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Chair Heiger-Bernays spoke to the data available to determine if there are any disparities in the Town on who is not vaccinated. She realizes the data are self- reported, but the State has those data. She would like the data to be used to identify those residents who are not vaccinated and to use boots-on-the-ground to educate in a targeted way. Re-opening processes to Town Buildings Chair Heiger-Bernays stated that the schools have moved forward with bringing the students back to in-person learning. All students are welcomed back by May 17''. Chair Heiger-Bernays had a request about proms and graduation, and parties protocols, for inside and outside events that take place in the spring. She will follow up with Mr. Perry on the answer. Mr. Perry said that he believed the Town Hall/Building would be opened to the public in July. Non-COVID Reporting Disease Update Reports were in the member packets. • 1 adult with Shigella who required hospitalization. Recovered. • 1 adult with Campylobacter diagnosed after several days in hospital for other reasons. • 1 older adult with Active TB with pulmonary TB disease continues to take and to tolerate treatment. Status EDS Plan Mr. Perry informed the Board that the EDS Plan is en-route for requested signatures. There was a brief discussion regarding the Interim Police Chief signing the document. There should be no issue as the Interim Police Chief was involved in the EDS Plan. Communication Mechanisms No Update/Report Pool Variances Dr. Perlmutter confirmed that annually the Board grants pool variances per written request of the pool owners/operators. The conditions are to have proper fencing, signage of operating hours and an inspection. Chair Heiger-Bernays said that the fact the swimming is a mask-off activity, The COVID-19 guidance and precautions should be adhered to the pools and suggested that COVID-19 guidance be stated as condition of granting the variances. The members were in agreement of adding adhering to COVID-19 regulations and guidance as a condition of granting the 2021 Pool Variances. April 27, 2021 Minutes 6 Board of Health