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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-12-BOH-min BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 7:00 P.M. Parker Room (G-15), Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Members in Attendance: Burt M. Perlmutter, M.D., John J. Flynn, J.D., David S. Geller, M.D. Board of Health Members not in Attendance: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chair; Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director Linda Rainville, Clerk Burt M. Perlmutter, M.D. called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 1.) Anaerobic Digester (AD) Regulations Bruce Haskell, CDM Smith, presented the MassDEP Regulations for Solid Waste Management Facility Site Assignment and Recycling, Composting and Conversion Permits. The Board had many questions that have been asked of Mr. Haskell, Lexington Selectmen and AD subcommittee. The major question is how public health concerns such as noise and odor will be addressed and by whom (Town or State or no-one). There was a lengthy discussion about the type of permit needed. They also discussed how the site would be regulated and who would be responsible, the Town or the State. 2.) Minutes of June 12, 2013 The Board reviewed the minutes of June 12, 2013. Geller motioned to approve minutes with one correction. Flynn seconded. All approved. 3.) Community Health • David Neylon presented the Community Health Report. This year there will be twice the amount of flu vaccine available. • Brookhaven will be the drop off spot for medical waste. • Mr. Neylon reviewed the Survey Results Summary, Lexington Healthy Communities Project. Three hundred and three community members responded to the survey. Seventy-eight percent (78%) of those surveyed were Lexington residents, fourteen percent (14%)worked in town, and eight percent (8%)were visitors. 4.) Environmental Health Report a.) Food Inspection Program The Board reviewed the Health Report/Food Inspections Report submitted by Kathy Fox. 1) Clover, Megan Pleggi Left without presenting to the Board b.) State Sanitary Code Case Review 1) Rodent Complaint NH13-22 Mr. Cody reported a letter was sent to the owner of the building. The building foundation has been sealed and rat traps have been placed around the area. 2) Hayden Swimming Pool Mr. Cody reviewed the response from the Mass. Department of Public Health in regard to the a variance request which requires, in part, that all walks, decks and terraces have a minimum slope of/4 inch per foot toward adequate drains or points at which the water will have a free unobstructed flow away from the pool to approved points of disposal. The MDPH approved a Conditional Swimming Variance for Hayden Recreation Center, 24 Lincoln Street. • A proactive monthly bacteriological water testing program is established with analytical results provided to the Lexington Health Department upon receipt from a qualified laboratory. • Mandatory daily water sampling for residual disinfectant and pH shall be conducted and recorded six (6)times daily, including once prior to opening and once during the peak load, pursuant to the requirements outlined at 105 CMR 435.29(2) & (3) • Mandatory water sampling for alkalinity and calcium hardness shall be conducted and recorded every other day, pursuant to the requirements outlined at 105 CMR 435.29(4). Geller motioned and Flynn seconded. In accordance with the MDPH it is required the water testing program be in effect for one year. All Approved c.) Animal Regulation Mr. Cody presented an email he received regarding a variance request for the keeping of 15 chickens on a property. The Board denied the permit. The applicant has 6 months to reduce the number of chickens to 5. Flynn motioned, Perlmutter seconded, All Approved: The BOH grant a requirement for the applicant to come into compliance by reducing the number of chickens to 5 by December 31, 2013. d.) Old Res Swimming Area Robert Lee, Intern, presented information regarding bacteria testing results at the Old Res. The BOH recommended waiting to see the effect of the retention pond before doing a revision. Or do a temporary revision. A 24 hour closure will require 1" or more of rain rather than '/z" to 3/4" of rain. 5.) Emergency Preparedness Update a.) EDS tabletop Mr. Cody reported to the Board about the EDS Table Top Exercise. He also reported Lisa Jackson is leaving the Regional Table Top Board. Miscellaneous 6.) Old /New Business • Mr. Cody spoke to the Board regarding 7 Lillian Road. There is an"Approved Condition" signed 13 April 1959, stating that"Lots 9, 10, 11 shall not be built upon without prior consent of the Lexington Board of Health". Geller motioned, Flynn seconded. All in favor to release the restriction approved on 13 April 1959 for Lots 9, 10, 11 Lillian Road. Mr. Cody will send a letter to the attorney. • Mr. Cody reported about the Food Truck Festival conducted on May 9, 2013. Four(4) food trucks were present. Mr. Cody went to inspect the trucks, at that time only one truck had arrived. It was a well received event. Approximately 1500 people were coming and going. "Lobsta Love" and "Grill Cheese Nation" were the most popular. "Chicken on the Run" was good. • Mr. Cody reported he applied for a Wellness Grant through MAPC 7.) Next Meeting Next Meeting July 10, 2013 Geller motioned to adjourn the meeting. Flynn seconded. All Approved Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.