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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING U; W C L
MINUTES READING, MASS.
March 13, 2008
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The Board of Health meeting was called to order on March 13, 2008 at 6:05 pm by
Chairman Barbara Meade at the Berger Room, Town Hall. Those present at the meeting
were Barbara Meade Chair, Colleen Seferian, and Dr. David Singer.
In attendance: Larry Ramdin, Staff Liaison/ Health Services Administrator.
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes February 14, 2008 were read and approved 3:0:0
NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS
Public Health Regionalization
The Board was advised that the Public Health regionalization project is coming to
fruition they are three models that re being discussed, the models will be based on
geography and needs, participation is voluntary, and there will not be a "one size fits all
model" the state is moving forward and a bill will be filed shortly to make necessary legal
changes to facilitate regionalization. There are plans to set minimum qualification and
training standards. Further to give authority to Boards of Health to participate in regional
health programs. There are some concerns about employee benefits and that is to be
addressed. There will be some type of funding available most likely on a capitation basis
and participation will be for a minimum of 3 years. There are plans to run a model project
within the next year.
Mosquito Control Update
The No Spray notices were posted and a list is developed , so that residents can request
that their home are not sprayed. The Board was advised that Mosquito control will be a 3
phase approach, treatment of the swamps with BTI - Bacillus Thurigenisis, Spraying, and
treatment of the catchment basins. The Board also asked about toxicity of the BTI and
was advised that it was a biocide in that it is a naturally occurring and toxic to
mosquitoes and insects, there is no info on lethality for humans.
Administrative report
The annual report was presented in addition to the monthly report.
The Board enquired about attendance at RCASA meetings, at this time Health Division
staff will not attend RCASA meetings.
The Health Administrator has provided information on the recently concluded public
Health Emergency Preparedness Seminar in Atlanta.
the Board was also advised that the downtown area will be resdesigned.
There being no other business Colleen Seferian made a motion to adjourn seconded by
Barbara Meade with a 3:0:0 vote. Meeting adjourned 8:35 pm.