2011-10-13 Board of Health Minutes

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RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READING, MASS. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES 1011 NOV 30 A % I $ , October 13, 2011 The Board of Health (BOH) meeting was called to order on October 13, 2011 at 5:40 pm in the Berger Room, Town Hall, by Barbara Meade, Chair. Those present at the meeting were Dr. David Singer and Ruth Clay, Public Health Director. In attendance: Darlene Foley. Minutes The minutes of September 15, 2011, were read and accepted 2:0. Old Business Grumpy Doyles — All outstanding fines have been paid. There were no other issues at this time. Other Business Two complaints were received about illegal dumping on Causeway, abutting property at Austin Prep. Initial complaint was investigated by Greg Erickson. Area was cleaned up but the following day more dumping occurred. Ruth will follow up the possibility of cameras being installed to monitor the area. Flu clinic was held on October 5`h at the Killam School despite the town wide power outage; 148 immunizations were given. Ruth advised the Board of the actions taken during the power outage. All food establishments will be provided with a packet on Guidance for Emergency Action Planning. Reading is trying to join the Greater River Valley Coalition. A representative (other than the Health Director) may be needed to attend the meetings to vote on the Town's behalf. Ruth proposed to have a joint board meeting with Melrose, Wakefield and Reading where staff can meet each other and extend an invitation to EMARC and Riverside Community Care to give a presentation regarding their work within the communities. There being no other business the Board voted 2:0 to adjourn at 6:55 pm. The next scheduled meeting is for November 10, 2011. All written materials distributed at the meeting are included in the minutes and can be located in the Health Department, 2011 BOH Minutes book.