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Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2012

PRESENT: Chairman, Russell Clark and members Frank Lynch and Michael Vazza, Director Jennifer Sullivan and Secretary Pam Mullin.

The Scituate Board of Health held a meeting on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Scituate Town Hall located at 600 CJC Highway. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Frank Lynch to accept the agenda and meeting minutes of December 28, 2011, seconded and approved unanimously.

7:10 p.m. 63 Glades Road/Public Hearing/McClintock/Merrill Associates

David Altobello presented for the homeowner, Ellen McWade, who was also present. There were no abutters present.

Variances and upgrades requested:

Reduction in the required setback of system to property lines from 10’ to as close as 0.5’,

Reduction in the required setback of soil absorption system to cellar wall from 20’ to as close as 1.8’,

A 25% reduction in the required subsurface disposal area design requirements,

Reduction in the required setback from a sewage line to property line from 10’ to 2.4’ and 8.4’ to cellar wall,

A groundwater elevation to be based on mottling instead of weeping at high tide with an adjustment for an 11’ tide,

A reduction in the required setback of septic tank and pump chamber to cellar wall from 10’ to as close as 7.6’.

Motion by Frank Lynch to approve, seconded and approved unanimously.

Old Business

Continued discussion with the Board regarding implementing new F.O.G. Rules and Regulations. Set the criteria on timetable. Director to edit draft prior to next meeting and resubmit for viewing and download on the Town website. Notify food establishments of February 13, 2012 meeting.

Lobster Express

Business is closed on Marshfield Avenue. No further action required by the Board.

New Business

The Director briefly addressed a memo received by Director of Public Works regarding Wellhead Protection and Surface Water Supply Protection Regulations. Announce these regulations via Public Notice and establish timeframe for implementation.

Motion by Frank Lynch to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m., seconded and approved unanimously.

Respectively submitted,

Pam Mullin
Administrative Assistant