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c.) Medical Marijuana update 1.) Ethan Handwerker, met with the Board of Health to express his concerns about the how the State is handling the Medical Marijuana regulations. He would like the Board to write to the MDPH to clarify what the regulations on MIPs are.He stated that the MDPH is not returning his phone calls. Some of the concerns are: How is patient privacy protected? How do you define “dose”? d.) Plan Review 1.) Lederm, Inc., Mary McCallum, RN and Diane Patricia Alzate spoke with the Board members regarding her application for a Body Art Establishment Permit and a Body Art Practitioner Permit. After some questions and answers, the Board approved the permits. “The Lexington Board of Health grants a Body Art Establishment Permit to LeDerm Inc. at 428 Marrett Road”. S. MacKenzie motioned, D. Geller seconded “The Lexington Board of Health grants a Body Art Practitioner permit to Diane Patricia Alzate to work at LeDerm, Inc. at 428 Marrett Road upon submitting an acceptable CORI report to the Lexington Health Division” S. MacKenzie motioned, J. Flynn seconded e.) Water Quality 1.) Old Res – Mr. Cody reported that the levels have met the minimum requirements. The beach will be closing for the season by the third weekend in August. 2.) Hayden Pool – water quality results met the minimum requirements. f.) Vector Control 1.) Mosquito Control update – Mr. Cody presented a copy of the update regarding Mosquito control. No positive WNV mosquitoes were detected. 2.) Ticks and Summer Insect presentations have been completed for the season. 3.) Rodent update – Mr. Cody presented a map and a copy of the letter sent to the property owners in the area where rodents have been observed. Mr. Cody will be asking for funding to evaluate the section of town that is having the most problems with rodents. Some of the areas to be researched are: prevalence (compared to other communities), nuisance or fire hazard, research expectations, information regarding bating stations. 4.) Emergency Preparedness a.) Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition, (HMCC) update – Mr. Cody reported that Region 4A will be merging with Region 4B which will make six regions instead of seven. b.) Hanscom Emergency Management Community Partnership – Mr. Cody shared a brochure - “Immediate Response Authority” Hanscom Air Force Base is reaching out to surrounding communities. Miscellaneous 5.) Old Business – 21 Benjamin Road – regarding “septic failure” – Ms. Fox along with Mr. LeConte and/or Mr. Neylon have been out this address. No unusual odors or any problems associated with septic failure have been noticed. Engineering will be taking over at this point. New Business 6.) Next Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2014