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Board of Health Meeting
Minutes
i E 5 g DECEMBER 9,1999
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The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. Reading Town Hall, Berger Room, and 16
Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by Acting Chairman Nancy Carlson, Colleen
Henessey - Seferian was also present. Chairman James J. Nugent was excused.. Staff
liaison Jane Fiore, Health Services Administrator present.
The minutes of the November 9, 1999 meeting were accepted as read 2:0:0.
Review of BOH regulations Sec 16.5 and Sec 16.15 were tabled until January Board
meeting.
Old Business
496 Main Street criminal court case discussed. Assistant District Attorney supena
records from Board of Health and statement from the Health Administrator. The criminal
charges were dropped fine paid $1295 reduced to $450. Restitution to tenant regarding
belongings must be done.
26 Canterbury Drive pending court decision to remove travel from property. DSS
working with parents regarding 51 A filed.
New Business
~ 75 Mill St resident requested hearing before the Board regarding the main sewer
line on Mill Street and the request support of the board through the scenic road hearings.
Discussion regarding pumping schedule t2 x per year, fewer showers, and 1.6 gallon
toilets have been installed by the homeowner to conserve water and ponding of septic in
wetlands. Critical issue for this household. Board agreed to write a letter to the CPDC
and Conservation Commission regarding the potential public health issues at this
property with reference to Title 5 laws. The board requests update in February.
Other
• Discussion of pertussis outbreak 28 cases follow-up with phone calls and
mailing to direct contacts.
• Food Service certification program is planned for February 2000. Tli
restaurant survey completed in November assisted in formulating training
session.
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Meeting Adjourned at 7.00 PM `
Next meeting January 13, 2000
Respectfully submitte by,
ane M. Fiore, RN, CHO
Health Services Administrator