HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-12 Board of Health MinutesBoard of Health Meeting
March 12, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM in the Berger Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts by Chairperson James J. Nugent. Member Cynthia Richards and Selectmen Sally
Hoyt as liaison to the Board were present.
The minutes of January 18, 1998 were accepted 2:0:0.
Old Business
• Congratulations to Health Services Administrator were given by the Board on passing the
Certified Health Officers Exam.
• Limited discussion on massage license fee schedule.
• Note of member Jean Garafoli resignation from the Board. Discussion was directed to the
Health Administrator for more information regarding a replacement. At the present time no
citizen has applied to the clerk's office.
New Business
+ Patricia Ann Quinn was interviewed for massage therapy license. Application in order,
excluding national board exam. The Board voted 2:0:0 that a Temporary License be
awarded ending October 1, 1998. Proof must be presented to Health Administrator of
passing Boards by 10/1/98 for license renewal.
+ Diane Johnston was issued a Temporary massage therapy license with the condition she
pass the National Boards by June 30, 1998 (vote 2:0:0)
+ Bagel World and Deli owners presented plans of their restaurant to the Board. Building
permits are pending, Interview and inspection by Health Inspector, pending review of
Reading Health requirements discussed with the owner by the Chairperson. The owner and
his son were thanked for their time before the Board .
• Map 91 Lot A and B Flood Plan was presented by engineer and attorney. Motion to
accept flood plan made by Cynthia Richards: To Accept plan Lot A and B Map 91 plot 1
vote 2:0:0.
+ Mosquito control project discussed. Copy of legal notice posted in Boston Globe February
by Project manager. All Town "no sprays" have been notified. Sally Hoyt will notify the
town, as well, at the Selectmen's meeting during liaison report.
NEXT MEETING April 2, 1998
Adjourned at 7:10 PM
Respectfully submitted by,
Jane M. Fiore, BSN, RN, CHO
Health Administrator