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Lexington Board of Health, January 13, 2005, Meeting Minutes
G-15, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Attendees:
Board of Health: James Fearnside, Chair; Burt Perlmutter; Sharon MacKenzie,
Wendy Heiger-Bernays
Health Department: Derek Fullerton, Kathy Fox
The meeting began at 7:00 PM. There was no public participation.
Fearnside opened the public hearing for Board of Health Fee Increases. There was no public
participation. Perlmutter motioned to accept the fee increases as proposed. MacKenzie
seconded. All approved.
Fearnside asked the Board to review the minutes of December 9, 2004. MacKenzie motioned to
accept the minutes. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.
Fearnside asked the Board to review the minutes of December 2, 2004. Heiger-Bernays
motioned to accept the minutes. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Heiger-Bernays asked about the housing issues at 50 Rindge. Fox informed the Board that a
criminal complaint will be pursued in order to keep the case open. The tenant on the first floor
has been advised of the housing complaint but wishes to remain a tenant. The second floor
apartment is vacant.
Heiger-Bernays began a discussion concerning the Article 40 Ad Hoc Committee Status.
Heiger-Bernays feels the Health Department should be proactive and take a co-lead in education
via letters to the newspaper, website, cable, PTA, etc.
Fearnside announced his resignation from the Board of Health as of February 28, 2005.
Heiger-Bernays acknowledged Fullerton’s appointment as Health Director. The Board looks
forward to working with Fullerton. The Board asked for Fullerton’s short and long-term goals.
The Board also asked what role Mascoop will play in helping Fullerton achieve the goals.
Perlmutter motioned to adjourn. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.