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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, November 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Room G-15
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Board of Health Attendees: Sharon MacKenzie, Chair; Wendy Heiger-Bernays;
David S. Geller, John Flynn; Burt M. Perlmutter
Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health
Clerk/Office Manager
Sharon MacKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board reviewed the minutes of October 13, 2011. MacKenzie motioned to accept
the minutes as written. Geller seconded. All approved.
Environmental Health Report
a)Macaron Sweeterie – New Establishment
Cody advised the Board that Varujian Abalian of Macaron Sweeterie has
completed a food plan review with the Health Division. All necessary equipment
has been installed according to code. Macaron Sweeterie appeared before the
Board to request a permit to operate a food establishment. After a discussion,
Geller motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to
operate a food establishment to Macaron Sweeterie at 848 Massachusetts Avenue.
Perlmutter seconded. All approved.
b)Wilson Farm HACCP Plan and Variance Request
Part I - Cody informed the Board that Wilson Farm already has a variance for the
Reduced Oxygen Packaging and in this case, Wilson Farm has chosen the
Vacuum Packaging method. Ken Ford of Wilson Farm explained that they wish
to use the same process and add several items for this process. After a discussion,
Perlmutter motioned that the Lexington Board of Health approves of the variance
request to package deli related items as outlined in the HACCP plan dated
September 27, 2010. Geller seconded. All approved.
Part II – Cody then advised the Board that Wilson Farm would like to keep cut
and peeled vegetables out without temperature control. There are other items
such as apple cider and shelled eggs which occasionally do not meet the
temperature requirements for cold holding (due to the large volume of product).
After much discussion, Perlmutter motioned that a variance will be granted under
time as a public health control once a list of food items to be included in the
variance has been submitted to the Health Division on or before January 30, 2011.
and any items exceeding the 4 hours will be discarded. Geller seconded. All
approved.
The Board reviewed the Environmental Health Report prepared by Kathy Fox.
Community Health Updates/Reports – The Board reviewed the Community Health
Report prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and all follow-ups had been done in a timely
manner.
State Sanitary Code Case Review
Cody informed the Board of 3 new housing complaints. Order to correct letters have
been sent to the property owners.
RFP for Noise Engineer – Update
Cody informed the Board that he met with the Garry Rhodes, Building Commissioner,
regarding the selection of Cavanaugh Tocci Associates to do the Peer Review –
Lexington Technology Park Ambient Sound Level Assessment. The Noise Committee,
the Building Commissioner and abutters met for the selection process. Updates will be
provided to the Health Division. A discussion followed. The Board requested that
Cavanaugh Tocci Associates present their scope of work to the Board.
Caulk Testing Project - Update
Cody informed the Board that the air samples collected by E.H.&E at Estabrook School
on November 10, 2010, indicate the levels of PCBs in the air are still decreasing.
Monitoring will continue. Pat Goddard will be at the December meeting to provide a
report of all indoor air quality ventilation improvements for all the facilities. Heiger-
Bernays would like to have a letter prepared that documents the need for maintenance, a
budget for maintenance and improved air quality.
Cody updated the Board on upcoming flu clinics.
Perlmutter motioned to adjourn. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Documents submitted:
Agenda
Minutes of October 13, 2010
Letter to Grace Chu dated 11/27/10
Community Health Report
Food Inspection Data Report
Wilson Farm: SSOP
5203 Lexington Ridge Drive Housing Inspection Ltr.
RFP Peer Review for Patriot Way and 125 Spring St.
EH&E Memo dated 11/10/10
EH&E Frequently asked questions dated 11/10/10
Food Establishment Contingency Plan –
Caulk Testing Update –
MacKenzie motioned to adjourn. Geller seconded. All approved.
Documents submitted:
Agenda
Minutes of September 15, 2010