2006-02-09 Board of Health Minutes

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L Board of Health Meeting Minutes February 9, 2006 r~ u CLE R,K E~~aSS. .L ii'u~ of-~ ir'°-'a i~•_ The Board of Health meeting was called to order on February 9, 2006 by Chairmen Colleen Seferian at 6:00 pm at the Town Hall, Berger Room. Those present at the meeting were Barbara Meade, David Singer and staff liaison Jane Fiore. Business: • Minutes of January 9, 2006 were accepted as read (vote3:0:0.) • Barbara Meade reported on the Logan Airport Fly Over Committee. No information or complaints forwarded to the Town. The minutes and notification of any changes effecting Reading continue to be the operating procedure. • Substance Abuse prevention Community Initiative report from Barbara Meade: o The membership remains stable attendance at weekly meetings very good o The group has increase awareness of the issue. o Presentation was offered to the group on the Winchester model by the director of Winchester's program Liz Silva. o The group also discussed a community assessment to gather data. Perhaps use the hospital trust fund. o A brief video was presented by the Police Chief. The video was informative. o Following Barbara's report Colleen Seferian offered to cover as the representative for the Board of Health if Barbara was unable to attend a meeting. o Next group meeting will plan and vote on the "charges" (goals) of the group. At 6:30 pm the Board voted to adjourn the general meeting and called to order the public hearing on Board of Health regulation Section 24 Grease Trap Installation and Maintenance. The Chairman, Colleen Seferian called to order public hearing on Section 24 Board of Health regulations Grease Traps. Read into the record the following: Pursuant to Chapter 111 Section 31 of the Massachusetts General Laws the Reading Board of Health at 6: 30 pm on February 9,. 2006 Summary - The purpose of the Grease Trap Regulations is to protect resident, businesses and the environment within the town boundaries from blockages of the Town sanitary sewer system caused by grease discharged fi°om food service establishments located in the Town of Reading. These rules and regulations shall establish procedures for the installation and maintenance of grease traps at food establishments. The purposed regulation includes enforcement and inspectional procedures as well as a provision for variance requests.