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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Cary Hall, Ellen Stone Room 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; Sharon MacKenzie; Burt Perlmutter; Deborah Thompson and Judith Feldman. Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Ann Belliveau Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of May 14, 2008. Perlmutter motioned to accept the minutes as amended. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Public Health Nurse Report - Cody presented a synopsis of the most recent communicable diseases reported to the BOH since the last meeting. He will continue to track & report until the public health nurse is hired. Public Health Nurse (PHN) Position Update – Cody informed the Board that the position for PHN was advertised in The Boston Globe and at least 3 applications have been submitted. The application deadline is June 13, 2008. MacKenzie would like to participate in the interviewing. Second Medical Waste Day – Cody advised the Board of the second medical waste day held on June 4, 2008 between 4-7:30 PM. There were 25 participants and 150 lbs. of material was collected. JRM Rubbish Hauling sponsored the event. Housing Code Compliance Program Update – 9 Stimson Avenue Cody conducted a visual inspection at 9 Stimson Avenue and it appears the house has been cleaned out. According to other sources, other than the owner, the house has been sold. At this point, Cody feels it would be appropriate to close the case. Aloft and Element, (Westin Hotel), 727 Marrett Road – Perlmutter moved to approve a one-year variance for the Aloft pool and Element pool at 727 Marrett Road pending proper signage. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Cody advised the Board that Aloft and Element (Westin Hotels) had completed a food plan review with the Health Department. All necessary equipment (hand sinks, three bay sinks, prep sinks, hand wash sinks) have been installed according to the code in the Aloft. The unit known as the Element is still under construction. Mr. Charles York, Assistant General Manager of Aloft and Element, requested a temporary permit to allow the kitchen in Aloft to be used for training purposes and not for serving the public. Perlmutter motioned to grant a temporary food permit to Aloft at 727 Marrett Road. MacKenzie seconded. All Approved. Unidine/Shire’s Cafeteria, 300 Patriot Way - Cody informed the BOH of Unidine’s completion of a food plan review. All necessary equipment has been installed according to code. Cody advised that Eric Kinniburch, Executive Chef for Shire/Unidine, is requesting a permit to operate a food establishment and catering to the other 5 buildings on campus. Unidine had been operating on a temporary permit without any issues. MacKenzie motioned to grant Unidine/Shire located at 300 Patriot Way an annual food establishment permit. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.