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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, April 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Town Hall, Room G-15 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; Burt Perlmutter; David S. Geller, Sharon MacKenzie Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk Heiger-Bernays called to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of March 10, 2010. Perlmutter motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Community Health Report – The Board reviewed the Community Health Report and all follow-ups had been done in a timely manner. Cody mentioned that recently Neylon and an intern, Namrata Singh, conducted a Diabetes Workshop at the Senior Center for 40 participants. Environmental Health Report New Estabishments – Plan Review Margarita’s - Cody introduced Rick Lowe, General Manager of Margarita’s to the Board. Lowe advised the Board that Margarita’s is very serious about food handling and safety. He also mentioned that all managers must be serve-safe certified. After a discussion, Perlmutter motioned to grant an annual permit to operate a food establishment to Margarita’s at 438 Bedford St. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Ride Studio Café – Jennifer Park, co-owner of Ride Studio Café appeared before the Board as a new food establishment. Park explained the floor plan of the establishment and advised the Board that pastries and sandwiches will be prepared at Diesel Café in Somerville and brought to Ride Studio Café daily. After a discussion, Perlmutter motioned to grant an annual food establishment permit to Ride Studio Café at 1720 Massachusetts Avenue. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Patriot’s Day - Cody advised the Board that a food consultant from Mass Food Safety was hired to contact all of the food vendors at the Patriot’s Day Parade to make sure they were aware of all food protocols. The Board reviewed the food inspection report. Cody advised the Board that the owner of Formosa Taipei, Steve Cao will at the next Board meeting for an administrative hearing. Housing Updates 16 Estabrook Road – Elizabeth Weiss appeared before the Board to provide an update regarding the order letter dated March 29, 1010 and to provide a basis as to why this home should not be declared unfit for human habitation and a condemnation order issued. Ms. Weiss advised the Board that Service Master has been contracted to clean up the basement but this morning she had an additional 9 inches of water in the basement. Cody asked Ms. Weiss for the name of the Service Master Manager. Ms. Weiss also