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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-06-13BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING JUNE 13, 1966 The regular meeting of the Board of Health was held Monday, June 13, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. in the Health Department Office. Members present were: R. L. McQuillan, Chairman, Dr. William L. Cosgrove, Mr. James M. West, and Mr. James F. Finneran, Director of Public Health. of at Minutes of the May 2, 1966 meeting were approved as read. The invitation the American Red 8:00 P.M. in the to the Board from the Lexington Chapter Cross to their annual meeting June 15th First Parish Church was read by Mr. Finneran The letter to William Ivarson, 26 Cottage Street, was read by the Board. Mr. Finneran explained that Mr. Ivarson*s application to keep ducks and a goat on the premises of 26 Cottage Street was denied at a previous meeting, and a re- inspection showed that the animals were still there. Upon receipt of the second letter Mr. Ivarson came into the office and agreed to dispose of the animals. The letter from Donald Irwin, Building Inspector, .regard- ing building refuse and debris on a lot off Mohawk Drive was dsi read by the Board. The Board instructed Mr. Finneran to take the necessary steps to see that this nuisance was taken care of. The letter to James J. Collentro, 5 Fletcher Avenue, regarding a rubbish nuisance on his property was read by the Board. Mr. Finneran reported that the registered letter sent by this Department was not picked up at the Post Office thy Mr. Collentro, another letter was delivered by hand on Friday, June 10, to date this nuisance has not been taken care of. 1 INVITATION RED CROSS 26 COTTAGE STREET RUBBISH COMPLAI1 RUBBISH NUISANCE The letter to John F. Curran, 5 Lillian Road, regarding PREMATURE the payment of the care of a premature infant was approved by INFANT the Board. Mr. Finneran explained that the necessary forms had not been filed by the hospital or Mr. Curran within the 30 day period allowed by the State, therefore, the Board of Health would not be responsible for payment. Mr. Finneran explained to the Board that their disapproval PEACOCK of the subdivision titled"Peacock Farm, Section V" acted FARM upon at the May 2, 1966 meeting had caused some confusion with SEC. 5 the Planning Board and the subdivider. He explained we dis- approved this preliminary plan because of the lack of information regarding street and lot drains, and also the lack of plans for the installation of public sewer. The Planning Board usually, on preliminary plans, approves the plans subject to the condition 1 1 1 -2- that the Definitive Plans will includeall the information required td approve the final plans. This time they disapproved the pre- liminary plan and the subdivider cannot proceed until the Board notifies the Planning Board that they rescind their action of May 2, 1966, and approve the subdivision subject to the condition that the Definitive Plan for the subdivision include a topographical detail of all drainage. Mr. Finneran suggested that the Board make a motion to rescind the vote of May 2, 1966. Mr,tion was made and seconded that the May 2, 1966 vote to disapprove the Preliminary Plan entitled "Peacock Farm, Section V" be rescinded and a vote of approval be made subject to the condi- tion that the definitive plan include the topographical detail of all drainage. 107 The letters ,from and to Dr. Vincent Treat were read by the CUMMINGS, Board. These letters were in regard to Dr. TreatPs signature B.L. on the petition for legal counsel for the Board to conclude the B. L. Cummings Case. Mr. McQuillan explained to the Board that B. L. Cummings had sold out to Sunnyburst Dairy of Stoneham, and therefore he wrote to the Selectmen stating that as long as Mr. Cummings was not delivering milk in Lexington any longer it would seem to bring to a conclusion any action the town would take against Mr. Cummings. The Board approved this action. Mr. McQuillan brought to the attention of the Board a GOVERNMENT meeting of the Committee for the new proposedsTown Government STRUCTURE Structure set for June 22, 1966. He said he wanted to attend MEETING this meeting to question the legality and advisability of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health combined making the appointments of Board of Health personnel. The Board discussed this plan, and agreed that Mr. McQuillan should attend this meeting. Mr. Finneran said he had been asked to request the Board PINE KNOLL submit a letter of certification to the Mass. Department of NURSING Public Health of the planned addition to the existing building HOME of Pine Knoll Nursing Home, 30 Watertown Street. The new wing, 100 feet by 44 feet, will contain private and semi -private rooms for twenty-four additiorhal beds and 16 additional toilet facilities. An inter -denominational chapel room, 24 by 27 feet, will also be on the new wing. The outside area is satisfactory forythe con- struction,and plans have been approved by the Board of Appeals and the Planning Board. The motion was made and seconded that a certification be sent to the Mass. Department of Public Health approving the new wing for the Pine Knoll Nursing Home. 08 -3- Dr. CarlS. Benton, Veterinarian for the Board, of Health, contacted the Clerk of the Health Department, and stated that he had contacted the Police Department requesting that they bring him all bats they are called upon to dispose of. Rabies have been found in bats in the past two years in Massachusetts, and Dr. Benton feels this will be a good way to check for Rabies in bats in the Lexington area. zr RABIES tT CONTROL"* Dr. Cosgrove suggested a new story be written regarding the danger of rabies in bats. He said if the parents saw this article, they mrght warn their children of the danger of picking up these wild animals, etc. The Board agreed, and instructed Mr. Finneran to write such an article for the Minute Man Publication. 1 The following animal permits were acted upon by the Board: ANIMAL Robert W. Miley, 435 Lincoln Street, approved for a permit PERMITS for 2 horses. Permit for 28 poultry for Robert P. Monahan, 51 Lowell St., approved subject to the condition that the rooster be disposed of. Permit for was disapproved 1 horse by Charles D. Sullivan, 64 Marrett Rd., because of inadequate facilities and area. Permit for 6 ducks by Mrs.sAnnelie Flynn, 26 Patterson Rd., was approved. Permit for James F. Murphy, 168 Burlington St., for 2 horses was approved. The Board diiscussed the regulations regarding the keeping of animals, and voted to add to the Regulations of the Board of Health a ruling effective as soon as possible that no permit will be issued for the keepinci of a horse unless ¢the applicant has a lot of a minimum of one acre of land in dimensions suitable to the Board of Health. Mr. Finneran was instructed to write the new regulation and file it with the Attorney General's Office, and the Clerk was instructed to place the new regulation in the legal ad section of the Minute Man publication for three consecutive weeks. The Health Officer's Report was discussed by the Board. The high plate count and coliform count on the dispenser milk was dis- cussed by the Board. Mr. Finneran said Mr. Rose, Whiting Milk Co. quality controller, had been in touch with him regarding this, and they thought this high count was caused by old milk. A re -testing will be done. The Board once again mentioned the high plate count on the utensil analysis at some of the feeding stations in the High School. Mr. Finneran said he was sure it was poor handling at 1 1