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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-16-BOH-min MINUTES for: BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 P.M. Parker Room, Town Hall Building 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Board of Health Members in Attendance: Burt Perlmutter, MD, John J. Flynn, J.D., Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, David S. Geller, M.D Health Division Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director, Linda Rainville, Clerk Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. 1.) Minutes of March 19, 2014 . approved as written 2.) Review of revised Smoking and Youth Access Regulation for adoption Mr. Cody spoke to the Board regarding several Bylaws in Chapter 97 that are related to smoking and the tobacco purchase age which is set at 18 years of age. There is a Special Town Meeting scheduled for June. Mr. Cody revealed that the Town Legal Council recommended that the BOH not adopt the updated changes to the BOH regulation until the Bylaws in Chapter 97 are updated or completely dismissed at Town Meeting. There may be a special Town Meeting in June and Mr. Cody was planning to request that this matter be placed on the agenda. Mr. Flynn mentioned his concern regarding including the ban of Blunt Wraps. There was a discussion about obtaining more information about the ban of Blunt Wraps. A motion was made to postpone the vote on the Tobacco Regulation Change. A motion was approved which stated in part that a full Board should be present to show unison when it comes time to vote on the updated BOH regulation. 3.) Community Health a.) Healthy Community CHNA grant update b.) Tick Disease awareness, Lexington resident, Elisa Abel spoke to the Board regarding the Tick Task Force. She explained that several towns are involved with the Task Force, including Acton, Bedford, Carlisle, Concord and Weston. Ms Abel told the Board that flyers and brochures are available in several places in Lexington. c.) Second Hand Smoke in Multi Unit Housing MAPC, grant: Mr. Cody informed the Board that several meetings with the contractor, Jeanine Flaherty have taken place and that posters / pamphlets have been developed to promote the program. 4.) Environmental Health a.) Food Inspection Program 1) Residential Kitchen Permit Ralinda Young, 27 Oakland Did not appear will be on the June Agenda 2) Artistry on the Green Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Mass Ave. Mr. Matt Molloy, Executive Chef . Mr. Molloy answered questions from the Board. The Lexington Board of Health grants an Annual Permit to Operate a Food Establishment to Artistry on the Green. All in Favor 3) Cary Hall Renovation, Plumbing Variance Request Don Mills, Mills Whitaker Architects Nancy Shepard, Chair of Ad hoc Cary Memorial Building Renovation Design Committee. Mr. Mills told the Board the reason for the variance request was to accommodate the renovation of a “Catering Kitchen”. The kitchen will have a dishwasher and 2 sinks. There will be food prep there but no actual cooking. The Lexington Board of Health approves the variance request from the requirement of Food Code Chapter 4, section 301.12, Manual Ware washing Sink Compartments All in Favor 4)IlCasale new owners Dante & Fillippo deMagistris New food establishment. Mr. Dante deMagistris and Mr. Fillippo deMagistris, answered questions from the Board. The Lexington Board of Health grants an Annual Permit to Operate a Food Establishment to Il Casale upon successful completion of a pre-operational inspection. All in Favor 5) Beijing Restaurant Paul Pai,Manager New food establishment Mr. Pai answered questions from the Board. The Lexington Board of Health grants an Annual Permit to Operate a Food Establishment to Beijing upon successful completion of a pre-operational inspection. All in Favor b.) State Sanitary Code Case Review 1) 26 Volunteer Way Mr. Cody told the Board he met with the owner of the property. They are burning 10 to 12 cords of wood each season. They have one month to clean up the property. The will move one big truck and one pick-up truck. The property owner agreed to not burning wood from May stth 1 through September 30. 2) Brandon Street A landscaper was hired. The yard is being cleaned up and they are hanging several bird feeders. 3) 194 Grant Street There has been a complaint about feeding wild animals. Cookies have been found in the surrounding yards. This is an on-going dispute. A letter was sent detailing the concerns. c.) Medical Marijuana Dr. Perlmutter and Mr. Flynn attended the Town Meeting. The focus was on Medical Marijuana. The Planning Board recommended restricting the Dispensary to the Hartwell Avenue area. It will go before the Zoning Board. BOH will focus on regulations. 5.) Emergency Preparedness a.) Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition, (HMCC) b.) Region 4A Table top exercise May 14, Communicable Disease response Miscellaneous 6.) Old / New Business Lemon Grass has asked for a variance on the two bay sink Animal Regulation regarding Rabies has changed. When a pet owner requests to not have their pet vaccinated against rabies, they bring a letter from their Vet explaining why. Mr Cody then approves or denies the request and sends a letter to the owner. 7) Next Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2014