1993-12-09 Board of Health Minutes

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Minutes December 9, 1993 The Board of Health meeting came to order at 5:25 pm by Vice Chair Bill Murphy. Also in attendance was member Jim Nugent, staff Ruth Cogan, and guests Karol and Michael McLgi!,ghl~in, Bile Click and John Costigan. The minutes of November 10, 1993 were approved as presented by a vote of 2:0:0. Cathy Baranofsky arrived. The Public Hearing for revisions to Board of Health Regulation Section 2, Keeping of Animals was opened. Karol McLaughlin asked about the provision for the Grandfather Clause. There were no other comments. The Public Hearing was closed. A motion was made by Nugent, seconded by Baranofsky to approve the revised regulations. Motion passed 3:0:0. The massage application of William Click was reviewed. Motion was made by Baranofsky, seconded by Murphy to approve the ap- plications for a masseur license and establishment license for William Click at 660 Main Street with the following variances: 1) The exam is waived. 2) The provision of a window in the door is waived. 3) The license is approved for January 3 - December 31, 1994. A six month fee will be assessed in June to complete the fiscal year 95 cycle. These variances were approved as the Board intended to adopt revised Massage Regulations at the January meeting in line with newly developed model regulations. The model Massage Therapy; Bodywork; Movement Education Regula- tions were discussed. It was decided that we would not include the provisions for solely off-site practitioners; however, a masseur/masseuse with an establishment license would be permitted to perform their service off premises to accommodate those unable to leave their homes. The recommended fees seemed appropriate and would be added to Section 22, Fee Schedule. A Public Hearing will be held at the January, 1994 meeting with the intent to re- place the existing regulations. This would eliminate to regula- tion of Health Clubs. Site Plan Review of the Reading Ice Arena: A motion was made by Murphy, seconded by Baranofsky to recommend approval of the Site Plan. Motion passed 3:0:0. A discussion was held about the recent article in the Journal of Environmental Health concerning carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide testing and the use of an electric ice resurfacing machine. Other business: The Board signed a letter to a4,"' ging level funding of the Tobacco Control Grants. A discussion was held concerning a current bill which would limit Board of