Board of Health
Minutes of February 6, 2014
Present
Chairman Vincent Forte, Jr., Members: Patricia Leclair, Kelly McGovern, Agent Catalano and Elizabeth Donovan, Clerk
Call to Order
Chairman Vincent Forte called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. A quorum was present.
Old Business
Tobacco Compliance Visits – One business was found in violation; a citation will be issued and an invitation to the February 20 BOH meeting.
Visiting Nurse – Evidently, the VNA of Greater RI indicated plans to not sever services until the end of this month. Agent Catalano will speak with Lisa from the VNA in this regard. Sarah, the newly hired public health nurse will be at the next meeting to review the details of the revised contract.
Minutes
A motion was made by Ms. McGovern and seconded by Ms. Leclair to approve the Minutes of January 16, 2014. Mr. Forte put this motion to vote and the minutes were approved unanimously.
New Business
Mission Statement and Goals – Agent Catalano has drafted version of a mission statement and will finalize it for the next meeting. Inventory Supply will be addressed as a goal.
ICS Training – Discussion of need to get the cost down ensued.
Oil Spill – Chairman Forte discussed the details of a recent call he responded to on Pulaski Boulevard involving an oil spill.
Sprinkler System – There is no way of knowing about installation of sprinklers at this time.
Ms. McGovern suggested that the Board create a flow chart outlining the steps to be taken for approval of installing a new sprinkler system.
Barber Shop Inspection – Ms. McGovern agreed to review past Minutes for information regarding inspection of barber shops.
CVS/Pharmacy – Board members gave kudos to CVS because of their plan to stop selling cigarettes and all tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores nationwide by October 1, 2014. A letter from the BOH will be sent to CVS commending them on this decision.
Notice of Aerial Larval Control Application – Agent Catalano agreed to check on the affect, if any, on bees.
Budget Workshop – Mr. Forte and Ms. McGovern will attend the February 22, 2014 workshop to represent this board.
Bills
On motions made by Ms. McGovern and seconded by Ms. Leclair, the following bills were unanimously approved for payment:
Name |
Description |
Amount |
Marilyn Edge |
Tobacco compliance checks |
708.65 |
Harcourt Bindery |
Food Inspection Reports |
96.75 |
Laura Renaud |
Postage reimbursement |
5.60 |
CJC Construction |
Signage |
200.00 |
Michael Catalano |
Week ending 2/7/14 |
1855.00 |
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Week ending 2/14/14 |
1855.00 |
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Week ending 2/21/14 and 2/28/14 |
2042.50 |
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Health Agent Reports
Goody’s Diner – Permit is pending the outcome of tonight’s Zoning Board vote for their 30 seat restaurant.
Elm Shade Estates – 70 units over 80 acres on Blackstone Street; septic will be installed as they sell the units.
Plans for Review
40 Poirier Street – Ms. McGovern made a motion to approve the septic plans with a variance of 5 feet. Ms. Leclair seconded the motion. Mr. Forte put the motion to vote and it passed unanimously.
Lot 8 Susan Lane – Ms. McGovern made a motion to approve septic plans for new construction and no variance. Ms. Leclair seconded the motion. Mr. Forte put the motion to vote it passed unanimously.
Lot 9 Susan Lane – Ms. McGovern made a motion to approve septic plans for new construction and no variance. Ms. Leclair seconded the motion. Mr. Forte put the motion to vote and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Elizabeth Donovan
Clerk
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