BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES
July 6, 2009
The meeting opened at 6:30 p.m. Scott MacInnes, Chair, and Lisa Cullity, Clerk, were present. The Board reviewed correspondence, approved minutes, signed payroll and accounts payable voucher.
Discussions:
· The Board voted to amend the 6/22/09 vote regarding the Collector’s office making change and issuing receipts for cash over $1.00. As voted on 6/22/09 “If cash is presented, party must go to the Collector’s office with said cash and acquire a receipt from that office. That receipt will be presented to the Board of Health office upon pick up of the requested items or submittal of licenses, permits, etc.” Cullity moved that the Board will only accept cash up to and including $1.00 and all other sums must be paid by check or money order; no cash or receipts will be handled by the Collector’s office. McInnes seconded. All in favor.
· Vacation time for the secretary was approved.
· Hazardous Waste Day-plans are still ongoing for a tentative Labor Day weekend date.
Bonnie Hadaway, Ron Van Buskirk—2 Elm Street. They wish to add a second floor to their home and move the 3 bedrooms upstairs. Cullity checked their file to see if the septic system will accommodate the addition. As the two Title Vs in the file had different information, Cullity suggested they call the Title V inspector and ask him to locate where the components are, what size they are and what the daily flow is. If it meets local regulations, they may add on. If not, they could come before the Board again for options to increase the flow.
Vin Flaherty, 205 West Elm Street—returned before the Board to ask why he can no longer bring pastries to the recycling center. Flaherty said that the recycling manager told him that the pastries add to the waste stream in that those that are not consumed, must be thrown away. McInnes told Flaherty that we are not in the business of feeding everyone at the recycling center. Cullity noted that perhaps there are other places where others can enjoy the treats without being wasteful. Flaherty continued with the fluorescent bulbs issue. Cullity reiterated that each Pembroke resident may dispose of a maximum of 6 bulbs per year without charge. Flaherty said that SEMASS will provide free storage containers and pick up of the bulbs. Cullity countered with the fact that the pick up will not be totally free, a charge will be incurred. She also said the recycling manager is looking into a program regarding the same. Finally, Flaherty wanted a job description of the recycling manager, the manager’s weekly hours and the cost of the office building at the center. Flaherty requested another appearance before the Board at their next meeting on July 20, 2009.
Cullity moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Cullity
Clerk