Wednesday
August 4, 2010
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice Chairman Gary Allard. Members present: Phyllis Klick, Margaret Harrison and Jane Jacobs. Member absent: Dr. Richard Smith.
The Board read and reviewed the Minutes of July 21, 2010. Ms. Harrison moved to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Jacobs and voted unanimously.
The Board signed all bills and necessary correspondence.
At 7:30 p.m. Mr. John Schneider met with the Board to discuss the upcoming vacancy on the Board with Dr. Smith’s future resignation. Mr. Schneider informed the Board that he was an respiratory therapist and is now a nurse with Bay State Health at the Mary Lane Hospital. He further informed the Board that he is aware of food safety, public health issues, septic issues and trash issues. He asked about restaurant inspections and was told that Health Inspector Lorri McCool does these inspections. The Board stated that the members do not do these inspections themselves. The Board must follow state guidelines. Mr. Schneider mentioned that he is semi-retired. He is very interested in public health issues such as communicable diseases, food safety, etc. The Board explained that each
member has duties they fulfill and he was given a list of the Board’s responsibilities. Mr. Schneider had no further questions and the Board thanked him for attending the meeting. They informed him they would be in touch with him.
Board of Health Responsibilities:
- Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Bulky Day – Ms. Klick stated she would like to use the same company that picked up the computers in May if the Board had no objection. The Board was in agreement with the request.
- Communicable Diseases – Ms. Jacob reported (2) Lyme disease.
- Emergency Preparedness – Ms. Harrison had nothing to report.
- Finances – There was nothing to report.
- Floor Drains – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Food Safety – Ms. Jacobs had nothing to report.
- Hazardous Waste Day – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
- Health Fair – Ms. Harrison and Ms. Jacobs are working on it. Ms. Jacobs will get the banner from the Fire Department and Mr. Allard’s wife will correct the dates.
- Medical Reserve Corps – Ms. Harrison had nothing to report.
- Outdoor Hydronic Heaters – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Press Relations – There was nothing to report.
- Recycling – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
- Tobacco – There was nothing to report.
- Trash – Ms. Klick reported that the Highway Department picked up a stove on Aldrich Road. Also, Mr. Madison on Stafford Hollow Road had called the office to get rid of insulation and dry wall that had received water damage in his basement. Both of these were taken care of.
- Wells – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
The Board read and reviewed the correspondence.
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The Board discussed the meeting they had with Mr. Schneider. It was decided that a letter would be sent to him thanking him for meeting with the Board and that he will be notified of the Board’s decision.
At 8:30 p.m. Ms. Harrison moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Klick and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Monson Board of Health
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