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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Town Office Building, Room G-15, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Ph.D., Chair; Sharon MacKenzie, R.N. CCM; Burt M. Perlmutter, M.D., David S. Geller, M.D. 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 December 12, 2012. MacKenzie motioned to approve the minutes with corrections. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. Community Health Update/Report—The Board reviewed the Community Health Report for December 2012 prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and follow-ups for the five (5) communicable diseases had been done in a timely manner. Cody advised the Board that from October I Oh through December 5th, 2424 individuals have been vaccinated for influenza. CHNA Updates - Cody introduced Marie Gabour who updated the Board concerning the Tick Talk meetings with Concord and surrounding communities. Marie stated that at the December meeting,the group is now focusing on the best way to convey the information on how to educate about ticks at possibly town fairs,kiosks,town newspapers and websites. Carlisle had done a survey to see how many people knew about ticks and it indicated that most people are not educated about ticks. Heiger-Bernays asked it there might be a way, as the group moves forward, to develop a program in a way that allows you to determine how affective the program was because education is great but are people using it to make choices or change behavior. Marie mentioned the next meeting will be held in January. Cody also mentioned the next CHNA focus group will be held on Monday, January 14th from 3-4 p.m. at Cary Hall. Environmental Health Report/Update Request for Septic System Pumping Variance for 360 Waltham St. —Cody introduced Frank O'Reilly who is representing his mother who lives at 360 Waltham. Mrs. O'Reilly had requested relief in the form of a variance from the requirement of an annual cesspool pump out at this address. Because of the documentation submitted indicating low volume and because the system is well maintained, Perlmutter motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants the variance request from the requirement of an annual cesspool pump out as required under Title V from state law §15.351: System Pumping and Routine Maintenance and Local Regulation § 155- 91. System maintenance to the property owner of 360 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421. However, consistent with Title V requirement, pumping will occur every 3 years. The variance applies to the current owner. In the event of a change in ownership,the variance request is null and void. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Khushboo— Cody informed the Board that Khushboo was trying to increase business by setting up a buffet without advising the Health Department of this change. Fox conducted an inspection at the site and advised Cody that nothing was in accordance with code. As a result, Cody advised Fox to shut down the buffet. As a result, Cody prepared a policy to discuss with the Board and perhaps within a year incorporate it as a regulation. The Fire Dept. recently approved Khushboo's use of sterno for the buffet for 60 days so that they can try out this buffet and if they