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MINUTES for: BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 7:00 P.M. Estabrook Hall, Cary Hall Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Members in Attendance: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chair, John J. Flynn, J.D., Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, David S. Geller, M.D Health Division Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director, Linda Rainville, Clerk 1.) Minutes from June 18, 2014 accepted as amended. 2.) Community Health a.) CHNA grant update – John Gallon of Edenburg Center was interviewed to conduct Mental Health First Aid Trainings b.) MAPC tobacco grant update – an information session was conducted at Katahdin Woods by Jeanne Flaherty. c.) Flu Clinic Schedule 2014 – Mr. Cody informed the Board of the Flu Clinic Schedule. d.) Community Health Report – Mr. Cody told the Board about the bat brought in to the Health Dept to be tested for rabies – the bat did not have rabies. The Board was also informed about the seminars being presented regarding Ticks and Mosquitoes. 3.) Environmental Health a.) Food Inspection program 1.) Royal India Bistro – Jatinda Singh, owner and Lisa Berger from Berger Food Safety Consulting gave the Board an update.Ms. Berger spoke about the improvement that have been made at the restaurant, i.e.; temperature and cooling issues, professional cleaning, working on a master cleaning schedule, training manual by Serve-safe, etc. There are still some issues, such as lighting, light covers, practices for changing food storage. They will return to the September meeting. 2.) Campylobacter – Potential Food-borne Illness report was investigated – no risk to local food establishment. 3.) Annual MDPH Food Establishment Report – reviewed annual MDPH compliance b.) State Sanitary Code Case Review 1.) 26 Volunteer Way – Mr. Cody and Mr. David George met with the owner. The home owner agreed to only use the wood stove between September 15 and June 15. 2.) 21 Crescent Hill Avenue – A letter has been sent to the homeowner regarding the abandoned pool, abandoned vehicles and not having a fence around the pool. They are required to come in to compliance by September. 3.) 27 Burlington Street – The homeowner will verify the number of rooms when construction is completed. 4.) 11 Brandon Street – Homeowner is still feeding the birds. There is bird seed on the ground. 12 Brandon Street – the homeowner has a ramp for the raccoons and a temporary storage “pod” that has been there over a year. Mr. Cody and David George, Zoning will make a site visit to see if they can assure that the homeowner comes in to compliance regarding the zoning issues with a storage container. A State Fish and Wildlife expert recommended that seed not be placed on the ground to improve bird health.