The meeting convened at 1:00 PM. Present were Timothy P. Stone, Ruth C. Brefka, Public Health Director Paul C. Pisinski and Secretary Barbara M. Luther.

The minutes of the April 13, and April 27 meetings were approved as written.

Vouchers totaling $766.88 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: No licenses were approved by the Public Health Director before this meeting.

The following Permit(s) were unanimously approved and signed:
Septic System Plans
SDS Permit #2003065 – 6 Wyndemere Dr. (63/1B) Recalculation of existing 4 to 5 Bedroom REVISION This property was approved for a 4 bdrm septic system in 1982 when the Southborough Board of Health did not allow bottom area to be used in determining the square footage of the soil absorption system. This system has more square footage than the state requires for a 4 bedroom system. At the May 27, 2003 Board Meeting the property owner requested approval of a 6 bedroom system, and was told that additional soil testing would be required for the Board to consider a 6 bedroom system approval. However, if new plans were submitted with the recalculations showing enough square footage for a 5 bedroom system the Board would approve the 5 bedrooms. The requested plans and recalculations were submitted to the Board at this meeting. Public Health Director, Paul C. Pisinski advised the property owner and the new buyer that the Board nor anyone can make any assurances that the20-year old system will last. Proper maintenance is a must.
SDS Permit #2004019 – 22 Lovers Ln. (41/16) New 4 Bedroom – this is a pumped system and although not shown on the plans must have a two-compartment tank.
SDS Permit #2004018 – 22A Lovers Ln. (41/15) New 4 Bedroom - this is a pumped system and although not shown on the plans must have a two-compartment tank.
SDS Permit #2004025 – 18 Clemmons St. (69/22) New 4 Bedroom – This Variance was approved at a Public Hearing, which was held on March 11, 2004. The Board approved a reduction in the setback distance from the tank to the reservoir from 400 feet to 275 feet. The leaching area is completely outside the 400 foot setback.

The Following Permit(s) were NOT Approved:
Massage Licenses
Massage Therapist Lic. #240502 – Edward L Uhlman, III dba Edward L. Uhlman, III Mr. Uhlman’s intent is to provide massages to clients in their own homes. The consensus of the Board is that they would like to see more references, and evidence of him working for some establishment before licensing him to provide in-home massages. The members would like Mr. Uhlman to meet with the Board at the next scheduled meeting of June 8, 2004 @ 2:00 PM. At that time the Board will reconsider Mr. Uhlman’s application.

DISCUSSION
Next Board Meeting: The annual posting of meetings has the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, 2004, however, two of the Board Members will be out of the country and therefore the next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8.

Inspection Kits for the Public Health Director Mr. Pisinski explained each of his requested purchases: Cases needed to carry items needed during inspections such as Restaurants, Soil Evaluations, Housing Inspections, and etc. He also is requesting permission to purchase a probing thermometer, and a wireless temperature gauge that can determine what the temperature has been over the last 24 hours. The wireless gauge would be installed outside the building and aid in determining when to and not to install septic systems. The Board Members approved all requested purchases.

Annual Board Re-organization – This item was tabled until the June 8 meeting.

Discussion of Letter from Town Counsel, Aldo Cipriano – Town Counsel, Aldo Cipriano sent a letter to the Board regarding meeting with the Board regarding what things the Board can delegate to the Public Health Director. Mr. Cipriano indicated that he would like to come when a full compliment of members was available.

Meeting times – Chairman of the Board, Timothy P. Stone advised that Dr. Louis Fazen, III had sent him a letter suggesting that the Board meet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday. Dr. Stone explained to the new member Ruth C. Brefka why he believed that the Board was more efficient meeting during the day. He asked Mr. Pisinski if he remembers Dr. Fazen agreeing to meet on Wednesday afternoons, and Mr. Pisinski affirmed that he did recall Dr. Fazen’s earlier Wednesday meeting suggestion. Dr. Stone would like to meet with Dr. Fazen and see if he would be willing to compromise to a Wednesday afternoon meeting. Mr. Pisinski explained that the Board used to meet in the evenings but during a particular issue conflict he had suggested that the Board meet in the afternoon and at that meeting the Board was able to access several other governmental departments, which facilitated a resolution of the issue. After that the Board felt that afternoon meetings would better allow them to complete their charge. When asked if other towns were polled, Mr. Pisinski advised that he had and found that most towns met only once a month. One town met every six weeks and not during the summer months unless an issue arose needing their attention.

The consensus of the Board was to wait until Dr. Fazen returns to explore meeting on Wednesday rather than Tuesday and on inviting Attorney Cipriano to a meeting. The Board will also address reorganization when Dr. Fazen returns.

Bioterrorism Region 4A Coalition recent Assessment Kit - Mr. Pisinski and Dr. Stone attended the Region 4A Bioterrorism meeting because the Board’s representative, Dr. Fazen was out of the country and the Region 4A Coordinator requested that each town have a representative at the meeting to pick up Environmental Assessment Kits. Mr. Pisinski explained to the Board Members the kit and the lap top as well as the accessories he will need for the lap top.

West Nile Virus Coordinator The Department of Public Health sent each town a questionnaire to be filled out and asked that each town name a coordinator. The Board instructed Mr. Pisinski to fill out the form and to be the West Nile Virus Coordinator.

Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement Site’s refusal to accept restaurant waste, etc. Mr. Pisinski advised that he is still playing “phone tag” with alternative sites to Millbury’s Upper Blackstone treatment plant. He is also still waiting to hear from Bob Kimball at D.E.P regarding the question pertaining to Southborough’s responsibility under the state statute requiring each town to provide a disposal site. It is not clear if that regulation also requires a site for grease disposal.

Regulations Regarding Pre-Packaged Foods Dr. Stone asked Mr. Pisinski to look into the possibility of the Southborough Board of Health adoption regulations that require labeling on pre-packaged food to include date and point of origin. The only thing required by the State is that the ingredients be listed.

New Member Concerns Dr. Stone asked the new member Ruth C. Brefka if she had any specific issues that she wanted to address now that she is on the Board of Health. Ms. Brefka advised that she is concerned with preventative health measures. She is concerned with the rise in obesity and smoking. She would like to take some preventative actions to discourage children from smoking. Mr. Pisinski explained the former Smoking Consortium of which Southborough was a member. The state cut funding of all non-smoking programs during the first budget crunch in 2003.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM

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