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Belanger continue to do some research on it. She also suggested to revisit it when the Board's questions could be answered as to whether this appointment is necessary for routine inspection and enforcement, or whether it's already inherent in the employment of staff. She advised bringing it back for discussion at the next meeting. Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to table this discussion. Dr. Heiger -Bernays seconded. Roll call vote: Ms. Wolf-Fordham — Yes, Mr. Flynn — Yes, Dr. Perlmutter — Yes, Dr. Heiger - Bernays-Yes. Motion carried 4 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Lexington Mask Mandate Discussion Ms. Belanger provided the new signage of mask mandate order. She stated the signage had been listed on the Town's website and is printable by businesses. The QR code on signage will show the full content of mask mandate order. The printed signage will be available at the Town Offices and through the Economic Development Department at the Visitors Center. Health Staff Reports Ms. Belanger briefly described the reports provided by Ms. McCartin and Mr. Neylon. Ms. McCartin explained the format of her report and added a narrative at the end. She stated the critical and non-critical violations were highlighted with red(criticals) and blue(non-criticals)colors. Ms. Belanger reported on her attendance at MAVEN trainings, Mass Health Officers training, and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness -Region 4AB meetings. She also described her attendance at the Select Board meeting and the Budget meeting. She stated the Health Office received support from the Select Board on COVID initiatives going forward, like testing. She reported that all appointment spots at a COVID testing event scheduled on January 17Th were fully booked. Results showed 226 tests were done and 25 of the tested people were COVID positive. She also stated there will be six more testing events scheduled for six Saturdays in a row, starting the 291h and going to the 5 I of March. This schedule will include the Saturday at the end of February break, so anyone who wants to can test before they go back to work or school. The test results should be available for Monday morning. She also stated the Health Office has also done a lot of work looking for test kits and masks, as supported by Select Board. She also updated COVID data that there were 359 new cases since January 13Th, so the total cumulative number as of January 18th was 3127. Ms. Belanger complimented Ms. McCartin's hard-work on compiling the COVID data and keeping the dashboard updated. She also updated if school districts opt in to test kits programs, families will get test kits through schools. She also provided full-time permanent public health nurse and health agent recruiting information which has been posted in Town's website. She also explained the influenza is still here, because some people were tested negative by an antigen or PCR test,but they had symptoms. She reinforced the statement: -please stay home if you are sick. New/Old Business Ms. Belanger provided a housing inspection follow-up letter. Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to end the meeting. Motion carried. All in favor. 4