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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Legion Room, Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Attendees: Sharon MacKenzie, Chair; David S. Geller; John J. Flynn 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. The Board reviewed the minutes of August 3, 2011. Flynn motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. Geller seconded. All approved. Environmental Health Update/Reports - The Board reviewed the Environmental Health Report prepared by Kathy Fox. Animal Permit – Variance Request 10 Grove Street – Eric, Laurene and Michelle Beaudette appeared before the Board to request a variance from the requirement of the two acre minimum to obtain an animal permit for the keeping of goats. Michelle Beaudette gave a presentation concerning her experiences caring for other goats and the positive effect on her. After a discussion, Geller motioned that the Lexington Board of Health conditionally approves of the variance request as noted in §155-45, to obtain an animal permit for the keeping of goats on a lot that is less than 2 acres. The conditions are as follows: 1.) Applicant will contact the Town of Lexington Conservation Division and the Town of Lexington Zoning Administrator within 7 days of this meeting to determine if any further action is required by those other town departments. Flynn seconded. All approved. Howard Bernstein’s Variance request to package smoked meats using ROP – Howard Bernstein of the East Village Fair, appeared before the Board to discuss a specialized processing method know as Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP). Mr. Bernstein had submitted a HACCP plan for smoked meats to be vacuum packaged and is seeking approval of this plan from the Board. After a discussion, Flynn motioned that the Lexington Board of Health approves of the variance request, as noted in 3-502-11, to package smoked meats as outlined in the HACCP plan dated September 12, 2011. It only applies to the temporary food permit which is issued for the East Village Fair. Geller seconded. All approved. Food Inspection Program LaRiviera – Eric Bernbaum, Manager of La Riviera in Lexington and Michael Delsignore, General Manager of the La Riviera Corporation appeared before the Board because of an inspection conducted by Kathy Fox, Health Agent. Cody explained to the Board the outstanding violation discovered about the hot water tank. Cody said at the time of the inspection there was no hot water and during a follow-up inspection it was also determined that the water available was not hot and an order to correct letter was sent to La Riviera. According to Cody it is a non-critical violation but the concern is with the hand washing. Cody brought them before the Board to impress upon them the importance to staying on top of the physical facility. According to Delsignore, the hot water tank had been an ongoing issue but a new tank has been installed and is waiting for an inspection by the Plumbing Inspector. Cody requested that LaRiviera come up with a plan/timeline about dealing with the floors and ceiling. MacKenzie motioned that a plan be submitted within the next 30 days outlining what needs to be corrected within the facility and execution and completion within six months after plan approval. Flynn seconded. All approved.