2011-08-11 Board of Health Minutes

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tR CE I VIED BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING TOWN C READING, CLERK MINUTES August 11, 2011 2011 SAP 22 P S= OZ The Board of Health (BOH) meeting was called to order on August 11, 2011 at 5:32 pm in the Berger Room, Town Hall, by Barbara Meade, Chair. Those present at the meeting were Dr. David Singer, Andrew Friedmann and Greg Erickson, Interim Health Administrator. In attendance: Ruth Clay, Peter Hechenbleikner, Joan Vitale, Dina McCarron and Darlene Foley. Andrew Friedmann, attending first BOH meeting, was sworn in and appointed as member of the Board of Health. RCASA With the resignation of Colleen Seferian from the Board, a new member needs to be appointed as liaison to RCASA. Further review of the proposed tobacco regulation is required. Minutes The minutes of meeting held on June 9, 2011, were read and accepted 2:0:1, Andrew Friedmann abstained. The minutes of May 26, 2010 and Executive Session meetings were not presented for acceptance as revision was not complete. The process for their acceptance was discussed and Town Counsel will be contacted for clarification. Old Business Grumpy Doyles — Joan Vitale, Health Inspector advised BOH that an informal walk through was performed; this was not a documented inspection. She met with the new chef and discussed past issues. The accelerated inspection schedule will continue. New Business Andrew Friedmann was welcomed as member of the BOH. Information will be provided regarding BOH trainings. Peter Hechenbleickner discussed the proposed Inter - Municipal Agreement for Public Health Services between the City of Melrose and Town of Reading. The agreement will be presented to the Board of Selectmen on August 23, 2011 for review and approval. In September the Melrose Board of Aldermen will review the agreement and meet in October for approval. Ruth Clay will be the new Public Health Director with an estimated start date of October 10, 2011.