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Tewksbury Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2002
Chairman Stephanie Wilkie opened the meeting at
7:03 PM. Present were Vice Chairman Edward Sheehan, Director of
Public Health Thomas Carbone, and Recording Secretary Christina Shea.
Clerk Susan Sullivan was not present.
Public Hearings
Tewksbury Hospital Zone II Protection Bylaw
Appearing on behalf of the hospital were Ruth
Alfasso of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Anita
Wolavick of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
protection, Raymond Sanzone and William Kelleher of the hospital,
and Blake Martin of the consulting firm that identified the Zone II.
Ms. Wilkie discussed how the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA)
should be formed. After some discussion, Mr. Carbone was directed to
seek assistance from Town Counsel.
Ms. Wolavick stated that the land use
restrictions were important to DEP, not the makeup of the SPGA. She
agreed to see how other communities were handling the issue of
determining where the boundary was on individual lots.
Motion: Mr. Sheehan moved to keep
the hearing open and continue it to February 7, 2002. The motion was
seconded by Ms.Wilkie and unanimously approved.
Ms. Wilkie called a recess at 7:35 PM, and
reconvened the meeting at 7:37 PM.
Show Cause Hearing - White Hen Pantry, 1699
Shawsheen Street; Sale of Tobacco Product to a Minor (Continued)
Mr. Larry Kelly of White Hen Pantry appeared,
as did Melissa Stockwell of the Tobacco Control Program. Mr. Kelly
reported that they have developed a preliminary plan that would
include a poster contest for about 1000 children with the winning
poster being placed on a T-shirt to be given to all participants;
the purchase of curriculum kits; and the purchase of pamphlets for
the health classes.
Motion: Ms. Wilkie made a motion
to continue the hearing until February 7, 2002, to allow for the
details to be finalized; there would be no need to appear if all of
these issues are in line. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sheehan and
unanimously approved.
Show Cause Hearing – Smitty’s Liquors, 1091
Main Street; Sale of Tobacco Product to a Minor (Continued)
Mr. Duane Smith appeared, as did Melissa
Stockwell of the Tobacco Control Program. He stated that he has
researched the technology available for checking identifications,
feels that he can purchase a swipe machine that will do want he
wants, and will train his employees on it.
Clerk: ______________________________
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Motion: Ms. Wilkie made a motion
to continue the hearing until February 7, 2002, to allow for the
details to be finalized; there would be no need to appear if all of
these issues are in line. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sheehan and
unanimously approved.
Discussion of the South Tewksbury Education
Project – Ms. Stockwell provided a draft letter to physicians
for the Board to review, as well as a “pocket flyer” that will be
produced. She stated that HMO’s are now sending out letters to the
physicians asking them to discuss the use of tobacco with their
patients; our letter will piggy-back on that. Advertising should
begin in February.
Show Cause Hearing – Giovanni’s Roast Beef
and Pizza. 2144 Main Street; Sanitary Code Violations
Mr. Jason Poole appeared as owner of the
establishment; Sanitarian Dean Trearchis was unable to attend due to
an injury received earlier in the week. Mr. Poole stated that he had
been working 120 hours per week and had lost 3 employees, resulting
in the sub-par conditions at his establishment. He stated that he
will close on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM to conduct a full cleaning of his
store, will close one hour earlier during the week to facilitate
cleaning, and was looking at hiring a company to conduct the routine
cleaning.
Ms. Wilkie stated that if he did not have
enough help, he should close the store, and that the Board’s job is
to protect the public. Mr. Sheehan made several suggestions on how
to clean.
Motion: Ms. Wilkie moved to table
the matter to the February 7, 2002 meeting to allow Mr. Poole to
hire a private inspection agency to conduct unannounced inspections
for the next 6 months and to develop a written cleaning plan. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Sheehan, and unanimously approved.
Discussion
Board of Health Appointing Authority –
The matter was tabled.
New Jersey Road Pump Station – Mr.
Carbone stated the matter had to go to Town Meeting to best protect
all involved. The Board directed Mr. Carbone to work with the Town
Manager and Town Counsel to solve the problem.
Personnel Bylaw Article – Animal Inspector
Salary – Mr. Carbone asked the Board to approve the submittal of
an article adjusting the salary of the Animal Inspector. He provided
data supporting the proposal.
Clerk: _____________________________
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Motion: Mr. Sheehan made a motion
to submit the article for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Wilkie and unanimously approved.
Motion: Ms. Wilkie made a motion
to televise all appropriate hearings, such as the Tewksbury Hospital
discussions. Mr. Sheehan seconded the motion, and it was unanimously
approved.
Approval of Minutes
November 1, 2001 – Tabled
November 15, 2001 – Tabled
January 3, 2002 – Mr. Sheehan made a motion to
accept the minutes of January 3, 2002. The motion was seconded by
Ms. Wilkie, and unanimously approved.
Director’s Report
Rocco Handout – Mr. Carbone presented
the NAACHO Grant Document to the Board. The document outlines the
issues at Rocco’s Landfill and in the McDonald Road area of
Wilmington.
Local Housing Partnership – Mr. Carbone
provided correspondence from the Board of selectmen asking for a
representative to serve on the newly formed Local Housing
Partnership Committee. The matter was tabled until the next meeting.
Mr. Carbone informed the Board that Recording
Secretary Christina Shea had verbally resigned her position that
evening, effective after the meeting. The Board thanked her for her
service.
There being no further business, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Clerk: _____________________________
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