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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-22-BOH-min LEXINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 22, 2018 7:00 P.M. Cary Hall Memorial Building Estabrook Hall, (Lower level) 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420 Board of Health Members in Attendance: Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, Burt Perlmutter, M.D., John J. Flynn Office of Public Health Attendees: Gerard Cody, Health Director Francis Dagle, Health Assistant Speakers: Feng Cheng, Beijing Restaurant Maureen Lee, Food Consultant Sokkha Va, Brow Lady Micro blading Studio Keeley Mazurkiewicz, Public Health Intern Documents: Community Health Report Environmental Health Report Massachusetts Influenza Activity (as of May 5, 2018) Raccoon/Dog incident, document CHNA15 2017-2018 Grant Summary, document Mental Health and Wellness Taskforce, document Lyme disease, document Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Seminar Series, document Rubbish and Garbage barrel and dumpster management, document Dust from Bina Farm, document Airborne Dust Monitoring, Bina Farm Center, document 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Memorandum 52 Percy Rd, Onsite Wastewater treatment system, document Body Art Practitioner Permit Application Body Art Establishment Permit Application Fiske Elementary School Cleaning Products, Memorandum Potable well water document Emergency Preparedness Report The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Sharon MacKenzie R.N., served as Chair Person. Director Cody reviewed the Community Health Report; Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) classes continue to be offered to members of the community, Lexington Public Schools teachers and staff and faith-based organizations in Lexington. Trainings have been scheduled free- of-charge upon request. Upcoming training dates include; May 24th. CRNA Showcase- On Thursday, May 17 the Public Health Nurse and Health Director attended the CRNA Showcase at Grandview Farm, Burlington to share information on the CRNA Mental Health First Aid grant. After Showcase a CRNA general meeting will take place with a panel of speakers discussing mental health initiatives. Environmental Health report was reviewed and the following cases were discussed; Beijing Chinese Dining; after some discussion, Burt Perlmutter, M.D., proposed a motion that stated, "Beijing Chinese Dining is required to have the food consultant conduct four unannounced food inspections hefore Septemher 1, 2018 and report hack to the Board of Health. In addition, Beijing is required to attend all Board of Health meetings through Septemher 2018." Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, seconded the motion. All were in favor. (See April 24, 2018 meeting Minutes for more detail). Abbott's Custard- Food Code Variance Request, After some discussion Burt Perlmutter, M.D., proposed a motion that stated, "The Lexington Board of Health is in agreement to allow the Abbott's Custard to operate without a Certified Food Protection Manager on site at all times as noted in 155-96.I.A. However, a person trained in food safety must he designated as the Person In Charge in the absence of a Certified Food Protection Manager. This variance will expire should an Agent of the Board of Health ohserve through the food inspection process that a PIC is not identified on site during the routine food inspection." John J. Flynn, seconded the motion. All were in favor. Brow Lady Microblading Studio- New Body Art Permit; Sokkha Va, owner, met with the BOH to request a permit to operate a Body Art Establishment, and a permit as a Body Art Practitioner. After much discussion, Burt Perlmutter, M.D., proposed a motion that stated, "The Lexington Board of Health is in agreement that a Body Art Practitioner and Body Art Establishment permit he issued to Brow Lady Microhlading Studio. " Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, seconded the motion. All were in favor. Bina Farm Dust Complaint, after some discussion John J. Flynn proposed a motion that stated, "After reviewing the EH&E airhorne dust monitoring report dated May 21, 2018, the Lexington BOH is in agreement with the finding that the air quality is typical of levels seen in ambient outdoor environments. The Lexington Board of Health declares that this case is closed and no further investigation due to complaints about dust should he conducted by Lexington Office of Public Health staff or any other town official. " Burt Perlmutter, M.D., seconded the motion. All were in favor. 13 Apple Tree Lane; An Order To Correct was issued on May 1, 2018 to building owners in the plaza located at 333-403 Woburn Street. Owners responded positively and have corrected violations. Septic System Proposal- 52 Percy Road; A determination document was sent to the homeowner. The homeowner was satisfied with the BOH determination (See April 24, 2018 meeting Minutes for more detail). Bathing Place Permitting_pro rg am; The seasonal Pool facilities has requested relief in the form of a variance from 105 CMR 435.23 (1) lifeguards. After some discussion, Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, proposed a motion that stated, "The Lexington Board of Health grants the variance request from the requirement of lifeguards for the safe operation of pools as listed under 105 CMR 435.23 (1). 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: Adams, Aloft Hotel, Avalon at Lexington Hills, Avalon at Lexington Ridge, Drummer Boy Condominiums, Element Hotel, Emerson Gardens Condominiums, Moon Hill, Pleasant Brook, Quality Inn, Peacock Farm. This Variance will expire at the end of the Seasonal Pool season or upon notification of an unsafe operating condition at a specific facility." Burt Perlmutter, M.D., seconded the motion. All were in favor. Cleaning Products at Fiske Elementary School; The Office of Public Health received a phone call from a contractor about concerns over the use of various cleaning products at the Fiske Elementary School. The Health Director requested that he attend the May 22, 2018 BOH meeting to review the concerns and receive guidance from the Board. The Emergency Preparedness report was reviewed and the following topics were discussed; On Wednesday, May 23rd from 3:30pm to 4:15 pm Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel will conduct a conference call with local boards of health. In addition to topics of emergency preparedness, the Commissioner will discuss regulation updates, mosquitos and ticks, e-cigarettes, substance abuse and will have time for a question and answer period. Burt Perlmutter, M.D., motioned that the meeting be adjourned and Sharon MacKenzie R.N., CCM, seconded. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM. It was noted that the next meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.