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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-1847 ;i JOAN HALVERSON RECREA- TION BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING JUNE 18, 1985 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Health was held Tuesday, June 18, 1985 at 7:15 p.m. in Room G-15 of the Town Office Building. Members present were: James W. Lambie, Chairman; Donald A. Goldmann, M.D., Howard B. Asarkof, DDS, George A. Smith Director of Public Health and Debbie Halko, Sanitarian. Mrs. Halko told the Board that she had attended a food protection seminar that was given by the F.D.A. and the State. She learned about foodborne disease outbreaks, insect and rodent control, temperatures, detergents and sanitizers (what was interesting is that she found the strongest detergents were not always the best to use). Debbie also learned about cross -connections. The Board thinks that Debbie should put something about the detergents/sani- tizers in the newsletter that the Health Department puts out. Debbie also did some swimming pool pre -opening inspections, some restaurants, and canteen trucks. She found a couple of trucks that were not licensed with us. The Board of Health approved, as read, the minutes of the April and May 21st meetings. The Board of Health reviewed the new contract of the Visiting Nurses and then approved of it. The new contract calls for $20.00 an hour for the same services as last year. At 7:30 p.m. Joan Halverson, Recreation Coordinator came before the Board. She came to request a variance so that she could hire 16 yr. old lifeguards because it is so difficult to get anyone at all. She said she has two people in mind - one has been taking courses - the other has to be passed by the Red Cross that is located in Wellesley. Joan will know by tomorrow. Joan would like a variance if these two do not work out. She said that most of the students leave in August, also, and she will be short of help. Mr. Lambie said we are reluctant to issue a variance - it opens the gates for others. Mr. Smith said the laws have not been promulgated as yet but when they are completed they will be for 17 year old lifeguares just as the pools are. Dr. Goldmann said that the law is the law. Miss Halverson said they allow the kids to take the courses at 15 years old and then they cannot get jobs. Another problem is the money. Joan said she has to pay the lifeguards more money now and if they work over 40 hours they have to be paid time and a half. The Board thinks that the Res beach is more important to have lifeguards (17 yrs. or older), also that are responsible. 1 1 -2 - Debbie Halko said that if there were 6-8 persons at the Res or the pools and only one was under the 17 yrs. restriction - it didn't seem too bad. Dr. Goldmann thinks the requirements should be the same both places. The Board discussed the insurance that the town has. They said if an accident happens, lifeguards are not 17 years as the law requires, it could be detrimental to the town. The Board does not want to put themselves in a position to give a variance until they find out about insurance, and the legal aspect of it. Miss Halverson said that she would have real problems staffing the pools and Res if the two people she has trying to qualify do not make it. Miss Halverson said that it is important that she hire someone now because the kids are looking for jobs now, not in July. After further discussion the Board of Health voted to "not make a decision to give a variance", at this time, until they can find out about the town in- surance and then they will discuss it at their July meeting. Miss Halverson thanked the Board and retired. At 8:00 p.m. Mr. Kenneth Goodman came before the Board to request a variance to repair/replace existing septic system at 177 Grove St., Lexington, MA. Mr. Kenneth Goodman introduced himself to the members of the Board of Health and said he is requesting that the Board grant him a variance to repair/replace his septic system rather than connect to the sewer because it is 475 feet to connect to town sewer on Grove Street. Also, the elevation is lower than the street and he would have to install a pump. Mr. Goodman said it would cost $12,000.00 plus the cost of the pump to connect to town sewer as opposed to around $4000.00 to replace the septic system that has been damaged from trucks riding over it. Also, Mr. Goodman said that he would have to lose a few trees from his yard that he doesn't want taken down. Dr. Goldmann told Mr. Goodman that several trees, that he did not lose, it The Board asked Mr. Goodman why he Roads, and connect from that way? Mr. lot towards that way that he would not investment for the future. 475 he just connected to town sewer, he has can be done by going under the tree roots. could not go out towards Demar or Dewey Goodman said that he owns a "saleable" want to go through as he plans that as an The Board feels that there is nothing to stop a town sewer connection from going in, but before they make a decision they want to see some figures. If they grant a variance a "good" system has to be put in - the Board needs figures to go by. They want a firm determination about the"pump" and the cost of it. They want figures of both ways of doing this (septic system and connection to town sewer). Mr. Smith said that Mr. Goodman may be surprised it may not cost as much as Mr. Goodman thinks to connect to town sewer. It was decided that Mr. Goodman get figures, a plan of a system that could be installed, figures to connect to town sewer, idea if sewer could be installed with- out a pump, etc. Mr. Goodman was told to check with the town's tree warden or Frost & Higgins to see what could be done to save the trees. K'a 476 POISON IVY POOLS SHERATON LEXINGTON VARIANCE REQUEST -3- If it is possible for Mr. Goodman to connect to Grove Street, it would be full steam ahead. If the figures are supplied the Board will make a decision on a variance. Mr. Goodman wants a decision before the next Board Meeting but was told that was impossible, the Board will want to meet and Dr. Goldmann will be out of the country for a period of time. Mr. Goodmann thanked the Board and retired. A Mr. Chandler of 52 Taft Avenue came before the Board with an issue that had been bothering him. His daughter had been denied access to the wading pool at the center play- ground because she had poison ivy. It is his understanding that it is not con- tagious even while it is running once the oil is gone. His child's physician told him. He said it is not his desire to cause trouble but he would like to know the Board's decision. It is the lifeguard's responsibility to keep out any person they feel has a possibility of being communicable. It is a judgement of the moment "type of thing". Mr. Lambie read the Board's regulations in regards to semi-public swimming pools. Dr. Goldmann said he feels that there isn't any problem if the pool is pro- perly chlorinated. He said the Board should have a note from the child's physician stating that the poision ivy is not contagious. Mr. Chandler had presented a very informal piece of prescription paper with some kind of a state- ment on it. The Board would like a more formal letter from the physician. The physician that had treated the child was a Dr. Keefer of the Harvard Community Health Plan. The child had a very bad case of poison ivy. Dr. Goldmann said a doctor's letter is only good for a period of 24 hours so it is not practical to keep getting a letter daily. Dr. Goldmann also said that most doctors really don't know skin diseases. He said that local physicians and hospitals can make a wrong diagnosis. The Board told Mr. Chandler that they would discuss this matter further. Mr. Thanked the Board and retired. At 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Marcia Lucas came before the Board while they discussed the request for a variance from the Sheraton -Lexington in regard to the age of their lifeguard at the Sheraton pool. Briefly discussed with Mrs. Lucas the Board explained the state's ruling on minimum age of lifeguards. They told her that Mr. Smith was going to discuss this problem of insurance with the Town Manager and the Town Counsel. They also would like t0 tiod out if the town'would object if.a.younger lifeguard worked with a lifeguard that is older. The Board told Mrs. Lucas it was not likely that this decision would be beneficial to the Sheraton -Lexington because they have only lifeguard on duty at a time. 1 1 1 1 1 -4- Asbestos Notice is posted at the Inspection/Building Department now. Ninety-one Bow Street had some repair and did not notify the Health Department and a pipe broke. Mosquito traps are out in different areas. Some are up on Vaille Avenue and some sown on the Woburn Street area. Mr. Smith said it looks certain that the air base is going to join the E.M.M.C.P. Mr. Smith told the Board that the pamphlets were published, sent to schools, library, nursery schools, etc. Mr. Smith told the Board he had received a letter from Bailus Walker in regard to the 1985 pamphlets about mosquitoes. 477 MOSQUITO UPDATE RABIES Mr. Smith told the Board that the Rabies Clinic was disappointing. CLINIC We:only did 200 dogs.. Mr. Smith said he would like to put the clinic out to bid. Dr. Asarkof mentioned having Tufts Veterinary students do the clinics. Mr. Smith said the state is proposing that cats should get immunized. Dr. Gary Gaxsetter of the Air Force said he could do cats in a quiet place. Mr. Smith mentioned the dog shelter. COUNTRYSIDE Mr. Smith told the Board that the Perry/Kelly subdivision down on MANOR Woburn Street is having some problems. The neighbors are bucking the development of this area. A Mrs. Rona Cohen (who would not identify her- self) came into the office and wanted to see the file on this property. She stated that this was under the Freedom of Information Act". There wasn't much in the file but one letter and notes of Mr. Smith's. She seemed to think there was more correspondence in there that she hadn't seen before. There also was a page of notes that he wrote himself that she was nct. 5lown. She asked for a copy of everything and the secretary did not let have the notes of Mr. Smith's. She h.ad talked with Mr. DiMatteo, Building Commissioner and he said that she didn't have to let Mrs. Cohen have Mr. Smith's notes. Mrs. Cohen went to the Town Manager complaining about not being able to have George's notes. VINCENT RE; 70 Cliffe Avenue - Mr. Smith said that Mr. Bucca has been scream- BUCCA ing about his neighbor's wood stove. He wants to come before the Board at their next meeting. He had called Howard Wensley. He said he could stop it on "a nuisance" but George doesn't want to use it. Mr. Smith said "If the Board did not mind he will give Mr. Bucca an appointment to come in". The Board was agreeable to this. MOSQUITO Mr. Smith said he thinks maybe this town should take a look at dif- UPDATE ferent ways of budgeting out mosquito control money with the E.M.M.C.P. NOTE He is going to have David Henley take a look and see what areas are really in need of mosquito work. 478 MISC. -5- PROPOSED MEETING WITH SCHOOLS/REPLACE OFFICIALS ON SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE The Board discussed this subject of substance use/abuse and they decided it was best to wait until the September meeting to get officials of the RePlace and schools together with the Board of Health because the schools will be closing shortly. Mr. Smith told the Board that the Air Force wants some imput from local Boards of Health. They would like to have someone attend a few of their meet- ings. Dr. Asarkof said that he would be happy to attend some meetings represent- ing the Board of Health from Lexington. rDNA The Board of Health discussed the rDNA regulations after having them reviewed REGS. by Town Counsel. The Board went over each regulation to make sure that it was worded just as they wanted. The Board decided not to change or make any changes to the regulations except for Section 8 under Penalties, (a) the penalty was changed from $200.00 per day to $500.00 per day. Mr. Smith said when the regulations were complete Sheldon Krimsky requested the he be given a set of them. The Board wants to start getting the Biohazard Waste Committee together. They discussed how and when to get started. Mr. Smith said he can start by sit- ting down with Susan Adler, Assistant to the Town Manager and discussing this. Mr. Smith told the Board he received a call from the State House News Service in regard to rDNA. The next step of the rDNA Regulations will be to have them published in the Lexington newspaper. MISC. Mr. Smith reported that the summer camps are being inspected at this time. Mr. Smith wanted the Board to know that Bel Canto, Restaurant is being renovated. The following permits were signed by the Board: FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS: W. R. Grace Co. Cafeteria (Servomation Corp.) 55 Hayden Avenue Canteen Corp. for Raytheon Executive Bldg. 141 Sprint St. Canteen Corp. for D. C. Heath (Raytheon) 125 Spring St. Canteen Corp. for Raytheon Research Division - Vending 131 Spring St. 1 1 4 -6- Canteen Corp. for Raytheon Executive Bldg. (cafeteria) Vending Facility 141 Spring St. Chadwick's Ice Cream Parlour 903 Waltham St. Friendly's Ice Cream/Restaurant 1060 Waltham St. LeBellecour Restaurant 10 Muzzey St. Howard Johnson's Restaurant Route 128 Daniel Martinez for Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill St. Lexington Racquet & Swim Club 475 Bedford St. M.I.T. Lincoln Lab Main Cafeteria (Seilers) 244 Wood St. M.I.T. Lincoln Lab "D" Cafeteria 244 Wood St. Peking Garden Restaurant 27 Waltham St. Pine Meadows Country Club, Inc. Snack Bar 255 Cedar St. Stop & Shop Deli 36 Bedford St. Versailles Restaurant, Inc. "SIDEWALK CAFE" 1777 Mass. Ave. Raytheon Research Lab (Canteen Corp) 131 Spring St. Wild Acre Inn 50 Percy Rd. Woburn Vending for Hewlett-Packard 32 Hartwell Ave. Yangze River Restaurant 21-25 Depot Square Canteen Corp. for Raytheon Co. NEW - NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME 100 Hayden Ave. 9 X80 -7- CATERING PERMIT Museum of our National Heritage 33 Marrett Rd. TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE Lexington Lions Club for the 4th of July Carnival Center Playground RETAIL FOOD SERVICE - MARKETS Alexander's Convenient Store 335 Woburn St. Royal Pastry 317 Marrett Rd. Doran Greenhouses 150 East St. Pasta, Etc. Etc. Etc. NOT IN OPERATION AS YET (Owner: Iole Rocchi) 321 Woburn St. Colonial Pharmacy 1754 Mass Ave. Concord Hill Market 2219 Mass Ave. C.V.S. Pharmacy 1735 Mass Ave. Gloria Food Store 137 Mass Ave. Highland Food Mart 321 Marrett Rd. Miller's Food Stand - NEW OWNER - James McLaughlin 973 Concord Turnpike Mother Earth 10 Muzzey St. Stop & Shop Companies, Inc. 36 Bedford St. Sunshine Convenient Store 373 Mass Ave. Town Food Store 93 Mass Ave.