WANTAGE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH — MINUTES OF MEETING — FEBRUARY 8, 2006

The Wantage Township Board of Health held its meeting Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at the Wantage Township Municipal Building, 888 State Route 23 South, Wantage, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m.

Members present: Mr. Joseph Greenaway, Mrs. Susan Floyd and Mr. Dan Pelt. Also present was Mr. Michael Plaza, Sussex County Sanitarian and Mrs. Jeanne McBride, Secretary. Absent: Mrs. Gloria Li Trenta, Dr. A Braunwell Jr.

Mr. Greenaway made the following statement. “This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws of 1975 Chapter 231. It has been properly advertised and certified”.

MINUTES
On motion by Sue Floyd, seconded by Joe Greenaway, the minutes of the meeting of January 11, 2005 were approved as presented and ordered filed. Roll call: Mr. Greenaway, Mrs. Floyd yes. CARRIED Mr. Pelt Abstain. Mrs. Li Trenta, Dr. Braunwell Absent.

READING OF REPORTS
County Health Department January 2006
Sanitarian Michael Plaza January 2006
Registrar January 2006
Secretary January 2006

BILLS
Nation Association of Local Boards of Health $95.00

CORRESPONDENCE
SUSSEX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES re:
Well Alteration Application, 200 Route 23; Smoking in Food Preparation Areas, Beemerville Firehouse, 227 Route 519.
NEW JERSEY STATE LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES: Re: Smoke-Free Act

DISCUSSION OF REPORTS
Mr. Plaza reported the following:
Soil Logs: Twenty lots on route 284 and Old 84.
Three lots on Lewisburg Road.

A resident on Snover Road called to complain his neighbor’s septic was malfunctioning. Dye was put in the pump tank, it was determined it was not septic but groundwater. A recommendation was made to put an elbow on a French drain to divert water away from the neighbor’s property.

There was a complaint of contaminated soil at Route 565 & McCoy’s Corner, upon inspection the plastic cover on the soil had blown off. There is no resolution at this time.

Previously, Dr. Braunwell questioned the soil at the Gas Station on Route 23 & 519, it was determined the DEP does have Romes Coastal as active pending cleanup permits.

Water samples taken from the Beemerville Firehouse and the Library came back satisfactory.

A letter was sent to the Beemerville Firehouse re: smoking in food preparation areas, advising if persons are found to be smoking in areas stated, a summons will be issued requiring appearances before the Magistrate for a collection of a penalty as prescribed by law.

DISCUSSION OF CORRESPONDENCE
General Discussion took place regarding the new No Smoking Law.
The Church of Good Shepherd received a permit to install a ultra-violet light disinfection unit.

NEW BUSINESS
A call was placed to Dr. Hallam Smith to choose a date for the spring rabies clinic.

The Wantage building department has been handling the well line inspections for Wantage Township. As of March 1, 2006 the Sussex County Health Department will be doing the inspection. Questions arose regarding re-drilled wells, owners are not required
-3-to test the water. It is up to the individual to test the well. Mr. Plaza stated a letter would be drafted and attached to the well permit when it is issued advising the homeowner to get the well tested.
DISCUSSION

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION
There being no public present, on motion by Mrs. Floyd seconded by Mr. Pelt the meeting was adjourned. Roll call: Mrs. Floyd, Mr. Pelt, Mr. Greenaway. Yes, carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanne M. McBride,
Secretary
Board of Health