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May 12,2011 X11 NOV -5 PM 5: 16
The Board of Health(BOH)meeting was called to order on May l2,2011 at 5:36 pm in
the Berger Room,Town Hall,by Barbara Meade, Chair. Those present at the meeting
were,Dr. David Singer and Colleen Seferian. Larry Ramdin,Health Director,(Public
Health Administrator)/Staff Liaison.
In attendance: Nancy Twomey,David Kardos,Ron Beauregard,D.J. Wilson,Peter
Hechenbleilmer,Erica McNamara,Ben Hitchcock,Ashley Testa,Julianne DeAngelis,
Joan Vitale,Darlene Foley
Variance Request
Nancy Twomey,Twomey Design is requesting a variance for LJH 159 Haven Street LLC
regarding 159 Haven Street,Reading,MA 01867 petitioning the Board of Health to
support an application to vary the requirements of the state plumbing code pursuant MGL
c142 sl 3. The Board was advised that the variance seeks to reduce the number of
bathrooms in the facility. Larry Ramdin advised he has reviewed the application and
recommends that the Board support the application. The Board voted 3:0:0 to approve
the petition.
New License Application
David Kardos,d/b/a Davis Square has submitted an application for a catering license
where he would be utilizing the facilities at the First Congregational Church of Reading.
The application was reviewed and the Board voted 3:0:0 to approve the license.
RCASA Youth Crew
Members of RCASA gave a presentation regarding the removal of tobacco sales from
Reading pharmacies.Erica McNamara will provide a copy of the non-binding resolution
that RCASA youth proposed for Board of Health support.
- Administrative Report
The Health Administrator presented the Department report and it was accepted 3:0:0.
Minutes
The minutes of meeting held on April 14 2011,were read and accepted 3:0:0
Old Business
Provision for Health Services in Reading after July, 1 2011
The Board was advised by Larry Ramdin there are still no plans in place for
administration of the Health Division post May 12, 2011. The job will be posted on the
MOHA and MEHA websites. A discussion took place of how to best move forward with
BOH business. The BOH chair is attending a meeting with Town Administration on May
17, 2011 to address the issue.
New Business
No new business
Other Business
There being no other business the Board voted to adjourn with a 3:0:0 vote. Meeting
adjourned at 8:20 pm. Next meeting will be held on June 9, 2011at 5:30 p.m. in the
Berger Room, Town Hall.