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Home My WebLink About1987-03-161 1 1 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MARCH 16, 1987 The monthly meeting of the Board of Health was held Monday, March 16, 1987 at 7:15 p.m. in Room 111 of the Town Office Building. Members present were: Dr. Howard B. Asarkof, Chairman, Do Donald Goldmann, Dr. Stanley Finkelstein, Mr. George Smith, Jr., Director of Public Health and Jacqueline Selway, Sanitarian. It was noted that the meeting schedule for February, 1987 had been cancelled due to s snow storm. The minutes of the January 12, 1987 meeting were read and accepted. Dr. Asarkof called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Smith gave a brief report on the agenda, specifically an appointment with representatives from the Genetic Institute on their application to conduct rDNA Moleducle Technology in Lexington (BL1-LS). At 7:30 p.m. Mr.Smith introduced three gentlemen from Genetics Institute, Cambridge, MA: Mr. Brett Schmedli, Senior V.P. of Production Development; Mr. Gary Spies, Coordinator Environmental Health and Safety; Dr. William A. Strycharz, Laboratory Facilities Manager. The purpose of this meeting was to review the recommendation of the Biosafety Committee to approve a permit/ application for Genetics Institute to conduct rDNA Molecule Technology experi- ments at the B11 -LS level. Dr. William Strycharz spoke first indicating Genetic Institute's desire to temporarily relocate from Cambridge to the Ledgemont facilities on Spring Street prior to permanently relocating in Andover for large scale production. Mr. Brett Schmedle described the layout of the labs and how they would use the space which would be leased for about 12-15 months. Mr. Gary Spies explained the different types of experiments (BL1 & LS) of rDNA research as well as the facilities proposed for Lexington. These pro- jects, he said, would be projects and/or elements of projects now underway in Cambridge. Mr. Smith states that he would review the lab plans with Dr. Strycharz to ensure they met with our requirements. Sewage discharge, air exhaust systems and drains were of particular concern. Dr. Strycharz indicated that formal invitations would be extended to various town officials and committees to visit and tour both their Cambridge and Lex- ington facilities. Dr. Goldmann ran through a scenario relating to the use of certain organisms in Lexington and asked Genetics Institute representatives how they would re- spond in a worse case situation or accident. GI explained how their preventive health and safety mechanisms and their medical program would operate in such a condition. 533 0 VNCH 4 School Medical Dept. Mosquito Control Dr, Finkelstein had several questions on the permitting process and how the overall system functioned. Dr. Goldmann explained the system and how it functioned with the process originating at the Biosafety Committee level and then upon that committee's review, a recommendation was then forwarded to the Board of Health for action. Dr. Goldmann stated that, as he understood the process,euen though the Board of Health may approve a license it could not be issued until a specific pro- ject proposal was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Biosafety Committee. The town's interest was protected in this regard because our regulations require representation by the health director and a community member. The Genetics Institute group adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Dr. Asarkof thanked them for their time and information. The Board of Health, after discussion, unanimously voted to grant Genetics Institute a permit to conduct rDNA research at the BL1-BL1-LS levels subject to compliance with NIH and Lexington Board of Health Regulations. Dr. Goldmann then indicated to the Board members that he had several important topics to discuss. He first indicated that he wanted to let the board know that he had tendered his resignation as a member of the School Department Life Skills Task Force. After a brief discussion of task force goals and objectives, he indicated that the meetings were scheduled for weekday afternoons which were inconvenient for him to attend. He further indicated that he would be participating in a newly formed group at the School Department called the Universal Life Skills Committee along with the health director. He felt that this new group would be addressing a lot of concerns of children that he believed were of critical importance and that their nightly meetings and less rigorous schedule would work out better for him. Dr. Goldmann informed the Board that Vincent Bucca had filed a complaint against him with the State Board of Registration in Medicine. Mr. Smith said the Visiting Nurse Association would be coming to the next Board of Health meeting to discuss more money per visit and budget money for next year. The Board also discussed the possibility of having Dr. Delulio from the School Medical Department brought into the board meeting for further discussions. A letter written by Dr. Goldmann with questions to be answered,was discussed by the board and would be typed and forwarded to Dr. Delulio. Mr. Smith spoke about the Mosquito Control having the use of a helicopter avail- able with Hanscom Air Force this year. They are planning to use a granular form of spraying. They are also willing to spray the swamp area. The Air Force will pay for most of this arrangement. 1 1 1 March 16, 1987 Continued 535 - Before Before closing the meeting, Mr. Smith informed the Board of the following: Blue Cross/Blue Shield has made available to us a Choke Saving Course at the Choke cost of $10.00 a head for all food establishments or people involved with Saver food. At the termination of the course, a lifetime certificate will be Program given by Blue Cross/Blue Shield. April Mr. Smith stated that an Educational Program had been provided for the AIDS Lexington Fire/Police personnel. Custodians and school personnel also Education attended. State D.P.H. made the presentation. Mr. Smith indicated that we are beginning to plan for our annual rabies Rabies clinic. Consideration is being given to vaccinate cats. Mr. Smith would Clinic like the Board's input. Mr. Smith reviewed a severe oil spill and accident that occurred on February 17, 1987. The cleanup has turned into a considerable problem and will con- tinue into the foreseeable future. Some 9000 gallons of fuel oil (diesel) had spilled into the immediate water shed for the City of Cambridge water supply. Mr. Smith indicated that we are well into the planning stages for Patriot's Day 1987. The Board adjourned at 9:00 p.m. and set the next meeting for Tuesday, April 21, 1987 as the Patriot's Day Celebration would be held on Monday, April 20, 1987. The following permits were signed by the Board: Animal Permits John P. Carroll 31 Allen Street Alfred Iodice 63 Winter Street no animals at present 1 peacock, 15 deer Vernon Persons 1 horse 65 Allen Street Wilson Farm 4500 poultry, 2 cows, 2 donkeys 10 Pleasant Street Catering Establishment Permits Concord Caterer, Inc. 10 Lowell Avenue Winchester, MA Norberg's Caterers, Inc. 21 Emerson Street Stoneham, MA Jean's Catering Service, Inc. 100 Central Street, Milford, MA Oil Spill Rte. 2A & 128 Patriot's Day 53(0 Food Establishment Permits Carey's Catch II, Inc. 46 Mass. Avenue Cory's of Lexington 20 Waltham Street Denny's Restaurant 438 Bedford Street ARA Vending for VENDING MACHINES Honeywell, Inc. 2 Forbes Road Corey Vending Co. for Interactive Data Corp. 94 Hayden Ave. VENDING MACHINES Lexington Lodge of Elks #2204 959 Waltham Street Lexington V.F.W. Post #3007 2 Hayes Lane Bell Vending for VENDING MACHINES Minuteman Regional Voc. School 758 Marrett Road Seiler's Corp. for M.I.T. Lincoln Lab. 244 Wood Street VENDING MACHINES Enterprise Vending for Sprague Electric Co. 92 Hayden Ave. VENDING MACHINES Temple, Barker & Sloane, Inc. 33 Hayden Ave. IN -PLANT CAFE. Temple Emunah KITCHEN 9 Piper Road Rubbish Disposal Reliable Rubbish Disposal, Inc. 63 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA Mobile Food Server Charles D. Aker 242 Lincoln Street Joey's Canteen Truck 73 Fletcher Road Woburn, MA The Coffee Connection, Inc. 1729 Mass. Avenue Daka, Inc. for Boston Properties 420 Bedford Street Dunkin' Donuts 273 Waltham Street Bell Vending for Howard Johnson Rte. 128 & 2A Bell Vending for Kendall Corp. 17 Hartwell Ave. VENDING MACHINES VENDING MACHINES Lexington Masonic Associates One Harrington Road Mediplex of Lexington 178 Lowell Street Canteen Corp. for Raytheon Co. 128 Spring Street Signatron, Inc. 110 Hartwell Avenue Sprague Electric 92 Hayden Avenue NURSING HOME VENDING MACHINES VENDING MACHINES UTILITY Service America for VENDING MACHINES Temple, Barker & Sloane, Inc. Joe's Catering 30 Pearl Street Dracut, MA Mark's Canteen 70 Randolph Drive Tewksbury, MA