10/29/1998 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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i MMTES October 29, 1998 2 BOARD OF HEALTH APPOINTMENT: Charles Dottridge - Tuesday Landfill Closure Mr. Charles Dottridge and Mr. David Consalvi (landscapers) were in attendance for this scheduled appointment. Mr. Dottridge stated, "I understand last year there was a fiscal problem with leaving the landfill open on Tuesdays." "That may be the problem this year I don't know." "Closing it in November is very difficult on a landscaper because of the amount of leaves." "It would be nice if you could postpone it a month." Mr. Cram informed Mr. Dottridge, "For the Board to keep the landfill open that additional day, to the taxpayer's of this town that amounts to $1200.00 per day." "We did a survey as to which day would be the most feasible to eliminate." "As a compromise to closing the landfill that additional day we kept the recycling area open every day that the landfill was open." "We, as a Board, strongly feel as though $1200.00 a day for the amount of participation we got for that one day was not a justifiable means to the taxpayer's in this town." Mr. Ball relayed, "We are going to review and rebid the contract this year due to numerous complaints." "That new contract will only close the transfer station one day." Mr. Consalvi stated, "It is an inconvenience for me to go to the Sandwich, Marstons Mills or Falmouth to get rid of it." Mr. Cram responded, "Unfortunately, the existing contract states the landfill will be closed those two days during the winter months." 3.) Human Services Committee meeting announcement - Mr. Evans relayed, "On November 18, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 the Human Services Committee will be interviewing three applicants for the coordinator's position." Acknowledged. 4.) Emergency failure certification, 52 Uncle Henry's Road - Mr. Evans relayed, "I inspected the site and found the cesspool full." Board members forwarded their signature's to the "Emergency Repair Certification" form.