HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-17-BOH-min BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
Wednesday, September 17, 2013, 7:00 P.M.
Parker Room, Town Hall Building
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Board of Health Members in Attendance:
Wendy Heiger- Bernays, PhD, Chair, John J. Flynn, J.D., Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, Burt Perlmutter, MD
Board of Health Members not in Attendance:
David S. Geller, MD,
Health Department Attendees:
Gerard F. Cody, Health Director
Linda Rainville, Clerk
Wendy Heiger- Bernays, PhD. called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
1.) Minutes of August 14, 2013
The Board reviewed the minutes of August 14, 2013. Ms. McKenzie motioned to approve minutes. Mr.
Flynn seconded. All approved.
2.) Community Health
• CHNA Grant update: Some funds will be used to hire a contractor to help communicate what is
available for those in need of mental health services. There will be a screening of"Hidden Pictures"
a film about mental health, on October 22, 2013 at Jonas Clarke School at 7:00 p.m
• Heath Division notified of an individual infectious with TB during the 2012-13 school year. Many
steps were taken to notify any persons who may have been in contact with this individual.
3.) Environmental Health Report
a.) Food Inspection Program
The Board reviewed the Health Report/Food Inspections Report submitted by Kathy Fox.
1.) RUYI, Mr. Henry Chang, Manager. Mr. Cody reported that RUYI is making great
progress as evident by information provided by Maureen Lee, Food Code Consultant.
2.) Prime Roast Beef, Mr. Nader Michael. There wasn't anyone to represent Prime Roast
Beef attending the meeting.
3.) Kefi's Kitchen Food Truck, Mr. Walid Kefi. Mr. Kefi spoke to the Board members
regarding his food truck. Mr. Kefi would like permission to serve food at VistaPrint on
Fridays from 11:30-2:00. S. MacKenzie motioned and B. Perlmutter seconded approval
for an annual permit for Kefi's Kitchen.
4.) Mass Avenue Deli. Mr. Cody reported there is a change of ownership pending. There
may be a non-health code issue regarding seating, lack of public restrooms and the
plumbing code.
b.) State Sanitary Code Case Review
1) 12 Blossomcrest Road
Mr. Cody received a subpoena to appear in Concord District court regarding this property.
2) 5 Crawford Street Did not appear
3) 149 Adams Street: Mr. Cody reported that this has been secured and emptied of it's contents
4) Parker Meadows: Mr. Cody is waiting for an update from Steve Kean
5) Forest/Waltham Street: Mr. Cody reported that all rubbish and garbage as noted on the
OTC have been removed.
6) 287 Waltham Street Did not appear
7) 155 East Emerson Street: Mr. Cody reported that they have reduced the number of
chickens to ten as of September 1st. By December 31, 2013 the number will be reduced to
five chickens.
c.) Organic Waste Processing Facility draft RFP: After much discussion, Ms. Heiger- Bernays will
request to be on the Board of Selectman's Agenda for September 23rd. The Board agreed to prepare a statement
to be read at the BOS meeting.
d.) Garbage disposal units in School Kitchens, Ray Drapeau, Public Facilities
Mr. Drapeau reported that he had met with Duke LaConte, plumbing inspector regarding the garbage
disposal system in the schools. Mr. LaConte informed Mr. Drapeau that the schools were in
compliance with the code.
S. MacKenzie motioned and B. Perlmutter seconded the following:
"Lexington Board of Health agrees to send a letter of support to Board of Examiners of Plumbers and
Gas Fitters for Lexington Public Facilities request to not install food waste grinders."
e.) Mosquito Control Update: Mr. Cody presented a report from David Henley regarding the East
Middlesex Mosquito Control Project.
4.) Emergency Preparedness Update
a.) MRC meeting 8-7-13
Mr. Cody reported 15 volunteers attended the meeting. There was much discussion about recruiting
new members for the MRC Advisory Board
b.) EDS tabletop
Mr. Cody reported to the Board the EDS drill will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013
Miscellaneous
5.) Old /New Business
6.) Next Meeting
Next Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Ms. McKenzie motioned to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Heiger- Bernays seconded. All Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.