HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-24 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH
April 24, 2012
The meeting of the Reading Board of Health came to order at 5:52 pm in the Berger
Room of Reading Town Hall. Present were Board members Barbara Meade, David
Singer and staff Ruth Clay.
In attendance: Ben Tafoya, Board of Selectmen Liaison, Lauren Kiezulas, Joseph Hunt,
Nursing Students, RCASA members Julianne DeAngelis, Erica McNamara, Ashley
Testa, Samantha Abate, residents Diane and Wendy Meyers.
Minutes
Motion made by Singer, seconded by Meade, to approve the minutes of March 15, 2012
as submitted. Motion passed 2:0:
Members of RCASA gave an informative presentation. RCASA supports the banning of
tobacco sales in pharmacies. Letters sent to pharmacies in 2011 regarding the ban
received no response.
The Board reviewed the model regulation restricting the sale of tobacco products and
nicotine delivery products, made decisions regarding policy language to be incorporated
into the draft regulation. Clay will present draft regulation at next meeting.
Other business and items not reasonably anticipated at the time of the posting
• The proposed ticketing policy for enforcement of the Food Code was discussed
with Board of Selectman Liaison, Ben Tafoya. This policy would become an
effective tool in preventing food borne illness.
• Application to keep chickens submitted by Dianne & John Meyers of 159
Wakefield Street. Singer made motion to approve, seconded by Meade.
Meeting has been scheduled April 27`h with inspectors from Melrose, Wakefield
and Reading to discuss mobile food and temporary food events.
Materials distributed:
Agenda
Draft minutes of March 15, 2012
Model Regulation Restricting Sale of Tobacco
Proposed Ticketing Policy
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene Foley
Recording Secretary