BOARD OF HEALTH
March 15, 2018
Minutes
PRESENT
Chairperson: Tricia Leclair
Vice Chairperson: Kelly McGovern
Member: Vincent Forte, Jr.
Health Agent: Michael Catalano
Minutes Clerk: Tina Griffin
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Leclair called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
MINUTES
Ms. McGovern made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 01, 2018 meeting, as submitted. Mr. Forte seconded and the motion carried.
HOME DEPOT
Sara Krevitz was present at tonight’s meeting to talk about the recent complaints regarding dogs being brought into the store. Mr. Forte discussed a recent incident he witnessed, in which an employee of the store was actually knocked down by a customer’s dog. Ms. Krevitz told the Board that they are aware of the issues and concerns that non-service animals present when a customer tries to bring their pet into the store. Ms. Krevitz also told the Board that they recently had a meeting to teach employees how to approach customers about their pets. The Regional Vice President of Home Depot has also covered this issue during the weekly conference calls.
Ms. Krevitz said that bigger signs can be placed on the doors letting customers know that non-service animals are not allowed in the store.
The Board agreed to monitor the store for the next 60 days and track complaints to see if further action needs to be taken after this 60 day probationary period.
922 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Mr. Parks came into the meeting tonight to discuss the concerns he is having with his neighbor’s septic system condition at 922 South Main Street. Mr. Parks stated that water is overflowing from the neighbors system and coming right into his yard. Mr. Parks said that in addition to the water from the failing system, he is also having an issue with the sump pump water discharging into his yard as well. Tim Jones was also present at the meeting to discuss the work that he is in the process of doing to the septic system at 922 South Main Street. Mr. Jones let the Board know that due to weather he is not able to complete the work at this time but hopes to start within a couple of weeks. However, Mr. Jones told the Board that he would divert the sump pump water into the back of the property so that it does not
keep flooding into the yard of Mr. Parks.
EARTH DAY
Lora Davidson was present at the meeting to discuss some details about the upcoming Earth Day / Clean Up Day. Ms. Davidson would like to volunteer and help organize the event with Board members.
The Board agreed to meet with Ms. Davidson on Monday, March 26th to discuss some of the details of this event.
NEW BUSINESS
Board members discussed the trash pickup notifications for commercial businesses.
The Board discussed the annual appointment for the Worcester PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) Program.
Mr. Forte made a motion to appoint Public Health Nurse, Patricia Parent, as the representative for the Worcester PHEP Program. Ms. McGovern seconded and the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
A copy of the Body Art and Piercing Regulations was given to all Board members at the meeting.
Mr. Forte made a motion to accept the Regulations, as amended with an effective date of March 30, 2018. Ms. McGovern seconded and the motion carried.
Mr. Forte made a motion to add “Letter (G) in Section 9” of the Regulations, stating that the Board of Health will approve only 4 permits for Body Art and Piercing locations in Town. His motion was seconded by Ms. McGovern and carried.
Ms. Leclair told the Board that an email was sent out to the Food inspectors to verify that they are inspecting overall physical appearance and condition of the establishments, in addition to the regular inspectional duties. Mr. Catalano discussed the inspection report for Lil’ General Convenience Store that was just completed on March 12th. The physical appearance of the establishment was addressed in the inspectors report and some ceiling tiles were noted to be replaced as soon as possible.
TOBACCO
Board members reviewed a notice of Public Hearing that will be held on April 19, 2018 at 7:45 pm in the Municipal Center to amend the current Tobacco Regulations. This Public Hearing will consider the amendment of Bellingham’s Regulation “Prohibiting Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places.”
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed the current schedule for the Food Inspectors. Ms. Leclair discussed some changes she would like to make to the schedule at next meeting. Ms. McGovern asked that the list of establishments be organized by inspectors names and be provided to the Board for the next meeting.
Board members agreed to wait until the next meeting on April 05, 2018 to make changes to the inspector’s schedules.
A copy of the contact information for all inspectors was given to Board members at tonight’s meeting.
Board members reviewed a notice of Public Hearing that was held on March 14th by the Conservation Commission regarding the intent to construct four self-storage buildings at 300 Hartford Avenue.
The Region 2 Call Down List was provided to all Board members at tonight’s meeting. The Regional 24/7 Emergency Contact and Response Plan calls for each community to provide contact numbers for three individuals who are available to receive and respond to notices of a public health emergency.
GOALS
CAMERAS - Mr. Forte discussed the details about some of the cameras he has been researching for the Board to purchase. Mr. Forte told the Board that he would like to do a little more research on the options that each model has before purchasing. Ms. Leclair advised Mr. Forte to provide Laura Renaud with the information for her to purchase the camera once he decides on a model.
NAIL SALONS – Mr. Catalano told the Board that he has been in contact with the Board of Cosmetology Representative, Rick Wallace. A copy of the State Regulations for nail salons was provided to all Board members tonight. Mr. Catalano told the Board that he would send a letter to Mr. Wallace and ask for them to come to a meeting to discuss the inspection process for nail salons.
Ms. Leclair recommended that the Board of Health adopt the State Regulations for nail salons and do a yearly inspection on these facilities.
The Board agreed to discuss this topic further at the next meeting on April 05, 2018.
HEALTH AGENT UPDATES
A copy of the complaint log was given to all Board members for review.
BETTERMENT BILLS
A motion was made by Mr. Forte to pay $2,390.00 to Landing Planning for the septic system Betterment Loan for Mr. Santos of 87 Indian Run Road. Ms. McGovern seconded and the motion carried.
BILLS
A motion was made by Ms. McGovern to pay $303.00 to Techpro Publications for advertisements in the Bellingham Bulletin. Her motion was seconded by Mr. Forte and carried.
A motion was made by Ms. McGovern to pay $110.58 to WB Mason for office supplies. Her motion was seconded by Mr. Forte and carried.
A motion was made by Ms. McGovern to pay $39.91 to Gatehouse Media for advertising. Her motion was seconded by Mr. Forte and carried.
BETTERMENT LOANS
Board members discussed a Betterment Loan application for the property at 42-44 North Street.
Mr. Forte made a motion to deny the Betterment Loan application for Mr. Steeves of 42-44 North Street due to this property not being Mr. Steeves primary residence. Ms. McGovern seconded and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. McGovern moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 pm. Her motion was seconded by Mr. Forte and carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina M. Griffin
Tina M. Griffin
NEXT MEETING IS APRIL 05, 2018 AT 7:30 PM
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