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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-01520 Food Establishments (Cont+i?) Pine Meadows Golf Club, Cedar Street Cafeteria Medical Electronics Plant, 45 Hartwell Avenue Powder Horn Golf Club, 40 Walnut Street Geoffroyts Pharmacy, 41.1 Waltham Street Bora Bora, Inc., 7.77 Massachusetts Avenue Minute Man Restaurant, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue Ledgemont Laboratory, 128 Spring Street Pool Permits: Sun Valley Association, Inc. Paint Rock Pool, Inc. Center Playground Peacock Farrn Association Five Field Pool, Inc. J. W. Hayden Recreation Centre Moon Hill, Inc. Meadow Breeze Day Camp (Christian Academy) Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn Recreation Camp Meadow Breeze Day Camp BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING JULY 1, 1974 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held Mon- day, July 1, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room G-15. Members present were: Dr. William Cosgrove, Chairman; Mr. James Lambie, Dr. Charles Ellicott and George A. Smith, Director of Public Health. Dr. Michael Erdos, a new associate of Dr. Ellicottts associates, attended the meeting to observe Town Government in action. The minutes of the June 3, 1974 meeting were approved as typed. Mr. Smith reported to the Board that the bills for the Lowe premature infants had been turned over to Mr. Collins of the Welfare Department to see if Medicaid would pay them. This was possible because of a new ruling which allows Mr. Lowe to have a minimum of $3000. dollars in the bank. Mr. Smith went on to say that the bills for the premature infants, both of which have passed away, have gone from our original estimate of $9000. dollars to $15,000. thousand dollars. Mr. Collins thought Medicare would pay part of this bill if not the whole of it. The Town will be responsible for the part that Medicaid does not cover. Mr. Smith said that the last he had heard Mr. Lowe was to fill out and file the necessary forms with the Welfare Department. 1 1 1 521 Mr. Smith said if the Town has to pay any part of this bill Mr. O'Connell will question some of the charges. Mr. Lambie said if we had to pay any part of this bill we should as a Board review it. Dr. Cosgrove said he thought we should ask,Town Counsel to look into the bill. No further action was taken at this time. Dr. Cosgrove explained that he believed Mr. Smith had run MOON into the satha problem we had with Moon Hill Pool years ago. They HILL just do not want to abide by the rules and regulations. Mr. Finneran POOL had this problem about eight years ago. Dr. Cosgrove asked Mr. Smith to explain the problem. Mr. Smith said actually the problem was basic for both the Moon Hill Pool and Five Fields Pool. Both pools do not want to in- stall proper chlorinators. He felt if the other pools in Town are abiding by the regulations then yhese pools should abide also or be closed. Dr. Ellicott and Mr. Lambie asked what tests were necessary to prove the pools were safe for swimming. Mr. Smith said PH tests and residual chlorine tests. Dr. Ellicott said if we took any action against any of the pools we should have all our tests taken and be very sure of our position. Mr. Smith said the Moon Hill Pool was very old and in very bad shape. The operator was not keeping records as required, there was no first-aid kit and basically the pool was in very bad shape, there were cracks in the sides of the pool, etc. He continued to explain he had talked to Mrs. Lowry, Business Manager, for this association and she had agreed to fix some of the things such as depth markers, new buoys and other minor things but she said when it came to the chlorination of the Pool Mr. Smith should talk to Mr. Mimno. After further discussion the Board agreed that if tests were taken and the pool did not comply with the regulations they would give the Moon Hill Association 15 days to comply and if not then the Pool should be closed. Mr. Smith, Dr. Cosgrove and Dr. Ellicott explained to Mr. SHERATON Lambie about the serving of bar-b-que items at pool -side at the LEXINGTON Lexington -Sheraton Motor Inn. MOTEL Mr. Smith said he felt this was a "Gimmick" operation and therefore the Sheraton did not want to spend any money. Dr. Ellicott told Mr. Lambie that he wouldn't believe it if he hadn't seen it himself but the dirt and dust on the tables were 522 were just unbelievable. Mr. Smith said it wasn't just hamburgers and hot dogs they were serving but they had now branched into ribs and salads too. He said he felt that now was the time for the Board to set a policy on this type of operation because the plans discussed for the 2 years of Bi -Centennial celebrations indicate this type of service could be used. Article X of the State Sanitary Code states that no contamination of food stuff can be allowed. The present set-up at the Sheraton in no way prevents dust from blowing all over the place. If they want to cook inside and serve the food outside that might be okay or they could spend some money and up -grade the cooking facilities at the pool side so that there would be no contamination, then I could accept that. Mr. Smith said he would like the Board to set up a policy on this type of operation but he felt that on a full time basis it should not be allowed. The Board then asked if they made a policy regarding no outside food preparation what would happen to the churches and service organizations on the 19th of April celebrations and the Bi -Centennial years 1975-76? Mr. Smith said one -day operations would be handled dif- ferently than a service that was on a more permanent basis such as the Sheration is trying to develope. The Be -centennial Committee are talking of utilizing all the churches and etc. to feed all the tourists expected during the years 1975-76. Mr. Smith went on to say that the reason he did not stop the Sheration operation immediately was because they told me they had been allowed to have this operation in the past. After further discussion the Board agreed that Mr. Smith should not let the Sheraton continue to operate the pool -side facility unless they presented a plan that was acceptable to the Board of Health and would comply with the Food Service Regulations. 1 1 Mr. Smith said he had given the Cumberland Farm Stores 30 days to clean up the physical set-up of their stores especially the one at 395 Lowell Street. This store has a dog that roams around in the store all day which is in vi- olation of the regulations. CUMBERLAND FARMS Mr. Smith went on to report that this store was badly in need of a good general cleaning. The window sills, the shelves and where the milk and refrigerator area for food was absolutely deplorable. The Board approved this action. STATE CHILD Mr. Smith explained that a new set of rules regarding Child CARE CENTERS Care Centers and also Centers for the Care of Infants and Tod - RULES dlers had been received. These rules have become more restrictive to the Towns which have been designated as the Licensing Agent. Mr. Smith said it will be very difficult to govern these places because the State still will retain final say. The new regulations now require that the Board of Health have: 1. a health sanitarian. 2. a public health nurse. 3. a doctor who can be called for consultation. 4. a person trained in early childhood education. 5.., legal counsel and 6. licensing administrator. Mr. Smith explained that if we are going to re- tain this licensing power we could probably meet the requirements for this year but he feels that each year these regulations will become more restrictive. He said he had talked with Mr. O'Connell about these regulations and Mr. O'Connell said he would not object to throwing them back to the State. Mr. Smith said he did not mind inspecting these Day Care Cen- ters but he felt something should be decided this year on whether the Board would continue to license these places or not. The Board after some discussion stated they thought this licensing should come under the Board of Education as well as the Health Department, they felt it a split responsibility. They suggested Mr. Smith check this matter further with the State rep- resentatives. Mr. Smith said he felt that with the talk of using the Churches for Food Service for the Bi -centennial years he felt the CHURCH kitchens in the Churches should be licensed and inspected by the FOOD Health Department. According to the law all these kitchens SERVICE should be licensed. Mr. Smith went on to explain that if the kitchens in the Churches are to be used during the Bi -centennial we should have them checked and we should also know what type and what food is being served at all times to the general public. This does not always mean a Church supper or things of that nauture. It was agreed that the Churches and other public buildings (eg. Elks, VFW & etc.) would be contacted and instructed to apply for a permit. Each kitchen will be inspected. No fee will be charged for these permits. Dr. Cosgrove explained to the Board about the Lexington LEXINGTON Visiting Nurse Association Budget. Our budget as approved by VISITING the Town Meeting allowed $5000. for L.V.N.A. plus the amendment NURSE of $518. requested on Town Meeting floor by Frank Totman for ASSOC. educational purposes. The budget as we submitted for the L.V.N.A. on February 11, 1974 was never included in the Budget for Town Meeting action. By mistake Mr. O'Connell told Mr. Totman that $6300. was in our Budget for the L.V.N.A,, therefore we will honor this amount plus the $518. voted by Town Meeting. The Budget for the L.V.N.A. broken down as follows: $5000. 360. 998. 518. - 637E Routine visits Clinics (eg. Flu, Communicable Disease) Well Elderly Clinics Education -programs - Town Meeting approved Dr. Cosgrove went on to explain that Mr. O'Connell insists that the form of billing be changed to a more explanatory bill for services rendered. The L.V.N.A. bill will not be one -twelfth of the total amount allowed for L.V.N.A. it must be broken down each month as follows: 1/12 of $5000. to cover the Communicable