04/08/1993 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES April 8, 1993 4 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. Doherty motioned to issue a 1993 commercial sticker to Mr. Chris Norcott as requested, Mr. Ball seconded, all agreed. APPOINTMENT: Peter Watts - Screening Contract Mr. Peter Watts was in attendance for this scheduled ap- pointment. Mr. Watts stated he did review the contract and ques- tioned Board members as to whether he will be required to move the composting material across the yard. Mr. Greelish responded, "We may require moving the mate- rial a short distance to the edge of the road thereby, making it easier for residents to pickup. " Mr. Doherty questioned Mr. Watts as to why his costs are approximately 300% higher than other contractor's fees. Mr. McQuaid explained, "Mr. Watts is shredding and screening the composting material. " "In researching other cost estimates it was learned they are screening only. " Mr. Greelish stated, "I did some preliminary cost esti- mates and received figures at approximately $4.00 per cubic yard for straight screening. " Mr. McQuaid relayed he did receive an estimate from Weston & Sampson which states, "If an outfit were to hire a "Reed-all" with the loaders, dumptruck and manpower it aver- ages out to .92 per cubic yard. " Discussion took place regarding the quality of work per- formed by the "Reed-all" as opposed to the equipment Mr. Watts is proposing to use. " Questions were raised as to whether Mr. Watts must carry workman's compensation. Board members agreed where Mr. Watts is not an employee, is self employed and owns his own machin- ery it would exempt him from workman's compensation require- ments. Mr. Greelish requested Mr. Watts to provide a letter to the Board stating workman's compensation is not necessitated as he is self-employed. i Mr. Doherty motioned to award the composting/screening contract to Mr. Peter Watts, d/b/a Cape Poultry Farm, Mr. Ball seconded, all agreed.