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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Tuesday, November 20, 2013, 7:00 P.M. Legion, Town Hall Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Members in Attendance: Burt Perlmutter, MD, John J. Flynn, J.D., David S. Geller, M.D, Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, Board of Health Members not in Attendance: Wendy Heiger- Bernays, PhD, Chair Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director Linda Rainville, Clerk Burt Perlmutter called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 1.) Minutes of October 15, 2013 approved with two corrections 2.) Community Health a.) CHNA Health Community grant Update Mr. Cody reported that the Grant Application was finalized. The survey showed areas the residents would like to see addressed: Connectivity, for residents; Alternate Transportation; Mental Health; Nutrition. The group has decided to continue to meet with or without the funding. The goal will be to promote existing programs. 3.) Environmental Health a.) Food Inspection Program 1) Ms. Emily Patel, came before the BOH to request a permit to operate a Residential Kitchen at 11 Hancock Ave. After answering the questions from the BOH, the permit was approved. "The Lexington Board of Health grants an Annual Permit to Operate a Residential Kitchen to Emily Patel at 11 Hancock Avenue." Dr. Geller motioned and S. MacKenzie seconded. All in Favor. 2) Mr. Zito De Olivera, Manager, Prime Roast Beef& Seafood- Did not appear. b.)State Sanitary Code Case Review Update c.) Raising the purchase age for tobacco, unregulated nicotine delivery devices to 21. Jonathan P Winickoff, M.D. and Matthew Reynolds, Student at LHS presented information to the BOH regarding the statistics regarding people under the legal age to buy cigarettes still being able to purchase cigarettes, cigars and other smoking material. At this time the legal age to purchase tobacco is 18 which opens the market up to teens in high school. The tobacco industry is targeting younger customers by selling items like flavored tobacco products, single packages, colorful packaging, etc. Dr. Winickoff reported the effects of tobacco on younger smokers. 1.) Electronic Cigarettes (e- cigarettes) Elizabeth Kloss reported on the research she has done regarding Electronic cigarettes. The BOH will revisit this topic at the December meeting. d.) Medical Marijuana, Ethan Handwerker came before BOH to follow up on his request for a Letter of Support, Letter of Non Opposition regarding his Registered Marijuana Dispensary. After some discussion, J.