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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-19 Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council MinutesReading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisoryiouncil , ,i: tz Minutes January 19, 2006 Attending: Bill Carrick, Kayla Wheaton, Mark Stanuil, Corey Porter Karyn Storti, Gary Nihan, Officer Michael Saunders, Camille Anthony BOS liaison, Jane Fiore staff liaison Excused: Robert Brown The Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council meeting was called to order at 7:06 by Chairman, Karyn Storti.at Town Hall, Conference Room. Order of Business: • The December 15, 2005 meeting did not have a quorum present. Notes and housing keeping comments of the December 15, 2005 meeting submitted by the Secretary, Robert Brown are comments from the working group present on 12/15/05 for review by the council. • Atlantic Food Mart liquor product displays Arnold Rubin unable to attend meeting tonight or the next two months. The Karyn Storti suggested the council watch the progress made and compliance Mr. Rubin shows following the letter sent to him by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen addressing the "in your face" product displays and newsletters posted in the alcohol product aisle.. The council was in agreement with this approach. Discussion continued with Camille Anthony, Selectmen liaison to SAPAC on Atlantic's liquor license renewal to sell alcohol on December 5, 2005. It was pointed out comments and letters had been forwarded to the BUS on this suggesting the BOS think carefully about renewing the license due to theft, marketing and placement of the product. The information and extreme concern from the council regarding the message being sent to the children and community at large. Is easy access to an addictive substance the message the town wants to send? • Community Drug Summit Initiative report of January 5, 2006 meeting o A copy of the letter from Camille Anthony to those individuals interested in continuing to work on this newly formed task force was distributed by staff liaison. The next Drug initiative meeting is planned for January 26, 2006. Karyn and Bill had not received notice of this meeting to date. Camille Anthony, BOS explained the letter was mailed today and would be received Friday. o Bill Carrick began the discussion by reading a draft letter to. the selectmen. The draft contained the disappointment in the design of the meeting and the inability of Reading citizen's to discuss or present their concerns about drug use here in town. It was in agreement by the council that Norah Mann gave a good generic presentation. But, again the references made pertained to other towns and other town's families. SAPAC chairperson, Karyn Storti did not have the opportunity to read a prepared statement. After reading the draft letter, Mr. Carrick did express his hope for the initiative with the consideration of participation by the council or its representatives. It is his hope the council will support the imitative. o Continued discussion between members and the BOS liaison continued for some time. o Karyn Storti called for a motion to support the initiative. Bill Carrick made the motion it was seconded by Gary Nihan and passed 7:0:0. o Following the motion and vote Mrs. Anthony excused herself and left the meeting • . Report on Student Holiday Stick Shock Campaign was given by Gary Nihan. All five liquor establishments participated. Students and chaperons went to each store and distributed posters and stickers. The two local newspapers were very cooperative and positive press was received in the next week's papers. Gary noted there was great cooperation from the store owners, students and Jane Fiore helped with contacts and letters. Fast and positive project. • Next project is a MADD sponsored Call to Action for parents' educations. The council voted 7:0:0 to support the project and Gary • Reports: o Schools - Call to Action program Adult Education project two free programs offered in conjunction with the police department will be offered in March. "Catch Wellness" Citizen Drug Recognition Academy and Be a Parent - Not a Pal: Social Liability. Gary suggested that SAPAC support the project by helping advertise. Mike Saunders suggested Atlantic stuff the fliers in bags. Jane will call Atlantic. Kayla will hang a flier at Doyon's, Mike Saunders will distribute at various business. Jane will send fliers to Karyn for the January 26 Drug Summit Initiative meeting. o Student liaison - Kayla reported the change in the bathrooms regarding smoking. Somewhat better in the new building. She also reported on her impression of the initial Drug Summit meeting. o Police report - Mike Saunders discussed the use of a Resource officer at the high school. This position for an officer will take time to be effective to develop trust. Mike was clear in the following statement, "The resource officer is only one element in the approach to control the use of drugs at the high school" • Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. • Next meeting February 16, 2006 7 p.m. Conference Room, Town Hall Respe ully submitted, /ane M. Fiore Health Services Administrator