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3 Mr. Mucci stated they will hire a food consultant. The owner understands they cannot use the food preparation area until the food consultant hired and their food plan review needs to be approved by the Health Department. A re-inspection will be welcomed by the owner before next meeting. Amrik Pabla, the owner of Alexandria’s Convenience Store, stated some brands products, like Hostess products, do not have expiration dates. He inquired about how to proceed with that food without expiration dates. Dr. Heiger-Bernays stated the food consultant will assist to resolve this issue. Request for hearing – 5 April Lane, Apt 11 Section 410.850 (B) of MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION (STATE SANITARY CODE, CHAPTER II). Ashley McKenna, the owner of 5 April Lane, Apt 11, explained the history of Plumbing issue of her property and requested the Board of Health to order the Minuteman Condo Association to correct this issue. Ms. Mckenna presented a PowerPoint presentation for the Board. (attached) Annie Lee, the attorney of Town Counsel, provided some legal guidance on procedures of this issue. Dawn McKenna, the mother of Ashley McKenna, provided information and re-emphasized the Condominium Association is responsible for plumbing issue in common area. Ms. Belanger stated according to the CMR 410, Ms. McKenna is the owner of the dwelling, and she has responsibility under the code. It was understood that an inspection was not done, even though it was offered. Dr. Heiger-Bernays stated it is correctly pointed out that a Board of Health can do an inspection, can determine if there is a violation of the sanitary code, and the responsibility is to make sure that the unit is habitable. It is aware that Ms. McKenna, as the owner of the dwelling that if a violation found, is responsible for correcting it. Dr. Perlmutter stated this issue is out of Board of Health’s jurisdiction. Dr. Tung also stated she would defer it to Town counsel. She agreed that this issue is out of Board of Health’s jurisdiction. Ms. Wolf-Fordham stated all we can do is follow the sanitation requirements. She also agreed to defer it to Town counsel. Ms. Lee advised the Board that this is not within the Board’s jurisdiction. The condo documents are fundamentally a contract between two private properties - the condo association and the unit owner. The Board of Health can order an inspection to determine if there's a violation. The Board of Health can't determine where the problem is, and who is legally responsible for it. It's really a matter for the courts, and it is a question about liability, who is financially and legally responsible