Wednesday
September 22, 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: Jane Jacobs, Margaret Harrison and Phyllis Klick. Member absent: John Schneider.
Dr. Richard Smith was invited to attend the meeting. The Board presented him with a card and gift certificate thanking Dr. Smith for his many years of service on the Board of Health.
The Board signed all bills and any necessary correspondence.
Ms. Jacobs moved to accept the Minutes of August 18, 2010 as presented, seconded by Ms. Harrison and so voted. Ms. Jacobs moved to accept the minutes of September 1, 2010 as presented seconded by Ms. Klick and so voted.
The Board discussed briefly the Health Fair which was postponed last week. The Board will further discuss this topic at their next meeting.
The Board discussed Bulky Day which will be held on October 2nd. Ms. Klick stated that she would rather not change the traffic flow pattern on Bulky Day. Mr. Allard suggested walking the proposed change on Bulky Day and check out the flow pattern. Ms. Klick felt that vehicles have to cross through the traffic flow. Again, Mr. Allard suggested checking this out on October 2nd. Ms. Jacobs will contact Adams Supermarket to see if they are willing to donate lunches for the workers. Mr. Kolodziej has volunteered to set up the tent. Everything else is set. This news release will be placed on MPACT.
Discussion of letter sent by Ms. Taft to the Board of Selectmen in regard to funds for a Hazardous Waste Day (copy attached). Changes will need to be made in the wording of the Recycling Bulky Material Account to allow for these funds to be used for this purpose at the Annual Town Meeting. Request now for funds to be used from the “Gifts to the Town” Account until wording can be changed. Ms. Klick wanted to know why the wording couldn’t be changed at the upcoming Special and was informed that only articles that cannot wait until the Annual Meeting are placed on the Special. The Board of Selectmen will discuss this in their meeting of September 28th.
Board of Health Responsibilities:
- Beavers – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Bulky Day – This was already discussed.
- Communicable Diseases – Ms. Jacobs reported that there were (2) cases of Lyme disease.
- Emergency Preparedness – Ms. Harrison had nothing to report.
- Finances – This was already discussed.
- Floor Drains – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Food Safety- Ms. Jacobs had nothing to report.
- Hazardous Waste Day – This was already discussed.
- Health Fair – This was already discussed and will be placed on the next Agenda.
- Housing Safety – Mr. Allard stated that a copy of the letter addressed to Judith Moskal, 111 Bogan Road, from Health Inspector Lorri McCool had been received.
- Medical Reserve Corps – Ms. Harrison had nothing to report.
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- Outdoor Hydronic Heaters – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
- Press Relations – Bulky Day and the flu clinic will be advertised on MPACT. Ms. Taft will check with the Selectmen’s office to make sure that the banner for Bulky Day will be hung up.
- Recycling – Ms. Klick had nothing to report.
- Tobacco – There was nothing to report.
- Trash – This was already discussed (111 Bogan Road).
- Wells – Mr. Allard had nothing to report.
The Board read the correspondence and responded.
At 8:30 p.m. Ms. Klick moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Jacobs and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Monson Board of Health
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