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MINUTES
November 13, 2012
The meeting of the Reading Board of Health came to order at 5:40 pm in the Berger
Conference Room of Reading Town Hall. Present were Board members Barbara Meade,
David Singer, Andrew Friedmann and staff Ruth Clay.
Health Director's Report
• Clay reported that all purchased flu vaccine had been administered including 3
from Melrose for a total of 1219 shots.
Oye's — Friedmann voiced concern after reviewing the final inspection report
received from the consultant. The next scheduled inspection is in February. At
that time an update will be provided and if further action needs to be taken.
Other business and items not reasonably anticipated at the time of posting:
• A joint meeting with the Boards of Melrose, Wakefield and Reading has been
scheduled for December 4`" at 7:15 in the Mayor's Conference Room at Melrose
City Hall. Maureen Buzby, Tobacco Control Coordinator will attend and give an
update on the tobacco grant, accomplishments of its first year and what can be
expected in the future.
• A review of the draft keeping of animal regulation began. Due to time constraints
it was not completed and the review process will continue at the next scheduled
meeting.
• Due to time constraints because of town meeting the draft minutes of October 16,
2012 were not reviewed and will be placed on agenda for next scheduled meeting.
Materials distributed:
Agenda
Draft minutes of October 16, 2012
Health Director's Report
Flu Clinic Update
Oye's inspection update
Draft Animal Regulations
BOH Regulations from Somerville for Animals, Hens, Bees
Email regarding review of animal regulation
Overview from MBOH Guidebook on Keeping Animals
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Darlene Foley
Recording Secretary