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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-21-BOH-min 1 LEXINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:30 pm Conducted by Remote Participation Board of Health Members in Attendance: Wendy Heiger-Bernays Ph.D. Chair, David Geller, M.D., Vice-Chair, Jillian Tung, M.D., M.P.H., Shoolah Escott, MS., Susan Wolf-Fordham, J.D. MPA Board of Health Members Absent: N/A Health Department Staff Attendees: Joanne Belanger, RN, Public Health Director, Alicia McCartin, Assistant Health Director Select Board Liaison: Mark Sandeen ( late 6:53pm) Documents:  Minutes Approval  Open Forum (2 minutes per person, state your name and address)  Semi Public Pool Variance Requests: 105 CMR 435.23 (1) Lifeguards Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 Seasonal Permits Emerson Gardens – 73B Emerson Gardens Rd - Semi-Public Pool Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 Emerson Gardens – 73B Emerson Gardens Rd - Semi-Public Pool  Emergency Condemnation of a Dwelling 10 Blueberry Lane  Green Burials discussion  Tobacco Control Update  Health Staff Reports Environmental Health Community Health Directors Report  Correspondence/Information  New/Old Business 2 Meeting Called to Order: The meeting began at 6:30 P.M. Minutes Approval: April minutes were not available and will be ready for the next Board of Health meeting on June 18th, 2024. Open Forum (2 minutes per person, state your name and address) None Semi-Public Pool Variance Requests: 105 CMR 435.23 (1) Lifeguards Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 Seasonal Permits Emerson Gardens – 73B Emerson Gardens Rd - Semi-Public Pool Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 Emerson Gardens – 73B Emerson Gardens Rd - Semi-Public Pool Dr. Geller made a motion that the Lexington Board of Health grants the variance request from the requirement of lifeguards for the safe operation of pools as listed under Article XVI, Bathing Places § 155-116. In addition, all requirements of 105 CMR 435.23 (2) shall be met including all signage which includes: “Warning No Lifeguard on Duty” in easy to read, legible letters which are at least four inches high “Children under age 16 should not use swimming pool without an adult in attendance” and another sign that states, “Adults should not swim alone.” This variance applies only to the following seasonal pool facilities, which have made the request in writing. They are listed as follows: Pleasant Brook Pool o Emerson Gardens Pool Dr. Heiger-Bernays second the motions The motion was approved unanimously. Emergency Condemnation of a Dwelling - 10 Blueberry Lane Ms. McCartin updates the Board on a housing case for condemnation. She requested condemnation based on the absence of water and electricity in the home, rendering it unfit for human habitation, and visual building deficiencies. Dr. Geller made a motion; “ Due to numerous code violations after inspection by the Health Department the Board supports the common condemnation of 10 Blueberry Lane.” Dr. Heiger-Bernays seconded the motion The motion was approved unanimously. 3 Green Burials discussion Ms. McCartin provided the Board with an update on the Green Burial conference that she attended. The Board had several questions and concerns, and Ms. McCartin addressed them. Tobacco Control Update No reports are available for this month Health Staff Reports: Staff provided their monthly reports. Directors Report: Highlights: 1. MS. Belanger congratulated Dr. Geller for his reappointment to the Board. 2. Ms. Belanger informed the Board that she will attend the Region 4AB Extreme Temperatures Project. Maggie Pearce, the Sustainability director, will accompany her for workshop #2. 3. Ms. Belanger updated the Board on her recent training on suicide and aging at the community center built by Human Services. 4. Ms. Belanger stated she is still attending the weekly shelter meeting 5. Ms. Belanger informed the Board that the new refugees have been settled into the armory. Correspondence/Information - Public Health Commission memo Dr. Heiger-Bernays and Dr. Geller discussed the Hanscom Airfield Expansion project. They reviewed the draft environmental impact reports and addressed potential difficulties and concerns. The Pubic Health Department and Board of Health received a letter from the Massachusetts Public Health Council extending their deepest gratitude and respect for the exceptional service provided to the communities in Massachusetts. Adjournment Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. Dr. Tung seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.