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January 12, 1987 continued Dr. Goldmann suggested writing Mr. Bucca another letter saying we recognize his continued concern but at this time the Town of Lexington does not have information or generic policy. At such time as the State should set stand- ards on wood stoves, we would be happy to assist him. Dr. Finkelstein said we should talk to Norman Cohen to see if Mr. Bucca has any liability to sue. However, we would have to speak to the Town Manager first. Mr. Smith said, "No problem," and he would send a quick letter. It was agreed Dr. Goldmann would write a letter to Mr. Bucca. Dr. Goldmann was disappointed he missed the last meeting where the Board held a discussion with the School Medical Department on Student Health Services. Mr. Smith suggested he write to Dr. DeIulio on official stationary, from all members of the Board, listing all questions he wanted to ask - to put in writing his exact concerns. What the nurse does when a kid comes in with needle marks or a girl comes in with a bluging stomach, what preven- tive health program ther is on suicide, etc. Dr. Goldmann said Physical Ed was a good program. There was a short discussion on smoking in restaurants. The policy states a restaurant with 50 seats should set aside 24% of its seats for non- smokers. Dr. Goldmann said ventilation is the problem not seating; this would be too costly for restaurants to change. Dr. Goldmann had a call from a resident concerned about Town Policy on smoking. He wanted to know if the town would ever consider a total ban on smoking - Cambridge has one now in restaurants. Public Health is working on regulations that may be adopted statewide. Dr. Stan Finkelstein gave a report on his meeting with Human Services. They talked on their experiences with Visiting Nurses. There are two pro- posals for funding for the Friendly Visiting Program for the ill and elder- ly. Everyone thinks it is worthwhile. Human Services have some problem with the Director of VNCH. VNCH is taking advantage of where Human Ser- vices begins and VNCH ends. The Committee usually takes the position that the more money spent on human services the better. The Committee asked Steve Baran, Human Services Coordinator, to find out what VNCH is doing. He called several doctors in Lexington - 100% said VNCH is exceptionally good and performing very useful services. Human Service voted 50% funding for the next Fiscal Year. Visiting Nurses requested $8500 out of $17,00. If VNCH goes not get short term funding, they will have to close the program down. All this came to the Town Manager through other routes. The amount asked for was $3500. The Town Manager said we should pay it. This is most unusual for this Town Manager. The issue is that VNCH is trying to seek town funds they don't qualify for. They do not benefit from United Way as they are overpaid. Dr. Asarkof said the Visiting Nurses are clearly an irresponsible group. They have been told they have to meet their responsibilities. Services would like Visiting Nurses under their budget. Human Dr. Finkelstein and Steve Baran were having another meeting this evening. The Board finalized the meeting at 9:30 p.m. and scheduled the next meeting for Monday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. 5318 Discussion on School Medical Dept. No Smoking in Restau- rant Discussion Dr. Finkel - stein's report on VNCH