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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Town Office Building, Room G-15, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; David S. Geller; Burt Perlmutter; John J. Flynn; Sharon MacKenzie Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk/Office Manager Sharon MacKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Cody introduced the Lego Group who recently put together a foodborne illness prevention presentation for the Board of Health. Tracy Heibeck, a coach of the Lexington FIRST Lego League team, explained that part of their project was to identify a problem, come up with an innovative solution and find a way to present the findings in a public setting. The group distributed a pamphlet they assembled on their topic of Listeria detection and they performed a skit. Community Health Updates/Reports – The Board reviewed the Community Health Report for December 2011. All follow-ups for the four communicable diseases had been done in a timely manner. Upcoming School-based flu clinics – The Health Division in collaboration with the Lexington Public Schools expanded the school based vaccination efforts this year to th include 2 clinics, as compared to one clinic last year. On Wednesday, November 30 at the Diamond Middle School Library, a total of 269 people were vaccinated and on th Wednesday, December 7 at the Lexington High School Media Room over 228 people were vaccinated. Students from the METCO program were also vaccinated prior to the clinic and before their buses left on the day of each clinic. Environmental Health Update/Reports - The Board reviewed the Environmental Health Report prepared by Kathy Fox. Food Inspection Program Fruitee Yogurt – Cody introduced Frank Chen, Owner of the new establishment, Fruitee Yogurt. Mr. Chen advised the Board that he has submitted a food plan review and permit application for this new self-serve establishment. Mr. Chen hopes to open by the end of February, at which time he will appear before the Board of Health for the food permit. Avenue Deli – Cody introduced Bill Wright to the Board. Mr. Wright recently purchased the Avenue Deli and the menu will basically remain the same. After a discussion, Geller motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit and to operate a food establishment to Avenue Deli located at 1806 Massachusetts Avenue. Flynn seconded. All approved. State Sanitary Code Update 16 Estabrook Road – Marissa Hamilton from Minuteman Senior Services, Elder Protective Services introduced herself to the Board. She explained that her goal is to keep elders safe in their homes. Since meeting with the homeowner, Elizabeth Weiss, some of the clutter has been cleaned out and there is now heat and hot water at 16 Estabrook Road. Unfortunately, Marissa has not been allowed inside the home. Mrs. Weiss is concerned about the water entering her basement causing her constant pumping. She stated that this water problem started with the development of homes on Grandview. Cody will contact Marissa with the name of the DPW person to contact concerning