01/07/2021 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Ron Turner introduced himself for the record. He stated that he talks to his brother every day and wants to get the cars moved. Different cars were abandoned on the property at different times, but he guessed most of them had been there for 8-10 years. Mr.Turner said each time he talks to his brother,the brother tells him he has a plan for removing the debris and the vehicles. Mr. Turner did call a salvage company but they are not able to remove the vehicles without the titles. Chair Baumgaertel said there may be some recourse in abandoned property laws, and suggested that might be an avenue to explore. Chair Baumgaertel stated that, with the house not having heat and being in such a state of disrepair,and being a harborage for rodents, a condemnation order was definitely called for. Mr. Harrington reminded Board members that, per the Sanitary Code, the owners have a year to take corrective action after condemnation before the Town can step in. Board members agreed that everyone would like to avoid the Town having to perform the clean-up and put a lien on the property., but the issue has gone on far too long. Chair Baumgaertel was of the opinion that the vehicles are a separate issue from the debris. The vehicles were more of a priority, but would also take more time to resolve based on the title issues, and he did not want that to delay clean-up of the other debris. Chair Baumgaertel suggested a 90-day timeframe which, in his opinion, provided adequate time to pursue legal advice on the vehicles and adequate time to address the refuse. Mr. Virgilio agreed, but cautioned that accumulated snow could limit access to the property at any time, and the progress may be weather dependent. Chair Baumgaertel recommended that the Board review the matter in 90 days. The Board has given some leeway when progress has been demonstrated. If, after 90 days, there are extenuating circumstances, the deadline could be extended. At a minimum, a 90-day check was needed. Mr. Virgilio agreed. There being no further comments or discussion,, Ernest Virgilio moved to review the compliance status of the property at 73 Lovell's Lane in 90 days. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2-0). Chair Baumgaertel asked for a motion to condemn the property at 73 Lovell's Lane. There being no further comments or discussion, Ernest Virgilio moved to condemn the property at 73 Lovell's Lane based on evidence found during an inspection by a Health Agent,,which indicated numerous Sanitary Code violations that deem the property uninhabitable. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2-0). NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Board of Health was scheduled for Thursday,January 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM. There being no further business, Ernest Virgilio moved to adjourn the public session meeting of the Board of Health at 8:10 PM. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2-0). Respectfully Submitted, Christine A. Willander Administrative Assistant Board of Health