BOH
August 29, 2012_____________
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at ____________5:34p.m._____
by________Gary Allard_________. Members present: _____Gary Allard, , Peg Harrison, Beau Schneider, and Jane Jacobs. Member absent: ____Phyllis Klick _____________.
The Board read and reviewed the minutes of __August 1, 2012_______________. Mr. Gary Allard_________________moved to accept the Minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Beau Schneider_________________and voted unanimously.
Board of Heath Responsibilities:
- Beavers – Mr. Allard _______nothing new to report__________
- Bulky Day – Ms. Klick ______Sat. Oct. 6th, 2012__________
Communicable Diseases – Mr. Schneider -2 deadly cases of Equine and a case of West Nile in Ludlow, Ma.
- Emergency Preparedness – Mr. Gary Allard would like follow-up with Evan about shelter preparedness and also update with Liz Manley-MRC. Will contact them to see, if they can attend next meeting.
- Finances – nothing new to report
- Floor Drains – Mr. Allard ______nothing new to report___________
- Food Safety – Ms. Jacobs ____nothing new to report
- Hazardous Waste Day – Ms. Klick _____nothing new to report_______
- Health Fair – Ms. Jacobs & Peg Harrison –Date of Oct. 20, 2012 ---Board members to each look into obtaining other individuals to give presentations at the fair. Mr. Beau Schneider is now on the committee.
- Medical Reserve Corps –Ms. Harrison- __300 doses of vaccine scheduled for Oct. delivery. Clinic will be held at Monson Senior Ctr. (date to be announced) and no MRC involvement necessary.________
Outdoor Hydronic Heaters – Mr. Allard _______nothing new to report_______
- Press Relations – Gary _____nothing new to report____________
- Recycling – Ms. Klick _____nothing new to report____________
- Tobacco - Mr. Schneider ________nothing new to report_________
Trash – Ms. Klick _________not present
- Wells – Mr. Allard __________nothing new to report_______
Booklet on Emergency Management prepared by intern Nicole Cormier was available for the Board's review. Mr. Gary Allard said, he would take the booklet and scan the contents and e-mail to all Board members. Mr. Allard asked at this time, if Claire would look into the possible purchase of a scanner for the BOH office.
New Correspondence was a letter from a resident and his transport of trash to his employer in Feeding Hills. Letter was sent stating this was an illegal transfer and not allowed.
Peg Harrison spoke of vaccines and tentative delivery of 300 doses in Oct. No date or advertising for clinic yet.
Advertising literature about sharp disposal was again discussed and it was decided to have material available at the Health Fair. Mr. Gary Allard asked that Lorri McCool obtain and give an update on disposal costs and any other info on sharps, she might have. BOH trying to be proactive with a disposal solution. Ms. Peg Harrison has placed calls to the infectious disease nurse at Wing Memorial Hosp., but has received no return calls to date.
It was brought to the attention of the Board, that pools open for operation (ex.) Partridge Hollow Campground and Sunset View Campground have not been charged a license fee. Mr. Gary Allard asked that Lorri McCool give the Board a recommendation on what the fee should be and when voted on and set, appropriate pools will be charged next year.
Gretchen Neggers advised the BOH that Allied Waste did not award their 2012-13 scholarship or Town appropriation last year. Claire Forgues is to contact Allied and see if it is possible to double up for the upcoming year.
The Board signed necessary correspondence and signed all bills. At 6:27 p.m., Mr. Beau Schneider made motion to adjourn, Ms. Jane Jacobs seconded, all in favor……."I"
Next meeting scheduled for Wed. Sept. 5, 2012 at 5:30 pm
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