HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-14 Board of Health MinutesThe Board of Health meeting of September 14, 1995 came to order at 5:35 pm in the Berger
Room of Town Hall. Present at the meeting were members William Murphy, Catherine
Baranofsky and James Nugent and staff Ruth Clay.
Minutes of July 13, 1995 were approved as submitted.
Final Plan of PRD-G as to 48 Mill Street - The applicant was represented by Christopher Latham.
The Board voted 3:0:0 to forward the following comments to the Community Planning and
Development Commission:
• the detention area slopes must be no steeper than 3:1
• the location and results of the deep observation holes with seasonal high groundwater
results should be shown on the plan along with the soil profiles
• the minimum cellar floor elevations should be shown on the plans, at least two feet above
seasonal high groundwater levels
Ken Ivester from Wes Parkers came before the Board with Charles Arthur, an attorney and friend.
They gave their sales figures from July and August, 1994 and 1995 showing a large drop in
revenue. John Horgan from Chew Chew's also gave his estimates to decrease in revenue. He also
noted that his lottery revenue is down significantly as his mid-morning and mid-afternoon business
was people who nursed a cup a coffee and smoked and played the lottery. Bob Childs from the
Main Sail noted that his business is off 30%. Murphy noted that any establishment may request a
variance from the Board. He requested that the request be in writing and be specific as to what
they were requesting as a variance.
1995 Adult Immunization Clinics - The Board voted 3:0:0 on the following fees:
Flu, pneumonia and all homebound shots $3
Tetanus $1
Murphy noted that JoAnn McMahan had been requested to attend the meeting relative to her
concern about the fees. Murphy attempted to reach her by phone as she was unable to attend the
meeting but was unsuccessful. After discussion, the Board voted that all personnel was subject
the same fees. They instructed staff to offer to make up flyers for the paychecks to help school
personnel remember to bring money for the vaccinations and as a last resort offer personnel to
collect the money if Ms. McMahan was unable to collect the fees. They felt that the bottom line
was to have as many people immunized as possible and as this system seemed to be the most
effective we would help the School Dept as much as possible.
Fee Survey Review - The Board reviewed the comparative fee survey. With the exception of the
change in the pneumonia and homebound fees already mentioned, they voted to keep all other
fees the same.
15 Dana Road dogs - Clay noted that she had received a new complaint from a neighbor
concerning the dogs at 15 Dana Road. The Animal Control Officer noted that she had given them
permission to have a dog run rather than the enclosure required by the Board at the hearing last
year after they pleaded financial hardship. Since that time, they have added a rottweider to the
household. The Animal Control Officer gave documentation as to instances of the animals being
loose. The Board told Clay to send the Morrises a letter giving 14 days to put up the enclosure
- and to go to court if they did not comply.
Update on Tobacco Program - Clay noted that a letter had been received from DPH noting the
award for FY96 for Reading/Stoneham. It is level funded from last year. She gave the results of
the compliance check done the day before the meeting. It was the sixth compliance check; five of
24 places sold (three were repeaters one of which was their third time). She noted that the Globe
was running an article this weekend in the NorthWest Weekly section about sales to minors. The
Board discussed that licensing establishments for the sale of tobacco with a minimal fee may be a
consideration.
Clay noted that amended plans for the Pearl Street School had been sent to the Board. It was not
on the agenda as CPDC had closed their hearing Monday.
The following new officers were elected: Chair, Cathy Baranofsky; Vice Chair James Nugent.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm
Ruth L. Clay