02/24/1994 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES February 24 , 1994 2 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. McQuaid stated, "I would recommend we forward a let- ter to complainant informing him that the gate attendant has been an employee for seven or eight years and this is the first complaint we have received. " "Perhaps he could have been more tactful but nonetheless he was doing his job." Board members agreed. APPOINTMENT: Michael Mirto -- Leaf Composting Mr. Mirto was in attendance for this scheduled appoint- ment. Mr. Mirto stated, "I am a agricultural farmer in Mashpee and would like to build my soil to grow food for myself. " "I am clearing the land and would like to do it on a controlled basis. " "I don't want grass clippings because of the fertilizer's. " Mr. Greelish informed Mr. Musto that the current compos- ing program is a mixture of leaves and grass clippings. Mr. Mirto relayed, "I would like to advertise for leave clippings. " Mr. Greelish commented, "I would agree to leaf composting for agricultural purposes. " Mr. Mirto questioned the Board as to whether they have any suggestions. " Mr. Ball questioned Mr. Mirto as to whether he is inter- ested in the composting material. Mr. Doherty recommended Mr. Mirto contact landscapers and commented, "We do pay for the screening however, you could take a few truckloads out prior to the screening." Mr. Ball questioned Mr. Mirto as to whether he is inter- ested in taking a whole windrow. Mr. Mirto commented, "From what I see you are not turn- ing it over quick enough. " "I would agree to get involved to speed that process up. " "Can I come into the landfill and take pickup loads at a time but not just one or two." "I would hand load it." "I personally feel it's wrong to take it after it's screened. " "i would like to be able to go in there now with a pickup and take two or three truck loads a week until May or until it is screened. " Board members agreed to Mr. Mirto's request.