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LEXINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH
<br /> MEETING MINUTES
<br /> Friday, May 1, 2020
<br /> 11:30 A.M.
<br /> Conducted by Remote Participation
<br /> Board of Health Members in Attendance:
<br /> Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Burt Perlmutter, M.D., John J. Flynn, David Geller, M.D.
<br /> Office of Public Health Attendees:
<br /> Kari Sasportas, Public Health Director
<br /> Francis Dagle, Public Health Assistant
<br /> Speakers:
<br /> Mark Corr, Chief of Police
<br /> Mina Makarious, Town of Lexington Legal Council
<br /> Carol bel, Chamber of Commerce
<br /> Dahlia, Resident of Lexington
<br /> Taylor Singh, Resident of Lexington
<br /> David Walsh, Teacher for Town of Lexington
<br /> Melissa Batitte, Director Recreation Department
<br /> Peter Coleman, Recreation Department
<br /> Documents:
<br /> Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM.
<br /> The board reviewed the Community Health Report;
<br /> Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chairperson, reviewed the draft document advisory regarding the
<br /> use of face coverings in response to COVID-19. The advisory has been drafted in accordance
<br /> with the essential businesses that must follow practices as outlined in Governor's Order No. 13
<br /> and Commissioner of Public Health order of March 25 in order to enhance social distancing in
<br /> grocery stores, pharmacies, and other essential businesses. After some discussion, John J. Flynn,
<br /> proposed a motion to approve the issuance of the draft advisory, as written, excluding the
<br /> requirement of wearing face coverings outdoors. Burt Perlmutter, M.D., second the motion. By
<br /> roll call, all were in favor.
<br /> Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chairperson, reviewed the draft document advisory regarding the
<br /> request of owners, managers, and residents of senior housing and Lexington Housing Authority
<br /> properties to eliminate unnecessary visitation and to take protective measures to decrease spread
<br /> of COVID-19. All owners and operators of senior housing in the Town of Lexington and
<br /> properties managed by the Lexington Housing Authority to restrict visitation to units within their
<br /> properties except for those visits that are necessary to provide essential services, such as family
<br /> wellness checks, deliveries of food and medicine, or any other products necessary to maintain the
<br /> safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, or care from personal care assistants,
<br /> home care providers, or other medical professionals. After some discussion, Burt Perlmutter,
<br /> M.D., proposed a motion to approve the issuance of the draft advisory, as written. John J. Flynn,
<br /> second the motion. By roll call, all were in favor.
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