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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1948-11-1928 Interview for Sanitarian BOARD OF HEALTH PJMEETING November 19, 1948 A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building on Friday, November 19, 1948 at 3:20 p.m. Chair- man McQuillan, Messrs. Russell and Terhune were present., The Clerk was also present. Mr. William R. Merrill, 47 Florence Avenue, Norwood met with the Board relative to the proposed position of Sanitarian. The Chairman explained that for a number of years the Town has had part-time Health Inspector, Milk Inspector and Slaughter Inspector, but have definitely in mind having a full-time Inspector. Mr. Merrill stated that he is twenty-seven years old and took a course in bacteriology and public health. He explained that bacteriology is laboratory work and public health consists of setting up a Health Board. He stated that several courses taken by him consisted of field trips in which one visits bakeries, markets, dairies, cafeterias, etc. The Chairman inquired as to the length of the course and Mr. Merrill said that the year is divided into two semesters; the course would run from Feb- ruary 1st to June 1$t. The Chairman asked if Mr. Merrill had studied milk inspection and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Merrill stated that he would require lab- oratory equipment consisting of a refrigerator, autoclave for sterilization, petri dishes, slides, microscope and a bunsen burner. The Chairman asked if Mr. Merrill had any exper- ience relative to slaughter inspection and he replied in the negative. The Chairman asked if Mr. Merrill felt that he would be near enough to his work in the event he were appointed. Mr. Merrill said that if he took a position in Lexington he would like to, if possible, live in Lexington. He said that he thinks one should be as near the community as possible where one works. Mr. Terhune explained that the position, if approved, would not be open until the first of April. The Chairman asked if Mr. Merrill had any idea as to the salary he would be willing to work for and Mr. Merrill asked if there would be a maximum and minimum. 1 29 The Chairman explained that as the work increased the Board would expect to increase the salary from time to time. He asked Mr. Merrill how he felt about a salary of $3,000. and 0200. for transportation. Mr. Merrill said that he would rather not give a definite answer today. Mr. Russell said that he feels that the work is such that the Board would want the individual appointed to put the Very best he can into the position. His suggestion was a starting salary of $3500. $200. of .which is to be considered automobile allowance. Mr. Merrill retired at 3;45 p.m. Mr. Irving H. Schlafman, 264 No. Pleasant Street, Amherst met with the Board relative to the proposed position of Sanitarian. He informed the Board that he worked in the Interview State Department of Public Health and also with Mr. Perine of the Belmont Board of Health. for° The Chairman asked if he had practical exper- ience and Mr. Schlafman replied in the affirmative. Sanitarian He stated that his educational requirements will be fulfilled in February and he could then leave. The Chairman explained that the position, if approved, will not be open until the first of April. The Chairman asked if he could make milk analysis and he replied in the affirmative, providing there is a laboratory. The Chairman asked how much e quipment would be necessary to set up a laboratory. Mr. Schlafman replied that he would need an autoclave sterilizer, refrigerator, incubator, glass- ware and possibly a microscope. The Chairman outlined the duties of the proposed position and asked if Mr. Schlafman would object to inspecting slaughtering and he replied in the negative. The Chairman asked if Mr. Schlafman lived near here and he replied that he lives in Haverhill, is twenty-four years of age and single. The Chairman asked if he had any salary in mind and Mr. Schlafman said that he was considering $3500. The Chairman explained that there is an item of 5200 included in the budget for automobile allowance and the Board has in mind a salary of 03300. making the total $3500. 4e asked Mr. Schlafman if he would be interested and he replied in the affirmative. The Chairman explained that the Board of Health budget would have to be submitted to the Appropriation Committee, Board of Selectmen and voted on at Town Meeting before any commitment can be made. 30 Dellis Poultry Application Complaint re: Meadows Mr. Schlafman retired at 4:10 p.m., and Mr. Lamont met with the Board. Mr. Lamont reported that two weeks ago he went down to inspect the Adams School lunchroom and asked Mr. Terhune to go down With him. He stated that new sinks have been installed and some cleaning done, but there is no sterilization in the sink. There are 180 children being fed without any method for sterilizing the dishes. He recommended that a heater be installed under the tub with a thermostat which will keep the water up to a higher temperature. He reported that the doors from the boys' and girls+ toilets are open at the bottom and are adjacent to the dining room. Mr. Terhune stated that Webster Thomas, Chair- man of the School Committee, advised him that the Committee is looking into the sterilization. Mr. Terhune recommended that no action be taken at this time by the Board of Health. Mr. Lamont agreed to bring in a further report for the next meeting. Mr. Lamont stated that an application had been received from Arthur B. Jellis for permission to keep twelve poultry at 10 Sherman Street. He explained that the proposed location is in the center of a neighborhood where the abutters are within fifty feet of each other and recommended unfavorable action. Upon motion of Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Terhune, it was voted to deny Mr. Jellis' appli- cation for permission to keep poultry at 10 Sherman Street. Mr. Lamont informed the Board that he had received a complaint relative to the conditions existing in the rear of Jesse Meadowst house at the corner of Oak Street and Massachusetts Avenue. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Meadows that existing conditions on his property constitute a menace and must be eliminated at once. The subject of issuing permits for poultry slaughtering was discussed. Mr. Lamont suggested that a letter be written the first of the year to all individuals slaughtering poultry together with an application for a permit. When the application is filed, Mr. Lamont will then inspect the location before the permit is issued. 1 The Chairman suggested that Mr. Lamont pre- pare a list of all individuals or concerns now engaged in the business of slaughtering poultry and submit it to the Board next month. Mr. Lamont retired at 4:35 P.M. Application was received from Mrs. Gladys Smith, Locust Avenue for the renewal of her license to maintain an Infant Boarding Home. Satisf actbty report was submitted to the Board a few weeks ago as a result of an investigation made by Mrs. Casey, the social worker in the Wel- fare Department. Mr. Terhune moved that the application be approved. Mr. Russell seconded the motion, and it was so voted. 81 Infant Boarding Home Letter was received from Mr. Edwin Powers, president of the Lexington Visiting Nurse Fssociation Health advising that Mr. Roland B. Greeley had been appointed Council as the Associationts delegate to meet with the group to discuss the proposed Health Council. The Communication also stated that George Fawcett, Chairman of the Lex- ington Community Chest has appointed Mr. Paul Hanson as Chairman of the Planning Committee and it is bel- ieved that he would be interested to attend any meet- ing to discuss the Health Council. Upon motion of Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Terhune, it was voted to adopt the following amendment to the Regulations of the Boa-rdof Health, as adopted December 6, 1947:. Chapter Ia.: Infant Boarding Houses, Con- valescent or Nursing Homes. 1. Infant boarding houses are licensed by the State Department of Public Welfare; con- valescent or nursing homes are licensed by the State Department of Public Health, Division of Hospitals. Application for such licenses must be made at the State House in Boston. Licenses will not be issued until approved by the Board of Health and such approval will not be given without an examination of the house andpremises by the Board or its authorized Agent. Amendment to Health Regula- tions Rufus L. McQuillan, Chairman Carl S. Terhune George S. Russell Lexington Board of Health The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. A true copy, Attest;