BOH
June 19, 2013
Regular meeting of the Monson Board of Health was called to order at 5:40 p.m.
Members present were Beau Schneider, Jane Jacobs, Carrie Payne, Phyllis Klick and Lorri McCool. Charles P. Cournoyer was also in attendance.
Motion to accept the minutes from June 5, 2013 were made by Phyllis Klick and seconded by Jane Jacobs . All in favor.
The minutes of March 20, 2013 cannot be accepted at this time and were tabled.
Bill schedules and licenses signed.
Jane Jacobs asked again, about the small BOH refrigerator. Claire advised the Board that she had been in touch with the police chief and that the refrigerator had been discarded along with several others due to mold from the old building.
Beau Schneider contacted the school nurse and did follow-up in regards to the chicken pox case at the school. All the proper authorities had been notified.
Beau Schneider updated the Board again that he and Lorri McCool can sign-in to MAVEN, but at this time has no access to cases. They will both continue to address these issues.
Phyllis Klick said, that the Board is still considering a Fall Hazardous Waste Day. She will be in contact with the Selectmen to see, if there is possible funding available. Possibly a September date will be set. More discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
Board of health responsibilities:
- Beavers – Carrie Payne –nothing new to report.
- Bulky Day – Ms. Klick ____nothing new to report
- Communicable Diseases-Mr. Beau Schneider- access to Maven and update with school nurse. See above.
- Emergency Preparedness –Carrie Payne----- nothing new to report
- Finances- Phyllis & Beau____Lorri McCool advised the Board that the Coalition has some extra funds available for larger ticket items that has to be used before the end of June. Lorri is requesting an IPAD printer that she can use when out in the field to print documents. She asked the Board, if there were any other items they could think of the Board needed. Will be taken under advisement before the end of the month. Another small replacement refrigerator was mentioned by Jane Jacobs, but isn’t necessary at this time.
- Floor Drains- Beau Schneider____nothing new to report. Letters sent to individuals with floor drains. Still waiting on return paperwork from three establishments.
- Food Safety- Jane Jacobs__Lorri McCool reported that there had been a complaint about improper handling of food at Maria’s Pizza. She contacted the owner and advised they have to wear gloves when handling non-cooked foods and during preparation. She will do an inspection to make sure proper procedures are being followed.
- Hazardous Waste Day__Phyllis Klick____ see above.
- Health Fair__Jane & Carrie__nothing new to report.
- Medical Reserve Corp.__Beau ---Jane Jacobs attended the special meeting held June 19th. The Fire dept. would like MRC presence at fires. More discussion at next meeting. Monthly meetings are going to be established and another is to be held July 1st in the BOH office.
- Outdoor Wood Burning Units__Beau—Beau has been doing research on the Phase II OWB units due to a request for a new permit. Definition as to who’s responsibility for inspection between the BOH and the building dept. is being addressed. Beau and Lorri McCool will work on the requirements between the two departments. The new unit was found to be in compliance and the Board signed off on the application. The OWB units are governed by the State regulations and those cannot be deviated from. Lorri McCool to do the inspection for the new permit at 39 Cote Rd.
- Press Relations__Carrie Payne- nothing new to report.
- Recycling__Phyllis__- Claire advised the Board, she received a call from Allied Waste/Republic Services that they had a re-cycling written complaint that was received at corporate from a Monson resident. It has been handled at the corporate level. Phyllis Klick asked Claire, why she wasn’t receiving this call. Claire advised Phyllis, that the call was from Mike Szcepan to the office and it was for informational purposes only.
- Tobacco- Beau ---nothing new to report. Tobacco licenses are coming in for renewal. Lorri McCool told the Board, she had been in contact with Sara McGlaughlin and there is an educational program available for retail business owners to train there staff on the proper procedures for selling tobacco products. There would be no cost to the Town. If the Board was in agreement, she would proceed further with the information. All in favor.
- Trash-Phyllis—nothing new to report.
- Wells-Lorri McCool & Beau Schneider__nothing new to report.
Reviewed correspondence and mail.
Phyllis Klick said, the Board needs to look into new members. She had thoughts of possibly an employee of the Highway dept. would be a good candidate and or a town contractor. She will check into these two possibilities. Jane Jacobs addressed Mr. Cournoyer who has been attending the past few meetings and asked, if he might want to express an interest. Mr. Cournoyer asked, what he would have to do as responsibilities and also how to go about taking a seat on the Board. Carrie Payne explained a “letter of intent” is submitted to the selectmen for review and appointment.
Beau Schneider has the 2013-2014 paperwork to order the new flu vaccine for the coming season. He will take care of the proper paperwork.
The Board reviewed anonymous e-mails in regards to tattooing without the proper licensing being carried out in town. Lorri McCool has sent a letter which is on file in the BOH office.
Lorri McCool informed the Board that Quaboag Regional Planning put together a small (PSA) public service announcement about being prepared in emergencies and also another about taking care of your pets in an emergency that she participated in. There are many pictures to be included and when completed will be run on public access.
The Board presented Jane Jacobs with flowers, a card and a cake in appreciation for all she has contributed to the Board of Health. She has officially stepped down from the Board effective June 30, 2013.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2013.
Beau Schneider made motion to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. and seconded by Jane Jacobs.
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