HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-15 Board of Health MinutesThe August 15, 1996 Board of Health meeting came to order at 6:10 pm in the Berger Room of
Town Hall. Present at the meeting were members Carol Fiocco and Cynthia Richards and staff
Ruth Clay.
Jane Fiore, Prevention Education Coordinator, gave a presentation about her work with substance
abuse, preadolescent seminars, and the tobacco contract.
Public Hearing: Proposed revisions to Section 13 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of
Health - Clay read the Legal Notice published in the August 8, 1996 Reading Times Chronicle.
Larry Warnock noted that he thought proposed changes were a good idea. Fiocco noted that the
proposed changes were due to the increased prevalence of tuberculosis and to protect both the
public's health as well as that of the massage therapists. The Board voted 2:0:0 to amend the
language the Section 13 to reflect that new applicants' mantoux should be within 30 days of their
application and renewals have a mantoux within 30 days of renewal.
Massage therapist licenses of Elizabeth Tuttle and Brian Powers - After discussion with the
applicants, the Board voted 2:0:0 to approve both licenses effective August 16, 1996.
Request for permission to build on property located in the Zoned Flood Plain, Section 4.4.4.2 off
of Pleasant Road - Brad Latham gave a presentation with documentation. The Board voted
2:0:0 to determine that the property owned by Kevin Duval off of Pleasant Road is not subject to
flooding nor unsuitable for human occupancy and that the building of a single family home on the
land will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
The Board went through items included in the packet sent to the members.
Other business - Clay noted that the Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee will be meeting
September 16 to discuss a longterm plan for household and small business hazardous materials.
Richards said she might be able to attend.
Transition issues - The Board voted 2:0:0 to appoint Carol DeCost as their agent to sign burial
permits and death certificates until such time as a new Health Director is hired. A discussion was
held about various issues concerning how tasks will be handled in the months when there is no
Health Director. The Board requested that Clay put together a list of potential speakers for future
meetings to help the Board learn about its different programs and responsibilities.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
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Carol Fiocco
Vice Chair