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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 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 Wendy Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of November 9, 2011. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the minutes of December 14. 2011. Perlmutter motioned to accept the minutes with corrections. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Plumbing Variance Request - Cody introduced Mark Barrett of the Facilities Department who would like to request a plumbing variance. Barrett advised the Board that the Bridge and Bowman schools are being renovated which includes mostly HVAC and sprinkler system work. The kitchens in these two schools are only having HVAC work done and a a small amount of electrical. The bathrooms in the kitchen are an existing unisex single toilet which will be upgraded for handicapped accessibility but in the current plumbing code there is a requirement for a male and female restroom in the kitchen but there is no additional space for this requirement. Three woman staff the lunch room. Due to the limited staff and space, Barrett is requesting support from the Board of Health for this variance request to the Plumbing Board. Perlmutter motioned to grant support for the variance from the plumbing code. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Heiger-Bernays also reminded Barrett that last year, the Board of Health collected water samples at sink and faucet fixtures to determine if lead could be detected. Heiger-Bernays asked Barrett how can we make sure that when fixtures are replaced, they will be lead free. Heiger-Bernays questioned Barrett on how to get this into the specs. Barrett advised the Board that he will speak with the architects and the plumbing engineers to see what is in the specs and what can be done. Heiger-Bernays also stated that there are many cases of indoor air quality issues and the Board has discussed this issue and written letters about making sure there is money in the budget for maintenance of HVAC systems long term. Barrett informed the Board that this request would need to go to Pat Goddard for ongoing operations. Organic Waste Processing – Felix Zemel updated the Board regarding MassDEP 310.CMR 16.00 Draft Regulations and the proposed process. The Board discussed proposed changes to DEP’s regulations because of public health concerns. Heiger-Bernays stated that these public health concerns are not “not in my backyard”. Flynn explained the permit process and proposed changes to the regulations to the Board. Heiger-Bernays informed the Board that she would work with Cody to prepare the letter to DEP concerning the proposed regulations. Community Health Updates/Reports – The Board reviewed the Community Health Report prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and all follow-ups for the six communicable diseases had been done in a timely manner.