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Ms. Wolf-Fordham questioned whether Board has authority to adopt resolution. Ms. Kern stated the Board wouldn't be adopting this resolution. They attended the meeting to ask for Board's support, and then it will be discussed in Town meeting and voted to be adopted. Dr. Heiger-Bernays stated she wholeheartedly support this resolution. It is probably the most important public health measures that will have to be taken over the next few years. Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to support for the Zero Waste initiative, and stated that it is in the interest of the public health that the town pursue this. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll call vote: Ms. Wolf-Fordham— Yes, Dr. Geller— Yes, Dr. Perlmutter — Yes, Mr. Flynn —Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays-Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Humane Pet Store Bylaw. Amending the Code of Lexington, Chapter 9 Pam Baker made a presentation to ask the Board of Health to vote to support the humane pet store bylaw, amending the code of Lexington, chapter 9. Dr. Perlmutter stated he agrees with reducing puppy mills dogs on the basis of humane treatment of dogs but that may go beyond our public health mandate. He suggested to get more information to determine the risk to public health. Ms. Baker provided information on pet store puppies and cases of campylobacter jejuni which poses a public health risk. She stated this risk is easily avoidable by making sure that we don't have pet stores that sell sick animals that would put us at that kind of risk. Ms. Wolf-Fordham appreciated Ms. Baker made a very compelling case about the health risks. Dr. Geller also expressed his appreciation to Ms. Baker for providing this information on health risks and stated there is also a moral obligation in this issue. Mr. Flynn and Dr. Heiger-Bernays stated they agree with all fellow members comments. Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to that the Board of Health to support the amendment to the code regarding pet stores handling of puppy mill dogs, because of the public health risk as explained. Mr. Flynn seconded. Roll call vote: Ms. Wolf-Fordham — Yes, Dr. Geller — Yes, Mr. Flynn—Yes, Dr. Perlmutter—Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays -Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Variance request to Plumbing Code for Ma Plumbing Board - 10 Maguire Road Ms. Belanger provided the Board with an explanation of the variance request and a letter from the Plumbing Inspection explaining why he was not in favor of the variance being granted. She recommended that the Board deny the variance. Dr.Heiger-Bernays made a motion not to grant the variance because the plumbing code does not allow use of concrete materials in this way, and the following_ the existing 18" concrete piping isn't an approved underground storm drainage material as per Massachusetts CMR 248 plumbing Code Section 10.06 (materials) (G) storm and sanitary below grade, and not an approved connection method as per section 10.07 (joints and connections). Mr. Flynn seconded. Roll call vote: Dr. Geller — Yes, Ms. Wolf-Fordham — Yes, Dr. Perlmutter — Yes, 4