Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: November 25, 2008
Date
Attendance: Vincent Forte Guy Fleuette
Michael Graf Louise Arnold
Called to order at: 7:31pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Approval of Minutes The minutes from 11/18/08 were reviewed. Ms. Arnold motioned to accept the minutes, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Restaurant Fees The Board discussed food establishment fees. Mr. Fleuette motioned to recommend a target of taking in a minimum of $15-16,000 per year in revenue for five years in order to ensure a self-sustaining system. Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board brought the motion to discussion.
The Board discussed that there are 176 targeted inspections per year. If the Board is reducing fees there needs to be a target income to absorb services. The current fee structure is taking in 100% more revenue. The Board agreed that the current fee schedule seems to work with the approximate goal amount.
Mr. Forte proposed to have an approximate goal of $17,000 a year in target revenue in food establishment fees; Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
AMENDED MOTION: Mr. Fleuette motioned to adopt the fee structure as reflected in the current Schedule: Category 1 $150, Category 2 $200, Category 3 $300, Category 4 $300 and Category 6 $1000; Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Budget Review The Board decided to keep the budget of $106,751 per year the same for the Year 2009. Mr. Fleuette motioned to accept budget, Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Safety Fair Ms. Arnold discussed the recent Energy Forum. She recommended that the Board of Health participate but not drive the Safety Fair. Mr. Fleuette mentioned that the Board of Health could help promote the event but recommended naming it “Health and Safety Fair”. Ms. Arnold stated that she would do some research on some topics and will revisit the discussion at a January meeting.
Betterment Loan Shortgage The Board discussed a shortage of $8000 in the betterment account. Mr. Fleuette stressed his upset regarding this accounting error. He stressed that this is a fixed account that has a bottom and he doesn’t understand how the error could be made. Agent Graf suggested to refuse any unauthorized changes.
Mr. Fleuette proposed to find out how we got an $8,000 error. Agent Graf advised Board that he will research account and report to the Board. Ms. Arnold motioned to let Agent Graf do his research and table the discussion until the next meeting; Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
2008 Annual Report The Board reviewed the 2008 Annual Report prepared by Mr. Forte. The Board decided to table the discussion until the Board’s next meeting on December 9th.
Tobacco Compliance The Board went over the recent tobacco violations. Agent Graf will double check the regulations to see if second-time violators get a one week suspension and will make sure the violators are notified via certified mail and hand delivery.
BILLS
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Tara Gurge $110.00
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following tobacco compliance bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Thomas Greeno $35.00
Jordan Pimental $35.00
Elliot Brown $201.21
BETTERMENT BILLS
none
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the health agent reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
None
ADJOURN
Mr. Fleuette motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 pm, Ms. Arnold seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
11/26/08
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