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Home My WebLink About2023-04-18-BOH-min LEXINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 6:30 pm Conducted by Remote Participation Board of Health Members in Attendance: Burt Perlmutter, M.D., Jillian Tung, M.D., M.P.H., Susan Wolf-Fordham, J.D. MPA. Board of Health Member absent: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Ph.D., Chair, David Geller, M.D. Vice Chair Office of Public Health Attendees: Joanne Belanger, RN, Public Health Director, Alicia McCartin, Assistant Health Director Documents:  Minutes Approval  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOARD OF HEALTH! 140 years young!!  LexZeroWaste – Update on Pilot Program for Reusable Take-out Containers- ZeroToGo -Janet Kern and Mark Manasas  National Public Health Week - April 3 -9, 2023 – Review of events  Upper Crust Pizzeria - Update  Semi Public Pool Variance Requests: 105 CMR 435.23 (1) Lifeguards Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 Aloft: 727 Marrett Rd – Semi-Public Elements: 727 Marrett Rd – Semi-Public Brookhaven: 1010 Waltham St -Special Purpose & Semi-Public Pool Waterstone of Lexington Assisted Living: 53-55 Waterstone St. – Semi-Public Five Fields: 3 Fields Rd -Semi-Public Peacock Farm: 7 Peacock Farm Rd -Wading Pool & Semi-Public Pool Adams Pool: 18 Brent Road -Wading Pool & Semi-Public Pool Pleasant Brook: 23R Mason St – Semi-Public Moon Hill: S24 Moon Hill Road -Wading Pool & Semi-Public Pool Pleasant Brook: 23 R Mason St Semi-Public Pool 105 CMR 435.23 (1) Lifeguards under 16: Pleasant Brook: 23 R Mason St Semi-Public Pool Swimming Pool – Condition of Permit discussion; 475 Bedford St Indoor Pool – Semi-Public  Tobacco Control Update  Flu and COVID 19 update  Health Staff Reports Environmental Health Community Health Directors Report  Correspondence/Information Gov Healey – Expanded Virtual Meeting Rabies Vaccine Waivers: MGL Chapter 140, Section 145B, (d)(i)  New/Old Business 2 Welch Road ServSafe class  Adjournment Meeting Called to Order: The Board of Health meeting of April 18, 2023, was called to order by Dr. Perlmutter at 6:30 pm. Minutes Approval After discussion, Ms. Wolf- Fordham made a motion that the Board of Health approves March 21, 2023, Special Board of Health meeting minutes as edited and amended. Dr.Tung then seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Open Forum (2 minutes per person, state your name and address) None LexZeroWaste- Update on Pilot Program for Reusable Take-out Containers-ZeroTogo: Janet Kern and Mark Manasas of LexZeroWaste attended the meeting and presented an update on their pilot program to the Board. They presented plans to expand the pilot during phases 2 and 3 as long as the restaurant can handle the increase and the Board approves. The Board of Health has questions and comments regarding the program's reusable containers; the questions and comments were answered and addressed by Ms. Kern and Mr. Manasas. National Public Health Week – April 3-9,2023 – Review Events: Ms. Belanger gave an overview of national Public Health Week informing the Board that the Town of Lexington held many events that were well-attended and received by the community. The Health Office and Conservation Commission now have a monthly scheduled guided Nature walk once a month as a result of this collaboration. Upper Crust Pizzeria – Update Ms. McCartin gave a brief overview informing the Board that Upper Crust had conducted training with their Food Safety consultant Walter Solorzano and the staff members. The consultant will continue doing routine inspections for the next several months and provide updated inspection reports to the Health Office. The staff will perform an inspection before the next Board of Health meeting and report on progress. Semi-Public Pool Variance Request: Ms. Wolf- Fordham made a motion to grant the variances of the following Pool facilities’ that requested to have No Lifeguard present Article XVI Bathing Places 155-116.  Aloft Pool  Element Pool  Brookhaven Pool  Waterstone Pools Dr. Tung seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Dr. Tung made a motion stating “The Lexington Board of Health grants the variance request from the requirement of lifeguards for the safe operation of pools as listed under Article XVI, Bathing Places § 155-116. In addition, all requirements of 105 CMR 435.23 (2) shall be met including all signage which includes: “Warning No Lifeguard on Duty” in easy to read, legible letters which are at least four inches high “Children under age 16 should not use swimming pool without an adult in attendance” and another sign that states, “Adults should not swim alone.” This variance applies only to the following seasonal pool facilities, which have made the request in writing. Listed as follows:  Adams Pool  Five Fields Pool  Peacock Farm Pool  Moon Hill Pool  Pleasant Brook Pool This Variance will expire at the end of the Seasonal Pool season, pool expiration date, or upon notification of an unsafe operating condition at a specific facility.” The Motion was seconded by Ms. Wolf-Fordham. The motion passed unanimously. Dr. Tung made a motion stating “The Lexington Board of Health grants the variance request from Swimming Pool Code 105 CMR 435.23 (1), to allow two lifeguards to work at the Pleasant Brook pool who are not 16 years old or older. The two lifeguards will work as lifeguards at the following Pool:  Pleasant Brook Pool, With the stipulation of submitting a confirmation of Red Cross certification, and notes that this request grant is only for these two individuals and this variance will expire at the end of the pool season.” The Motion was seconded by Ms. Wolf-Fordham. The motion passed unanimously. Tobacco Control Update: No new update on tobacco control. COVID-19 Update: The Lexington Covid-19 data from the Health Office dashboard was provided to the Board. Reports will continue to be provided until May 11, 2023. After May 11, 2023 State COVID data will be available online at Mass.gov. Health Staff Reports: Staff provided their monthly reports, and there were no questions from the Board. Directors report: Ms. Belanger provided an update on the new commissioner for Public Health, Dr. Robbie Goldstein. Ms. Belanger and Ms. Coleman attended a Narcan training. The Press release from Gov Healey announcing the end of COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency in Massachusetts on May 11, 2023, was discussed. Ms. Belanger had been asked by the Town Manager’s Office how the Board intended to proceed with meetings as the ability to hold virtual meetings was extended by the legislature until March 2025. Ms. Belanger discusses the options available to the Board, which are to remain remote, hybrid, or in-person. Ms.Belanger’s initial response to the Town Manager’s Office was to remain remote. The consensus of the Board members present is to remain remote, however, a final decision needs to wait for a full Board decision. Rabies Vaccine Waivers: MGLChapter140, Section 145b, (d)(i) Ms. Belanger related to the Board that the rabies waiver letter had been sent for 3 dogs. 2 Welch Rd: The outside of the property was cleaned by 24 Trauma to make it safe and so that no one gets injured. ServSafe Class: The class was held on March 20, 2023, and had 20 attendees. The Health Office is planning to schedule more classes in the future as this class filled up quickly and there is a waiting list. Adjournment: Ms. Wolf-Fordham a motion to adjourn at 8:04 pm. Dr.Tung seconded. All in favor.