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Perry to direct and manage the Health Staff's work but he is not the Department Head, so he may not be allowed to do so. Mr. Flynn stated his concern is not the black and white of doing something. He thinks the health department has been compromised since the pandemic because there is a disconnect between the business of the Town and the Health of the Town. An example he gave was a review of outside seating for a restaurant not given the time needed to make an informed approval from the Board of Health. A simple phone call has been met with an"okay/yes"without a proper health review. Mr. Flynn said opening up the order to more responsibilities will make the proper health review and response to the public health because of time constraints to get everything done. Mr. Perry said the existing business do need the Health Staff to do inspections and service these businesses under the concerns of health. Chair Heiger-Bernays returned to who has the question of who will be the individual establish the priorities of the work functions of the health department. Mr. Perry stated he as the Interim Health Director will adhere to the direction and order of the Board of Health. The law/regulations are the actual boss, so the Board comes first as the governing agent. Chair Heiger-Bernays stated that two options to move forward are to update the order to include routine inspections or rescind the order on May 19, 2021 and the health department return to pre- Covid functions with the understanding of the priorities. Dr. Perlmutter is in favor of updating the order. The pandemic is still active with the case numbers increasing even with vaccines being administrated. Dr. Geller supports the information of both Mr. Flynn and Mr. Perry. He wants to do what is best for the Town,but agrees the pandemic will still have many months of work ahead. But also, is aware that regular work may fall behind and that can be a burden. He is comfortable with either approach. Chair Heiger-Bernays stated the order should be revised to include routine inspections. Mr. Perry will report to the Board next month what is not being done/missed. Mr. Flynn made a motion to remove routine inspections from the order of May 19, 2021 as work stopped during COVID-19, giving the health staff permission to conduct routine inspections. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Flynn-Yes, Perlmutter—Yes, Geller —Yes, Heiger-Bernays - Yes. Motion carried 4 to 0. Mr. Perry will keep track of what the staff is not able to do and report to the Board for consideration of additional revisions or revoke the order. VIII. Community Health A. COVID-19 1. Updates on work completed/ongoing Prior to the meeting, Alan Perry sent the members the Monthly Health Staff Report. March 23, 2021 Minutes 9 Board of Health