HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-13-BOH-min Lexington Board of Health Meeting,
Wednesday, February 13, 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., John J. Flynn
Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director
Wendy Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board reviewed the minutes of January 9, 2013. MacKenzie motioned to approve the minutes
with corrections. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters—Gerard Cody introduced Mark Coughlin,
AIA of Strekalovsky Architecture Inc. to the Board. Mr. Coughlin appeared before the Lexington
Board of Health on behalf of Urgent Care of New England Inc., pursuant to M.G.L. c. 142 § 13,
to petition the Board for a variance from the State Plumbing Code. Variance is requested from
Section 10.10 of the State Plumbing Code requiring one shower per each sex for Medical Health
Care Buildings. The proposed use of space is an"out-patient"clinic as defined by section
304.1.1 of the 2009 International Building code. Urgent Care of New England Inc., is requesting
permission to eliminate the showers for both locations. After a discussion, Perlmutter motioned
that the Lexington Board of Health supports the variance request from the requirement of
Sections 10.10 of the State Plumbing Code requiring one shower per each sex for Medical Health
Care Buildings. The proposed use of the space is an"out patient"clinic,therefore,the shower
facility would not be used. The lack of a shower fixture poses no public health risk for this
facility. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Hayden Rink Snack Bar Variance Request— Cody introduced Lynne Harris who operates the
snack bar at Hayden Ice Rink. Cody stated that currently a two bay sink is in place and because
the food code requires a three bay sink, Mr. Harris is requesting a variance from the requirement.
After a discussion, Gellar motioned that the Lexington Board of Health approves the variance
request from the requirement of Food Code Chapter 4, section 301.12, Manual Warewashing.
Ms. Harris demonstrated knowledge to satisfy the requirement of Food Code Chapter 4, section
301.12(C),Alternate Manual warewashing. The lack of a three bay sink poses no public health
risk for this snack bar operation. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.
MA France LLC Variance Request— Cody introduced Mr. and Mrs. Francois and Cecile Attard,
Owners of a new business specializing in the retail sale of cheese, ham,jams, bread and related
items located at 46 Massachusetts Avenue and Kevin Maguire owner of the property. Mr.
Maguire, on behalf of Francois and Cecile Attard, informed the the Board that the space was
formerly occupied by a fish market and all the sinks were removed except for the restroom sinks.
Due to the limited volume of food prep,the owners propose to use the bathroom hand sink for
hand washing, a variance for the lack of a three bay sink and propose to use a dish washer. Cody
recommended that the Attard's purchase a dishwasher with a sanitizer step. After a discussion,
Jay Flynn motioned that the Lexington Board of Health approves the variance request from the
requirement of Food Code Chapter 4, section 301.12, Manual warewashing and Food Code
Chapter 5, 204.11 Handwashing Facilities. However, it is the recommendation of the Board of
Health that this case be continued upon completion of the Food Plan review application so that a
permit to operate a food establishment may be issued. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. In
summarizing, Cody informed Maguire that in order to complete the food plan review,the owners
must submit to Kathy Fox,the type of dishwasher with the sanitizing step that you are
purchasing. The owners will then receive a letter stating the plan has been reviewed and you can
begin to build out under these conditions. There will then be a preoperational inspection before
opening for business.
Environmental Health Report—The Board reviewed the Environmental Health Report for
February 2013 prepared by Kathy Fox. Cody advised the Board that Khushboo completed a plan
review for the permanent buffet set up and will be serving a luncheon buffet only. Stephanie
Scogland conducted an inspection and the food temperature was barely hot enough but it passed.
They will need to learn how to adjust the equipment to make it a little bit hotter.
Cody advised the Board that he will be revising the various food permits and distributed a
proposed new residential kitchen permit application to the Board. Since most the food plan
review is exempt for residential kitchens,this application will satisfy the food plan and permit for
home kitchens.
Cody distributed to the Board, copies of a proposed Mobile Food Plan Review Application and
Ice Cream Truck Permit Application. Cody informed the Board that there are some changes at
the State level which will require CORI checks for what they calling Ice Cream Trucks. Cody
will be meeting with Carl Valente and Chief Corr on Friday, February 15, 2013 to discuss.
Regional Tick Task Force Environmental Education Sub-committee— Cody advised the Board
that the Tick information cards presented by Marie Gabour at the January 2013 meeting, cannot
be altered. If we ordered 500, we would need to get 500 stickers to modify. This sub-committee
like the cards as is and Cody wanted to check with the Board to see what the Board would like to
do. Cody advised the Board that Conservation would install the trail boxes and volunteers or
interns would replenish the boxes with the cards. Heiger-Bernays inquired if UMASS Extension
will test the tick for all three diseases given changes taking place at UMASS Extension and the
statement on the card stating "products containing DEET can be used on skin". After a
discussion,
Perlmutter motioned to continue to use the Health Educational Material provided by MDPH.
MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Community Health Update/Report—The Board reviewed the Community Health Report for
January 2013 prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and follow-ups for the four(4) communicable
diseases had been done in a timely manner.
Cody informed the Board that the next CHNA focus group will be held on Februry 25, 2013 at
the Senior Center. Surveys will be collected for another month and then prepare the results and
come up with a plan for stage two.
Neylon gave a presentation at the Senior Center on choosing healthy foods for older adults. He
worked with Kelly Stanislawzyk the Nurse at the Senior Center on this presentation.
Emergency Preparedness Report—Cody stated in preparing for the storm,they had meetings and
set up supplies in case an emergency center needed to be opened. MRC personnel were standing
by and the Fire Chief said there were no needs to set up the shelter.
Cody met with the Region 4A Coordinator audit the EDS plan for the TAR Review.
She helped with the plan and added comments to help with the scoring of the plan.
Cody would like to have a table top exercise to get all the emergency planners together.
Carpathia will be submitting a proposal for this event.
MacKenzie motioned to adjourn. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.
Documents submitted: Agenda
Community Health Report
Environmental Health Report