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1 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1983 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held Monday, October 17, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in Room G-1 (Recreation Office) of the Town Office Building. Members present were: Mr. James W. Lambie, Chairman; Dr. Michael S. Erdos, Linda Roemer, Ph.D., George A. Smith, Jr., Health Director and Deborah Halko, Sanitarian/Intern. SANITARIAN Mrs. Deborah Halko, Sanitarian/Intern reported to the Board that she and Mr. REPORT Smith had inspected a few hourses for asbestos. They did find asbestos in most instances and Mr. Smith advised the residents what they should do. Mr. Smith and Debbie went to Hanscom Air Force Base to discuss mosquito control. The Air Base was interested in what Lexington was doing and they plan to do co- operative work with Lexington on mosquito control. Debbie told the Board she is checking out the restaurants for the "No Smoking" sections. Most restaurants have complied. There are a couple that do not have designated areas, as yet. Debbie has completed testing the outdoor swimming pools for the summer season. Mr. Smith is going to start Debbie now in inspecting hotels. MOSQUITO Mr. Smith asked the Board if the draft of the mosquito control report was o.k.? CONTROL The Board agreed it was all right to type and send to the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen. This concludes mosquito control for this year. Mr. Lambie asked if we have data on a monthly basis and what we sprayed. Mr. Smith said, "Yes", we did have some data on a monthly basis and he will get it all together. Mr. Smith said the E.M.M.C.P. will get back $8,000.00 from the State and $500.00 will be applied to the Lexington account. Mr. Lambie asked if we should do anything different next year. ANNUAL FLU Mr. Smith Said"No, but he would spray in the Spring" He said the first case VACCINE of EEE could come as early as July. CLINIC Mr. Smith said he'd like the mosquito spraying trucks to be better marked next year and would like flashing lights on them so that people would be able to identify them when they are on the streets. Mr. Smith reported that we did around 688 people at the flu clinic including a few at the Greeley Blood Pressure Clinic. We had ordered separate vaccine for the nursing homes. WINNING Mr. Smith told the Board that a Mrs. Pesce had been into the office about FARM dumping on the Winning Farm Land. Mr. Smith does not see any threat there at this time. Mrs. Pesce wants to sell the land to Conservation and wants to make sure she can get a fair price. 1 The Board of Selectmen are going to discuss this at their meeting and Mr. Lambie said that he would attend this meeting to listen to the discussion. i X395