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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-07-BOH-min Lexington Board of Health Meeting, October 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Town Office Bldg., Room G-15 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; Burt Perlmutter; Sharon MacKenzie; Deborah Thompson Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health Clerk The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The Board reviewed the minutes of September 16, 2009. Perlmutter motioned to accept the minutes as written. MacKenzie seconded. All approved. The Board reviewed the Community Health Report. Cody updated the Board concerning an upcoming seasonal flu clinic scheduled for October 16, 2009 at Cary Hall to replicate an EDS drill. Cody also advised the Board that “Flu Care at Home” would be presented at Cary Hall on October 22, 2009, and it would be open to the public. Environmental Health Report Dabin Update – Cody updated the Board that during recent inspection, there were several violations of the food code. As a result, Dabin’s have contracted food consultant, Maureen Lee to work with them. Lee conducted an inspection on October 5, 2009 and submitted a copy of the inspection report for the Boards review. Lee will be scheduling additional training, cleaning schedules, Sushi preparation in accordance with HCAPP plan. It was determined that Dabin’s will appear at the next Board of Health meeting in November. New Establishment/Plan Review – Mass Avenue Deli Michael Richards, owner of the Mass Avenue Deli came before the Board of Health as a new food establishment in Lexington. After a brief discussion, the Board granted permission to Mr. Richards to operate a food establishment in Lexington. Housing Code Compliance Program Update 32 Fairbanks Update – Cody advised the Board of his recent inspection at 32 Fairbanks which included the Building Inspector, Peter Curro. It appeared all plumbing and heating fixtures were in order. The basement still has a sewer odor probably coming from the cardboard or the wood which needs to be worked on. Cody mentioned that the building permit has not been issued because the contractor’s HIC license had expired. Cody does want to see the basement gutted out properly. Servpro will continue with the cleanup once the demolition has taken place. Cody mentioned to Mr. Reutter that he would like to inspect the rest of the home. Mr. Reutter would like to wait until the work has been completed in the basement and he will then have access to more floor space for storage of items presently piled up in the hallway. MacKenzie stated that the Board of Health is concerned about the safety of the homeowners because of cluttered passage ways. Cody asked the homeowner to have the stairwell cleaned by the next Board of Health meeting. 12 Calvin Street Update – Cody updated the Board concerning 12 Calvin Street Proposed change to Article IX, Groundwater Protection Regulation to include Hazardous Materials Inspection Program – Cody informed the Board of his participation at a recent Yankee Conference which is part of Mass Environmental Health Assoc. At this conference, MEHA presented a hazardous materials program for local health departments. This December, a training video will be available on how a local health department can inspect a hazardous materials facility. After a discussion, MacKenzie motioned that the Board’s goal was to modify the regulation but to table the proposed change to Article IX until February 2010. Perlmutter seconded. All approved. Cody updated the Board concerning the status of Flu Clinics. MacKenzie motioned to adjourn. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.