1998-05-28 Board of Health Minutes

Home Browse Search

Board of Health Meeting May 28, 1998 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. in the Berger Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by Chairperson James J. Nugent, Jr. Member Cynthia Richards and Selectmen Sally Hoyt as liaison to the Board were present. The minutes of April 2 , 1998 were read and accepted (2:0:0). New Business • Latham and Latham, P.C. presented plans for Pleasant Street Extension. Owners McTaggett and Cain requesting review and approval by the Board of Health. Impact Statement reviewed. Town sewage and Town water will be used for three home cul-de-sac. Motion to approve was made by C. Richards, seconded by James Nugent. Vote to accept 2:0:0. • Massage Therapy license candidate, Lee Newcomb, interviewed by Board. Mr. Newcomb has secured a position at Health Touch, his file and requirements according to regulations are in order. The National Exam has been applied for. He will take the exam in August (next offering). Motion made to issue temporary license until September 1, 1998. vote 2:0:0. • Discussion of open Board of Health position. Two applications and one reappointment of incumbent - June 2 Selectmen's Meeting. - + Update from Health Inspector, Joan Vitale: 430 food inspection over the last year, multiple housing inspections, 5 camp and pool inspections, 25 animal inspections. Mr. Nugent will also arrange with Federal Food and Drug Administration for a joint inspection of a local restaurant. Joan has also passed Pool Operators Course. • Discussion of Fook Hoi Restaurant complaint by their landlord regarding fire hazard and roaches. Re-inspection and order letter sent as well as note to landlord's attorney regarding health issues addressed. Health Inspector has made 3 more inspections. Fines begin June 3. The Board suggests taking "keys" from owner to make sure the message is delivered. • Dumpster complaints ; Baptist Church, Sonny's Car Wash, and Dust Busters. Old Business • Bagel Villa - dumpster has been down sized from 6 c/yds. to 4 c/yds and moved to the back of the building. Neighbors and owner content. • Title 5 application pending signatures. • Animal inspections Mr. Beninati /Debra Drive. Homing Pigeons. Mr. Beninati was given a variance in 1997 to keep his 35 birds. Upon inspection by the animal inspector yesterday 5/28 it was discovered he has increased his flock to 70 birds. The Board has voted 2:0:0 to order the reduction of Mr. Beninati's flock to the variance size of 35 by June 30, 1998. Each day beyond that time a fine of $25 will be imposed. The Health Administrator is directed to inform Mr. Beninati in writing of the finding.