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Home My WebLink About2006-10-12 Board of Health Minutesv Board of Health Meeting Minutes October 12, 2006 RECEIVED 7CV4NCLERK READI G, 1 tt SS' 2q1 JAN -2 P 2` 41 The Board of Health meeting was called to order on October 12, 2006 by Chairmen. Barbara Meade at 6:00 pm at the Town Hall, Berger Room. Those present at the meeting were Colleen Seferian, David Singer and staff liaison Jane Fiore. Business: • Minutes of September 14, 2006 were accepted as read 2:0:0. • Next order of business • Review of Board of Health Regulation publication for Library, Town Clerk and Community Services for public review and use. • Board comment letter to Board of Selectmen on Atlantic Food Mart plan for display and sale of alcoholic beverages was sent but no comment received from BOS. • Mosquito Control report issued to BOH by administrator: 2nd treatment of storm drains completed, dead bird collection fro tracking of WNV ended by MDPH on September 24, 2006. No reported human cases in Reading of WNV, EEE. Work with recreation division and school athletic department on prevention was very positive. Coaches and parents responded well to all mailing and educational presentations by Health Division Next Order of Business appeal by Owner of Venetian Moon administrative hearing before the Board regarding $25 fine against 105 CMR 590.009 (E) Carmen Cavallo and Joshua Latham, Esq. presented to the Board. Mr. Latham's client refuses to pay fine stating he did have his staff take Choke Saver in September. The documentation was not received by the Health Division by September 30, 2006. As noted in the initial certified letter documentation must be filed with the BOH before 5 pm on the first day of the next month. The attorney noted the course was taken but the documentation was not received by the BOH. It was requested the Board forgive the fine. The Health Administrator had called the restaurant partner and he noted the verification and payment of the fine would be done by 5 pm on October 2, 2006. This was not carried out. The Health Division received the documentation on October 6, 2006 after the owner noted he was taking the BOH to court. The Board took the issue under advisement and would notify the owner by certified mail what their decision would be. The chairman noted the goal of the BOH to protect the community's health. Colleen Seferian moved to keep the fine in place the motion was seconded by David Singer The Board voted 3:0:0 to leave the fine standing with the response this has been used with a variety of restaurants to insure compliance with the state and federal food code. The Health Administrator will send the decision as noted by the certified mail on October 13, 2006. New Business • System to annually reaffirm all agents of the Board of Health to carry out legal responsibilities of the Board under MGL 111 Section 40 Town of Reading bylaw 5.11.5 issuance of non-criminal disposition. The individuals and the enforcement powers as noted in the attachment to these minutes was moved by David Singer seconded by Colleen Seferian and voted 3:0:0 as noted in the attached. • 113 Longwood Road regarding septic was discussed. The homeowner has complied with filing of all requested pumping records. Non-compliance on filing accurate as built plan for the existing septic system. The Board voted 3:0:0 to send a certified letter to the home owner requesting a copy of the plan by a date certain. The certified letter will be sent October 13, 2006. Reports: • Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse (RCASA) by Barbara Meade- bylaws and 501c3 have been filed with the Attorney General's office the second meeting will be held on October 24. at 5 pm Town Hall. Jane Fiore reported the health Division and the School wellness coordinator have filed for a $10, 000 planning grant through MDPH Healthy Communities. • Town-wide construction reports were tabled. • Emergency Response Update o Volunteer Information Guide letters sent out to all school employees 700 requesting volunteers for EDS. At present time early response. Late fall training for volunteers will be planned when 25 have volunteered. o RN and paramedic training on chemical response planned for October 19, 2006. Emergency response back packs to be distributed at this training. Barbara Meade and David Singer will attend training to represent the BOH. Invitation will be sent to BOS chairman Ben Tafoya. o Killam Flu clinic to be used as an Emergency Dispensing Site for training exercise for regional Coalition o . CDC auditing MDPH and local pandemic plans in October. o Cable program on pandemic discussed - opening all set. Health Admin has not completed script - DPH is rolling out cable program Nov 1. • Public Information o Web page progressing should be up and running by October o Weekly News Column getting very positive response - increase in cholesterol clinic appointment. Calls increased on mercury exchange - program and increase sharps exchange program. Many comments just on general information. 8:40 pm meeting adjourned Next meeting November TBA R pectfully ub ited, ane M. Fiore Health Services Administrator On October 12, 2006 the Reading board of Health voted 3:0:0 to reaffirm the referenced individuals to act as their agents to inspect and enforce all By laws, Regulations state and federal codes pertaining to public health. The following individuals will be annually installed as agents of the BOH: to enforce and to have the power under MGL 111 Sec 40 Town of Reading BY Law 5.11.5 non Criminal Disposition Health Services Administrator To enforce all Federal State and local Jane M. Fiore regulations and to issue non-criminal disposition fines according to all regulations 105 CMR 590,105 CMR 310,105 CMR 122, 105CMR430,105 CMR 410,310 CMR 7.0 105 CMR 480, MGL c. 112,105 CMR 300 et al Health Inspector To enforce all Federal State and local Joan Vitale regulations and to issue non-criminal disposition fines according to all regulations 105 CMR 410 (Housing), 105 CMR 590 and FC 1-6 (food code), 105 CMR 122, (Tanning) 105 CMR 430, (Recreational Camps) 105CMR 590(food) 105 CMR 435 (pools) and as State Animal Inspector et. al. Public Health Nurse To enforce all Federal State and local Patricia Faulkner, RN regulations and to issue non-criminal disposition fines according to all regulations 105 CMR 122, (Tanning) 105CMR 430, (Recreational Camps) 105 CMR 300(communicable disease investi ation 105 CMR 480 Ron Beauregard Agent of BOH to enforce through non- Tobacco Control coordinator criminal disposition fines -BOH Regulation Section 16 Tobacco Control throughout the Town of Reading and all MGL related to workplace ETS regulations. Joseph Finigan Agent of BOH to enforce through non- Principal RMHS criminal disposition fines -13011 Regulation Section 16 Tobacco Control on school property Gary Hart Agent of BOH to enforce through non- Vice Principal RMHS criminal disposition fines - BOH Regulation 16 Tobacco Control on school property Phillip Vacarro Agent of BOH to enforce through non- Athletic Director RMHS criminal disposition fines - BOH Regulation 16 Tobacco Control on school property