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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, September 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Town Hall, Room G-15 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; Sharon MacKenzie; David S. Geller Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk/Office Manager Other Attendees: David Henley, Superintendent of East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of August 11, 2010. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. Geller seconded. All approved. Community Health Updates/Reports – The Board reviewed the Community Health Report prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and all follow-ups had been done in a timely manner. Environmental Health Report Mosquito Control Update –David Henley, Superintendent of East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project updated the Board regarding what services Lexington receives as part of The East Middlesex Control project. Henley also identified the single West Nile Virus case in an older woman in Lexington. The mosquito control project was sampling for mosquitoes. A discussion took place regarding the efficacy of spraying. Septic System Renewal – 142 Marrett Rd. Cody advised the Board that the Health Dept. had received the plans for the septic system renewal in August but this was continued until the September meeting. Cody stated that Meridian Associates provided all the necessary calculations, soil suitability assessments (Form 11), percolation test (form 12) and they have also submitted detailed plot plans. Health Agent Fox reviewed a checklist with Health Director Cody to ensure that all necessary requirements of Title V have been met. In addition, comments have been provided by the Lexington Conservation Division regarding this project. The plans as submitted to the Health Dept. on August 18, 2010, may be approved with the following conditions: 1.Provide a retaining wall as noted in Title IV, section 15.255. 2.Provide additional information about the impervious barrier. It is unclear From the plans that it will be installed around the entire perimeter of the Soil Absorption System (SAS) since it does appear to meet the minimum 15 ft. from the side slopes. 3.Any activity within the 100 ft. butter zone to wetlands is subject to review with Conservation Commission and will need at least a Request for Determination of Applicability Filing with the Conservation Commission. 4.Clarify the use of the proposed “slaughterhouse and retail food” as it relates the Septic System.