HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-03 Board of Health MinutesBoard of Health Meeting
MARCH 3,1999 aim l
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 Nancy
Carlson and staff liaison Jane Fiore were present.
Minutes of the December 10, 1999 meeting were accepted as read (vote 2:0:0). The
minutes of the June 11, 1998 meeting were tabled due to the compliment of Board
members present. It was note the January and February Board of Health meetings were
canceled due to weather..
New Business
• Melendy lane development was brought before the Board for a request of a
favorable report to the Zoning Board of Appeals. According to the research
provided by the applicant's representative, Brad Latham, Esq. The subdivision
is not in a flood plan, the wetland line has been drawn and mark, the town
engineer agrees the subdivision is not subject to flooding with an elevation of
195.7" equal to 2 feet above water table. A motion was made by Nancy
Carlson to place a favorable report into the record to be sent to the Reading
Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded and voted 2:0:0. Staff
will fill report.
• Honora Petrosene filed for student intern massage license. She will be
working under the tutelage of Health Touch. The interview and application
were conducted and reviewed. By a 2:0:0 vote a temporary student massage
therapy license was granted with an expiration date of October 1, 1999. The
fee will be waived for student interns.
• Administrative update was given to the Board regarding the Hepatitis B
clinics, tobacco grant audit, the upcoming Drug Free Week events including
the Health fair on March 11, 1999 4-7 PM at the Hawkes Fieldhouse.
• It was noted the Administrative Assistant has resigned from her job and is
moving to Brewster, MA. The Board wishes her well.
OLD BUSINESS
• Update on the electromagnetic field issue with the PCS antennae on the
Auburn Street water tower.
• The Board was informed of the plan for the Serv-Safe program for those
restaurant owners who do not hold a certificate of completion.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:55 PM
Next meeting April 8, 1999
Respectfully submitted by,
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Jane M. Fiore, RN,CHO
Health Services Administrator