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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-18 Board of Health Minutes MS �� OF x k Town of Reading Meeting Minutes i r J Board - Committee - Commission - Council: .1010 JkPJ I I A 10= 0.3.1 Board of Health Date: 2017-10-18 Time: 6:00 PM Building: Reading Public Library Location: Community Room Address: 64 Middlesex Avenue_ Purpose: General Business Session: General Session Attendees: Members —Present: John Costigan, Kevin Sexton, Heidi Pfeifer Members - Not Present: Others Present: Dan Ensminger,.Board of Selectman Liaison, Jean Delios, Assistant Town Manager, Laura Vlasuk, Health Agent, Mary Ellen O'Neil, Nancy Docktor, .Wanda Lopez, Yaharia.Osme Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Darlene Foley (amended by: Laura Vlasuk) Topics of Discussion: Board of Health meeting came to order at 6:00 pm on October 18, in the Community Room of the Reading Public Library Costigan began the meeting with discussion of having open session scheduled on the agenda at the beginning of each meeting. He asked Sexton, as a former selectman, if he found the open discussion to be beneficial. Sexton responded that he felt it was always. beneficial to hear what the public would say; it was good to get a different perspective on different issues. Typically the public discussions are basically the sole exclusive right of the chair, and as such the chair set.it up how he wanted, perhaps setting a limit of time for discussion, which could always be extended if necessary. Sexton stated the Costigan asked- Pfeifer if it was something she would like to see and she concurred. Costigan inquired if anyone from the public had anything to discuss. Mary Ellen O'Neil noticed an increase in chemical odor due to chemically treated lawns-causing this to smell-like a chemical factory. O'Neil would like people to use alternative treatment Docktor wants to thank-O'Neil and Gina Snyder for bringing this issue to light. Nancy continued on reading how harmful pesticides are to humans. Caroline Whiting had no detailed remarks but'seconds everything already stated. Costigan read written correspondence from Gina Snyder stating that all pesticides are all toxic to some degree and we all have a right to be protected from hazardous chemicals. No written communications were received..O'Neil inquired that though she is aware that the next step is to go before the Board of Selectman will the Board of Health also be voting on this matter and make a suggestion to the Board of Selectman? Costigan stated that they will but are not ready to do this at this time. Erisminger asked Costigan to provide him with all the information in PDF form. Costigan stated that the schools fall under the state.regulations. Docktor stated that the town very rarely uses pesticides. Docktor then stated that the pesticide known as Round Up sold at retailers like Home Depot is not safe and that people do not understand that. She stated that it's legal just like herbicides. Costigan motioned to closed public session Sexton seconded the motion. Pfeifer agreed open session closed.3-0.. Docktor handed Costigan something on the way out. Page I 1 Chair report: Costigan thanked Docktor for her time of service. Costigan asked Vlasuk to work with RCASA regarding obtaining narcans in all locations open at night. Costigan would like RCASA to come in and speak at a meeting. Sexton thought this would be a great idea. ,Vlasuk stated that per her conversation with-Costigan that RCASA that the RCASA volunteers would be hanging flyers in the locations. Costigan recalled that and will speak to RCASA. Costigan stated that he is also working with Jane Burns regarding publishing immunizations. Vlasuk announced the flu dates. Health Agent Report: Vlasuk updated dates of upcoming flu vaccines dates and locations, food inspections, re-inspections, complaints, met all deliverables with 3B in reference to flu vaccines, meet deliverables on 100 and 700 training. Costigan suggested meeting on Tuesday evenings going forward at 5:30. Next meeting set for November 28, 2017 Ensminger stated that he will be posting openings for Associate's positions soon. Pfeifer sated she does not know what the liabilities.are for the public if they administer Narcan. Costagan did not know and will look into it. Costagan motioned to adjourn: Pfifer seconded the motion. Sexton agreed. Public Hearing closed 6:56pm. Minutes The minutes of August 16, 2017 were presented. Motion was made by Costigan to accept the minutes with a minor correction; seconded by Sexton. Motion passed 3:0. The minutes of September 19, 2017 were presented. Motion made by Costigan to accept the minutes; motion seconded by Pfeifer. Motion passed 3:0. Page 12 � OFq�o Town of Reading 0 Meeting Minutes Board - committee - commission - Council: nn DEC 20 a a: sz I Board of Health Date: 2017-10-18 Time: 6:00 PM Building: Reading Public Library Location: Community Room Address: 64 Middlesex Avenue Purpose: General Business Session: General Session Attendees: Members - Present: John Costigan, Kevin Sexton, Heidi Pfeifer Members - Not Present: Others Present: Dan Ensminger, Board of Selectman Liaison, Jean Delios, Assistant Town Manager, Laura Vlasuk, Health Agent, Mary Ellen O'Neil, Nancy Docktor, Wanda Lopez, Yaharla Osme Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Darlene Foley Topics of Discussion: • Board of Health meeting came to order at 6:00 pm on October 18, in the Community Room of the Reading Public Library Costigan began the meeting with discussion of having open session scheduled on the agenda at the beginning of each meeting. He asked Sexton, as a former selectman, if he found the open discussion to be beneficial. Sexton responded that he felt it was always beneficial to hear what the public would say; it was good to get a different perspective on different issues. Typically the public discussions are basically the sole exclusive right of the chair, and as such the chair set it up how he wanted, perhaps setting a limit of time for discussion, which could always be extended if necessary. Sexton stated the Costigan asked Pfeifer If it was something she would like to see and she concurred. Costigan Inquired if anyone from the public had anything to discuss. Public Hearing 6:15pm Mary Ellen O'Neil noticed an increase in chemlcal odor due to chemically treated lawns causing this to smell like a chemical factory. O'Neil would like people to use alternative treatment Docktor wants to thank O'Neil and Gina Snyder for bringing this Issue to light. Nancy continued on reading how harmful pesticides are to humans. Caroline Whiting had no detailed remarks but seconds everything already stated. Costigan read written correspondence from Gina Snyder stating that all pesticides are all toxic to some degree and we all have a right to be protected from hazardous chemicals. No written communications were received. O'Neil inquired that though she is aware that the next step is to go before the Board of Selectman will the Board of Health also be voting on this matter and make a suggestion to the Board of Selectman? Costigan stated that they will but are not ready to do ® this at this time. Ensminger asked Costigan to provide him with all the Information in PDF form. Costigan stated that the schools fall under the state regulations. Docktor stated that the town very rarely uses pesticides. Docktor then stated that the pesticide known as Round Up sold at retailers like Home Depot is not safe and that people do not understand that. She Page 1 1 stated that it's legal just like herbicides. Costigan motioned to closed public session Sexton seconded the motion. Pfeifer agreed open session closed 3-0. Docktor handed Costigan something on the way out. Chair report: Costigan thanked Docktor for her time of service. Costigan asked Vlasuk to • work with RCASA regarding obtaining narcans in all locations open at night. Costigan would like RCASA to come in and speak at a meeting. Sexton thought this would be a great idea. Vlasuk stated that per her conversation with Costigan that RCASA that the RCASA volunteers would be hanging flyers in the locations. Costigan recalled that and will speak to RCASA. Costigan stated that he is also working with Jane Burns regarding publishing immunizations. Vlasuk announced the flu dates. Health Agent Report: Vlasuk updated dates of upcoming flu vaccines dates and locations, food Inspections, re-inspections, complaints, met all deliverables with 3B In reference to flu vaccines, meet deliverables on 100 and 700 training. Costigan suggested meeting on Tuesday evenings going forward at 5:30. Next meeting set for November 28, 2017 Ensminger stated that he will be posting openings for Associate's positions soon. Pfeifer sated she does not know what the liabilities are for the public if they administer Narcan. Costagan did not know and will look into it. Costagan motioned to adjourn. Pfifer seconded the motion. Sexton agreed. Public Hearing closed 6:56pm. Minutes The minutes of August 16, 2017 were presented. Motion was made by Costigan to accept the minutes with a minor correction; seconded by Sexton. Motion passed 3:0. • The minutes of September 19, 2017 were presented. Motion made by Costigan to accept the minutes; motion seconded by Pfeifer. Motion passed 3:0. Page 1 2