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Lexington Board of Health Meeting, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Office Building, Room G-15, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
Board of Health Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Chair; David S. Geller;
Burt Perlmutter; John J. Flynn; Sharon MacKenzie
Health Department Attendees: Gerard F. Cody, Health Director; Ann Belliveau, Health
Clerk/Office Manager
Wendy Heiger-Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board reviewed the minutes of January 10, 2012. Perlmutter motioned to accept the
minutes as written. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Environmental Health Report – Food Inspection Program
Qdoba Mexican Grill – Gerard Cody introduced Francis Diaz, Regional Manager for
Qdoba Mexican Grill in Massachusetts. Mr. Diaz Qdoba Mexican Grill has completed
the food plan review with the Health Division but they are awaiting building renovations
before the final inspection. Diaz explained that there will be a full service
kitchen but there will not be any wait staff. Heiger-Bernays asked if there will be staff
present at all times who are Serve Safe Certified. Diaz responded that shift managers will
be ServSafe certified. Heiger-Bernays asked Diaz if there will be staff present at all
times who are serve safe certified. Heiger-Bernays mentioned to Diaz that free safe food
handling workshops offered by the Health Department and Diaz stated he would like to
have staff attended these workshops. Diaz hopes to open June 5, 2012. After a
discussion, Perlmutter motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual
permit to operate a food establishment to Qdoba Mexican Grill at 46 Bedford Street upon
successful completion of a pre-operational inspection. MacKenzie seconded. All
approved.
50 Bridge Street - Variance from the requirement of the two acre minimum to obtain an
animal permit for the keeping of more than 5 (five) chickens.
Cody introduced Ellen McDonald and Ben Schlosser of 50 Bridge Street to the Board
who is requesting a variance from the requirement of a two acre minimum to obtain a
permit for keeping 50 chickens. Heiger-Bernays asked why 50 chickens? Schlosser
stated that they are trying to develop feed systems for backyards that can be replicable
and in order to test the system on moderate scale a fair number of birds are necessary to
make sure the system will work as the number of birds increase or decrease. Schlosser
would like to test feeds in this controlled setting and to be able to use it in other locations.
They hope to use the manure as a compost product at this residence. After a discussion,
the Board determined they would need to see a plan dealing for the manure indicating
where is it going and how is it getting there because of the size of the lot and the
residential neighborhood along with a plan concerning what will happen to all of the
eggs.
Orange Leaf – Cody introduced James Berberian and Jim Alex of Orange Leaf to the
Board. Alex advised the Board that this new yogurt establishment will be a self-serve
yogurt establishment offering 16 yogurt flavors with 48 different toppings. The yogurt
will be tested monthly. Cody advised the Board of the free food training being offered on
March 26, 2012, as the person-in-charge local regulation requires that a ServSafe
Certified person-in-charge be present at all times. After a discussion, Geller motioned
that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to operate a food
establishment to Orange Leaf at 1726 Mass Avenue upon successful completion of a pre-
operational inspection. Berberian advised the Board that the machines will be broken
down and cleaned every other day and the yogurt will be tested monthly. Geller motioned
that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to operate a food
establishment to Orange Leaf at 1726 Massachusetts Avenue upon successful completion
of a pre-operational inspection. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Prime Roast Beef – Tony Tzovoras of Prime Roast Beef appeared before the Board for
his brother Evan Tzovoras who is the new owner of this establishment. Tzovoras advised
the Board that nothing is changing from the previous owner. Cody reminded Tzovoras
that a ServSafe certified person-in-charge must be present at all times. Tzovoras
mentioned that the grease is picked up monthly and the grease trap is cleaned monthly.
MacKenzie motioned that the Lexington Board of Health grants an annual permit to
operate a food establishment to Prime Roast Beef at 321 Marrett Rd.
Brookhaven Pool Variance Request – Cody informed the Board of Brookhaven’s request
for a variance from the provisions of 105 CMR 435.23(1) Lifeguards with respect to the
swimming pool and spa facility located at Brookhaven, 1010 Waltham Street. After a
discussion, Flynn motioned to grant the variance request from the requirement of
lifeguards for the safe operation of pools as listed under 105 CMR 435.23(1). In
addition, all the requirements of 105 CMR 435.23(2) shall be met including all signage
which includes: “Warning No Lifeguard on Duty” in easy to read, legible letters which
are at least four inches high “Children under age the age of 16 should not use swimming
pool without an adult in attendance” and another sign that states, “Adults should not
swim alone”. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Community Health Updates/Reports – The Board reviewed the Community Health
Report for February/March prepared by David Neylon, R.N., and follow-ups for the
communicable diseases had been done in a timely manner.
Environmental Health Reports – The Board reviewed the Environmental Health Reports
and Inspection Reports for January and February 2012.
15 Saddle Club Road – There was a brief discussion concerning the well water analytical
results. Cody advised the Board that he has not received the analytical results. The
Board would like to have a reminder letter sent to the property owner.
Organic Waste Processing – Felix Zemel updated the Board concerning the state of the
regulations. Zemel stated that any changes to the definition of solid waste would require
a legislative action because it is statutory not regulatory. A discussion followed.
11 Ross Road – Cody informed the Board that the landlord had corrected all the
violations and this complaint is now closed.
Perlmutter motioned to adjourn. MacKenzie seconded. All approved.
Documents submitted: Agenda
Community Health Report
Emergency Preparedness Report
Environmental Health Report