09/10/1998 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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MINUTES September 10, 1998 8 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. McQuaid commented, "In that area there is a clay layer underneath which creates pooling." "When it rains the propane tanks are virtually floating." Mr. Doherty relayed, "Why don't we keep it all up top." "This would alleviate ramps, costs, etc.." Mr. Cram stated, "This would all be under a separate contract." "We also discussed Mr. DiMaggio purchasing a 100 cubic yard roll-off for the metals to be put in." "He would, under a separate contract, transport it to their facility." Board members will review this matter for consideration and revisit it at a later date. Fees for Bulky waste and metals Mr. Cram relayed, "The Executive Secretary did inform me that the contract between the town and the landfill contractor does not contain any language that allows him to charge a fee for disposal of items." "I did contact Mr. DiMaggio and inform him as Chairman I was temporarily suspending the collection of fees for bulky goods, scrap metal and construction and demolition until the Board meets tonight." "The Board of Selectmen and the chairman of the Finance Committee are willing to increase our request to $25,000.00 which will be sufficient to eliminate our collection of fees for the bulky waste and scrap metal." Mr. Ball commented, "We should have a good handle on costs by the end of September." Mr. McQuaid stated, "In my opinion, until this Board changes its policy as far as handling cash at the transfer station, we should not allow the contractor to charge for anything." Mr. Ball stated, "We should continue with no collection of fees for the bulky waste and scrap metal however, let Mr. DiMaggio continue with the fees for brush." "We should put the contract back out to bid at the end of this fiscal year and include metals, bulky waste, brush, etc.." Mr. Cram commented, "In my opinion, we should continue this matter for a few weeks so we can pursue different avenues that we may have questions on."