2002-03-14 Board of Health Minutes

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Board of Health Meeting Minutes March 14, 2002 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. Reading Town Hall, Berger Room, and 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, James J. Nugent, Jr. and Barbara Meade and staff liaison Jane Fiore, Health Services Administrator were present. Colleen Seferian excused. The minutes of the February 7, 2002 were tabled correction needed ie from 2001 to 2002. (vote 2:0:0) Next order of business: • Public Health Nurse was introduced to the Board of Health, Rachael Sacco. Rachael has been with the department since December 10, 2001. Salem State graduate 8 years acute care experience and one year Public Health at Melrose BOH department. • Presentation by Asphalt Reclamation Industries has been tabled. Company has issue with landlord of potential site in Reading. • Rabies clinic will be April 6, 2002 from 2-4 p.m. Dr. Michael Leverone, DVM. 2-3 cats in travel cases and 3-4 dogs on leach. Information on rabies and prevention of rabies as well as lyme disease. • Track Road report - Beaver Dam report - three Beavers have returned to the area. The dam will be removed. No repair of the dam has been evident in the last two weeks. • Administrative update : • Three tanning establishments have requested applications for operation • Star Bucks application reviewed and accepted by staff. 288 Main St. • Gregory's Deli new ownership - March 30 up to code. • Food establishment food handler certification all most complete three pending results of tests. All Choke saver certification for all food establishment up to date. • 1371 Main St. Prime Gas station remodeling now at a halt. • 306 Main St. Getty Gas Station remodeling submitting plans. • Hepatitis B adolescent clinic began the first week of February at Parker and Coolidge Middle Schools. (170 students) • Discussion regarding Burger King construction - They request keeping drive through window open during construction. The Board voted 2:0:0 to send-order letter stating imirnment public danger shall prevent continuation of kitchen operation during construction.