HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-14-BOH.minLexington Board of Health Meeting, July 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Room 15
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Attendees: Wendy Heiger- Bernays, Chair; Burt Perlmutter; David S. Geller
Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health
Clerk
Heiger- Bernays called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m.
Community Health Report — The Board reviewed the Community Health Report and all
follow -ups had been done in a timely manner.
Environmental„ Health Report
Shade Street Noise Complaint — Information Presentation - Cody introduced
Richard Canale of 29 Shade Street to the Board. Canale distributed to the Board copies
of Mr. Canale addressed the Board of Health because he is concerned about noise
eminating from Shire. Canale stated he was representing himself but other residents on
Shade Street are concerned about the noise emanating from Shire. Nicole Ciccolo of 50
Shade Street also advised the Board about the noise emanating from Shire even into her
backyard and the high pitch tonal noise wakes her up during the night. A discussion
followed. Canale also mentioned that a Shire consultant report had been submitted to the
Building Commissioner and the Building Commissioner will issue an RFP for a peer
review to determine whether to agree or disagree with the Shire consultant report.
Heiger- Bernays said the next step should be in touch with the Building Commissioner to
get the answers needed as to what measure is the appropriate measure in looking at the
noise bylaw. Heiger- Bernays said the Board needs to know what are the right metrics
and what is the interpretation and what will this facility and others be held to.
Environmental Health Report
Formosa Taipei — Maureen Lee introduced Brandon Lee representing Formosa Taipei.
Lee updated the Board as of 6125110. Lee stated some improvements have been made but
additional work is needed. As a result, the owner of Formosa Taipei has asked Lee to
stay on for an additional period of time.
RUYI — henry Cheng, Manager of RUYI appeared before the Board of Health to have
the Board approve the annual food permit and have the Board approve the HACCP Plan
for the production of sushi rice. After a discussion, Heiger- Bernays motioned that the
Lexington Board of Health has agreed to issue a food permit to operate RUYI at 27
Waltham Street. It is anticipated that compliance will be achieved with the Food Code.
Be aware that failure to comply with the food code may result in certain corrective
actions including but not limited to you hiring a food consultant to provide your staff
with training or closure of your establishment due to serious and repeated violations of
the Food Code. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.
Perlmutter motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants the variance as outlined in
Food Code 3- 502.1 for the acidification of rice intended to prepare sushi products. RUYI
is required to follow the plan as submitted to this office, including but not limited to,
maintaining accurate testing records for the rice, maintaining a calibrated pH testing
instrument and purchasing sushi grade products from approved sources. Failure to follow
this HACCP plan may result in the termination of this variance and RU YI's ability to
serve sushi products. Geller seconded. All approved.
Caulk Testing pdate ---- The Board reviewed the Caulk testing update prepared by Cody
dated July 14, 2010. Air sampling is to begin at the three locations next week. A
remediation plan will be developed for submittal to the EPA once the air sampling data
has been obtained.
Housing Updates
12 Calvin Street — Cody updated the Board concerning 12 Calvin Street. The owner filed
a police report that some furniture had been stolen from the property. It is unclear what
furniture that may have been. Photos of the property have been supplied to the Police
and Aftermath, the cleaning company, will supply additional photographs to satisfy the
Police request. It appears that a permanent residence has been setup for the owner.
Several of the windows have been boarded up and ultimately the door will be boarded up.
Mosquito Control Update — Cody advised the Board that typically this time of year, the
catch basins have been treated with lavarcide but due to a change in the license
requirement for the applicators requiring that they need to be full applicators license. The
new requirement has hastened the process. As a result, a free seminar open to the public
to provide health education information about disease prevention from mosquitoes and
ticks will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
60 Hartwell Avenue —Cody informed the Board of the interest to expand the composting
operations at the 60 Hartwell Avenue facility to include a 4 -5 acre enclosed facility
(which would be managed by a private corporation) to generate electricity from the
methane captured during the composting process. It would be the first facility of its kind
in Massachusetts. The Board of Health will be involved with all aspects of the planning
process, including the BID process.
The Board reviewed the minutes of June 9, 2010. Perlmutter motioned to accept the
minutes as written. Geller seconded. All approved.
The Board reviewed the Community Health Report.
The Board reviewed the Standard Operating Procedure for Communicable Disease
Follow -up. After a discussion, some clarifications are required.
Heiger- Bernays motioned to adjourn. Perlmutter seconded. All approved.
Meeting Documents:
1. Minutes of June 9, 2010
2. Acentech document dated 6116110
3. RUUYI HACCP Plan
4. RUYI Variance Request
5. Agenda
6. Public health Nurse Report
7. Standard Operating Procedure for Communicable Disease Follow -up draft
S. Environmental Health Report
9. Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. ltr. Dated 7114110
10. Cody memo dated 7114114 re Caulk testing updated — July 2010
11. "Protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks!"
12. Alison Iraj ewski Report of Progress and Incident Report Form
13. June 2010 Food Inspection Report