Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: October 28, 2008
Date
Attendance: Vincent Forte Guy Fleuette
Michael Graf Louise Arnold
Called to order at: 7:32pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Approval of Minutes The minutes from 10/14/08 were reviewed. Mr. Fleuette motioned to accept the minutes as amended, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Guest Speaker, Ken Gikas Mr. Gikas appeared before the Board regarding the town’s emergency planning. He presented the Board with a book and CD for reference.
He advised the Board that the Mutual Aid Agreement was authorized by the Town to be signed by the Board. Mr. Gikas recommended that the Board do a tabletop exercise for EDS. The Board discussed splitting the town in to three’s so everyone knows where to go in case of an emergency.
Mr. Gikas and the Board left the meeting that they would like to meet soon to go over the plan.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board reviewed and approved the Public Hearing Notice to be held November 18th at 7:45pm.
Energy Forum Ms. Arnold wanted to have the Board schedule a date for the Energy Forum. The Board decided to go with November 24th at 7:30pm.
Betterment Program Presentation to Senior Center The Board received correspondence from Selectperson Davies that she would like to go forward with the Betterment Presentation. Agent Graf will go Monday, October 20th to make the presentation.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of permit fees The Board decided to table the permit fee discussion until next meeting.
Roadside Litter Mr. Forte presented to the Board a discussion on town’s litter. He had for viewing litter from D’Angelo’s along with a paystub from a Mendon resident, Patrick Dumas, who also works at D’Angelo’s. Agent Graf is sending Mr. Dumas a letter regarding the litter. Mr. Fleuette stated that we are not the Board to issue a fine. The Board agreed that Agent Graf will send just a letter.
Performance Review Standards for Health Agent Mr. Fleuette reminded the Board that a performance review needs to be done for the Health Agent in December. He presented the Board with a generic evaluation tool to go over so that the evaluation can be completed.
CORRESPONDENCE
MHOA – Tobacco Grant Approval Notice was reviewed and acknowledged
BILLS
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Tara Gurge $140.00
William Fisher $1125.00
Also presented for payment were license fees for the Division of Licensure for the Sanitary License ($57) and the Health Officer License ($68). Mr. Forte motioned to approve the two licenses, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion, and the Board voted unanimously.
BETTERMENT BILLS:
Ms. Arnold motioned to approve the below betterment bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Boulanger & Sons $200.00
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the Health Agent Log and Reports
PLANS FOR REVIEW
The plans for 80 Clarence Road were reviewed. Mr. Forte motioned to approve plans as recommended by Agent Graf, Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Arnold motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 pm, Mr. Fleuette seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
10/29/08
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