HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-13 Board of Health MinutesMinutes
The Board of Health meeting came to order
January 13, 1994 in the Berger Room of Town
meeting were members Cathy Baranofsky, Bill
staff Ruth Cogan and guest Victoria Dolben.
r 5:25 pm, ThUrsday,
Hall. Present-at-the
Murphy, Jim Nugent,
The minutes of the meeting of December 9, 1993 were approved
3:0:0 as approved.
A Public Hearing was held regarding Section 13 of the Board of
Health Rules and Regulations Massage Therapy; Bodywork; Movement
Education. Comments were given by Victoria Dolben. There was
discussion concerning whether the Board wanted to allow prac-
titioners from other towns who did not have a Reading business to
practice off-site only in Reading. The consensus was to start
with Reading businesses only. The hearing was closed at 5:45 pm.
Motion made by Nugent, seconded by Murphy to accept the revisions
to Section 13 and 22 (fee schedule). Motion passed 3:0:0.
The Board discussed the proposed policy concerning classification
of food service establishments to high and low risk with inspec-
tion schedules according to classification. The Board was com-
fortable with the proposed policy; it will be sent to all
licensees for comment. Action will be taken at the next meeting.
Baranofsky discussed her meeting with the Town Manager concerning
AIDS education activities. Cogan gave an overview of current ac-
tivities. After discussion, it was decided to keep the focus
this year on radon and tobacco issues.
Cogan reviewed a current trash issue at the Schoolhouse Con-
dominiums noting that the Board may be asked for a formal
opinion. She also noted a change in schedule with the Board of
Selectmen, changing their meeting with the Board of Health to
February 8. She also discussed her appointment to the Dept of
Public Health's Local Health Commission 2000.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.