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Dr. Perlmutter clarified that the proposed fees are now for a facility rather than by animal. Mr. Perry stated the proposed fees will be now based on whether private facility or commercial facility. Dr. Heiger-Bernays stated she did not want to put anything in laboratory animal permits until the work had been done to establish the animal care regulations for laboratories in Lexington. Dr. Heiger-Bernays clarified the applicant of a new Body Art establishment needs to first apply for a new establishment plan review. She also asked would the applicant also need to pay for a body art establishment permit? Mr. Perry stated the fee of the first year would be $350, which would include the plan review and annual permit. Ms. Wolf-Fordham asked a question about wading pool where it may include sprinklers for kids. Ms. Belanger stated it does not need to be permitted because it is a portable water source that then it gets drained directly and it's not recycled. Mr. Flynn questioned on the late permit fee and non-compliance inspection fee. Mr. Perry stated the first inspection would be"no charge" because the establishment should then be in compliance and the matter is resolved. For a non-compliance inspection or second or more re-inspections, a non-compliance inspection fee would be charged. Ms. Wolf-Fordham questioned Food Risk Category 4 - what does it mean regarding special populations and variance approved procedures. Mr. Perry stated that examples of a Category 4 food risk — which is high risk procedures — were provided in the parentheses. One example is Sushi which can be raw or undercooked. Or sushi rice, or other food production processes, which may need specific plan reviews called HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control point) plans and/or variances. The wording of "special populations" as an example could mean an establishment that needed to prepare specialized foods for a specific high-risk group. They may need specialized equipment for example. Ms. Wolf-Fordham expressed concerns about using that wording as an example in the document so Ms. Belanger agreed to remove it. Ms. McCartin stated annual tobacco permits renew date is no later than January, 31st, and food permits renewal expiration date is March 31st. Pools and camps renews start around April in springtime. Dr. Heiger-Bernays suggested February 1st be the effective date for all new applications. Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to accept the new fee schedule as proposed, effective on February 11t with the removal of the one item that was causing confusion. Mr. Flynn seconded. Roll call vote: Ms. Wolf-Fordham — Yes, Dr. Perlmutter — Yes, Mr. Flynn — Yes, Dr. Heiger -Bernays-Yes. Motion carried 4 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Update on Staff and Appointment of Staff as Agents Ms. Belanger provided the update on staff and appointment of staff as agents of the BOH. The Board had a lengthy discussion on this topic and the question of emergency versus routine appointment. Dr. Heiger-Bernays suggested table this conversation, and Mr. Flynn and Ms. 3