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Board of Health Meeting
Minutes
November 10, 2005, 2005
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The Board of Health meeting was called to order on November 10, 2005 by Chairmen Colleen
Seferian at 6:05 pm at the Town Hall, Berger Room. Those present at the meeting were
Barbara Meade, David Singer and staff liaison Jane Fiore.
Business:
• Minutes of October 20, 2005 were accepted as read (vote3:0:0.)
• Barbara Meade reported on the Logan Airport Fly Over Committee. No information or
complaints forwarded to the Town. The minutes and notification of any changes
effecting Reading continue to be the operating procedure.
Tobacco youth sale compliance check update. Three sales were made on the latest
compliance check. Brooks, JK Market and Cumberland Farms all sold.
• Mosquito Control Program suspended for the winter months.
• Review of 2006 goals and objectives for the Board and Division was tabled to review at
a later date.
• Septic Case at 113 Longwood Road update all information on correction and pumping
records have been received by homeowner. Next due date is April 25, 2006.
• Fluoride Infusion and water usage reports reviewed. As reported fluoride is available to
the Town water treatment plant until June 30, 2005. Peter Tassi will continue efforts to
secure fluoride during this present national shortage and he will continue to keep the
Health division informed. The state department of Public Health has provided
information and suggestions if there is any change in fluoride additive. There will be
notification to all health care providers and dental offices if there are any interruptions
of fluoride in public water supply by the Health Division.
• Report offered by Barbara Meade regarding meeting with Selectman, Camille Anthony,
Town manager, Health Administrator and Holly Stump a representative from the
Northshore Kennel club with interest and expertise in dangerous dog By Laws. The
discussion may lead to full review and potential of dangerous dog to vivacious dog By
law brought before Town Meeting in spring. Further information will come to the BOH
from the Town manager.
• Review of Regulations:
Section 16 - Tobacco regulations reviewed and adoption of State Regulation 105
CMR 661.000 Tobacco use in the workplace. Motion to accept addition to
regulation made by Barbara Meade seconded by David Singer and voted 3:0:0 to
remove the words In the event of to include only First Offense Second Offense,
Third Offence. Revision effective 12/1/05
Section 2 - Keeping of Animals reviewed voted to accept as reviewed 3:0:0
Section 4 - Dumpster regulations reviewed voted to accept as reviewed 3:0:0
Section 24 - Grease Traps Tabled 3:0:0
• Presentation to the Board by Sealer of Weights and measures Jack Fusco on duties and
responsibilities of sealer and fees required for sealing services. Review and voted taken
of Sealer of Weights and Measures fees accepted 3:0:0
All business operations effected will be notified change in fee schedule planned for
final review by February 1, 2005.
• Discussion on meeting procedures will continue
Motion made by David Singer to adjourn seconded by Barbara Meade 3:0:0 meeting adjourned
at 9:40pm
Next meeting scheduled for December 8, 2005
Submitted by:
Jane M. Fiore
Health Services Administrator