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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-13 Board of Health Minutes - Draft is EGF iv Ci;' . OWN CLER � BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING7C . ,e, ,^ 1 N Draft MINUTES January 13, 2011 28il NOV -S PM 12: 52 The Board of Health(BOH)meeting was called to order on January 13,2011 at 5:37 pm in the Berger Room, Town Hall,by Barbara Meade, Chair. Those present at the meeting were Barbara Meade Chairman,Dr. David Singer and Colleen Seferian. Larry Ramdin, Health Director(Health Services Administrator)/Staff Liaison. In attendance: Matt Casey, Reading Patch,Michael Palmer—Sam's Bistro Sam's Bistro Larry Ramdin advised the Board that Sam's Bistro has reapplied to extend their operations to include a breakfast buffet. The Health Division has conducted a re- inspection of the establishment and found that violations have been corrected. Additionally the ownership of Sam's Bistro has initiated new active managerial controls including monitoring logs and employee training. These new controls are acceptable to the Health Division and should serve to prevent the re-occurrence of the violations that were previously observed at the restaurant. Additionally,the plans submitted require some amendments to comply with the food code and Mr. Palmer has just presented the amended plan to the Health Director. The Board asked Mr.Palmer about his plans for the buffet and he described his plans. The Health Director recommended approval of the application to extend the operations and the Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the application to extend the operations to include a Branch buffet service that includes food preparation and service outside the kitchen, pending final inspection and approval by Health Division. Tobacco C trot Larry R din�eR Beauregard, Tobacco Control Project Coordinator called earlier and was unable to make the meeting and would reschedule for next month Administrative Report The Health Administrator presented the Department report and it was accepted 3:0:0. The Health Division continues to offer Seasonal flu vaccines on Tuesday nights also there are plans to host Pneumococcus vaccine clinics in the future,further there will be a resumption of the Cholesterol screening clinics in March. The Health Director responded to two emergency calls from the Fire Department Minutes The minutes of the December 9,2010,meeting were read and accepted 3:0:0 Old Business New Business The Health Di or has advised the Board that he was informed on January 10,that his hour will b c V:time(18.75 hrs/week) as of July 1, 2011, the position will have no benefits. The own Manager has advised that it is due to budget issues and the Town does not feel it needs a full fime Public Health Administrator. He was asked by the Board, what provisions were being made to make for the loss in hours and he advised the Board that he was advised that the Town Manager has advised him that he is exploring regionalization plan with other communities and was not at liberty to release the information to the Public Health Administrator. The Chair advised that she was contacted by the Town Manager who informed her of the decision to reduce the Public Health Administrator hours, there was no prior discussion with her as to the merits of the decision,nor was her input sought. The Board was extremely disappointed with the cut and moreso the lack of consultation/advice Board on a change that will have a major impact on the delivery of Public Health Services in Reading and they are required to approve any regionalization efforts. Further,they believe that the provision of Public Health services will be negatively impacted with such a reduction in Health Director's hours and they have not been advised of any concrete plans to compensate for that reduction. . The Board decided that they will seek a meeting with the Town Manager to discuss the issue and how Public Health Services will be provided/administered in Reading. Barbara Meade Chair indicated that she will take the responsibility for contacting the Town Manager,requesting the meeting and will advise the Board ,when the meeting is scheduled . Other Business There being no other business the Board voted to adjourn with a 3:0:0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 7A5 pm. Next meeting will be held on February 10, 2011 At 5:30 p.m. in the Berger Room, Town Hall.