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Lexington Board of Health, May 16, 2007
Cary Memorial Library, Learning Center
1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; Judith Feldman; Burt Perlmutter,
Deborah Thompson, Sharon MacKenzie
Health Dept. Attendees: Derek Fullerton, Ann Belliveau
Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Request for Variance for Upgrade of On-site Sewage Disposal System for 144 Marrett
Road – Fullerton informed the Board of Charles Hornig and Ingrid Klimoff’s request for
a variance for the upgrade of the on-site sewage disposal system located at 144 Marrett
Road, which is actually the end of Bacon Street. This is being requested because the
property is surrounded by wetlands and because of established town easements, the
property owner would need to disturb wetland habitat and cross the easement in order to
tie into the sewer. Permission to enter the easement would require Town Meeting
approval. Currently, there is a private drinking well on the property and this well will
remain in place. Fullerton recommended the new system should meet current Title V
Regulations along with Lexington’s Board of Health Regulations and that the design
meet the following conditions listed below. The Board approved the upgrade with the
following conditions:
1. The new system meets current Title V Regulations and the Lexington’s Board of
Health Regulations,
2. The design engineer/sanitarian designs a system that is a minimum one foot above
the flood plain elevation listed on the flood insurance rate maps by FEMA,
3. Post sampling of the well will be done approximately 3 months after the system
installation and results will be submitted to the BOH.
Perlmutter motioned to accept the minutes of April 12, 2007, with corrections.
MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Variance request for lifeguard requirements at Drummer Boy Green Condominium,
Quality Inn & Suites, and Moon Hill Community Pools – The Board granted the variance
requests to Drummer Boy Green Condominium and Moon Hill Community Pools. The
Board denied Quality Inn & Suites a variance until a letter is received from Quality Inn &
Suites requesting a variance from lifeguard requirements that better explains the
compliance of proper signage required of 105 CMR:435.23 (2) for this variance request.
Recommendation from Biosafety Committee to Board of Health to adopt revised rDNA
regulations: Public Hearing for June BOH meeting – The Biosafety Committee
recommended adoption of the revised rDNA regulations drafted by Rebecca Ryan
Carusso which are consistent with Boston’s, Cambridge’s newly revised regulations.
Perlmutter motioned to accept the recommendation by the Biosafety Committee .
MacKenzie seconded. All approved. A public hearing will be held in June to adopt these
regulations.
Heiger-Bernays introduced Sarah White, a Boston University graduate student. As part
of White’s practicum, she will be planning for an emergency dispensing site (EDS) flu
clinic exercise for this year if time permits or for next year. Planning will include
analyzing other communities EDS exercises, drafting plans and templates for Lexington,
preparing cost outlines that will include backfill expenses for personnel such as Fire,
Police, and DPW, outlining plans and actions steps to utilize the Medical Reserve Corp,
and development of an after action report.
Perlmutter motioned to adjourn. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.