Chairman Stephanie Wilkie called the meeting to order at 1:05 P.M in the Town Hall Auditorium. Present were Vice Chairman Edward Sheehan, Director of Public Health Thomas Carbone and Recording Secretary Dawn Cathcart. Clerk, Susan Sullivan was not present
Mr. Carbone stated that Attorney Ray Paczkowski could not be at the meeting and he also can not be here on December 19, 2002. Mr. Carbone stated that the December 19, 2002 meeting could be cancelled. The only issue is that the budget may need to be sent in by January 1st. Ms. Wilkie stated that the December 19th meeting could be cancelled and the show cause hearing be discussed at the January meeting.
Mr. Carbone stated that there have been no private contractor inspections for October or November. A notice was sent out regarding this meeting, and the Certified Mail item was not claimed, but the hand delivered notice was left and this was picked up. Mr. Carbone recommended that the board revoke the food service permit and require that a meeting occur prior to a new permit being issued.
MOTION - Ms. Wilkie made a motion to revoke the food service permit for Giovanni’s and require that a meeting occur prior to a new permit being issued for this site. She cited the lack of compliance with conditions placed by the Board at earlier meetings, as well as the lack of compliance with the state and federal food codes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sheehan and unanimously voted 2-0.
Mr. Carbone stated that the Town Manager made projections based on receipts and at best, the budget would be level funded. Realistically it could be cut 10%. The best we can do is to keep the existing programs. Mr. Sheehan asked why the hazardous waste budget was so high. Mr. Carbone stated that is because he didn’t have Clean Harbors for the fall collection. He has booked them for next year. Mr. Carbone stated that for the spring cleanup day, he would request $10,000 from the Reserve Fund. Mr. Carbone stated that he would send out the proposed budget with a summary budget. Mr. Sheehan asked what the environmental audit is. Mr. Carbone stated that the audit is for the DPW to ensure compliance with the EPA regulations.
Mr. Carbone stated that he sent a letter to Attorney Zaroulis regarding the two articles for the charter changes. Mr. Carbone stated that there has not been an official vote to submit them yet. There would be two different articles for Town Meeting; one to change the 3 member board to a 5-member board, and the other is to clarify the appointing authority for the staff. Mr. Carbone stated that any charter change needs to go to the legislature for approval. Mr. Carbone added that the letter to Attorney Zaroulis did not say that this board needed his approval.
MOTION - Mr. Sheehan made a motion to adopt the 2003 Board of Health Schedule as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wilkie and unanimously voted 2-0.
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Mr. Carbone stated that he received a call from Ken Lania of Cuoco and Cormier Engineering regarding the septic system for MacLellan Oil. They need to go the DEP office in Wilmington next week to answer some questions DEP has.
Ms. Wilkie stated that Senator Tucker’s office called regarding a land swap with Mr. Ginsburg and Mr. Martel and the Tewksbury State Hospital. There is a piece of land in hospital’s Zone II near Well 3 owned by Mr. Ginsberg that the hospital would like for ground water protection, while Mr. Ginsberg would like a parcel of state land that bisects a section of his land. Representative Miceli was filing a bill to swap the land. There are three sections; 1) Take 5 acres as part of open space and give it to the State, 2) Transfer 2.5 acres from the State to Eagles Point, and 3) Grant an access easement across state land on Livingston Street. Mr. Carbone stated that one question is why an easement is needed and what is it for. The staff suggested that Miceli and Tucker file the legislation, but that hearings should be held. Representative Micelli and Senator Tucker stated that they would not support this now.
MOTION - Ms. Wilkie made a motion to adjourn at 1:45 PM. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sheehan and unanimously voted 2-0.