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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, June 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Cary Hall, Estabrook Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; Sharon MacKenzie; Burt Perlmutter; Judith Feldman Health Department Attendee: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Community Health Updates/Reports H1N1 Update – Cody informed the Board of limited testing being done for H1N1 at this time. These decisions are being made by the Dept. of Public Health. Usually if someone is hospitalized, they will be tested. If someone is experiencing usual flu like symptoms, they are told to stay home for 7 days. Cody also mentioned that with the upcoming Camp openings, they will be advised of the same requirements as the schools. As a result, there th will be a mandatory informational meeting on June 30 for all camp managers and directors. Judith Chevarley, the Health Educator from Region 4a will speak about H1N1 and neighboring cities and towns will also be invited as well as the Medical Reserve Corps. Environmental Health Update Lemon Grass – Cody updated the Board concerning Lemon Grass. Maureen Lee is still working with the owner to gather the final specs for the food plan review. Cody advised Lee that they should plan to attend the July Board of Health meeting to have a final plan in place especially with the new condos opening next door. Teppanyaki – Sam Wong updated the Board about an inspection conducted today. The inspection only had one critical violation which turned out to be a misunderstanding because the chef understands that the garlic and oil needs to be refrigerated at all times but during the lunch rush hour it was left out and then the chef put it back in the refrigerator when he saw it. According to Wong there are no issues with the sushi. Wong will be coming in for two more months according to the Board of Health’s request. Denian’s – Cody advised the Board that Ms. Denian Zhuang has been working with the Health Dept. since February to have a new food service up and running. Ms. Zhuang informed the Board that she is preparing take-out steamed dumplings. Cody asked Ms. Zhuang to attend the next Person-in-Charge training conducted by the Health Dept. when it is scheduled. Perlmutter motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to operate a food establishment at Denian’s at 315 Marrett Rd. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Emergency Preparedness Update Medical Reserve Corp. - Cody stated that 15 attended a Medical Reserve Corp. meeting, award ceremony and incident command training. Liisa Jackson from the Regional Medical Reserve Corp. gave the presentation and awards.