HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-21 Board Of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MEETING —JUNE 21, 2012 RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
READING. MASS..
The meeting of the Reading Board of Health came to order at 5:35 pm June 21 UblliW t1i BlrgeNUdfni
of Reading Town Hall. Present at the meeting were Board members Barbara Meade, David Singer and
Andrew Friedmann, staff Ruth Clay, and public Stop & Shop Store Manager Gerry Lemko .
Motion made by Singer, seconded by Meade to approve the minutes of April 24, 2012 as presented.
Motion passed 2:0:1.
Motion made by Singer, seconded by Friedmann to approve the minutes of May 24, 2012 as presented.
Motion passed 3:0:0.
Public Hearing Section 16 Restricting Sale of Tobacco Products & Nicotine Delivery Products: Motion
made by Friedmann, seconded by Singer to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No
comments from the public. Motion made by Friedmann, seconded by Singer to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously. Discussion was held as to whether the pharmacies had sufficient time to
remove their tobacco products. It was determined that they had sufficient notice. Motion made by
Friedmann, seconded by Singer to approve the revised Section 16 as presented. Motion passed
unanimously.
Public Hearing Section 25 Prohibition Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places: Motion made by
Friedmann, seconded by Singer to open the Public Hearing. Motion passed unanimously. No comments
from the public. Motion made by Friedmann, seconded by Singer to close the Public Hearing. Motion
passed unanimously. No further discussion by the Board members. Motion made by Friedmann,
seconded by Singer to approve the revised Section 16 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Other business and items not reasonably anticipated at the time of posting: Clay reported on her
meeting with the Town Manager and Director of Community Services concerning the first six months of
the new arrangement with Wakefield and Melrose. Both felt very positively about the experience. Clay
updated the Board on the TdaP clinic. 91 of the 100 registered people attended the clinic. Additional
vaccine will be purchased to immunize those on the waiting list. Macaroni Grill has hired a consultant to
assist them in improving their inspections. No meeting will be held this summer unless there is an
urgent issue to address. The September meeting date will be set with consultation with the meeting
dates of Melrose and Wakefield to avoid duplication of dates.
Materials distributed
Agenda
Draft minutes of April 24, 2012
Draft minutes of May 24, 2012
Copy of legal Notice for June 21, 2012 public hearings
Copy of Legal Notice with a summary of new Well regulations
Copy of letter to establishments with tobacco permits
Draft Section 16 Regulation Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products & Nicotine Delivery Products
Draft of Section 25 Prohibiting Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places
Presentation on Shingles Vaccine
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth L. Clay, MPH
Health Director