2007-09-13 Board of Health Minutes

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,n t ° "`OI J t Board of Health Meetin 11 Minuteka% September 13, 2007 The Board of Health meeting was called to order on September 13, 2007 by Chairman Barbara Meade at 6:03 pm at the Town Hall, Berger Room. Those present at the meeting were Colleen Seferian and David Singer, Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager, and staff liaison Jane Fiore. Also present was Board of Selectmen liaison Ben Tafaya Old Business: • Minutes of June 14, 2007 were read and accepted 3:0:0 • Minutes of August 9, 2007 were read and accepted 3:0:0. Next Order of Business • Request of a waiver from the Board of Health of Massage Therapy Business and therapist. Fines regarding Karen Fayne were tabled. Karen Fayne called office at 5 pm unable to attend Board meeting. After discussion with Health Administrator, Fayne noted one day a week in Reading is, not feasible for her operation and therefore she will not renew the licenses. It was strongly recommended she communicate this in writing to the Board. The BOH agreed with this approach and requests outcome report by the Health Administrator for the October meeting • The request by the Board for Crupi massage Therapy to formalize her mailing address change in writing after the September hearing to forgive her fines has not been received by the health office to date. 30 days from notice. • It was suggested by the Board to review the massage therapy regulations and licensing procedures at the October meeting to avoid this extensive time consuming licensing process. It was also noted by Colleen Seferian licensing is their professional responsibility and whether the state or the local board of health licenses them they must be responsible for the process. Health Admin proceeded with the review of the existing licensing procedure. o Renewals and operations of massage therapists is time consuming and non- response from the 6 businesses and 32 therapists licensed in Reading. o Health admin was asked for summary of process: ■ Business or massage therapist signs a document during initial licensing interview along with the health administrator to confirm they understand there is no prorating of licensing fee and fining process if they miss the renew final date and time. ' ■ Annual renewal letters are sent 6 weeks prior to due date. With notice of fining procedure ■ Calls are made 4 days before due date ■ Fines are instituted on July 1.