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Minutes
AUGUST 12, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. Reading Town Hall, Berger Room, and 16
Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts by Chairman James J. Nugent. Member Colleen
Henessey Seferian, and staff liaison Jane Fiore, Health Services Administrator were
present. Nancy Carlson was excused.
The minutes of the June 24, 1999 meeting were tabled.
New Business
• Chairman James J. Nugent welcomed new member Colleen Henessey
Seferian to the Board.
• Massage Therapists interviewed: Karen Barusso, RN was nominated and
voted 2:0:0 a temporary massage therapist license with an expiration date of
November 13, 1999. The Board requested review of the regulations to
exempt, registered nurses, physicians, and physical therapist from
national massage therapy certification. New regulation will be reviewed
and voted on at the September meeting.
George McCarthy and Julia Giangregorio were interviewed for student
massage therapy license. Both will complete their internships by November
13, 1999 one at the Wellness Collaborative and the other at Health Touch
respectively. The vote was 2:0:0 to grant temporary student =massage therapy.
• Proposal from Martha's Tranquility -Reflexologist reviewed. Increase
education needed on blood pathogen sterilization. 10% bleach solution will be
discussed. After educational process is completed a Martha Tranquility foot
cleansing can begin prior to foot massage.
OLD BUSINESS
Plan Review
• YMCA pool plan reviewed to date.
• 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.
• Danvers Bank on Main Street
• Java Brewin' - 150 Main Street ready to open by August 30.
• 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
• Well regulations discussed. New application reviewed. With necessary plan
review and tracking Board recommend 2:0:0 fee to be at $50/ well. Suggested
by Chairman a survey through the Tax bills asking if you have well and if so
what is the yield in gallons per minute.
® Update on senior center roof - cracked tiles removed Town waiting for grant
to replace roof. Although monies are available for an asphalt the roof not a
slate roof. Historical commission requests a slate roof.
S Discussion on Housing issue at 496 Main Street. Illegal apartment. Health
following normal procedures until tenant leaves premises. Court date set for
August 31 Woburn District Court.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 PM
Next meeting September 9, 1999
j ectfully submitted by,
M. Fiore, RN, CHO
eath Services Administrator