Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: January 27, 2009
Date
Attendance: Vincent Forte Guy Fleuette
Louise Arnold Agent Graf
Called to order at: 7:30pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Approval of Minutes The minutes from 12/23/08 were reviewed. Mr. Fleuette motioned to accept the minutes, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
The minutes from 1/13/09 were reviewed. Ms. Arnold motioned to accept the minutes, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Ken Gikas – EDS Update Mr. Gikas appeared before the Board with an EDS update. He presented to the Board a list of towns that signed the Mutual Aid Agreement and stressed that the Board should really consider signing the agreement. Mr. Fleuette advised Mr. Gikas that the Board approved the agreement and forwarded the agreement on to Town Counsel and Town Administrator. The Board will follow up with both parties so the agreements can be signed.
The Incident Management System Training was discussed. Ms. Arnold stated she is in the process of taking the training. Mr. Fleuette stated that he will start the research in to taking the training.
Mr. Gikas advised that equipment listings are now not available. Those monies have been cut. They are looking at lithium batteries for radios or standard batteries for radios. The second thing they are looking in to is EDS signage.
Ms. Arnold asked of Mr. Gikas what lead-time is necessary if the Board wanted to do an EDS Clinic. Mr. Gikas said that two months time would be enough. Ms. Arnold also mentioned that she still can’t get MRC mobilized. Sean Winzer’s contact information was given to Ms. Arnold by Mr. Gikas.
OLD BUSINESS
Performance Evaluation
Mr. Fleuette handed out the evaluations for each board member. Each member is to complete and return by Tuesday, February 3rd.
NEW BUSINESS
Food Inspector Wage Increase Report The Board received a request from Mr. Fisher and Ms. Gurge for an increase in inspection fees. The Board decided that they wanted to do due diligence on the matter. The Board would like a spreadsheet to see the difference in the current fee schedule to the proposed fee schedule to be sure our budget won’t be negatively impacted. Mr. Fleuette wants to see what each inspector was paid in 2008 (W2’s) and he wants to know how much we currently pay out.
Mr. Fleuette suggested that the Board consider a whole new fee structure according to our five food service categories; possibly a three year agreement. Once the Board receives the income they’ve requested the Board will have further discussion.
Mr. Fleuette proposed a motion to study of fee structure for inspectors and inform them that they’ll come up with their five levels and that the Board will continue to negotiate this issue which could take several weeks. Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Master Plan Ms. Arnold shared that the Master Plan group has started their meetings.
Hilltop Hearings Agent Graf went to court today for the Hilltop tobacco fines. The fines were reversed due to inconsistent documentation on the side of the State Tobacco Officer. The dates were inconsistent so the Magistrate reversed the fine and dismissed the case. Mr. Fleuette proposed to have the State Tobacco Control Director, Sarah McColgan, come to our next meeting to discuss these inconsistencies.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the following correspondence: 2008 NCMC Project Reports, ConCom Legal Ads, MHOA Training Invitations, MA Dept. Comm. Dev. Program Funding, and Retail Training for Employees – Tobacco Sales.
BILLS
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Tara Gurge $160.00
Postmaster $126.00
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
VNS $583.33
BETTERMENT BILLS
None
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the inspection reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
Ms. Arnold moved to accept the septic reviews for Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 Sharpe Drive as reviewed by Agent Graf, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Arnold motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 pm, Mr. Fleuette seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
1/28/09
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