Board of Health

Braintree Board of Health Meeting Held Via Zoom Thursday, May 13, 2021, 7:00 p.m. IN ATTENDANCE: Dr. Arthur Bregoli, Chairman Dr. Philip Nedelman, Vice Chairman Juliana Melchionda, Member ALSO PRESENT: Marybeth McGrath, Director of ML & I Dr. Bregoli called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. by roll call vote: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes Approval of Meeting Minutes: April 15, 2021 Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the meeting minutes of April 15, 2021. Second By: Ms. Melchionda Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes List of Complaints: The Board reviewed a list of complaints received from April 12 - May 7, 2021. Ms. McGrath stated they are still receiving COVID-19 related complaints around the issues of face masks and social distancing. They are seeing normal activity complaints about trash and rodent activity. There was one rooster complaint, which she has tracked down, and the property owner was advised that roosters are not allowed in Braintree and it must be removed. The person also has four chickens which are not permitted and has been advised they will have to remove the chickens or apply for a permit. New Business: Request for Variance of Lifeguard Provision, Reservoir Crossing Condominiums, 614 Pond Street Ms. McGrath stated this complex has come before the Board for a variance since 2010. There are two very large buildings with a small kidney shaped pool which gets minimal use during the week, but more use on the weekends. They have a keycard gate to the pool enclosure. They are requesting a partial variance for weekdays, and on weekends and holidays will have a lifeguard on duty. There is no bathing load data for 2020 because the pool was closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Their bathing load has been consistent over the years. Braintree Board of Health, May 13, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the request for variance of lifeguard provision, Reservoir Crossing Condominiums, 614 Pond Street Second By: Ms. Melchionda Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes Request for Variance of Lifeguard Provision, Devon Wood Condominiums, 1A Devon Commons Lane Ms. McGrath stated this is a repeat request. They are requesting a partial variance for low bather times, Monday through Friday, with a lifeguard on duty weekends and holidays. Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the request for variance of lifeguard provision, Devon Wood Condominiums, 1A Devon Commons Lane Second By: Ms. Melchionda Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes Request for Variance of Setback Requirements for Well Permit: Eric Andersen, 288 Evergreen Avenue Eric Andersen was present before the Board via Zoom. Ms. McGrath stated Mr. Andersen is requesting a variance to setbacks. He would like to install an irrigation well. A site visit was conducted and he is unable to meet the 100 foot setback to the property line and is requesting a variance to the side yard setback. The well would be 45 feet from the roadway, 14.3 feet from the side property line and 11 feet from the house. Ms. McGrath advised Mr. Andersen to work with his well company to ensure there is no impact to his foundation by drilling the well within 11 feet. Mr. Andersen stated the well company has already looked at this and recommended the location. Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the request for variance of setback requirement, 288 Evergreen Avenue Second By: Ms. Melchionda Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes Braintree Board of Health, May 13, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Request for Variance of Setback Requirements for Well Permit: Caroline Alpert, 136 King Hill Road Caroline Alpert was present before the Board via Zoom. Ms. McGrath stated Ms. Alpert is requesting to install an irrigation well on her property. The proposed well would be 65 feet from the roadway, approximately 25 feet from the side yard, and 12 feet from the structure. Ms. Alpert stated there is a pool in the backyard and a shed behind the pool. The well is being located where it is most appropriate in order to run electrical lines into the house. Ms. McGrath advised her to work with her well company to ensure the drilling will not adversely impact her foundation. Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the request for variance of setback requirement, 136 King Hill Road Second By: Ms. Melchionda Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes Informational: Ms. McGrath stated they held a rabies clinic for cats and dogs and vaccinated 104 animals. Norfolk County conducted an aerial application of larvicide for mosquito control the third week in April. She stated there have been zero cases of COVID-19 for the past four days. The state is lifting more restrictions and more things are opening. Testing at Sunset Lake and Smith Beach will start in June. They are required to test weekly and will continue throughout the summer. Ms. McGrath informed the Board that Ms. Melchionda may not be available to attend the next meeting. Next Meeting: June 17, 2021 Motion By: Ms. Melchionda to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Second By: Dr. Nedelman Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes; Ms. Melchionda-yes