Board of Health Minutes
Minutes for: February 24, 2009
Date
Attendance: Vincent Forte Guy Fleuette
Louise Arnold Agent Graf
Called to order at: 7:32pm / Vincent Forte
Time / by whom
Denis Fraine Town Administrator, Denis Fraine, appeared before the Board to discuss the 2010 fiscal year budget. He stated that a level fund budget will be implemented.
Mr. Fraine told the Board that the budget cut for the Board of Health in 2010 will be $6,000. Mr. Fraine stated that the cut should be a manageable reduction for the Board. He reminded the Board that the 2009 budget for the Board of Health was $108,448 and the recommended budget for 2010 is $102,395.
Mr. Fraine said he will get in touch with the Board by the end of March with his recommendations of where the cuts will need to come from. Mr. Fraine asked Agent Graf to take a look at his workload to see if he can take some additional food inspections in order to save on third party fees.
Mr. Fleuette advised Mr. Fraine that two of the Board’s food inspector agents requested different pay structures. The Board has not responded yet to these agents. The Board did decide that only one fee structure is needed. Agent Graf will come to the next meeting with a proposal of a new pay structure.
Mr. Fraine brought the Board up to date on other projects: household environmental waste day (June 20th) and recycling center progress. Mr. Fraine left the meeting stating that he will be in touch regarding the budget cuts for the Board.
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Approval of Minutes The minutes from 2/10/09 were reviewed. Mr. Fleuette motioned to accept the minutes, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Health Agent Review Mr. Fleuette reviewed the three health agent performance evaluation reports and combined them in to one report. Mr. Fleuette averaged the scores and advised the Board and Agent Graf that the average score was 82.9%. Mr. Fleuette stated that Agent Graf had a very good year despite a difficult Board year. The Board also stated they were quite pleased with his performance. The report is complete and will be part of Agent Graf’s employment folder.
Betterment Loan Balances Review of the betterment loan account was reviewed for the past few years. The report was reviewed and acknowledged.
NEW BUSINESS
2009 Goals Each Board Member suggested goals for the coming year. A list of goals was put together. Mr. Fleuette motioned to approve the goals list that was discussed, Ms. Arnold second the motion and the Board voted unanimously. The goals list will be typed out for the next board meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the following correspondence: MA Statewide Protective Equipment Strategy, Commission of Disability minutes, and Continuing Education Fliers.
Mutual Aid Agreement The Mutual Aid Agreement was presented to the Board by Agent Graf. Mr. Fleuette motioned to accept the agreement, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously. The Board signed agreement and the agreement will now make its way to Town Counsel and the Board of Selectman.
BILLS
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills, Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Tara Gurge $85.00
Chemserve $350.00
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills, Mr. Fleuette seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Harcourt Bindery $72.25
BETTERMENT BILLS
None
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the inspection reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
76 North Street (new lot – corner of Blackstone St)
Ms. Arnold motioned to accept the plan for 76 North Street as reviewed by Agent Graf, Mr. Fleuette seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Arnold motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 pm, Mr. Fleuette seconded, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk
2/25/09
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