2006-10-12 Board of Health Minutes

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v Board of Health Meeting Minutes October 12, 2006 RECEIVED 7CV4NCLERK READI G, 1 tt SS' 2q1 JAN -2 P 2` 41 The Board of Health meeting was called to order on October 12, 2006 by Chairmen. Barbara Meade at 6:00 pm at the Town Hall, Berger Room. Those present at the meeting were Colleen Seferian, David Singer and staff liaison Jane Fiore. Business: • Minutes of September 14, 2006 were accepted as read 2:0:0. • Next order of business • Review of Board of Health Regulation publication for Library, Town Clerk and Community Services for public review and use. • Board comment letter to Board of Selectmen on Atlantic Food Mart plan for display and sale of alcoholic beverages was sent but no comment received from BOS. • Mosquito Control report issued to BOH by administrator: 2nd treatment of storm drains completed, dead bird collection fro tracking of WNV ended by MDPH on September 24, 2006. No reported human cases in Reading of WNV, EEE. Work with recreation division and school athletic department on prevention was very positive. Coaches and parents responded well to all mailing and educational presentations by Health Division Next Order of Business appeal by Owner of Venetian Moon administrative hearing before the Board regarding $25 fine against 105 CMR 590.009 (E) Carmen Cavallo and Joshua Latham, Esq. presented to the Board. Mr. Latham's client refuses to pay fine stating he did have his staff take Choke Saver in September. The documentation was not received by the Health Division by September 30, 2006. As noted in the initial certified letter documentation must be filed with the BOH before 5 pm on the first day of the next month. The attorney noted the course was taken but the documentation was not received by the BOH. It was requested the Board forgive the fine. The Health Administrator had called the restaurant partner and he noted the verification and payment of the fine would be done by 5 pm on October 2, 2006. This was not carried out. The Health Division received the documentation on October 6, 2006 after the owner noted he was taking the BOH to court. The Board took the issue under advisement and would notify the owner by certified mail what their decision would be. The chairman noted the goal of the BOH to protect the community's health. Colleen Seferian moved to keep the fine in place the motion was seconded by David Singer The Board voted 3:0:0 to leave the fine standing with the response this has been used with a variety of restaurants to insure compliance with the state and federal