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544 June 9, 1987 - continued Dr. Roemer asked how the Board was going to deal with directions of long term, they would probably start by listing activities which are mandated. It was suggested to use the blue guide book to provide foundation and each member to have a copy of the Town Book. Mr. Smith was to list 20 parts of his job that took most of his time. Also, a copy of the budget, annual report, rabies clinic, etc., was requested, to have for the next meeting. Health Mr. Smith reported that the Health Department had been audited by the State Dept. and we did very well as all our records were under control. The State Audit by was going to go through 30/40 establishments but only did 10. The reason State for the audit was that many towns and cities do not keep good records or use the proper forms. Board On the meeting schedule for the Board the decision was made to meet on the Meeting second Tuesday of each month and to keep meetings down to one or one and a half hours. Health D.E.Q.E. and the Air Base were involved in a broken sewer pipe up on 128 Director's and Route 2A just before the place it goes into Tophet swamp. It was Report determined the pipe was cracked all the way across. They are in the process of getting bids to repair the pipe, talking about slipping plastic pipe inside pipe that is already there. However, this is a political situation. Pool inspections are very heavy at the present time. The Rabies Clinic vaccinated 200 dogs. The clinic deals primarily with Dr. Smith, Veterinarian. We charge minimal fee of $2.00. Next year we should think about dealing with cats. Vets push for rabies shots for cats. Aids program put on by State Office had an attendance of about 30/35 people. We are going to get copies of the Surgeon General's report for Town Employees. It would cost quite a bit to mail to residents in the town. Dr. Roemer suggested getting the Minuteman to do a column on Aids. Martha C. Wood, Assistant Director of Dental Health for preventive programs from the Department of Public Health is planning to attend next Board Meeting to give a talk on non-smoking and health. Fire cleanup still being held up by insurance. There are plans to have a second story with parking below ground level. Genetics Institute is shaping up and ready to go. They are waiting for completion of plumbing plans by a Registered P.E. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The following permits were signed by the Board: Animal Permit Paul & Edward B. Lloyd 202 Cedar Street Food Establishment Permits East Village Nursing Home 140 Emerson gardens Road 7/horses, 1/steer 12/chickens, 25 turkeys Vending