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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-01-BOH-min LEXINGTON BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES Friday, May 1, 2020 11:30 A.M. Conducted by Remote Participation Board of Health Members in Attendance: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Burt Perlmutter, M.D., John J. Flynn, David Geller, M.D. Office of Public Health Attendees: Kari Sasportas, Public Health Director Francis Dagle, Public Health Assistant Speakers: Mark Corr, Chief of Police Mina Makarious, Town of Lexington Legal Council Carol bel, Chamber of Commerce Dahlia, Resident of Lexington Taylor Singh, Resident of Lexington David Walsh, Teacher for Town of Lexington Melissa Batitte, Director Recreation Department Peter Coleman, Recreation Department Documents: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM. The board reviewed the Community Health Report; Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chairperson, reviewed the draft document advisory regarding the use of face coverings in response to COVID-19. The advisory has been drafted in accordance with the essential businesses that must follow practices as outlined in Governor's Order No. 13 and Commissioner of Public Health order of March 25 in order to enhance social distancing in grocery stores, pharmacies, and other essential businesses. After some discussion, John J. Flynn, proposed a motion to approve the issuance of the draft advisory, as written, excluding the requirement of wearing face coverings outdoors. Burt Perlmutter, M.D., second the motion. By roll call, all were in favor. Wendy Heiger-Bernays, PhD, Chairperson, reviewed the draft document advisory regarding the request of owners, managers, and residents of senior housing and Lexington Housing Authority properties to eliminate unnecessary visitation and to take protective measures to decrease spread of COVID-19. All owners and operators of senior housing in the Town of Lexington and properties managed by the Lexington Housing Authority to restrict visitation to units within their properties except for those visits that are necessary to provide essential services, such as family wellness checks, deliveries of food and medicine, or any other products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, or care from personal care assistants, home care providers, or other medical professionals. After some discussion, Burt Perlmutter, M.D., proposed a motion to approve the issuance of the draft advisory, as written. John J. Flynn, second the motion. By roll call, all were in favor. 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