The meeting convened at 6:59 PM. Present were Timothy P. Stone, Louis Fazen, III, Ruth C. Brefka, and Public Health Director Paul C. Pisinski.

The minutes of the February 9, 2005 were approved with several minor corrections.

Vouchers totaling $615.82 were approved for payment from the Board of Health Budget.

Members were briefed on the agenda and any scheduled appointments.

DISCUSSION
Public Health Nurse Candidate, Leslie Chamberlin
Leslie Chamberlin was introduced to the Board Members a copy of her resume was passed out to each member. There was discussion concerning her roll as the Board of Health Nurse and the Council on Aging Nurse. Mrs. Brefka asked Leslie about the hours and days that she works at Marlboro Hospital. Leslie indicated that she works two evenings a week and one weekend day, usually Sunday afternoon. Her duties will be to handle all State Mandated Communicable Disease Follow-ups, to work with Barbara during the Flu Clinic, to recruit the necessary assistance (nurses) at Flu Clinics, and to be available for other Public Health Nursing activities. Dr. Fazen wanted to know if she had any interest in emergency preparedness planning and activities. She indicated she would be willing to work with the Board on any activities where she could be of assistance, time permitting.

Public Hearing The Board convened a formal Public Hearing concerning a Title 5 Code Variance Request for 1 MacNeil Dr. The variance application was submitted by J. D. Marquedant and Assoc. on behalf of his client Susan deCastro. Two other individuals were present for the Public Hearing besides Ms. deCastro and Mr. Marquedant, Alexandra Mill and Andrea Mills of 2 MacNeil Dr. Mr. Marquedant indicated that the notices to abutters had been sent out and all but one receipt was received. He went on to explain the reasons for the two variance requests namely the lateral distance from a SAS to a street drain which leads to the reservoir and the amount of cover material allowed over a septic system, which would be greater than three feet. Board Members asked numerous questions concerning environmental protection and asked for the Public Health Director’s recommendation and whether he felt that the two standards of review had been met. Mr. Pisinski indicated that the two standards of review were met and that he would recommend in favor of the variances. All members voted affirmatively to approve the variances, sign the proposed septic plan and the accompanying construction permit. Mr. Pisinski indicated to Mr. Marquedant that a letter would be forthcoming form the Board that he can then take on behalf of his client to D.E.P.

Meeting with the Advisory Committee
Mr. Pisinski indicated that his pre-scheduled meeting with the advisory Committee on March 3 had been moved ahead to March 2nd at the request of Martin Healy. Mr. Pisinski indicated that his conversations with Marty Heally led him to believe that the Advisory Committee would attempt to reschedule a meeting to go over the Board of Health Budget, but if this meeting could not take place due to conflicts the Advisory Committee may postpone it indefinitely.

1 Country Lane – New Septic System for an existing home. Mr. Pisinski showed the Board the property lines for lots between Country Lane and Burnett Rd. owned by Ken Griffith. He explained that Mr. Griffith had Connorstone Engineers prepare a septic system plan showing a new soil absorption system to be relocated on a lot servicing the existing home at 1 Country Lane. A new lot would also be created, which Mr. Griffith would then sell. This new lot would contain the pre-existing S.A.S for the original house. Mr. Pisinski indicated that the reason that he was bringing this septic plan before the Board was because Mr. Griffith was hoping to use the existing septic tank, which is a single compartment tank. The Board unanimously agreed to require that Mr. Griffith have his septic system plan redesigned showing a new two compartment tank with outlet filter, gas baffle, and risers to grade.

Fee Schedule A revision to the fee schedule was presented by the Public Health Director. He proposed increasing the fee for septic system plan review and permit (code #19A) residential from $150 to $200. Also, proposed increasing the fee for re-testing soil tests for residential from $100 to $150 per lot. The Board briefly discussed the merit s of the proposed fee increases. Dr. Fazen suggested that the staff regularly examine the fee schedule and propose any changes, which they feel are warranted based on the actual time spent. He felt that especially for septic systems, which take a large percentage of the staff’s time the fee should reflect the man hours actually spent.

Clarification of Coverage During Public Health Director’s Vacation The Public Health Director passed out a one page memo, which listed the primary and back-up inspectors and substitutes that will be available during his vacation throughout March.

Tobacco Program Public Health Director was asked to place a tobacco and smoking issues item on the agenda especially in regards to the increasing use of these substances by the town’s youth. He indicated that he had discussion with Bill McClune the City of Worchester’s Health Department Director of Tobacco Programs, and Mr. McClune said that he would be glad to come back out to Southborough to discuss the potential for education and tobacco use but at this time no funds were available for this effort. Mr. McClune indicated that he hoped that possibly sometime in September funds from the State Tobacco Program might become available for a regional youth education effort.

A brief discussion ensued regarding previous Tobacco Program efforts through the school systems and some of the successes and failures, which had on numerous occasions been presented by Denise Phaneuf the Director of the now defunct Route 9 East Tobacco Control Program. Mr. Pisinski indicated that just about when this program was beginning to “hit its stride” in the effort of curbing tobacco use in schools the state executive office completely cut the program. .

Director’s Report on D.E.P./Massachusetts Health Officer’s Association/Central Mass Associated Boards of Health held their annual seminar on Tuesday February 2, 2005. Due to the lateness of time Mr. Pisinski did not make a full presentation, but shared a few of the highlights. There are amendments to the Title 5 Code being proposed. These will likely go into effect sometime during the summer of 2005. He also mentioned some of the private and public water well issues regarding Perchlorate Detection. He will make a copy of the agenda and send it out to Board Members and if they are interested in any of the topics. They can come into the office to examine the folder and materials regarding issues of interest.

The following License(s) and Permit(s) signed by the Public Health Director:

Septic Permits
2002025 11 Barn Lane (81/32) Revision NEW 5 Bedroom
2005006 274 Brigham St. Marlboro (90/01) SDS in Southborough – NEW 4 Bedroom
200502W 274 Brigham St. Marlboro (90/01) Well in Southborough – NEW Well
Installer’s Licenses
250209 Jefery P. Murray J. E. Murray Construction, Inc.
250221 Russell Wall Wall Construction, Inc.
250235 Tony Maffei Maffei Excavating

Food Licenses
250201 John F. Sherry Capasso Farms, Inc.
250202 L. Vincent Strully, Jr. New England Center for Children
250203 Vinod Rao dba BKP Inc. Fitzgerald's General Store
250204 Vinod Rao dba Danny Corp. Colony Market
250205 Kuo Liang Lin & Angela Yu Wen Fuh LINFU, Inc. dba Rose Garden
250206 Raymond Fritz Ray's Exxon
250207 Lori Woodworth Rosey's Pops
250208 Neil Fletcher Bill's Package Store, Inc.
250210 Tricia L. B. Kalagher Domino's Pizza
250211 Tom Prince Tomasso Trattoria
250212 Dean Lewis Fay School Food Service
250213 Lenny Pearson dba LPM Holding Co., Inc. Sunnyside Café at Reservoir Place
250214 William J. Zanke/Linda Shays Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
250215 Henry Brandolini dba Johnson Mgmt. St. Mark's Golf Course
250216 Tushar Patel dba KCB Sandwich Inc. Quiznos Subs
250217 Vinny Dell'Olio St. Marks School Cafeteria
250218 Thomas V. Boiani Boiani's Market
250219 David Gonazales Sodexho/EMC
250220 Eric Spinner Rte. 9 Beer & Wine, Inc.
250222 Kevin Gill Owen O'Leary's
250223 Terri Locke/Northboro-Southborough Reg Woodward School
250224 Terri Locke/Northboro-Southborough Reg Margaret Neary School
250225 Terri Locke/Northboro-Southborough Reg Mary Finn School
250226 Terri Locke/Northboro-Southborough Reg Trottier Middle School
250227 Marcelo Lima Mama Rosa's Pizza & Subs
250228 Steven Mauro Mauro's Market, Inc.
250229 Steven Mauro Mauro's Village Café
250230 Abigail J. Miller Apple Tree Bed & Breakfast
250231 Evangelos Sokos/Dean Sokos Sobo Cafeteria @ EMC
250232 Christos Baltos Southboro House of Pizza Restaurant
250233 Costa a. Baltos Station II Pizzeria & Grill
250234 Samy Hanna Ben's Deli & Pizza
250236 Devon Seidler dba The Simpson Centermark Cafeteria
250237 Richard Hooper Cordelia's Catering @ NFRPRC
250238 Michelle Besso/Karl Dzeguze The Bistro
250239 Susan Atkinson Starbucks Coffee #2950
250240 Mark Verrochi/Nancy Devita Red Barn Coffee Roasters
250241 Mark Verrochi/Tarra Leeds Red Barn Coffee Roasters
250242 Lori Fays Gold Stone Creamery

The meeting adjourned at PM

Respectfully submitted by: Barbara M. Luther, Secretary to the Board of Health as dictated by Public Health Director, Paul C. Pisinski