Board of Health Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
Minutes for: December 23, 2008
Date
Attendance: Vincent Forte Guy Fleuette
Louise Arnold
Called to order at: 7:35pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Approval of Minutes The minutes from 12/09/08 were reviewed. Ms. Arnold motioned to accept the minutes, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Annual Report Mr. Forte made revisions to the annual report. Members made a few revisions. Mr. Forte will draft again. Mr. Fleuette asked to make sure our goals are also referenced in the report. The Board members signed off on the annual report to be submitted to the Town Administrator.
Tobacco Hearings
The Board reviewed postponement requests by Stop & Shop and Hilltop. Mr. Fleuette motioned to send communications to Attorney Talerman so we can properly respond to request to postpone until February 24th; Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously. The Stop & Shop hearing was set for January 13, 2009.
Evaluation Tool
Mr. Fleuette motioned to approve the evaluation tool as a formal evaluation tool to use annually for the Board’s Health Agent; Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
The Board is to get from Agent Graf his contract dates. The tool will need to be used a few months prior to these dates.
NEW BUSINESS
Outdoor Hydraulic Heaters (310 CMR 7.26)
The Board received notification of state law that comes in to affect 12/26/08. Bellingham’s burning schedule is stricter than the state’s new law. The Board reviewed the State’s regulations. The Board decided to bring to discussion at a future meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Committee on Disability Minutes The Board reviewed and acknowledged
BILLS
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Tara Gurge $150.00
Gatehouse Media $75.90
Mr. Fleuette requested the Board to get a copy of the actual notice that was run in the paper so we have them available for the hearings. The Board requested to have said notice for next meeting. Also need to be sure the notices were for three businesses.
BETTERMENT BILLS
None
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the inspection reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
None
ADJOURN
Mr. Fleuette motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 pm, Ms. Arnold seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
12/24/08
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