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xington Board of Health, December 9, 2004, Meeting Minutes
Police Guard Room, 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Attendees:
Board of Health: James Fearnside, Chair; Burt Perlmutter; Sharon MacKenzie
Health Department: Derek Fullerton, Kathy Fox
The meeting began at 7:05 PM. There was no public participation.
Fearnside began a discussion concerning the recommendations for consideration for the Health Director. Fearnside
said the Board was reminded that these discussions need to be public and the list of the Board’s recommendations
had been sent to Linda Vine and the Selectmen. Two candidates had been selected by the interview committee for a
second interview and the third person is recommended by the Board of Health.
Fearnside asked the Board to review the minutes of November 18, 2004. Perlmutter motioned to accept the
minutes. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
The Board reviewed the SOG to be used by the Lexington Fire Department and the Lexington Police Department to
enact and uphold the Massachusetts Baby Safe Haven Law.
Fullerton advised the Board of the flu updates including the next senior clinic on Friday, December 17th. The State
has lowered the age to 65. Individuals who are between the ages of 18 and 65 who provide a physician’s order are
also eligible to receive the flu vaccine. First responders for the police and fire department will be eligible as well.
Fullerton advised the Board of the new part-time Animal Control Officer, Stephanie Doucette.
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Fullerton mentioned that the Board was scheduled to be on the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on January 10 to
inform the BOS about the changes to the permit fees. The Board of Health will hold a public hearing to discuss
these increases on Thursday, January 13, 2005.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the Arlex Hearing of December 2, 2004 and suggested some additions/changes
to the minutes before approved.
Fullerton updated the Board concerning the part-time nurse applicants. Three candidates were interviewed and one
was offered the position.
The Board began a discussion concerning the housing violations at 50 Rindge Avenue which is owned by Mr. Paul
McMann. Fox informed the Board of Mr. Paul McMann’s request for a hearing but did not show up at the hearing.
Fox submitted a detailed memo concerning the inspections and violations. Perlmutter motioned to open the hearing
at 7:30 p.m. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. A discussion followed. Perlmutter motioned that since the unit at
50 Rindge is unoccupied, he may not lease that unit for occupancy until such time as all violations have been
corrected and verified by the inspectors. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Ethan Mascoop informed the Board that he felt there was a large amount of lead paint in the unit at 50 Rindge
although it had not been tested. The child living there is now 10 years old. Fearnside asked if she had been tested
and Mascoop stated that she was probably caught in the system. Mascoop also stated that because there are no
children there under the age of 6, they cannot force the landlord to remove the lead.
Fearnside motioned to adjourn. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.