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Ms. Belanger stated that she met with Alicia McCartin, Health Agent, to discuss the Lab Animals Regulations and she requests more time to gain a better understanding for discussion at the next meeting. Chair Heiger-Bernays made a motion to continue the discussion on Lab Animals Regulations to the next meeting. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll Call Vote: David Geller, MD Yes, Jay Flynn Yes, Burt Perlmutter, M.D. Yes, Wendy Heiger-Bernays Yes, Susan Wolf-Fordham, JD., MPA Yes Status of air quality measures in all Lexington buildings (including schools) Chair Heiger-Bernays stated that a consulting firm, Environmental Health and Engineering, were contracted to perform air exchange evaluations in schools prior to their opening and were to return once students were back in-person to confirm that air exchanges were in the range of 4 to 6 per hour. She said that the Board has not received this data yet and that an agreement was made with the public that the air quality was going to be evaluated. Mr. Mellin said that he spoke with Mr. Mike Cronin, Director of Public Facilities, and that Mr. Cronin did not have any new information to report to the Board. Mr. Cronin informed Mr. Mellin that carbon dioxide levels in the town buildings are being monitored and samplings are being taken in each space on Wednesdays. The current data is 800 parts per million for more than fifteen minutes. Chair Heiger-Bernays asked for clarification on whether the samplings are being performed in all town buildings or just the public schools. Ms. Belanger responded that in her discussions with Mr. Cronin, he mentioned to her that it was all public buildings and not just the schools. Mr. Mellin said that he will locate the documentation stating that the testing is being performed in all town buildings and that he will provide this to the Board. Complaint responses: Hearing for 208 Grove Street regarding OTC dated 9-9-21 Mr. Mellin stated that he sent an email to the Board of Health with his findings from an inspection he performed at 208 Grove Street on September 9, 2021. He noted chronic dampness and evidence of mold. The property owners, Ms. Liz Brown and Mr. David Adler, are not disagreeing with the complaint and are instead asking for guidance from staff and the Board of Health. Ms. Era Vuksani is the tenant of 208 Grove Street and informed the property owners of the presence of mold and dampness in the basement in August 2021. Mr. Adler stated that he asked the tenant to use a dehumidifier in the basement. He added that the tenant moved around furniture and because of this the mold continued to grow elsewhere around the house. Mr. Adler also stated that mold specialists had come to the September 29, 2021 Minutes Board of Health