Board of Health

Braintree Board of Health Meeting Held Via Zoom Thursday, June 15, 2023, 7:00 p.m. IN ATTENDANCE: Dr. Arthur Bregoli, Chairman Dr. Philip Nedelman, Vice Chairman NOT PRESENT: Juliana Melchionda, Clerk ALSO PRESENT: Marybeth McGrath, Director of ML & I Michael Minihane, Health Inspector Dana Logan, Health Inspector Dr. Bregoli called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. by roll call vote: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 11, 2023 and May 24, 2023 (Executive Session) Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the minutes of May 11, 2023 Second By: Dr. Bregoli Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the minutes of May 24, 2023 (Executive Session) Second By: Dr. Bregoli Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes New Business: Request for Variance of Well Regulation, 135 Whites Hill Road (Roadway Setback) Jasmary Naranjo, property owner, was present before the Board via Zoom. Ms. McGrath stated the property owner would like to install an irrigation well and is unable to meet front roadway setback. The back of the property slopes down and it would not be safe for well drilling equipment to work there. The proposed location is 80 feet from the roadway, however, they do meet all other setbacks. Ms. McGrath has inspected the site and recommended approval. Braintree Board of Health, June 15, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the variance of well regulation, 135 Whites Hill Road Second By: Dr. Bregoli Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes Request for Lifeguard Variance, Liberty Park Apartments, 1 Matthew Lane Alyssa Concannon, Property Manager, was present before the Board via Zoom. Ms. McGrath stated this is a first time request for variance of the lifeguard provision for this complex. They have an outdoor pool as part of the office complex. The request is for a partial variance because they cannot get a lifeguard staffed for mornings Monday through Sunday between the hours of 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. They will have lifeguards at other times during the day when they are open. A bather log report for 2022 was provided. Ms. McGrath asked when the complex was built and Ms. Concannon stated it was built in 2002. Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the lifeguard variance, Liberty Park Apartments, 1 Matthew Lane Second By: Dr. Bregoli Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes Request for Keeping of Animals (Chickens), Melody Malone, 65 Wayne Avenue Melody Malone, property owner, was present before the Board via Zoom. Ms. McGrath stated this a request for a permit for the keeping of four chickens. The property owner was in contact with the Health Department on another matter and in the course of discussion they found there were chickens already on the property and informed her a permit was required. All required documentation has been provided. The coop is approximately 15 feet from Wayne Ave and approximately 15 to 25 feet from Logan Drive. Mike Minihane has inspected the coop and found no problems. Dr. Bregoli asked how long the chickens have been on the property. Ms. Malone responded they have been there two years. Dr. Bregoli asked if there are any problems with the neighbors. Ms. Malone reported there have been no problems. Dr. Bregoli asked where the waste is kept and Ms. Malone stated she uses it in her garden. Dr. Nedelman asked about fencing. Ms. McGrath stated there is a vinyl fence around the property itself and a run area with chicken wire. Braintree Board of Health, June 15, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to approve the request for keeping of animals, 65 Wayne Avenue Second By: Dr. Bregoli Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes Request for Hearing (Housing Code), Housing Order, 185 Shaw Street Glen Dunmire, property owner, and Virginia Dunmire (daughter) were present before the Board via Zoom. Ms. McGrath stated there was a housing order issued on April 27, 2023 as a result of an inspection that was performed at the request of a tenant. The results of the inspection were provided to the Board members. The property owner requested a hearing before the Board on the order. Ms. Dunmire stated they have been working on the code violations and have most of them done. Ms. McGrath asked if they were appealing the order or providing an update. The Dunmire’s indicated they were not appealing, just updating the Board. Ms. McGrath stated they will have to do another inspection to verify compliance has been achieved. She asked if they are ready to schedule this inspection. Mr. Dunmire indicated they need more time. Ms. McGrath stated they will call them on or around June 26 to follow-up on the compliance. Ms. Dunmire stated she can forward documentation indicating what work has been done to date. Dr. Nedelman reviewed the list of violations in the order and asked if the owners agree that these items will be corrected. The Dunmire’s indicated they agree these will be corrected. Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to uphold the order as written Second By: Dr. Bregoli Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes Informational: Ms. McGrath updated the Board on beach testing. Sunset Lake did fine, however, Smith Beach came back too high so that has been posted. This will be retested next Tuesday. Ms. McGrath reported the Farmers Market is opening on Saturday, June 17 and they will be onsite to conduct inspections. Ms. McGrath reported Saturday, July 1 is the Braintree Fourth of July celebration which will include a mobile food rodeo so they will be conducting inspections there as well. Braintree Board of Health, June 15, 2023 Page 4 of 4 Next Meeting: July 13, 2023 Motion By: Dr. Nedelman to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Second By: Dr. Bregoli Unanimously Voted by roll call: Dr. Bregoli-yes; Dr. Nedelman-yes