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August 11, 2011
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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.
Other Business
Dina McCarron, Public Health Nurse provided updates on permitted camps presently
taking place. School enrichment programs were also discussed and she will send the
school department the criteria for future programs they may be planning. She reported on
communicable diseases, vaccine numbers for the anticipated flu season, and completion
of Emergency Preparedness Technical Assistance Review and COOP Plan.
There being no other business the Board voted to adjourn with a 3:0:0 vote. Meeting
adjourned at 8:30 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be held on September 8, 2011.