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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-16-BOH-min 1 LEXINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 16, 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., Susan Wolf-Fordham, J.D. MPA, Shoolah Escott, MS. Board of Health Members Absent: Health Department Staff Attendees: Joanne Belanger, RN, Public Health Director (Absent), Alicia McCartin, Assistant Health Director Select Board Liaison: Mark Sandeen Documents:  Minutes Approval  Open Forum (2 minutes per person, state your name and address)  Annual Board Re-organization and Staff Appointments  Second Draft: revision of Article XIII, Food establishment  Semi Public Pool Variance Requests: 105 CMR 435.23 (1) Lifeguards Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 New Management: Emerson Gardens- 73B Emerson Gardens Rd – Semi-Public Pool  Nicotine Free Generation webinar discussion  Tobacco Control Update  Health Staff Reports Environmental Health Community Health Directors Report  Correspondence/Information MWRA report Arbovirus Report Measles Health Alert Farmers Market  New/Old Business 2 Meeting Called to Order: The meeting began at 6:30 P.M. Minutes Approval: No minutes were provided. Open Forum (2 minutes per person, state your name and address) None Annual Board Re-organization and Staff Appointments Ms. McCartin reviewed with the Board the annual request to appoint staff as agents for the Board. A letter of explanation and a slate of delegates were submitted for approval. ´The Board of Health delegates its legal authority to enforce State statutes and State and local regulations to the Board's agents as listed below in Section A. This delegation is for the fiscal period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and beyond, as the Board deems it necessary set appointment is for regulatory legal authority only and does not guarantee any salary or fee. Joanne Belanger as Director of Public Health, Alicia McCartin as assistant Director of Public Health, Kelliann Coleman as Public Health Nurse, Jessica Shaw as Health Agent, Akeem McDougal as Office Manager in the Health Department, Michael Leskouski Animal Control Officer, Mary de Alderete (Town Clerk) as Burial Agent, and Diane Sperber (Assistant Town Clerk) as Burial Agent. Tri-Ton Coalition (Burlington, Lexington, Wilmington) Tahycha Soto: as Health Agent and Tobacco Control Coordinator – Tri-Ton PHE SSA Coalition, Rashod Blades: as Public Health Nurse - Tri-Ton PHE SSA Coalition, Katy Doughty: as Epidemiologist - Tri-Ton PHE SSA Coalition. Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to accept the delegation for appointment. Ms. Escott seconded the motion The motion was approved unanimously. Second Draft: Revision of Article XIII, Food Establishments Ms. McCartin provided the Board with the second draft of the revision of Article XIII, Food Establishment regulations. Ms. McCartin informed the Board that many of the proposed updates have been corrected or are from the current food codes. Dr. Heiger-Bernays made a motion to adopt Article XIII, Food Establishment, as amended today July 16, 2024. To be promulgated on September 1st, 2024. Dr. Tung seconded the motion The motion was approved unanimously 3 Semi-Public Pool Variance Request: 105 CMR 435.23 (1) Lifeguards Code of the Town of Lexington, Chapter 155-116 A semi-Public pool variance request was submitted to the board for a change of management company for the Emerson Garden Condominium pool. Dr. Geller made a motion that the Lexington Board of Health grant 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 the swimming pool without an adult in attendance” and another sign that states, “Adults should not swim alone.” This variance applies to the following seasonal pool facility, which has made the request in writing. Lighthouse Realty Management LLC for Emerson Gardens Condominiums, 1-150 Emerson Gardens Road, Lexington. This Variance will expire at the end of the Seasonal Pool season, pool expiration date, or upon notification of an unsafe operating condition at a specific facility. Ms. Wolf-Fordham second to motion as corrected. Dr. Tung abstains from voting for the motion. Motion vote 4 to 1. Nicotine Free Generation webinar discussion The Board of Health decided to place the nicotine-free Generation webinar discussion on hold and will discuss it at the September 17, 2024 meeting. Tobacco Control Update Ms. Soto provided her monthly report. Ms. Soto updated the Board of Health on the two local retailers that sold tobacco products to minors on July 5th, and 9th. Dr. Heiger-Bernays did inform the Board each establishment was fined and those fines were paid in full. Ms. Soto also updated the Board on her scope of work such as the inspections, and pricing surveys on nicotine products. Ms. Soto answered all the Board's questions and Concerns about this situation. Health Staff Reports: Staff provided their monthly reports. Dr. Heiger-Bernays has questions regarding some of the reports. Directors Report: No director report was provided. 4 Correspondence/Information - MWRA Report: Dr. Heiger-Bernays provided the Board with the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority update on the recently received drinking water report. Dr. Heiger-Bernays clarified the information that was presented. Arbovirus Report: Ms. McCartin provided a brief update to the Board about a positive West Nile virus detection in a mosquito in Massachusetts. Measles Health Alert: Dr. Heiger-Bernays brought to the Board's attention the ongoing Measles outbreak, stressing the importance of recognizing that not everyone is vaccinated and that the virus is highly infectious. She urged everyone to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the situation. Dr. Heiger-Bernays informed the Board of the most recent cases of Dengue and Chikunggunya virus. New/ Old Business: Mr. Sandeen updated the Board on the ongoing issue regarding the expansion of the jet hangers at Hanscom. Mr. Sandeen mentioned that the Draft Environmental impact report was not adequate and was requesting supplying significant amount of supplemental information. Mr. Sandeen also mentioned that Senator Mike Barrett, filed Senate bill which then passed the senate, and the bill includes amendments to Massport's charter to require Massport to consider environmental justice, equity, and greenhouse gas emissions in any of their business decisions and planning processes. Adjournment Ms. Wolf-Fordham made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Dr. Tung seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.