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Lexington Board of Health, December 14, 2006 Police Guard Room, 1575 Massachusetts Avenue Attendees: Burt Perlmutter, Chair; Judith Feldman; Sharon MacKenzie; Deborah Thompson Health Dept. Attendees: Kathy Fox, Derek Fullerton, Ann Belliveau Perlmutter called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. There was no public participation. The Board reviewed the minutes of the October 4, 2006 meeting. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes as written. Feldman seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the November data reports including the food inspection report. Pesticide Awareness: Tegan Evans informed the Board of the grant awarded in the amount of $11,900 for a pesticide awareness campaign. The grant was applied for by the Boston Public Housing Authority, Lexington Health Dept., Pest Management Contractor, Don Rivard and the Boston University School of Public Health. Evans proposed having two courses during the first two weeks of February 2007. The initial course to be instructed by Don Rivard will focus on the State laws concerning indoor pesticide use including topics such as; who should apply pesticides, the correct application of the pesticides, and integrated pest management. The second session will focus on how to set up a contract with the pest management company concerning annual inspections, etc. Evans explained that the letter would be going out to landlords explaining why this course is being offered along with a descriptive brochure. George Fortunato of 11 Bowman Street: Request for a variance from the yearly cesspool pumping requirement – Mr. Fortunato requested a variance from the yearly pumping requirement. Mr. Fortunato indicated that his system is hardly used since he spends most of his entire day at his wife’s nursing home. He supported the minimal use with his water use records. Fullerton informed the Board that Mr. Fortunato had the system pumped in August 2005. The Board unanimously voted to not grant a variance from the annual pumping requirement. Food Code Violations Hearing – Lexington Shell at 915 Waltham Street – Fox informed the Board of the following violations related to the coffee machine, hot dog machine, sale of ice which is bagged on site. 1. Access to the 3-bay sink was blocked during the last two inspections, which means that food contact equipment and utensils are not being cleaned and sanitized. The 3-bay sink was dirty and is clearly not being utilized for sanitizing of the coffee and ice making equipment 2. The ice scoop is not being stored in the holder. The ice machine is not being internally sanitized as required. 3. There are no utensils provided for dispensing the hot dog rolls.