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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, March 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Cary Hall, Estabrook Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Attendees: Sharon MacKenzie, Chair; Deborah Thompson; Burt Perlmutter; Judith Feldman Health Department Attendee: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk MacKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of February 9, 2009. Perlmutter motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. Thompson seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the Community Health Updates prepared by the Public Health Nurse, David Neylon. Cody explained that Neylon is attending a 2009 Strategic National Stockpile Training Summit in Atlanta, GA from March 10-12, 2009. Food Code Compliance Program – Teppanyaki Update – Sam Wong informed the Board that during the second inspection last weekend, he observed considerable improvement. There were no critical violations but there were some non-critical violations from probably bad habits. Wong said the staff seems eager to do the best they can. Cody recommended continuing with a few more inspections and work on the HACCP Plan which needs to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Health. Wong said the Sushi Chef is doing what he needs to do so now is the time to revise the HACCP Plan which will be easier to do. MacKenzie asked if the reports are being faxed to Cody. Cody has received one report so far and the others will be faxed to him. Cody asked Wong if he has noticed any physical problems with establishment, such as stained ceiling tiles because of water coming in from the roof. Mr. Wong had no comment at this time. The Board reviewed the February food inspections. Housing Code Compliance Program Update – 437 Waltham Street Since no one is living at the house, Cody cannot enter the house to conduct an inspection. Cody said he was given permission from the neighbor next door to make observations from their property. Since a dead raccoon was visible, Cody hired a contractor to remove the animal and the invoice amount will be attached as a lien on the property. A neighbor, Mr. Kachadoorian has keys to the property and wishes to make all the repairs at no charge. He probably will be attending the April meeting. He stores some of his property in the garage and has assumed a custodial role. Cody said the home could be condemned at this meeting or next month based on outside observations. Cody feels Mr. Kachadoorian will plead not to condemn but he has no legal entity to the property. Critter Control has provided a quote to do further boarding up of the building and Cody is waiting on two other quotes. Cody advised the Board of a recent dumpster complaint behind 1734 Massachusetts Avenue. The snow had been plowed around the dumpster causing the debris around the dumpster to be frozen. An order letter was sent to the owner of the property along with a fine. The owner of the property left a message that he received the letter.