The meeting convened at 1:05 PM. Present were Timothy P. Stone, Ruth C. Brefka, Public Health Director Paul C. Pisinski and Secretary Barbara M. Luther. Absent was Louis Fazen, III.

The minutes of the June 8, 2004 meeting were approved with clarifications, additions, and corrections.

Vouchers totaling $326.01 were approved for payment from the Board of Health Budget and an Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement Invoice of $3,034.40 was paid from its revolving fund. Board approved a one-time payment of $1,000 to compensate the secretary for administration of the Betterment Loan Program.

Members were briefed on the agenda and any scheduled appointments.

The following License(s) signed by the Public Health Director:
Ronald P. Annis Spinelli Homes, Inc. Installer
Dennis J. Demers Demers Construction Installer
Paul J. Demers Demers Construction Installer
Beth Shuman Beth Shuman LMT Massage Establishment
Beth Shuman Beth Shuman LMT Massage Therapist
Chris Leroy/Jack Donahue Town of Southborough Recreation Commission Pool Lic.

The following Permit(s) were unanimously approved and signed:
Septic System Permits
SDS Permit #2004032 – 9 Cottage St. (3/18) Complete Replacement 3 Bedroom.

The Following Permit(s) were NOT Approved: All licenses before the Board were approved and signed.

DISCUSSION
Licenses and Permits to be approve and signed by the Public Health Director At the last Board of Health Meeting Dr. Stone suggested that Public Health Director, Paul C. Pisinski be authorized to sign all license renewals, but new license applications were to come to the Board for review. Mr. Pisinski presented the Board with a copy of the July 22, 2003 minutes in which Mr. Pisinski was authorized to approve all massage licenses, all tobacco sale permits, all septage hauler licenses, all conventional septic system installer licenses, all private well permits, all public and semi-public pool permits, and all camp permits. Both Dr. Stone and Mrs. Brefka agreed to rescind the decision made at the last meeting and to allow Mr. Pisinski to approve items as listed at the July 22, 2003 meeting. Any questionable applications for licenses or permits will be brought before the Board for review by the members.
Possible establishment of a Five (5) year Operations Permit for “large” or alternative septic systems. Mr. Pisinski presented an outline of a proposed Five (5) year Operation Permit for “large” or alternative septic systems. The Board Members decided to table any discussion of the issue until the next meeting when members will have had a chance to review the proposal.
Possibility of increasing the Grade Level of the Secretary to Administrative Assistant
Mr. Pisinski advised the Board Members that more and more Mrs. Luther is filling in, while he is out on inspections or testing; making some decisions and signing off on some building permits as well as interacting with the public beyond the job description of a secretary. She has learned much over the years regarding the Title 5 Code and has an understanding of what is expected by the Public Health Director and the Board. Becoming an “Administrative Assistant would increase her to a grade 3, and compensate her for many on the new tasks she has already taken on.
Mrs. Luther also expressed a desire to take the Board of Health Certification Course and to pursue becoming an Administrative Assistant. Both Dr. Stone and Mrs. Brefka approved Mrs. Luther request to take the certification course.
Mrs. Brefka will be taking the course also and asked Mrs. Luther to find out if there is any preparation necessary for taking the Board of Health Certification Course. In light of the secretary’s request to be compensated for administration of the Betterment Loan Program, Dr. Stone questioned whether Northbridge Environmental Management Consultants had done what they were hired to do. Mr. Pisinski explained that they had been hired to develop forms, and procedures for meeting the requirements of the State Programs (like the Water Pollution Abatement Betterment Loan Program), develop a database system for tracking septic systems, pumping, inspections, and etc. They developed a “Power Point” informational session to be presented residents to inform them of the Betterment Loan and to educate them about their septic systems, but were paid extra to run the evening presentation, for the residents of Southborough, with a question and answer period.

Mrs. Luther explained that after working with any program for several years reveals things that need to be “tweaked”. Also, unfortunately, the existing program is not compatible with the Town’s network. A total of $2,000 has been earmarked to pay for a consultant to upgrade and tweak the database. Even with the upgrade of the program it is necessary for someone to administer the Betterment Loan Program.

Review and signing of letter to Mr. Heavey, Trustee/Operator of the Failed Title 5 Systems at 2 Woodland Rd., 84 & 88 Turnpike Rd. Mr. Pisinski gave a recap of the discussion and requests of the last meeting regarding the property know as 2 Woodland Rd., 84 and 83 Turnpike Rd. The property at 2 Woodland Rd. is being leased to a tractor sales company. The septic system serving this property is in failure due to its close proximity to the wetlands and the owner has placed a portable toilet on the premises. Both the Zoning Enforcement Officer and the Conservation Commission Administrator requested the assistance of the Board of Health in getting the owner to resolve the many violations of town by-laws and regulations that are occurring on the property. During review of the files, Mr. Pisinski found inspection reports for all three properties, which were done in 1997. Mr. Heavey had purchased the land in hopes of filling in the wetlands and building a large industrial /commercial complex, but was stopped by the Conservation Commission. Mr. Pisinski attempted to work with Mr. Heavey during soil testing, etc. in hopes of assisting him in bringing the property into compliance. It has been seven (7) years since the inspections and the soil testing and no action has been taken to bring the properties into compliance. Mr. Heavey has also ignored other Boards attempts at bringing the property into compliance with their regulations.
Board Members reviewed the letter to Mr. Heavey and approved it with the inclusion of a third option; Mr. Heavey could cease to use the land in any way. Mr. Pisinski will revise the letter for Dr. Stone’s signature.

2:00 PM Massage Therapist Edward L. Uhlman Mr. Uhlman has just completed a massage course and is trying to start his business. He isn’t employed by any massage establishment in Southborough, but is living in Southborough and has several clients that would like him to give them massages in their homes in Southborough. In response to several questions, Mr. Uhlman explained to the Board Members that during his training he worked a total of 600 hours, he never uses linens for one client to another, he brings his own ointment and routinely checks out the location to determine where he will set up prior to any appointment. He also has a cell phone with him in case of an emergency.
Board Members approve and signed Mr. Uhlman’s Massage Therapist License, which is valid for one year.

Influenza Clinic in the fall of 2004 Due to budget cuts totaling $7500 the Board will be forced to rethink how they might offer a clinic to the people of Southborough, especially those over 65 and high risk individuals. The secretary explained that she had called Interim Health Care, which again has had a change in management, and left a message on the voice mail of the new Regional Director. The secretary’s message explained about the budget cut and requested that someone from Interim Health Care come to a Board of Health meeting to make a presentation regarding providing flu vaccinations in Southborough. The Board of Health will supply all the vaccine for individuals over 65 and high-risk individuals, but would need a nursing service to provide syringes, and administer the vaccine. As was done last year the Board is open to allowing the nursing service to charge the general public and the Board of Health will offer receipts to anyone whose insurance or Medicare/Medicaid would reimburse them. The secretary further explained that she never received a return call. The Board asked her to call Interim Health Care again.

Next Meeting After much discussion it was decided that the Board would not meet again until the fall unless some issue such as the Affordable 40B Housing project or anything unusual came into the office. The second Tuesday in September is the 14th, however that is a primary election day and Boards are not allowed to meet on an election day. Therefore, the members decided to meet at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 15. The secretary will reserve the room and post the meeting.
An e-mail from Member Louis Fazen The members presented addressed an e-mail from Louis Fazen in which he made a motion and registered his vote. Mr. Pisinski advised the member that he had received information that a member must be present to make a motion or to vote at a meeting. Mrs. Brefka asked for documentation regarding this regulation. Dr. Stone stated that he hoped that Dr. Fazen might be able to make the Wednesday, September 15, 2004 meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 2:44 PM

Respectfully submitted by: Barbara M. Luther, Secretary to the Board of Health