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2 Meeting Called to Order: The meeting began at 6:32 P.M. Open Forum (2 minutes per person, state your name and address) None Minutes Approval: The Board suggested reviewing the October 2023 minutes at the next meeting in December 21st, 2023. High-Performance Building Policy Review of 2015 Board of Health Memo - Maggie Peard – Sustainability & Resilience Officer, Town of Lexington At the Board of Health meeting on October 17th, Ms. Peard presented the High Performance Building Policy to the Board. At that meeting a Board of Health memo from 2015 was mentioned regarding CO2 guidelines for buildings, especially schools. Ms. Peard asked for input from the current Board regarding the recommendation of 600 parts per million (ppm) of CO2 as stated in the 2015 memo. The Board was provided a copy of the 2015 memo in their November meeting packet. After review and discussion, the Board agreed to continue supporting the recommended guideline of 600 ppm or less as the preferred level of CO2 in a building. Lab Animal Regulations Update – Ms. Belanger updated the Board on the draft proposed Lab Animal Regulations stating that all potentially impacted businesses were sent a copy of the draft new regulations and requested feedback, comments, and questions. Notices were sent to 5 labs in town. Ms. Belanger and Ms. McCartin both mentioned that there has yet to be any official comments, concerns, or questions from the labs. Emergency Assistance Shelters - Update Ms. Belanger gave an update to the Board on the Emergency Shelters in Lexington. She has been asked by the Town Manager to take the coordination lead for the Town. Ms. Belanger has had multiple meetings and discussions with many participants who are involved with the shelters. She stated she has met with the personnel who performed vaccination record reviews and assessments, The Regional Coordinator, staff of the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management (OPEM), the National Guard, other State stakeholders, and local Lexington volunteers. Ms. Belanger explained the procedures for families to obtain their DAT, Mass Health, worker authorization, and that any immigration and legal matters are all processed through the Welcome Center. Ms. Belanger also informed the board of the upcoming plans to provide families with immunizations, and education enrollment. Volunteer groups have stepped up and become directly involved in the support of the families in areas involving clothing