Board of Health Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
Minutes for: December 15, 2009
Date
Attendance: Guy Fleuette Vincent Forte
Louise Arnold Agent Michael Graf
Called to order at: 7:32pm / Guy Fleuette
Time / by whom
The Board opened the meeting with a formal statement recognizing two people in our community that passed away. A moment of silence was honored for Mr. Steve Garon, Bellingham Deputy Fire Chief and Mr. Jack Delaney, CERT Leader for the Town of Blackstone.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes from December 1, 2009. Ms. Arnold motioned to accept the minutes as submitted; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
2011 Budget Worksheet The Board reviewed the 2011 budget. Mr. Fleuette suggested the Board review the VNS contract. He would like to see a list of services we currently receive and compare to other services that may be available.
Ms. Arnold stated that going to bid is a good idea but thinks the Board should let the contract roll over one more year. By holding off one more year it will give the Board time to research other towns and their services so when the time comes to renew the VNS contract the Board will be in a better place to know what services they may want to add.
Mr. Fleuette agreed to withhold making any changes this year to the VNS contract. The Board will take the next year to explore what is available in other areas and find out what we as a town would like to add to our services and needs.
Ms. Arnold motioned to take a look at the need for additional services from the VNS and to get a bid proposal by January 2011; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Health Agent Review Each Board member will perform an evaluation for Agent Michael Graf and then present to Agent Graf for review. Once each report is submitted, Mr. Fleuette will then take each report and combine in to one report summary. The Board will discuss the final evaluation at the February 2nd meeting.
H1N1 Clinics The fourth clinic was held last night for the 18-64 age group. The turnout was very good. 447 shots were given. It was agreed that this clinic went very smoothly.
Agent Graf will let Mr. Coflin know we will not be returning unused doses (approx. 600) since we want that dosage on hand.
Another clinic is planned for December 29th. The hours will be 5-8pm and administered to 4th graders (under age 10) and any children requiring their second shot. The clinic will be held at the Middle School. An increase in the amount of nurses will be present.
Mr. Fleuette would like to schedule a debriefing for some time in January. He would like the Board to consider the $18k federal funds expected for these clinics to purchase folding tables and a wheeled carrier tote.
Mr. Forte motioned to approve the purchase of three folding tables and a wheeled carrier tote for the Board’s use with the funds coming from the H1N1 federal funds; Ms. Arnold seconded motion and the Board voted unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the following correspondence: Conservation Commission Legal Ads and 2010 Schedule of Meetings.
BILLS
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Laura Renaud-postage reimbursement $88.00
Postmaster $88.00
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Staples $22.79
H1N1 Clinic
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following bills; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
VNS $988.00
Staples $195.46
Louise Arnold reimbursement (band aids) $27.57
Mike Graf reimbursement (band aids) $22.92
DeltaTrak $62.11
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following bills; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
Town of Bellingham (Officer Detail 11/17) $160.00
Town of Bellingham (Officer Detail 11/30) $160.00
Town of Bellingham (Officer Detail 12/9) $160.00
Fire Dept (EMT Detail 12/14) $114.13
Fire Dept (EMT Detail 12/9) $130.40
BETTERMENT LOANS
Ms. Arnold motioned to pay the following Betterment invoices; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
20 Harper Blvd – PL Trufant $10,896.00
Mr. Forte motioned to pay the following Betterment invoices; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously:
20 Haper Blvd – Shea Engineering $1,124.00
BETTERMENT AGREEMENTS
None
HEALTH AGENT REPORTS
The Board reviewed and acknowledged the Agent Health Reports.
PLANS FOR REVIEW
Mr. Forte motioned to approve the septic plans for Lot #3 Colonial Way with no variance; Ms. Arnold seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Ms. Arnold motioned to approve the septic plan for Lot #1 Brookfield Lane with no variance; Mr. Forte seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Arnold motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 pm; Mr. Forte seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Kelly McGovern
Board of Health Minutes Clerk 12/16/09
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