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2 Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to take the discussion of On-site Sewage Disposal Systems first in the list of the regulations. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Tung – Yes, Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays – Yes. Motion carried 3 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Review DRAFT Proposed Regulation Revisions: On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Code of Lexington Chapter155 Article XII, § 155-91. System maintenance Ms. Belanger provided the draft proposed regulations of on-site sewage disposal systems (Code of Lexington Chapter155 Article XII, § 155-91. System maintenance) for Board’s review and approval. She also explained that the wording “disposal systems must be pumped every 3 years” indicates that the septic does not need to be pumped out every year, which is in conflict with current Title V. Every septic tank or cesspool shall be pumped whenever necessary to ensure proper functioning of the system. The septic should be pumped out depending on the size of the system. Dr. Tung asked about adding wording such as “no less frequently than X number of years”. Ms. Belanger stated pumping frequency is a function of use, although pumping is typically necessary at least once every three years, and it is recommended to pump annually. Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to adopt the proposed revisions to the On-site Sewage Disposal System regulation. Dr. Tung seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Tung – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays – Yes. Motion carried 3 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Dr. Heiger-Bernays inquired about the process and will the homeowner who has a septic be notified of this revision. Ms. Belanger stated Ms. Shah is working on the septic records to make sure information we have matches the septic map. It is planned to send a reminder letter to homeowners who have septic systems, especially cesspools, because there’s been a lack of pumping records sent to the Health Office. Body Art Establishments and Practitioners Code of Lexington Chapter155 Article XVII Ms. Belanger and Ms. McCartin provided the draft proposed regulations of Body Art Establishments and Practitioners (Code of Lexington Chapter155 Article XVII) for Board’s review and approval. Ms. McCartin also explained the proposed changes and stated the proposed definitions come directly from the model Body Art regulation that the State provides. Dr. Heiger-Bernays inquired about § 155-123 operation of body art establishments. Ms. McCartin stated the section A and B is for a Body Art Plan Review. It means any new body art establishment must submit the body art plan review. The Health Department will review their plan to make sure it is sufficient, which is similar with the food establishment plan review. Dr. Heiger-Bernays also clarified that once the body art plan review has been approved, then the applicant can apply for the body art establishment and body art practitioner permits.