03/17/1994 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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TOWN OF MASHPEE BOARD OF HEALTH March 17, 1994 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Stephen J. Greelish, Steven R. Ball and John T. Doherty. THE TAPE IS NOT PART OF THE MEETING, IT IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSCRIPTION ONLY. Mr. John T. Doherty, Chairman. 1 . ) Warrants signed. 2. ) Minutes of the March 10 , 1994 meeting were accepted as printed. Mr. Doherty informed the Board that Mr. Halpern is present to address the Board. Mr. Halpern asked the Board to reconsider its vote of last week Mr. Doherty asked Mr. McQuaid whether he had contacted Town Counsel regarding the cost of proceeding with court ac- tion against Mr. Halpern. Mr. McQuaid answered "yes". Mr. Greelish asked Mr. McQuaid whether he had filed with the clerk of court. Mr. McQuaid answered "no, I haven't yet at the direction of the Chairman" . Mr. Greelish stated he is displeased with this process, that "the Board's legal vote has been impeded, I am particularly displeased with the Agent's delay in filing after we had a legal vote on the matter. My only alternative is to offer two things, because I think the Chair is exceeding his au- thority in this matter and is in fact interfering with the legal process. My two options are one - to call for a reor- ganization or two - to resign on the spot. " Mr. Ball stated "I think it's too close to the end of the year with the election coming up to vote for reorganiza- tion. " Mr. Greelish replied " Then , as of this moment I officially resign my position on the Mashpee Board of Health, I will so inform the clerk. " Mr. Doherty motioned to move into executive session, Mr. Ball seconded at 7: 15 pm. Regular session re-opened at 7:20 pm. with Mr. Doherty and Mr. Ball present. Mr. Ball motioned to reconsider the vote taken on March 10, 1994 on Richard Halpern, 4 Tri-Town Circle. Mr. Doherty sec- onded. Discussion followed with Mr. Halpern regarding the upkeep of the Riverbend and his other rental properties.