03/04/2021 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Motion seconded by Ernest Virgillo. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgillo, (yes)- Veronica Warden Y Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous(3-0). 5. Update on landfill gas and groundwater monitoring well repair and replacement. Mr. Harrington commented that the quote for repair/replacement of the monitoring wells at the former landfill had come directly from the engineer, so he did not anticipate there being any unexpected additional costs. He noted that the quote included, among other things., getting the drill rig on site and installed, as well as any administrative costs. Ms. Warden asked where the $5,000 was coming from to pay for the work, and Mr. Harrington stated that ime a new well was needed, DPW had offered to cover the cost. He had not,the last ti yet spoken with the DPW Director about this, but it was his intention to run it by her. In the meantime, an article requesting the funds had been submitted for inclusion on the May Town Meeting Warrant. Chair Baumgaertel suggested first tapping into any funds that DPW might have a 'lable or,worst case, seeking Town Meeting approval. val 6. Acceptance of resignation from the Board of Health—Veronica Warden. With respect to Ms. Warden, Mr. Virgilio stated that her resignation from the Board will leave a tremendous void. Chair Baurngaertel agreed that it would be impossible to replace her knowledge and perspective. Ms. Warden reminded Board members that her resignation was effective March 30tl, so she would be in attendance at the next meeting. Mr. Harrington stated that he had a couple of leads for possible Board members that he would follow up on. Chair Baumgaertel noted that, since it i rmally accept board and committee resignations,, no action or vote was necessary on the part of this Board. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Harrington requested of the Chairman that the matter of 73 Lovell"s Lane be added to the agenda. He commented that he had received ernails/calls from the Fire Department regarding illegal burning at the property,which is under orders to be cleaned up. Vehicles have been removed,and the owner of the property.,Ron Turner,has hired contractors to clean up the remaining trash,debris,etc. Over the previous weekend and again on the day of the meeting,the contractors that had been it by Mr.Turner ignited a burn pile on the property, where they attempted to burn different types of material and then cover it w ith dirt. After complaints from the neighbors, the Fire Department had been out to the property to l I I extinguish the fire, but the foam they used did not completely put the fire out and it continued to smoke, so the Fire Department went back out. One of the contractors on site became confrontational when Fire Department staff instructed the contractors to dig up the pile and expose what was underneath. The contractors refused, so now there is a pile of indistinguishable burnt debris, covered in dirt, and sprayed ith firefighting foam,which pushed any contaminants further into the soil.wl Chair Baumgaertel agreed that the matter should be added to the agenda. Ernest Virgilio moved to add the matter of 73 Lovell's Lane to the agenda. Motion seconded by Veronica Warden. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Veronica Warden (yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous(3-0). Chair Baumgaertel expressed concern about melted car parts, plastic and other materials. Mr. Harrington indicated that grease and waste oil were observed on the material i s that were prevously visible at the property. He noted that any material like that was a potential contaminant to the groundwater. Chair Baumgaertel asked if DEP needs to get involved, given the nature of some of the materials that were 6