submitted, and the final inspection had not occurred yet. Mr. Harrington noted on the floor plan that the labeled hand sink was the washbasin in the bathroom,which cannot double as a dedicated hand sink. One will have to be added next to the mop sink or next to the three-bay sink. Ms. Langler noted that the applicant had provided evidence of Food Handler Certification only, and it was agreed that Food Protection Safety Manager Certification is needed. 5