The meeting convened at 1:28 PM. Present were Timothy P. Stone, Louis Fazen, III, Ruth C. Brefka, Public Health Director Paul C. Pisinski and Secretary Barbara M. Luther.

The minutes of the March 2, 2005 were approved with some corrections. Mrs. Brefka asked about licensing liquor stores with a food license. It was explained that some sell hotdogs and others sell prepackaged foods and therefore need a Limited Food Establishment License.

Vouchers totaling $469.82 were approved for payment from the Board of Health Budget.

Members were briefed on the agenda and any scheduled appointments.

DISCUSSION
During a discussion regarding the food licenses, listed in the March Minutes, Mr. Pisinski explained to the other Board Members that Dr. Fazen had advised him that he had heard that there might be money available from the Department of Public Health’s Emergency Preparedness account to hire someone to help with the food inspections, which are required by the state. Some restaurants/food establishments must be inspected four (4) times per year, while others are inspected twice per year. Mr. Pisinski will contact the Region 4A liaison to the Department of Public Health, Beverly Anderson to see if this is still possible.

Southborough Tobacco Compliance Checks
A copy of the March 23, 2005 Tobacco Compliance Check Report was given to each member. Mr. Pisinski pointed out that the town had 100% compliance during ten (10) attempts to purchase cigarettes by a seventeen (17) year old male, not one establishment agreed to sell to him. Dr. Fazen suggested that a letter of congratulations be sent to all those holding licenses to sell tobacco. Dr. Stone stated that he felt that the heart of the program should be in education to prevent kids from ever stating to smoke. It was decided that the Board should determine who is responsible for the curricula in grades K through 12 and see what, if any programs they might have.

Public Health Director to begin “Stinky Stream” Investigations beginning April 20, 2005 with Amy Hunt of Fuss and O’Neil
Mr. Pisinski recounted the several “stinky stream” complaints received over the past few years, as well as his finding, regarding a stream that begins in the swampy area in the vicinity of Ward Rd., Bigelow Rd. and Main St. and continues across Johnson Rd. and ultimately into the aqueduct. Because of these complaints the Board of Selectmen have given the Board of Health funds to hire the firm of Fuss & O’Neil to sample and test the stream to see if the source of pollution can be discovered and corrected. Mr. Pisinski will make the first walk with the representative from Fuss & O’Neil on Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Mr. Pisinski has begun to plot all the septic systems in the area, and did find a drainage pipe that crosses a septic system, however he would like to wait until the results of the test are available before doing anything more.

Public Health Director’s letter regarding renewal or extension of contract
Mr. Pisinski would like to extend his employment contract with the Board of Health. Under that contract he is required to notify the Board, formally at least one year prior to the end of his contract if he chooses to remain. Dr. Stone stated that he felt he should withhold any of his comments because he will no longer be on the Board after the May 9th election. Mr. Pisinski explained that he did not expect any decision to be made at this meeting he simply wanted to fulfill the formal notification requirements. He read into the minutes his memo, dated April 14, 2005 and entitled “ Pre-Renewal Notice for Public Health Director Employment Contract” (copy attached to these minutes). At a future meeting he will provide the members with an outline asking for a one-year renewal of his contract starting July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007. Beginning July 1, 2007 he would like to work part-time (less than 19 hrs per week) as an agent. As a part-time employee he would assist in training a new full time Agent and continue all Title 5 activities.
Dr. Fazen asked if it is even possible to hire another person during Mr. Pisinski’s part-time employment. Mr. Pisinski explained that with him working fewer hours, and a new full-time person starting at an entry-level rate, the cost to the town would be about the same as it is under this contract.
Mrs. Brefka asked if this was protocol, and had been done before, expressing concern that it might be difficult to get someone new to agree to this arrangement. The newer members of the Board were advised that Mr. Pisinski began his employment at Southborough as an agent not as Public Health Director, and that it would not be unusual to start a new employee at the agent position/grade. Mr. Pisinski could assure that the new person got all the necessary certifications over a 2 to 3 year period of “training”.

Grade Change/Salary Increase for the Secretary
Dr. Fazen asked what the status was of the Board’s approval for the Secretary’s grade 2 classification to be changed to Administrative Assistant grade 3 and the subsequent increase in salary. The Board of Health recommendation had to be submitted to the Union and to the Board of Selectmen. Mrs. Luther advised that the Board of Selectmen had approved the change in grade at the rate requested. Town Meeting had approved the Board of Health Budget with the new hourly rate to go into effect as of July 1, 2006.

2 Woodland Rd. – Minor Site Plan Review Report
Mr. Pisinski wished to update the Board members concerning the situation at 2 Woodland Road. No action was needed at today’s meeting but he indicated the Board might need to initiate court action with our Town Counsel in the near future if the owner(s) of the property (Mr. Heavey as Trustee) do not move fast enough.
Mr. Pisinski briefed the Board of Mr. Heavey’s history at this property and adjoining properties as follows:
1. Mr. Heavey, as Trustee, purchased the property with several buildings in the mid 1990’s. He proceeded to clear trees and brush from the property, within the wetland or in very close proximity of the wetlands. The Southborough Conservation commission cited Mr. Heavey for violations to the State Wetlands Protection Act – and mandated that he take action to restore the wetlands he damaged.
2. Mr. Heavey, according to Southborough Conservation Commission minutes, has still not complied with the Commission’s enforcement orders as of April 2005.
3. The Southborough Board of Health approved Complete Replacement Septic Systems for the two apartment buildings on the site and the one old storage/commercial building at the corner of Woodland Rd. and Route 9. All three existing septic systems/cesspools were found to be in failure.
4. Mr. Heavey, through his Attorney, informed Mr. Pisinski that Mr. Heavey would like to install the new septic systems but has “had some difficulty with the Conservation Commission.” The proposed septic systems will require construction within close proximity to the wetlands. Any such construction will require a filing with the Conservation Commission and ultimate “Order of Conditions”. However, the most recent meeting minutes continue to inform Mr. Heavey that he has several “outstanding orders” that he has ignored and that he must comply with those existing orders first before they will entertain a new order of conditions.
5. Mr. Pisinski indicated that now that the winter septic system installation with its moratorium on selected systems is now over, he would expect Mr. Heavey to begin showing some sign of activity to replace these failed systems. Mr. Pisinski said he would keep the Board informed. (as submitted by Public Health Director, Paul C. Pisinski)

Dr. Timothy P. Stone’s last Board of Health Meeting SURPRISE!
“Doc” Stone was celebrated with a surprise party at the end of the regularly scheduled Board Meeting. His wife Virginia was secretly brought to the meeting and one by one several town officials arrived to offer their best wishes and express their appreciation for Doc’s 58 years of service to the Town of Southborough. Among the well wishers were Bob Kimball, from the State Department of Environmental Protection, Philip G. Mauch, former long time Chairman of the Southborough Board of Health, Janice Conlin, Southborough Town Administrator, John Bolland, Superintendent of the Southborough Department of Public Works, Fire Chief, John Mauro, as well as department heads and several town employees that have had the pleasure of working with Doc over the years of his service. Board of Health Member, Ruth Brefka expressed her appreciation of Doc and Board of Health Member, Louis Fazen III, MD read a proclamation commending the many accomplishment and service of Dr. Stone. Public Health Director, Paul C. Pisinski said that it had been a delight to work with Doc, and Board of Health Secretary, Barbara M. Luther said that working for Doc was one of the best experiences she has had. The audience also shared stories and appreciation. Dr. Timothy P. Stone’s wit, wisdom and discernment will be greatly missed.

The meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM

Respectfully submitted by: Barbara M. Luther, Administrative Assistant for the Board of Health