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Minutes
NOVEMBER 4,1999
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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 Chairman James J. Nugent. Nancy Carlson,
Colleen Henessey - SeferianBoard were present was present. Staff liaison Jane Fiore,
Health Services Administrator was also present.
The minutes of the October 21, 1999 meeting were accepted as read 2:0:0 with one
abstension.
New Business
• The Board responded to a request by the Assistant Town Manager to keep the
Hazardous Waste Committee members as an ad hoc committee continues to
have questions regarding the Board of Health role in regard to hazardous
waste spills. The administrator will compose a letter with concerns for the
Board to review before the letter will be forwarded to the Selectmen. Vote
2:0:0.
Plan Review
• YMCA pool plan reviewed to date pools to open Thursday, Sept. 16.
• Review of Coolidge cafeteria plans. Discussion of circulation of air and
mechanical plans of kitchen preparation area. Square footage remains
unchanged circulation of air 4500 cu.ft / minute. School opened on Monday
Sept. 7, 1999. Cafeteria will not be completed until Early October. Hand Sink
and grease trap installed.
• Danvers Bank on Main Street
• Java Brewin' -150 Main Street ready to open by September 7.
• Question fast food restaurant - Wendy's at Harrow side parking lot - BOH
issues will be dumpster, food prep equip, kitchen plan, Question arose
concerning inspectional time with all new businesses. Administrator will
continue to bring time and effectiveness issues forward to Town Manager.
Other
• Update on senior center roof - cracked tiles removed: Town waiting for grant
to replace roof. Although monies are available for an asphalt tile roof not a
slate roof. Historical commission requests a slate roof.
• Discussion on Housing issue at 496 Main Street. Illegal apartment. Health
following normal procedures until tenant leaves premises. Magistrate session
on August 31 did not resolve issues with BOH and Landlord. Criminal
warrant issues for unpaid fine of $1295.
• New Board Members given registration information regarding Massachusetts
Association of Health Boards training sessions. Applications will be
forwarded to Colleen Henessey-Seferian and Nancy Carlson. .
Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 PM
Next meeting October 14, 1999
Respectfully submi e by,
U ane 1V~. Fiore, RN, CHO
Health Services Administrator