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Lexington Board of Health August 12, 2004 Meeting Minutes Police Guard Room, 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Attendees: Board of Health: James Fearnside, Chair; Wendy Heiger-Bernays; Sharon MacKenzie; Burt Perlmutter Health Department: Kathy Fox Public: Carla M. Moynihan, Robinson & Cole, LLP The meeting began at 7:05 PM. There was no public participation. Fearnside asked the Board to review the minutes of the July 7, 2004. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes as amended. Heiger-Bernays seconded. All approved. Fearnside began a discussion concerning the noise measurements at Arlex Oil Company. Fearnside said that a variance had been granted to Arlex Oil Company forever unless the Selectmen take the variance away. Fearnside said that noise measurements would be taken at Arlex Oil in September. Fullerton will arrange for the testing with the Police Department. Per Fearnside, Susnock should be made aware of the testing date as well as Susnock’s attorney. Fearnside began a discussion concerning possible dates for the continuation of the Arlex Oil thst hearing. Fearnside recommended either Thursday, October 7 or Thursday, October 21. Fullerton should arrange the hearing date with the parties involved. Carla M. Moynihan, Robinson & Cole, LLP representing Arlex Oil Company, informed the Board of their intention to have noise measurements done at the Arlex Oil facility. Fearnside began a discussion concerning the Public Health Nurse opening. Fearnside mentioned about the $70,000.00 for visiting nurse coverage that is available through the COA. MacKenzie wanted to be assured that the temporary public health nurse from All Care would be utilized until a public health nurse is hired. Fearnside began a discussion about the amount of money received annually from health permits. Fearnside stated that approximately $37,000.00 is received from all Health permits. Fearnside said the BOH has jurisdiction for the cost of permits Fearnside suggested increasing the fees and giving the general fund one half and then having a fund for the health department to use in the community. Fearnside would like to review the current permit fees at the next meeting. Heiger-Bernays wanted to know the percentage of the fines that get paid. Fox informed Heiger- Bernays that about 80% of the fines get paid.