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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Town Office Building, Room G-15, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; David S. Geller; John J. Flynn Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk/Office Manager Wendy Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of September 19, 2012. Geller motioned to approve the minutes with correction. Flynn seconded. All approved. Community Health Update/Report – The Board reviewed the Community Health Report for October 2012 prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and follow-ups for the five (5) communicable diseases had been done in a timely manner. Environmental Health Report Clover Taipei – Cody informed that Board that Clover Taipei requested relief in the form of a variance from the use of a three bay sink; Food Code 4-301.12. After a discussion, Geller motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants the variance request from the requirement of a three compartment sink as listed under Food Code 4- 301.12 to Clover Taipei, 211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. The variance applies to the current owner. In the event of a change in ownership, the variance request is null and void. Flynn seconded. All approved. Clover Taipei – Cody advised the Board that Clover Taipei had completed a food plan review with the Health Division and all necessary equipment has been installed according to code with the exception of the three bay sink. After a discussion, Geller motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to operate a food establishment to Clover Taipei at 211 Massachusetts Avenue. Flynn seconded. All approved. Lexington Power Yoga - Yolanda Taylor appeared before the Board to request a Variance from the requirement of using ANSI certified equipment as listed under Food Code 4-205.10 to Lexington Power Yoga, 1762 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. The variance applies to the current owner. In the event of a change in ownership, the variance request is null and void. Lexington Power Yoga – Cody informed the Board that Yolanda Taylor is requesting a permit to operate a retail food establishment at Lexington Power Yoga. All pre-operational inspections have been completed and there have been no issues or complaints since the pre-operational inspection. After a discussion, Heiger-Bernays motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to operate a retail food establishment to Lexington Power Yoga at 1762 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. Geller seconded. All approved. Vine Brook Tavern – Marcus Palmer of the Vine Brook Tavern on Waltham Street, to describe his proposed tavern featuring American comfort food which will be reasonably priced. Palmer stated that his manager and chefs will be ServeSafe Certified. Cody informed Mr. Palmer of the local grease trap regulations as well as the free PIC training offered by the Health Division. Palmer plans on recycling the grease. Cody informed Palmer that he will need to request a food establishment permit from the Board of Health when his establishment is completed.