Board of Health Remote Call-in

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Monday, April 5, 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm
Remote call-in
A meeting of the Board of Health

Meeting of Board of Health

Members: (Quorum)

• Absent: Sarah Todd, Member
• Remote: Peter Sylvan, at 7:00 PM
• Remote: John Hillman, at 7:00 PM
• Remote: Michael Fair, Chair, at 7:00 PM

Also Present:

• Susan Nagy
• Clerk By phone remote meeting
• Nick Venti remote 7:04PM

See original Agenda Approved Meeting Minutes

Meeting opened: 7:00 PM

Meeting closed: 8:25 PM

0. Meeting Preliminaries

   • Meeting Opened / Attendance Taken (see above).

   • Minutes Approved: Mon, Mar 15 - Board of Health Remote Call-in

1. • - Call meeting to order and review minutes of the previous meeting.

2. • - Announcements, Information and log incoming mail.

   • - 1. Received from Steven Herbert check # 90, dated 1/7/2021 for $150.00 for perc test @ 246 Long Plain Road.

   • - 2. Received DSCP Application for repair at 246 Long Plain Rd., owner Marjorie and Steven Herbert. Designed by Stoddard Engineering, dated 2/25/2021 signed by owner Steven Herbert. Received from Christopher Stoddard of Stoddard Engineering check # 442, dated 2/25/2021 for $300.00 for DSCP Application #R2021-04-05A.

   • - 3. Received from New England Testing Lab,, Inc., report of analytical results dated 1/4/2021 for Hampshire/Franklin Daycare. 1. Kitchen Sink - absent of coliform 2. Point of entry tap - absent of coliform 3. Raw tap well #1 - absent of coliform

   • - 4. Received from William J. Sieruta, PE check #2142, dated 3/28/2021 for $150.00 for Perc Test @66 Montague Rd., Map 5-0-94, owner Susan Susse. No Report Received.

   • - 5. Received from William J. Sieruta, PE check #2140, dated 3/22/2021 for $150.00 for Perc Test Lot 4, Map 2-0-5G Richardson Rd.,(#20). No Report Received.

   • - 6. Received from William J. Sieruta, PE check #2139, dated 3/23/2021 for $150.00 for Perc Test for 14 Long Plain Rd., Map 7, Lot 31 owners Mina and Samuel Lussier. No report received.

3. • - Citizens Business: Permits and general questions for the board.

   • - 1. The Board received a request from the COOP to sell refreshments at Town Meeting (5/1/2021) Leverett Health Agent, Stephen Ball agreed to this request as long as they follow the same protocols currently in place at the Coop.

   • - 2. It was brought to the attention of the Board that a 12/8/2020 order that prevents any town meeting taking place during a State of Emergency is still in effect. Any town meeting planned needs to have protocols approved by the Board of Health.

     MOTION, moved by Michael Fair, seconded by Peter Sylvan: The Board of Health rescinds the order of 12/8/2020 that Town Meeting be prohibited during a State of Emergency.

     Pass: Aye: John Hillman, Michael Fair, Peter Sylvan. Not Present: Sarah Todd.

     Fair will contact Town Clerk, Lisa Stratford with this decision.

   • - 3. The Board received an email from the Library Director sating that they plan a re-opening of the library the first week in May with outdoor activities planned.

   • - 4. As of this meeting Leverett Elementary School is completely open. No COVID cases in the school.

   • - 5. The Board will ask the Fire Chief to put a message on the electronic board regarding precaution's as tick season approaches.

   • - 6. There was an update on Diana Bella's progress regarding committee outreach and payment. Hillman spoke to Town Administrator Margie McGinnis, Margie said that see spoke to Phoebe @ FRCOG and she said that payments to Diana with be covered under the Cares Act. Also, Diana is focusing on town resident 80 years old and above.

   • - 7. Also, as of this meeting all teachers and staff at LES have received at least 1 vaccination.

4. • - Adjourn and schedule next meeting.

   • - To call in to the remote meeting 1-425-436-6363 access code 133125

5. Meeting Wrap-up

   • Next Meetings:
     1. Mon, Apr 19, at 7:00 PM "Board of Health Remote Call-in" -- Remote call-in
     2. Mon, May 3, at 7:00 PM "Board of Health Remote Call-in" -- Remote call-in
     3. Mon, May 17, at 7:00 PM "Board of Health Remote Call-in" -- Remote call-in
     4. Mon, Jun 7, at 7:00 PM "Board of Health Remote Call-in" -- Remote call-in
     5. Mon, Jun 21, at 7:00 PM "Board of Health Remote Call-in" -- Remote call-in
     6. Wed, Jul 7, at 7:00 PM "Board of Health Remote Call-in" -- Remote call-in
   • Publish Draft Minutes
     Meeting Closed at 8:25 PM.

The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Minutes prepared by Susan Nagy, Clerk

Minutes approved on Monday, May 17, 2021

Posted to: Board of Health