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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Cary Hall, Estabrook Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; Deborah Thompson; Sharon MacKenzie; Burt Perlmutter; Judith Feldman Health Department Attendee: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of August 4, 2008. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the minutes of September 15, 2008. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the minutes of November 10, 2008. Heiger-Bernays motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the minutes of December 8, 2008. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the Community Health Updates prepared by the Public Health Nurse, David Neylon. Cody mentioned that some of Neylon’s emergency preparedness work was incorporated in with his health report. Heiger-Bernays recommended that some of the emergency preparedness documents be made available to residents at the Library. Feldman asked Cody if he would create a ”Preparedness at Home” video, which would be available for groups such as: Rotary, Lions Club, etc. Cody stated that there is already a video available from Region 4B which shows residents from the City of Cambridge preparing at home by including items such as bottled water, canned goods and flashlights during their normal grocery shopping routine. Food Compliance Program The Board reviewed the food compliance program report. Cody introduced Tim Enright, proprietor of Aunt Mary’s, a new take-out food establishment that recently opened at 321 Woburn Street. Cody advised the Board that during an inspection on January 6, 2009, several violations were revealed. Cody suggested that Aunt Mary’s staff attend the next person-in-charge training that will take place before the end of February. MacKenzie motioned that “the Lexington Board of Health has approved of the annual Food Service Permit being issued to Aunt Mary’s. Keep in mind that failure to comply with the State Food Code, as revealed through the inspectional process, may result in administrative actions including but not limited to Order to Correct letters, fines and a requirement to hire a food consultant for additional training. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. Cody introduced Mr. Songtachalert, owner of the new food establishment, Rice Cube located at 397 Lowell Street. The establishment opened on December 17, 2008 and the menu consists of traditional Thai cuisine. Cody said this establishment completed the food plan review process and passed a pre-operational inspection conducted by Health Agent Fox. After a brief discussion, Perlmutter motioned that “The Lexington Board of