2023-07-19-BOH-min (Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board)

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Tri-Ton Coalition Advisory Board Burlington.Lexington.Wilmington • Rashod and Kellianne are now both trained to hold STB classes. Rashod is running a class tonight (6/14) with Lahey. Limbs have been purchased and STB kits have been put together for attendees. • Matter of Balance – Rashod, Jackie, and Katy are all attending the training on July 27 th. Kellianne from Lexington is also signed up. Katie will send the class information to Shelly. Two coaches are needed to hold the eight week class. Rashod can be a second trainer for Lexington or Wilmington if needed, • CPR Classes – Rashod will be taking an instructor training course in August and will then order mannequins based on the class recommendations. • Car Fit – Rashod, Jackie, and Katy will attend the Lahey training but in order to run an event, an OT or OT Assistant would be needed to assist. Looking into if Lahey will partner with us to provide an OT. • Tahycha is currently at Wilmington on Monday mornings to assist with beach testing. Joanne would like her to meet the health inspector as Tahycha will be covering for her when she goes on maternity leave in the fall. • Tahycha will be taking the soil evaluators course in September and Shelly said she will take her out on some soil evaluations. • Katy is working on identifying vulnerable populations and environmental justice (EJ) areas. Susan suggested Shelly and Joanne set up a meeting with Katy to discuss what she is working on and any potential projects they may like to have her work on. Tobacco Grant • The Tobacco Grant has been approved and will be for approximately $40K. • The position was advertised but to date there were no applicants that had experience • Susan will send resumes over to Joanne and Shelly and they can re-advertise for additional candidates • In the past, Shelly sent staff to Melrose to train with their tobacco inspector. It would be a paid training. V. New Business The next meeting will be held on August 30, 2023 Meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.