Members Present: Sarah Scheinfein, Gerry Gleich, John Wentzell
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Dennis Costello (Sanitation Agent)
Recorder: Melanie Rich
GENERAL BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
John made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes dated February 27, 2012 as amended; Gerry seconded; all agreed.
April 23rd was confirmed as the date for the next Board of Health meeting.
AGENT’S REPORT
Mosquito Control – Dennis said there will be an article on the warrant for the town meeting. He was not sure of the cost, but felt it would be approximately $32,000-$34,000. The money comes from state aid. The program now offers tire removal, which is where the West Nile Virus carrier mosquitos tend to make their homes. A bulk mailing to residents was discussed to provide educational materials so they would have a better understanding of what they would be voting for. Dennis will come up with some ideas and present them to the board at the next meeting. He will also follow-up with Tim Deschamps.
As of March 15th, the board is on the MAVEN (Massachusetts Virtual Epidemiologic Network) system. How we receive the reports has not yet been established. Should there be an outbreak locally, the VNA will monitor for the Board of Health.
UMass has billed for reimbursement for flu vaccinations. Dennis is unsure how much we will receive. He said there is a revolving account article on the warrant for the town meeting for flu clinics. He suggested using our vaccine for the seniors next year so we can be reimbursed. This year our vaccine was used for the flu clinic and the VNA vaccine used for the seniors.
Dennis met with Ken Gikas, our Region 2 consultant for emergency preparedness, to update the EDS book. Currently it is a draft working document which is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks. Mr. Gikas said there is going to be a region-wide EDS disaster drill this summer with the major component focusing on communication. Dennis will keep the board informed.
PLAN REVIEW
Lot 49 Main Street (Signature Homes Communities) – Approved.
Lot 32B Road “B” (Compass Pointe) – Approved.
Lot 33B Road “B” (Compass Pointe) – Not approved. More revisions are needed.
Lot 34B Road “B” (Compass Pointe) – Approved.
541 Linden Street (Gregory Still) – Approved.
Sarah made a motion to adjourn; John seconded; the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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