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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING T 0W C L. E R K
MINUTES 3,Ef^DING, MASS.
September 11, 2008 2008 DEC 10 A 10i 21
The Board of Health meeting was called to order on September 11, 2008 at 6:04 pm by
Chairman Barbara Meade at the Berger Room, Town Hall. Those present at the meeting
were Barbara Meade Chair, and Colleen Seferian and Dr. David Singer.
In attendance: Larry Ramdin, Staff Liaison/ Health Services Administrator.
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes of meeting held on June 12, 2008 were read and accepted 3:0:0
Election of officers
Barbara Meade was nominated for the post of Chairman, by Colleen Seferian, seconded
by Dr. David Mitchell Singer. Vote 3:0:0, Barbara Meade elected Chairman of the Board
of Health for 2008-2009 term.
Colleen Seferian was nominated by Dr David Mitchell Singer for the post of Vice-Chair
of the Board of Health, seconded by Barbara Meade. Vote 3:0:0. Colleen Hennessey-
Seferian Elected Board of Health Vice -Chair for the 2008-2009 term.
Appointment of Agents of the Board of Health
Agents of the Board for enforcement of public health laws and regulations were
presented for re-appointment and were reappointed by the Board 3: 0:0. See attached list.
The Board also appointed Health Division staff as Agents of the Board without
expiration. Non- Health Division staff will continue, to be appointed on an annual basis.
NALBOH Survey
The National Association of Local Boards of Health requested that the BOH complete a
survey. The demographics were completed and Health Administrator will fill in the rest
of information and forward to NALBOH.
License Date Change
The Board has received a request from the Town Administration to reschedule its
licensing dates to a calendar year cycle instead of Fiscal year (as is currently done), so
that all town issued permits will expire at the same time. The Board enquired as to the
impact on the Health division and the licensees. The impact will not have as great an
effect the Health Division as it would the licensees. The proposal is to license initially for
an eighteen (18) month period, instead of 12 months to accommodate the changes, in that
when the change is made the licensees will pay 1.5 times their license fee. The Board
acknowledged the recommendation and will continue discussion.
Administrative Report
The Board accepted the Health Administrators and noted the increase in inspections as a
result of the Part-time Inspector. They inquired as to the status of seeking a replacement
of for the Public Health nurse position. They were advised that the position is advertised
and applicants will be interviewed shortly.
New Business
The Board was advised that many individuals are seeking fee waivers on a number of
permits they were advised that the only waiver in code is for non-profits for sale of non-
potentially hazardous food. The Board decided that fee waivers will be according to code
and established town policy. 3:0:0
Colleen Hennessey-Seferian was re-appointed as a member of the Board of Health term
expiring 2011
Other Business
The Health Division is hosting an EDS training on September 25 at the Coolidge Middle
School. The training is designed to familiarize volunteers with the EDS.
The Board was advised that this year the Health Division will be using one of its Flu
Clinics as an Emergency Dispensing site (EDS) Drill. The Drill is scheduled for
November 15 at the Reading Memorial High School. The purpose of the drill is to test
our readiness capabilities and identify areas in which we can improve. The Health
Division is actively recruiting EDS volunteers.
There being no other business Colleen Seferian made a motion to adjourn seconded by
Barbara Meade with a 3:0:0 vote. Meeting adjourned 8:45 pm