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3 Dr. Perlmutter made a motion to recommend the food establishment - Alexandria’s Convenience Store – to hire a food consultant within 7 days from now on 10/18/2022, and that they appear for a hearing at next BOH meeting of 11/15/2022 on this entire matter. Dr. Heiger-Bernays seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Tung – Yes, Dr. Geller – Yes, Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays – Yes. Motion carried 4 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. Board of Health 2023 Meeting Schedule The Board reviewed the BOH 2023 Meeting Schedule. Ms. Belanger stated there was a vote taken by the legislature that meetings can continue to be held virtually until March, 2023. Revision to Fee Schedule: For construction and installation of a septic system Septic System Construction Permit - $250 Septic System Installation Permit – $250 Ms. Belanger explained the fee schedule updates on permits for construction and installation of a septic system. Each proposed permit fee is $250. Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to accept the fee schedule to include a septic system construction permit which would be $250 and a septic system installation permit for $250. Dr. Perlmutter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Dr. Geller – Yes, Dr. Tung – Yes, Dr. Perlmutter – Yes, Dr. Heiger-Bernays – Yes. Motion carried 4 to 0. All in favor. Unanimously moved. The amended Fee Schedule will be effective immediately. Tobacco Control Update None Flu and COVID 19 Update The Lexington COVID data from the Health Department Dashboard was provided to the Board. COVID test kits from the State were made available at flu/COVID clinics and the medical waste day. Ms. Belanger also discussed the flu/COVID clinics events scheduled on September 27th, October 6th, and October 12th for residents over 60 years old at Lexington Community Center and Scottish Rite Masonic Museum. Health Staff Reports Ms. Belanger provided environmental health reports from Ms. McCartin and Ms. Shah. Dr. Heiger-Bernays inquired about the WinWam system for tracking and doing inspections. Ms. McCartin stated this system is not up and running yet. Dr. Heiger-Bernays asked once WinWam is in place, what kind of information can it provide that will be useful to the BOH at a public meeting with regard to the inspections. She stated that the staff reports the number of inspections right now, but does not provide information about the facilities, violations, or the trends over time. Ms. Belanger stated she has been working on the budget, annual report and the Medical Reserve Corps. She also discussed the medical waste event held on October 15th, 2022. The Lexington Lions Club partnered with us once again with this event. There were about 35 residents participated