The meeting convened at1:20 PM. Present were Timothy P. Stone, Suzanne H. Traini, Public Health Director Paul C. Pisinski and Secretary Barbara M. Luther.

The minutes of the March 11, 2004 meeting were approved with corrections and one clarification.

Vouchers totaling $508.10 were approved for payment from the Board of Health Budget.

Members were briefed on the agenda and any scheduled appointments.

The following License(s) signed by the Public Health Director:
Installer’s Lic. #240401 – F. Joseph Cueroni dba C. Construx Corp. RENEWAL
Installer Lic. #240403 – Michael J. Heim dba Oakwood Construction RENEWAL

The following Permit(s) were unanimously approved and signed:
Food Establishments
Food Est. Lic. #240311 – Douglas Johnson dba Johnson Golf Management, Inc. @ St. Mark’s Golf Course RENEWAL
Food Est. Lic. #240405 – Sandra Worcester dba In A Pinch Catering (out of Boini’s Market) NEW

Massage Therapist License
Massage Therapist Lic. #240404 – Jessica Costigan dba Jessica Costigan @ EMC Southborough NEW

Day Camp
Day Camp Lic. #240402 – Mark McDevitt dba Mass Premier Soccer/Boston Renegades RENEWAL
Septic System Permits
SDS Permit #9801002 – 10 Lynbrook Rd. (51/10A) New 4 Bedroom (has been updated before)
SDS Permit #9801003 – 12 Lynbrook Rd. (51/10B) New 4 Bedroom (has been updated before)
SDS Permit #2003010A – 151 Main St. (51/40) Update New 4 Bedroom
SDS Permit #2002083 – 1 Nipmuc Ln. (81/24) Update New 5 Bedroom
SDS Permit #2002007 - 1 Barn Ln. (72/23) Update New 5 Bedroom
SDS Permit #2002022 - 2 Barn Ln. (72/20) Update New 5 Bedroom
SDS Permit #2002008 - 3 Barn Ln. (72/24) Update New 5 Bedroom
SDS Permit #2004021 – 19 & 19B White Bagley Rd. (46/5) Complete Replacement

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

DISCUSSION
Vouchers - While signing vouchers members present decided to delay payment of a reimbursement voucher submitted by new member Dr. Louis Fazen, III. Dr. Fazen is requesting reimbursement for the cost of a Massachusetts Association of Health Board training class for new members, which he attended. One member wanted to make sure that reimbursement for the course had been made to other members in the past and asked the secretary to research the matter and report back at the next meeting.

Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District - The treatment plant at Upper Blackstone notified all “out of district” Boards of Health that as of July 1, 2004 they will no longer accept grease, oil, fats, restaurant waste, oil/water separators, and food wastes from “out of district” towns. Members asked Mr. Pisinski about Southborough becoming a member of the district. Mr. Pisinski explained that there would be a membership fee as well as an amortized repayment of the costs that other member towns have been paying since the district opened. Mr. Pisinski explained that he has a call into D.E.P. and Upper Blackstone treatment plant in hopes of finding options and determining Southborough’s obligations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is apparently leaning on the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) who in turn is leaning on Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District to clean up emissions. The items they will be refusing are very costly to process. Members asked Mr. Pisinski to contact other treatment plants to see if they will be accepting grease, oil, etc. The members believe that the Board should advise Haulers about the issue and assist them in finding a place to dump food waste, grease and oil, etc.

Emergency Preparedness acceptable purchases – Mr. Pisinski explained to the members that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) must expend some of its money soon and has chosen certain acceptable areas of purchase. These include: a staff member shared with other towns, and equipment (a list of acceptable items was provided). Mr. Pisinski suggested that the Board purchase a lap top computer, which could be used for fieldwork to record information due to a complaint. The laptop would have GPS (ground positioning system) and therefore will directly locate him. One member stated that he believes that communication is the most important issue to address in time of a disaster, while another felt that the uses of this laptop is the means by which the DPH intends to accomplish communications. The consensus of the Board was to leave the decision of what to purchase to Mr. Pisinski.

Budget - Mr. Pisinski explained that the Advisory Committee has recommended that an additional $2,500 be cut from the Board of Health Budget. One member expressed the hope that the Town Meeting would not cut any more from the Board of Health Budget because the Board is so fiscally conservative that it always returns money back to the general fund at the end of each year. A brief discussion regarding where the budget could be cut was inconclusive.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM

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