BOARD OF HEALTH
April 19, 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 April 05, 2018 meeting, as submitted. Mr. Forte seconded and the motion carried.
7:45 PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Forte opened the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. This Public Hearing is to amend the current Tobacco Regulations and to consider the amendment of Bellingham’s Regulations regarding “Public Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places.” Tobacco Agent, Marilyn Edge and MAHB Attorney, Cheryl Sbarra were present for the Public Hearing. Ms. Sbarra read the details of the amendments made to both sets of Regulations. The Board answered questions from some of the Public that was in attendance. Mr. Forte made a motion to adopt and amend both sets of Regulations and to eliminate future “Adult Only” stores from opening. The effective date for the Amended Regulations will be May 01, 2018. Ms. McGovern seconded and the motion carried. Board members signed both sets of Regulations.
Mr. Forte closed this Public Hearing portion of the meeting at 8:01 pm.
Ms. Edge discussed the recent compliance checks that were completed on April 16, 2018. During these compliance checks there were 2 sales of tobacco products made to a minor. Market Basket sold to a person under the age of 18 for the first time. Bellingham Grocery sold to a person under the age of 18 for the third time in this tolling period. Fines will be submitted to both businesses. The owner of Bellingham Grocery was asked to come into the Board of Health meeting that is scheduled for June 21, 2018 to determine and discuss the temporary suspension of sales portion of their penalty.
8:00 PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing for a Septic Plan Approval for Hartford Village has been rescheduled for May 03, 2018.
NEW BUSINESS
Board members reviewed a Permit extension request that was submitted by Tom Truong for the property located at 55-57 Box Pond Drive. The Board agreed that they will not be able to take action on the request at this time and will need the owner of the property to come to the meeting on May 03, 2018 to discuss further.
WALMART PHARMACY FLU CLINIC
Hillary Tooley and Varun Patel from Walmart Pharmacy were present at tonight’s meeting to discuss details about the Walmart Flu Clinic. Board members asked about the fee that would be charged to the Health Insurance companies for the flu shot. Ms. Tooley told the Board that she would get a definite confirmation on the pricing and would send that information to Mr. Catalano for review. Mr. Patel told the Board that Walmart has been in touch with the Superintendent of Schools and confirmed that the school would be made available as a location to administer the flu shots at. The Board told Ms. Tooley and Mr. Patel that they would like to work with them for the next round of flu shots and Mr. Catalano will be in touch with them as it gets closer.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Catalano discussed the details of the Earth Day / Clean Up event. Ms. Davidson was also present to let Board members know that she had received confirmation from Massachusetts DOT that they will be present for the Earth Day event. All volunteers must sign the waiver form when they sign in for the event that morning. A list of streets needing the most attention has been made and was reviewed by the Board. The Earth Day / Clean Up event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 21, 2018. All volunteers should plan to meet at the Town Hall at 9:00 am.
INSURANCE FOR FOOD INSPECTORS
The Board agreed to continue this discussion at the next meeting on May 3, 2018, after Ms. McGovern has a chance to review all the insurance information she received tonight. Ms. McGovern has been in touch with MIIA, which is the Town’s Insurance Company to discuss different options for the Inspectors Insurance needs. Ms. McGovern will have more information for the Board at the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Board members acknowledged and discussed the Food Inspector schedules and recent inspections that have been completed.
The Board reviewed a copy of the betterment loan balance sheet.
HEALTH AGENT UPDATES
A copy of the updated complaint log was given to all Board members. Mr. Catalano discussed complaints that have come into the Board of Health since the last meeting on April 5th.
NAIL SALONS
The Board agreed to revisit this discussion again in June so that the Board has time to do more research on the State Regulations and requirements for nail salons.
BETTERMENT BILLS
Ms. McGovern made a motion to pay $12,855.00 to Windriver Environmental and Ms. Metivier for a Betterment Loan for 30 Arthur Street. Mr. Forte seconded and the motion carried.
BILLS
A motion was made by Ms. McGovern to pay $450.00 to Michael Sarasin for Food Inspections. Her motion was seconded by Mr. Forte and carried.
A motion was made by Ms. McGovern to pay $834.71 to Tobacco Agent, Marilyn Edge for compliance checks. Her motion was seconded by Mr. Forte and carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. McGovern moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 pm. Her motion was seconded by Mr. Forte and carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina M. Griffin
Tina M. Griffin
NEXT MEETING IS MAY 03, 2018 AT 7:30 PM
DOWNSTAIRS
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