1999-10-14 Board of Health Minutes

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Board of Health Meeting Minutes # S. OCTOBER 14 1999 V- q 1h The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. Reading Town Hall, Berger Room, and 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by Acting Chairman Nancy Carlson. Board member Colleen Henessey - Seferian was present. Ch. James J. Nugent excused. Staff liaison Jane Fiore, Health Services Administrator was also present. The minutes of the September 9, 1999 meeting were accepted as read 2:0:0. New Business • The Board responded to a request by the Assistant Town Manager to keep the Hazardous Waste Committee members as an ad hoc committee continues to have questions regarding the Board of Health role in regard to hazardous waste spills. The administrator will compose a letter with concerns for the Board to review before the letter will be forwarded to the Selectmen. Vote 2:0:0. Plan Review • YMCA pool plan reviewed to date pools to open Thursday, Sept. 16. Review of Coolidge cafeteria plans. Discussion of circulation of air and mechanical plans of kitchen preparation area. Square footage remains unchanged circulation of air 4500 cu.ft/minute. School opened on Monday Sept. 7, 1999. Cafeteria will not be completed until Early October. Hand Sink and grease trap installed. • Danvers Bank on Main Street • Java Brewin' — 150 Main Street ready to open by September 7. • Question fast food restaurant—Wendy's at Harrow side parking lot—BOH issues will be dumpster, food prep equip, kitchen plan, Question arose concerning inspectional time with all new businesses. Administrator will continue to bring time and effectiveness issues forward to Town Manager. Other • Update on senior center roof—cracked tiles removed Town waiting for grant to replace roof. Although monies are available for an asphalt tile roof not a slate roof. Historical commission requests a slate roof. • Discussion on Housing issue at 496 Main Street. Illegal apartment. Health following normal procedures until tenant leaves premises. Magistrate session on August 31 did not resolve issues with BOH and Landlord. Criminal warrant issues for unpaid fine of$1295. • New Board Members given registration information regarding Massachusetts Association of Health Boards training sessions. Applications will be forwarded to Colleen Henessey-Seferian and Nancy Carlson.