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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-13-BOH-min Lexington Board of Health, September 13, 2006 Estabrook Hall, Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Burt Perlmutter, Sharon MacKenzie Health Dept. Attendees: Derek Fullerton, Ann Belliveau Heiger Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. There was no public participation. Heiger-Bernays asked the Board to review the minutes of the June 14, 2006. Perlmutter motioned to accept the minutes as written. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. Heiger-Bernays asked the Board to review the August Data Reports. Heiger-Bernays explained to the Board about a telephone call she received at home concerning the Lexington Golf Club kitchen. The individual asked if she had inspected the kitchen because he had some issues to discuss. Heiger-Bernays explained that she personally does not inspect the kitchen but the Health Department conducts inspections and she would be happy to discuss with him. The individual explained that there were many things to be fixed and a lot of reconstruction is required. He said it is probably going to cost $30,000.00 and he felt The Lexington Club was grandfathered from these regulations. Heiger-Bernays informed the individual that no one is grandfathered from the health code. Heiger-Bernays mentioned that they are exempt from the grease trap regulations until they renovate. Heiger-Bernays said she would speak with Fullerton about the inspection and she would get back to the individual. Heiger-Bernays informed the individual that there are things that must be addressed immediately before re- inspection, and there are things that can be phased in over a long period of time. Fullerton spoke to Fox about the inspection and the previous inspection indicated that a majority of the comments were related to repairs needed to the physical facility. Heiger- Bernays spoke with Fox regarding the last inspection and discussed the timeframes outlined for the repairs needed. Fox indicated that the establishment is due for another inspection in the next few weeks. The Board began a discussion about food establishment violations. Fullerton stated that many food establishment managers have the ServeSafe certification and that most other employees of the establishment overseeing the daily operations do not. Perhaps this is why critical violations are occurring. Fullerton will prepare a draft regulation to be incorporated into the Board of Health’s food establishment regulations for the Board to review and adopt to insure that the establishment’s person in charge also has a ServeSafe Certification. Perlmutter stated that critical violations continuing to exist on re- inspections should come before the Board. Heiger-Bernays asked Fullerton if Fox can prepare a tally sheet that she can complete when she returns from the inspection indicating the establishment, number of critical violations and, at what frequency. The Board would like an increase in communications and review of the food establishment inspections to have a better understanding of what is happening. The Board reviewed the biosafety establishments inspection report and recommendations prepared by Rebecca Ryan Caruso. Fullerton stated that having this in place was a great system and after reading the summary, the Town of Lexington is in very good shape. Fullerton said that most of the issues were questions from the facilities. Caruso prepared a Q & A report for the facilities. Heiger-Bernays mentioned the need for another member for the Biosafety Committee. Fullerton responded that the vacancy is still listed in the newspaper. Heiger-Bernays mentioned a name of Glen Dranoff. Fullerton spoke with Cambridge who makes it the responsibility of the biotech facility to find a community rep to sit on the IBC. Recreational Camp Regulations – Heiger-Bernays informed the Board that this is about camp programs that are running four days. She stated that currently five days is the minimum timeframe for camps to require a permit and inspection. Heiger-Bernays does not want to drive camps out of Lexington and she doesn’t want to overburden the Health Department. She mentioned that the inspection is not mandated under five days and asked Fullerton if there is a way the inspection could be more streamlined. Fullerton explained that currently a five-day camp gets inspected for immunization, CORI checks, and for other issues such as ensuring the camps have health care consultant on contract. Because of these important inspection requirements with camps, regardless of the timeframe, it would be very difficult to streamline the permitting and inspectional process. Willard’s Woods – Heiger-Bernays asked if Fullerton knew the status of what the Conservation Committee is doing. Fullerton stated the Conservation Committee has established a committee to look at the issue at Willard’s Woods. Heiger-Bernays said the Board had agreed to post no swimming or wading signs at the bodies of water. Heiger-Bernays will speak with the Conservation Commissioner to get permission to post the signs, discuss plastic bags and the leash law. 31 Allen Street – Fullerton said the second set of samples was taken and the samples were split. One sample was the same as before and the other was a little below the detectable limit for MTBE. Carroll and the owner of the well are trying to work out an agreement to hook up to town water. Fullerton will serve as intermediary between the two. Pesticides Awareness Campaign – Fullerton said the intern and consultant have filed for the TURI grant. If funds are made available, we can continue on training for landlords and multi-family dwelling in pesticide awareness. Public Health Nurse: Future Schedule/Available Hours in Budget – Fullerton explained that the Public Health Nurse, Susie Moser will be working 20 hours beginning next week. Fullerton informed that Board that she was budgeted for 25 hours so there are 5 hours not being utilized. Fullerton wanted the Board to consider how those 5 hours might be utilized whether it be for a Wellness Fair Coordinator or other programs. Perlmutter asked if the funds could be used that way. Fullerton explained that the Town Manager would need to approve using those hours in a different way and then Town Meeting would need to approve the transfer of the personal wages to contractual within the budget. MacKenzie suggested hiring a high school student for five hours a week to help with data entry for food inspections or emergency planning. Emergency Planning Update – Fullerton informed the Board that work is continuing on the Special Population and a sub-committee has been established comprised of Susie Moser, PHN; Charlotte Rogers, the Senior Center Nurse; Kelly McGee, the Social Worker; and a representative from the Police and Fire Dept. Fullerton presented the sub- committee and Senior Management with the outline of the committee and objectives. There will be a meeting in September with MEMA to talk about forming a regional LEPC. Fullerton will be conducting a pandemic flu presentation to the Senior Management Team in the upcoming weeks. Fullerton explained to the Board that $1,000.00 from Region 4a Emergency Planning Funding has been used to hire a Medical Reserve Coordinator to help continue with the CORI checks, licensing verification, and doing some of the trainings. Doris Moore who conducted the initial training has been contracted as the Medical Reserve Coordinator. The other $1,000.00 from Region 4a was put towards the public health intern being contracted as the Special Populations Planner for the town. Indoor Air Quality Assessment & Results of the Lexington Senior Center – Fullerton informed the Board of the recent assessment. The only problem of concern was the building did not have sufficient air circulation; therefore, some vents will be installed. Blood Lead Level reports for Lexington from DPH – Heiger-Bernays expressed her concern because one child was reported on the report from the State but the Health Department does not receive notification of this individual. MacKenzie asked Fullerton if he would have Susie Moser check with the school nurses to see if they receive notification from the State. Perlmutter stated that the Board does not need to know the names of the individuals with blood lead levels, however, whether or not the State is conducting the followup including the identification of the source of the exposure. MacKenzie motioned to adjourn. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.