2005-11-10 Board of Health Minutes

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i°t~~: r -tr E D _ J C1ERK Board of Health Meeting Minutes November 10, 2005, 2005 L6 tJ L' -0 P L€ 1:2 The Board of Health meeting was called to order on November 10, 2005 by Chairmen Colleen Seferian at 6:05 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 October 20, 2005 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. Tobacco youth sale compliance check update. Three sales were made on the latest compliance check. Brooks, JK Market and Cumberland Farms all sold. • Mosquito Control Program suspended for the winter months. • Review of 2006 goals and objectives for the Board and Division was tabled to review at a later date. • Septic Case at 113 Longwood Road update all information on correction and pumping records have been received by homeowner. Next due date is April 25, 2006. • Fluoride Infusion and water usage reports reviewed. As reported fluoride is available to the Town water treatment plant until June 30, 2005. Peter Tassi will continue efforts to secure fluoride during this present national shortage and he will continue to keep the Health division informed. The state department of Public Health has provided information and suggestions if there is any change in fluoride additive. There will be notification to all health care providers and dental offices if there are any interruptions of fluoride in public water supply by the Health Division. • Report offered by Barbara Meade regarding meeting with Selectman, Camille Anthony, Town manager, Health Administrator and Holly Stump a representative from the Northshore Kennel club with interest and expertise in dangerous dog By Laws. The discussion may lead to full review and potential of dangerous dog to vivacious dog By law brought before Town Meeting in spring. Further information will come to the BOH from the Town manager. • Review of Regulations: Section 16 - Tobacco regulations reviewed and adoption of State Regulation 105 CMR 661.000 Tobacco use in the workplace. Motion to accept addition to regulation made by Barbara Meade seconded by David Singer and voted 3:0:0 to remove the words In the event of to include only First Offense Second Offense, Third Offence. Revision effective 12/1/05