HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-14 Board of Health MinutesBoard of Health Meeting
August 14, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM in the Berger Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts by member Cindy Richards . Those in attendance Jean Garafoli and staff liaison
Jane Fiore as well as Chairperson James J. Nugent.
On a motion by Jean Garofoli and seconded by the Chair the minutes of June 12, 1997 were
approved by a vote of 2-0-0.
New Business
Matter dealing with the dumpster at 400 Main Street was first order of business. Mr. Bates did
not present himself before the Board. He has faxed a plan to the Board regarding the fencing of
his place of works dumpster by August 19, 1997. The Board voted to begin to ticket Mr. Bates
at $35.00 per day for non compliance with the request.
Issue regarding Mr. Guy Benninati's license to keep homing pigeons after a neighbor complaint
was discussed. The Board voted to issue the license 2:0:0. A letter from the Litterios was read
and entered into record.
Draft regulation for self service, displays of tobacco products was reviewed and accepted to be
offered to the merchant at an open hearing on September 11 at 6:30 PM for public input before
- the Board makes a decision to vote to accept or reject the proposed regulation.: "Tobacco
products shall not be offered for sale by means of a display directly accessible to the public. All
sales must be made directly by store personnel."
Old Business
Proposal for Title V engineering company and computer company awarded to DesLauriers.
Board was given the warrant article for September Subsequent Town Meeting for $200, 000
Bond issue for Septic Management Program. Board voted 3:0:0 in favor of draft article.
Meeting Calendar adjusted for fall. September 11 (Jean will not be able to attend). Next meeting,
October 23, 1997, Cindy will not be able to attend.
NEXT MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
Adjourned at 6:45 PM
Res ectfully submitted by,
ne M. Fiore
Health Administrator