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MEETING MINUTES 2003 TO 2008 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING MINUTES . 2/2003 TO 7/2008 • DRAFT BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES OF MEETING July 8, 2008 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday July 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Paulette Puleo, Chairwoman, Noreen Casey, Barbara Poremba, Christina Harrington. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent. Excused Martin Fair& Carol Rainville, also Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse. Meeting called to order at 7:16 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Christina made a motion to accept previous minutes with changes, Barbara 2nd, all in favor, motion passed. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Joanne reviewed Tracy's June 2008 report and was accepted as read. MONTHLY REPORTS Monthly reports were reviewed and accepted as informational. NEW BUSINESS Witch City Ink, 1 Museum Place Mall, Salem, MA, Mr. Nathan Lin, Owner. Mr. Lin thanked the Board for reviewing his information he submitted. Mr. Lin said Salem has no language in the regulations to have guest artists from other states and countries. Mr. Lin said it is customary for reputable body art business to occasionally invite famous artists from abroad to work at their business. Mr. Lin said he currently has artists from Holland, Italy, and Japan who have inquired about becoming guest artists. Joanne said she worked for a year with Mr. & Mrs. Murphy from Purple Scorpion to make sure they follow all of the regulations. Paulette said we should form a subcommittee to review the Apprenticeship Procedures. Barbara and Noreen said they would like to be on the subcommittee. Mr. Lin would like a fish tank in the waiting room and he would like the Board to consider his request. Paulette said they will check into this issue. Paulette said the Board will be very busy with the Transfer Station in the coming months and they will get back to him as soon as they can. A discussion took place regarding all that Mr. Lin presented to the Board. Christina made a motion to have Joanne look over Mr. Linn's documents and Body Art permits from Cambridge & Saugus and allow the variance as provided by four credit course, Noreen 2nd, all in favor, motion passed. Department of Environmental Meeting. Joanne said the meeting was held with John Carrigan in Wilmington, MA. DEP Legal Council, has concerns about Air Quality, Irving Gas Station, Salem Hospital because they are within a mile of the Transfer Station. The Board reviewed the letter to be sent to the Mayor about the contract for Waste Management. A discussion took place. Christina made a motion to send the letter, Noreen 2"d, all in favor, motion passed. Paulette said there will not be a Board Meeting in August. The next regular Board of Health meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2008. ADJOURNMENT Barbara made a motion to adjourn the meeting Noreen 2"d, all in favor, motion passed. • Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary . Page, Clerk of the Board • DRAFT BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES OF MEETING June 10, 2008 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Paulette Puleo, Chairwoman, Carol Rainville, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba, Christina Harrington. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse. Excused Noreen Casey. Meeting called to order at p.m. 7:08 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Christina made a motion to accept previous minutes with changes, Barbara 2"d, all in favor motion passed. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT • Tracy was in contact with North Shore Clinic regarding active TB cases and contacts. Tracy also maintained vaccine inventory and distribution, investigated Communicable Disease cases and reported to MDPH. Tracy did a PPD test for a new arrival from the Philippines. PPD test was positive and referred to North Shore Pulmonary Clinic for MD evaluation. Tracy reviewed meetings and clinics she attended in May. Tracy has two residents who receive Directly Observed Therapy Monday through Friday. Tracy and Liz inspected Witch City Ink, 1 Museum Place Mall a new Tattoo Establishment. Tracy reviewed the summary of Communicable Diseases for May 2008. SALEM STATE COLLEGE SHELTER Joanne received a call from Sharon Cameron, Health Agent from the City of Peabody on May 29tn. Sharon asked her to set up a shelter for approximately 900 people from the Peabody Complex fire. Joanne contacted William Anglin, Salem State College, Chief of Police and all stakeholders. Margaret Whittaker, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, sent emails to all volunteers and asked them to meet at Salem State College. MONTHLY REPORTS Monthly reports were reviewed and accepted as informational. DISCUSSION OF TRANSFER STATION • Joanne and the Committee recommended to Mayor Driscoll and City Council to approve Northside Carting the Solid Waste contract. A copy of the letter to Mayor Driscoll was give • to the Board. Paulette said the Public Hearing would be in September if the modifications are filed by then. A discussion took place. BOARD OF HEALTH 2O08 BUDGET Joanne informed the Board that Heather Lyons will be the Principal Clerk when Mary retires in September 2008. Joanne also said there is a nineteen hour part time clerk position & Mary & Dot will share this position. Joanne said she will be reviewing the Private Wells & Board of Health Regulations & update both. The next regular Board of Health meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2008. ADJOURNMENT Barbara made a motion to adjourn the meeting Carol 2"d, all in favor, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board • • • DRAFT BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES OF MEETING May 13, 2008 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday May 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Paulette Puleo, Chairwoman, Carol Rainville, Noreen Casey, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse. Excused Christina Harrington. Meeting called to order at p.m. 7:10 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting Carol made a motion to accept April minutes with changes, Barbara 2"d, all in favor, motion passed. Public Health Nurse Report • Tracy offered testing for TB to students and teachers at a city school. 119 students and 9 staff were tested. Out of the above students and teachers tested, there were two (2) positive results were negative. TB testing was held on six different dates in April. Meetings Tracy attended North Shore Pulmonary, North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness, MAVEN (Massachusetts Virtual Epidemiologic Network)training for online disease investigation and reporting. Tracy reviewed the Communicable Diseases for April. Tracy and Joanne went to the Salem Mission on a report that a client of the shelter was sick and contagious. Joanne conducted an inspection of the shelter and closed the shelter, residents were allowed to come and go. The following week Tracy & Joanne returned to the shelter for a re-inspection. The personal at the shelter replaced the bed linens and sanitized the shelter. The re-inspection was completed with some recommendations to decrease the possibility of a reoccurrence. The shelter was re-opened to the public. A discussion took place. NEW BUSINESS Old Salem Jail Ventures, LLC, 50 St. Peter Street/Old Salem Jail Site Plan Review as submitted. Pen Linsey and Dan Ricciarelli, Architect represented this project. Paulette told Mr. Linsey she has concerns that CO2 would get into the units from the garage. Mr. Ricciarelli said the parking area is open and there should not be any concerns. Mr. • Ricciarelli said the parking garage plans were approved by the Building Inspector. Paulette asked are the fire alarms hard wired? Mr. Ricciarelli said the fire alarms and the CO2 are J hard wired. Paulette asked about the placement of the trash? Mr. Linsey explained the new • trash proposal and showed the location on the blue print. Joanne mentioned the three barrel per unit limit in the new Solid Waste Contract. Mr. Linsey said there will not be families in the units, professional people and some units will be occupied by one or two tenants. Paulette asked how many units will be rental and how many will be sold? Twenty Two will be rented for five years and the others sold. Paulette asked who will be the landlord? Mr. Linsey said they will have a company to oversee the property. Paulette and Barbara said there should be trash compactors in all units. Discussion continued about the trash compactors. Barbara made a motion to require trash compactors in each unit, Martin 2nd four in favor motion passed one abstained. Carol made a motion to approve the plans for this project with conditions, Martin 2nd, all in favor, motion passed. NEW BUSINESS cont. Ziggy's & Sons Donut Shop, 2 Essex Street John Akatyzewski and Patty Rutkowski, requested a hearing to discuss an order to install commercial dishwasher at the establishment. Ms. Rutkowski said they use the residential dishwasher just for spoons, cups. Ms Rutkowski and her brother John would like a variance granted by the Board so they can continue using the same dishwasher. Martin asked why don't you use paper products? Ms Rutkowski said it would be too expensive to use paper products. Ms. Rutkowski said the cups & spoons are sanitized when they take them out of the dishwasher. Ms Rutkowski said it would be very expensive to install the commercial dishwasher. Joanne said they could use a three bay sink. Ms Rutkowski said she thought the two bay sink would be grandfathered. Joanne asked if they • make pies? Ms Rutkowski said yes around the holidays. Joanne said some of the problems go back to February 2006 and continue today. Ms Rutkowski said they would try this year to make changes. Joanne said they have to have a Certified Food Manager at the establishment if potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Ms Ritkowski said she would take the course. Noreen made a motion to grant a variance for one year and to require a Certified Food Manager on site by May 2009, Carol 2nd, all in favor, motion passed. NEW BUSINESS cont. K & C Auto Body, 17R Franklin Street, Kevin Foye to discuss a Board of Health odor complaint at his business. Attorney Tom Butler was with Mr. Foye as a friend not his Attorney. Joanne said this odor complaint goes back to the fall of 2005. Residents complained about an odor the neighborhood. Joanne went to Franklin Street several times and she could not tell where the odor was coming from. Ms. Lemelin complained in 2006 and Joanne went to Franklin Street, and at that time she did detect and odor coming from K& C Auto Body. Mr. Foye said they have been in business for 38 years and never had a complaint. He said they added a stack and charcoal filters and they change the filters four times a year. Joanne got another complaint and that is when she issued the order. A discussion took place. Carol made a motion to withdraw the order if after six months we don't have any more verified complaints, Noreen 2nd all in favor, motion passed. r TRANSFER STATION Joanne informed the Board that BETA states they will be filing either May 20th or 215t. Joanne has a meeting with Northside Carting to request funding for technical assistance. Carol mentioned we have to make sure we have the best Engineer, Attorney and Air Quality personal to advise the board. A discussion took place. Joanne said she completed ICS Trainings 100, 200, 300, 400, 700. Board should take the 200 & 300 ICS trainings. Barbara made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Martin 2"d, all in favor, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board • R 1 • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES OF MEETING April 8, 2008 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday April 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Paulette Puleo Chairwoman, Noreen Casey, Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville, Barbara Poremba. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse. Excused Martin Fair. Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting Christina made a motion to accept February minutes with changes, Noreen 2"d all in favor, motion passed. Public Health Nurse Report • Tracy offered Tuberculin Skin testing at Salem State College Counseling and Health Services for all contacts of an active TB case at Salem State. Contacts at school 41, tested 31, students 15 referred to NSPC for CRX, 15 students were negative, 1 did not return for reading, 10 students have left school. Tracy also attended a meeting at school with Joanne Keegan, RN, TSA Nurse for MDPH Division of TB Control. Discussed at the meeting was MDPH Guidelines for Detection and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in MA College and University Students. Salem State College does not have a policy for TB testing. Tracy also attended North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness meeting on February 27, 2008. Tracy also has 3 active TB cases in Salem 5 household contacts tested for Pleural TB Case, 1 tested positive and was referred to the NSPC. Tracy reviewed the Communicable Diseases for February 2008. NEW BUSINESS Old Salem Jail Ventures, LLC, 50 St. Peter Street/Old Salem Jail Site Plan Review. Pen Linsey represented the Old Salem Jail Ventures. Mr. Linsey explained that New Boston Ventures will make design modifications to the original plans. Design Modifications: New Boston Ventures is proposing a slight expansion of the footprint of the Alexander Building • by designing a wing to complement the original design. The proposed wing with front along St. Peter Street, forming an "L" shaped structure. The new configuration will create five additional w • units in this building. This "L" shape will allow units to be reconfigured as "flats". The reason for this change is in direct response to market demand. The first design of the Alexander Building will not change from the originally approved scheme. The fenestration, roof line and cornice will all remain the same as will all design details and materials. The roof dormer configuration and the unique chimney like lanterns will be continued along the St. Peter Street wing to unify the design. The parking will be modified so that vehicles entering and parking will pass through an archway which will be part of the new facade. The wing will serve to shield the parking along St. Peter St. The change for the Bryant Building will be to add two additional units by combining the upper floors of four(4) two-bedroom duplex units into two (2)stand alone units. The number of units will be expanded from 29 to 36 units including 22 units in the Bryant Building, three (3) units in the McIntire Building, one unit in the Carriage House and 13 units in the Alexander Building. Mr. Linsey showed. a picture from St. Peter Street of the 36 parking spaces, History Museum. Barbara asked where will they park for the museum? Mr. Linsey coming from the other attractions most will park in the city garage. Paulette asked where will the dumpster and trash barrels be located? Mr. Linsey states the trash from residential and showed the location on the plan. Paulette asked will there be a trash compactor in the units? Mr. Linsey said they didn't consider trash compactors. Paulette & Joanne voiced concerns regarding the number of barrels needed to accommodate 36 units. • Barbara asked do they think there will be a problem with the trash area so far away? Mr. Linsey said there is only 80 feet to the trash containers. Joanne Scott asked how many barrels for the 36 units? Mr. Linsey said 30 barrels and one dumpster. Christina asked what was on this site before the jail? Mr. Linsey stated nothing just the jail. Presently testing being done and storage tanks removed. Joanne asked if any tanks leaked? Mr. Linsey said the tanks were not leaking. Joanne asked Mr. Linsey, 28 of these units will be sold not rented is that correct? With the Historical Tax Credit units have to be rented for five (5) years and allowed to sell 22 rentals and 14 condo's. Mr. Linsey said that is correct units will be sold not rented. Mr. Linsey said the issue of trash compactors and ventilation of the parking area under the condo units would be discussed. Barbra made a motion to table the plans until the May 13'h meeting, Noreen 2"d the motion, all in favor, motion passed. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Walter Montgomery, Northeast Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District 2008 Best Management Plan and Vector Management Plan. Mr. Montgomery told the Board he would like to go back to using Methoprene and discontinue using the biological Larvicide Vertrolux. Mr. Montgomery explained to the Board there are no legitimate,studies showing any serious adverse reactions to Methoprene. Because there may be some concerns, Joanne invited members of Salem Alliance for the Environment(SAFE)and • Salem Sound Coast Watch to attend the meeting. Mr. Montgomery continued to discuss his plan for 2008 regarding mosquito's, Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV)and talked about catch basins and areas around the city where they find and test the mosquito's. Carol made a • motion to accept the Northeast Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District 2008 Management Plan and the use of Methoprene, Noreen 2"d, all in favor, motion passed. HEALTH AGENT'S NEWSLETTER Joanne told the Board Salem will no longer be the host community and she will not be the chairperson for the Coalition after August 30th. Joanne said Salem has been the host community for the past five (5)years and the coalition has operated very well but she thinks another community should be the host community. Joanne also mentioned the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on May 31"from 8:00 am to noon and volunteers are welcome. TRANSFER STATION Joanne said she has considered sending a letter to Mayor Driscoll because the Board needs Air Quality Person, Traffic Study Person, Engineering Person and an Attorney to review the plans and advise the Board. Paulette and Carol agreed with Joanne that due to the complexity of this decision the Board needs advisors with experience in all of these areas .The Board continued discussing the plans. Carol made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Christina 2"d, all in favor, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10.25 p.m. • Respectfully submitted, Mary . Page, Clerk of the Board CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR \- o' SALEM, MA 01 970 9���MINBDp TEL. 978-741-1800 FAX 978-745-0343 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL JSCOTT@SALEM.COM MAYOR JOANNE SCOTT HEALTH AGENT March 10, 2008 Mrs. Cheryl LaPointe City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mrs. LaPointe: The Board of Health monthly meeting scheduled for March 10, 2008 has been cancelled. Sincerely, OR THE BOA D OF HEALTH Joanne Scott, Health Agent JS/mfp cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members Emailed to: City Councillors ' Jane Guy, Planning • • MEETING b BOARD OF HEALTH February 12, 2008 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday February 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Paulette Puleo Chairwoman, Noreen Casey, Martin Fair,.Carol Rainville. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse, Councillor Paul Prevey, Councillor Jerry Ryan, Councillor Robert McCarthy. Excused Christina Harrington & Barbara Poremba Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting Carol made a motion to accept January 8, 2008 minutes with changes, Noreen 2nd, 4 in favor two absent. Paulette made a motion to accept bake sale information with changes, Noreen 2"d 4 in favor two absent. Public Health Nurse Report • Tracy reviewed her report telling board about 1/22/08 two contacts of an active TB case received their 8 week follow up, TB test for both were negative. Meetings she attended the North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness meeting. She also has Directly Observed Therapy Monday thru Friday. Tracy met with Joanne to revise and update the Emergency Dispensing Site Plan. CDC will visit Board of Health in March, Joanne will give board updates. Tracy also reviewed the Communicable Diseases for January. NEW BUSINESS Paulette asked who the people in the audience were? They told the board are Cindy & Gerald Meola, 3 Indian Hill Lane, Salem also Councillor Jerry Ryan Ward 4. They thought the odor from Ground Round and Mandarin Supper Buffet at 300 Highland Avenue were on the agenda.. Paulette told them the odor complaint is not on tonight's agenda. Because it was too early for the next item on the agenda she asked them to discuss this problem. Mrs. Meola said they are about 50 feet from both restaurants and the odors come right up the hill to their condo and the neighborhood both day and night. Joanne said Janet Dionne, Sanitarian has gone to this location and she is aware of this problem. Both restaurants have been told to change their filters. Mrs. Meola said changing filters has not helped. Mr. Meola said they were in the neighborhood a lot longer than the restaurants. Joanne said when there is a problem give the Board of Health a call and we will be happy to follow up on their complaint. NEW BUSINESS . Riverview Place LLC, 72 Flint Street, 67-69 Mason Street, 71 Mason Street, Site Plan Review. Icy Attorney Scott Grover, James McDowell and Michael O'Brien representing this project. James McDowell said this structure will contain 130 residential dwelling units and 5,540 square feet of commercial space and Three Hundred an Nine off street parking spaces. This project which meets Master Plan recommendations will provide, public pedestrian access to and along the North River Canal, a public-private partnership to provide enhanced maintenance, trees, sidewalks, benches, along the canal, enhanced streetscape along Mason St., solution to neighborhood traffic problems including the granting of an easement to the City of Salem to allow it to construct an extension of the Commercial St. public roadway across the development site and dedication of off street parking for Flint St. residents. Mr. McDowell also showed the board blue prints of the project site parking areas, loading areas, walkways and driveways, type of external lighting, landscaping and screening, entrance &exits from site, utilities, gas, telephone, electrical communication, water, drainage, sewer and other waste disposal. Joanne said the other plans showed this project would be four floors now this plan has three floors. Mr. McDowell said yes this project has been scaled back. Noreen asked will they do testing of the area because of the old leather factories on this? Mr. McDowell said asbestos was found and he sent the report to the Health Department. Paulette asked will we get copy of 21 E and list of contractors? Mr. McDowell said yes he will make them available to board. Noreen asked about traffic going in and out of site? Mr. McDowell one side entry close to Oak & Mason Sts. where driveways are. Paulette asked if they will erect any fencing? Mr. McDowell 30' to 35'from street. Joanne • asked who is the LSP for the project. Mr. O'Brien said Dennis Guiatira. Joanne asked how will they maintain water quality? Mr. McDowell said they will keep records of water quality. Joanne asked if fill material will be brought onto the site? Mr.McDowell said yes fill will be brought to the site. Joanne asked where will trash be stored? Mr. McDowell said they will have trash compactors in units and fenced in area to store until picked up by contractor. Attorney Grover said these units will be for one or two people in units no room for two dumpsters. Joanne mentioned the following possible conditions for project. Notify Health agent of the name, address, and telephone number of the project(site) manager who will be on site and directly responsible for the construction of project, DEP tracking number is issued for this site under the Mass. Contingency Plan, no structure will be constructed until the LSP responsible for the site meets DEP standards, developer will give the Health Agent a copy of the 21E report, developer will adhere to a drainage plan as approved by the City Engineer, developer shall employ a licensed pesticide applicator to exterminate the area prior to construction, demolition, and/or blasting send copy of exterminator's invoice to Health Agent, maintain the area free from rodents throughout construction, submit to the Health Agent a written plan for dust control and street sweeping during construction, submit to the Health Agent a written plan for containment and removal of debris, vegetative waste, and unacceptable excavation material during demolition and/or construction, Fire Department must approve the plan regarding access for fire fighting, noise levels from operation of refrigeration and heating, shall not increase the broadband sound level to more than 10 dD(A) above ambient levels, developer shall disclose in writing to the Health Agent origin of fill material needed for the project, establishment shall dispose of all waste materials resulting from its operation in an environmentally sound manner as described to the Board of Health, drainage system for this project must be reviewed and • approved by the Northeast Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District, shall notify the Health Agent when the project is complete for final inspection and confirmation that above conditions have been met. l Carol made motion to accept plans with all possible conditions, Noreen 2"d, four in favor two absent. TRANSFER STATION Joanne said the Transfer Station will go before the Conservation Commission on Thursday February 14, 2008 at City Hall Annex. Beth Rennard said they will be filing by February W' . Paulette what about a traffic study? Joanne said she would have information available from Beth Rennard about buildings, doors, misting system etc., but not all at once. Paulette said information has to be give to MEPA. Joanne referred the board to the information for Wendy J. Heiger-Bemays, PhD, Department of Environmental Health, she could review air quality, also review citizens opinions and address boards concerns. Engineering Department will review special air quality Paulette said we should have an independent engineer for the traffic study and air pollution. Carol said we should have the City Engineer rather than an independent. Councillor Prevey said city is involved with this project. Noreen asked where do we find an engineer for this study? Joanne said there are three or four firms we could use. Martin said he could give Joanne some names. Carol made a motion to ask Wendy J. Heiger-Bemays to be the air quality consultant, Noreen 2"d four in favor, two absent. Carol made a motion to have an independent outside engineering firm for traffic, building, site • plans who is not under contract with the City of Salem or Northside Carting, Noreen 2"d, four in favor. Two absent Joanne asked who would like to be on the subcommittee? Martin and Paulette would like to on the subcommittee. Councillor Prevey asked who is on the Solid Waste Committee? Joanne, Al Hill, Beth Rennard, David Knowlton, Richard Viscay, Jason Silva, John Bosse, Sharon Kashida, Julie Rose, Councillor Pelletier and a DEP consultant. Paulette made a motion to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board v • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH January 8, 2008 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, Td floor conference room on Tuesday January 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Paulette Puleo Chairwoman, Christina Harrington, Noreen Casey, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent. Excused Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse. Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting Paulette Puleo made a motion to accept minutes from previous meeting with changes, Martin Fair 2"d, all in favor. Public Health Nurse Report Joanne reviewed Tracy's report, Flu Clinics, 12/4/07 & 12/8/07 -8 home visits, 12/13/07 -4 office visits. One PPD positive contact of an active case of TB, in Lowell referred to North . Shore Pulmonary Clinic for M.D. evaluation. Meetings Tracy attended, North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness meeting, North Shore Pulmonary Clinic quarterly meeting. Joanne also reviewed the Communicable Diseases and summary report for December. Agents Newsletter Joanne talked about the Transfer Station, as of now the MEPA application should be submitted by the city in February, public comments accepted until March 11th, MEPA would make its decision by March 218t. In order for the Board to hold a public hearing, I think we need time to review the MEPA application. Joanne said the public hearing doesn't have to be part of a regular meeting it could be a separate meeting just for the public hearing. Joanne said I don't know if you want to wait for the application or set a hearing date now. Noreen said we should wait for the MEPA plan before holding a hearing. Paulette said I agree with Noreen we should wait for the application in case it gets delayed again. Joanne said the current contract expires on June 30"'. Joanne said I just want to let the board know about some major projects for 2008 that the Board of Health is engaged in. The Mayor has asked me to be chairperson of the Solid Waste Contract Committee that will be made up of someone from the City Solicitor's Office, Finance Director, Engineering Dept., DPW, and there is a grant so someone from the DEP will be part of this committee. The DEP is having a training for the purpose of looking at contracts and I will attend this training with other members of this committee. • 1 will also be preparing our Emergency Dispensing Site Plan, if we have dispense medication to the entire population within 48 hours with a ramp up time of 24 hours so it is a 72 hour plan in case we have to do that. • Joanne told the board Elizabeth Salandrea our new sanitarian started January 7t'. She has gone on inspections with David and Janet. She will be taking the Serve Safe Course when she is certified she be able to go on inspections on her own. Bake Sale Public Hearing was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Chris read the guidelines and policy for the hearing. Martin and Barbara submitted a draft of bake sale guidelines and Carol also submitted guidelines. Paulette asked any discussion on these guidelines? Noreen said the guidelines should be more lenient. Carol made a motion to table any discussion of the guidelines, Noreen 2"d. Joanne read a statement and explained her interpretation of the code and the board supported her. Ten people requested to speak to the board and gave their comments of the bake sale guidelines. After every one gave their comments to the board Carol made a motion to close the public hearing Noreen 2"d, all in favor. Joanne offered to combine all of the guidelines. Martin said I move that the Salem Board of Health policy regarding bake sales be no more restrictive than that contained in Article X of the State Sanitary Code and that the Board issue guidelines for bake sales in both written and electronic form. A discussion took place. Carol made a motion to accept guidelines with changes Noreen 2"d, all in favor. Carol made a motion to amend October meeting minutes of the bake sale, Barbara 2"d, all in favor. Chris made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Carol 2"d, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board • • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH DECEMBER 11, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, Td floor conference room on Tuesday December 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Noreen Casey, Martin Fair, Paulette Puleo, Barbara Poremba, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Carol Rainville. Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting Paulette Puleo made a motion to accept minutes from previous meeting with changes, Martin Fair 2"d, all in favor. Public Health Nurse Report Tracy said she had 200 doses of flu vaccine. She will continue to give doctor's offices vaccine • until March. Tracy then reviewed communicable diseases. Tracy said she has many different diseases in the month of November. Tracy also mentioned the DOT cases she is following. NEW BUSINESS Paulette Puleo invited Cheryl Sbarra, Senior Staff Attorney for Massachusetts Association of Health Boards to talk about Chap. 111, Sec. 122 & Sec. 143-150, nuisances and how it relates to the Transfer Station, Highland Avenue proposal and quality of life and potential health risks as well as the legal rights of the Board of Health. Ms Sbarra asked about the fines from the DEP? Joanne said the DEP has not gone forward with the fines because the city is going forward with the permitting process. Ms Sbarra reviewed all the information above and a discussion took place. NEW BUSINESS CONT. Washington at Derby LLC, (RCG, LLC) at 155 Washington Street, (former Salem News) Site Plan Review. Mr. Matthew Picarsic and Mr. Ron Lamar attended the meeting representing the Washington & Derby LLC project. Mr. Picarsic gave an overview of the plans for this project. Noreen asked how many parking spaces at the site? Mr. Picarsic said they will have thirty six (36) parking spaces. Noreen asked if there will be any retail spaces? Mr. Picarsic said they will be on the first floor and they are trying to rent the spaces now. Lucy asked if the parking spaces were for residents, retail stores and restaurant. Mr. Picarsic said they will be for residents. t • Joanne asked if the asbestos was removed? Mr. Picarsic said yes the asbestos has been removed and the air quality was tested. Joanne asked where are the air conditioners? Mr. Picarsic said the air conditions will be in the center of the roof. Joanne mentioned the possible conditions. Radon Remediation Kits and drainage system for this project reviewed by Mass. Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District were removed from the conditions. A discussion took place. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept this project with conditions, Paulette Puleo 2nd, all in favor. ANNUAL MEETING Christina nominated Mary Page for the position of Clerk of the Board. Paulette Puleo 2nd, all in favor. Christina nominated Joanne Scott for Health Agent, Martin Fair 2nd, all in favor. Christina nominated Paulette Puleo as Chairperson of the board, Noreen 2nd, all in favor. HEALTH AGENT'S NEWSLETTER Joanne discussed her newsletter regarding the Transfer Station, Emergency Preparedness, Cancer Incidence, Sanitarians Position, &the Rose Medallion. Barbara made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Noreen 2nd, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board • • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH November 13, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday November 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville, Noreen Casey, Martin Fair, Paulette Puleo, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Barbara Porembo. Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting Carol Rainville asked if October's meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm? Mary said no meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. Carol make a motion to accept previous minutes with time change, Noreen 2"d, all in favor. Public Health Nurse Report • Tracy discussed the flu clinics on November 7"' Council on Aging, Nov. 13"' Housing Authority, Nov. W' Pioneer Terrace Community Room, Fire Department, City Employees, home bound, Police Department, Salem Mission., The Council on aging was run as an Emergency Dispensing Site and it worked out very well. The amount of people vaccinated this year is not as high a previous years because of the clinics held at CVS etc. Tracy said he has a suspect active TB case. Joanne mentioned that she went with Tracy to the High School for their winter meeting & met, with Mr.L'heureux, and the Athletic Director, School Nurse, and parents to discuss MERSA. She mentioned the Tacoma Washington State web site. Noreen asked Joanne to repeat the web site address again. Joanne said it is (TPCHD.org', it was very informative. Transfer Station discussion Joanne said she had a conversation with Beth Rennard today&a former city employee now he is the consultant for Northside Carting. Both Beth & consultant told Joanne that MEPHA should do their work before they apply for an application. Christina asked Paulette if she attended the City Council Public Hearing tonight regarding the Transfer Station? Paulette said yes but she was surprised there we not more people at the hearing. Noreen was also surprised more people were not at the hearing. Joanne asked did they take a voted tonight? Noreen said no there were still people with more questions. Joanne said they usually put it in committee and then bring their recommendation to the whole council. . Paulette said there will be more hearings before they vote on this matter. The discussion continued. • Gourmet Fare, owner Joanne Hatch, located at 73 Wharf Street, Salem, MA. Discussion of possible revocation of food permit. Joanne said in her opinion this permit should be revoked because of many repeat violations at this establishment. Sanitarian David Greenbaum, has prepared a timeline of inspections and re-inspections from January 9, 2006 to October 9, 2007. Many violations were not corrected when David would do the next inspection. On September 11, 2007 Joanne and David returned to the Gourmet Fare and suspended the Food Service Permit due to the severe rodent infestation. On October 9, 2007 Joanne & David returned to Gourmet Fare and suspended the Food Service Permit due to severe rodent infestation. Ms Hatch told the board when she left for the night she did not see any rodent dropping and she thinks they were put there by an employee. Ms Hatch called an exterminated. Ms. Hatch said there has been a lot of sickness in her family so she has not been at the store as much as she should be. Ms Hatch also said all of the items in the store were being checked to make sure they were not out of date. Ms Hatch said she has medical problems and will close the business at the end of December and she will be leaving the area. Ms Hatch asked to have time to try and sell the equipment. Christina asked Joanne for her opinion. Joanne said the food permit should be revoked, and allow Ms Hatch time to sell food and equipment. Ms Hatch has to apply for a retail food permit. Carol said the food prep area should be dismantled. Paulette asked Ms Hatch if she will take any food items to the Rose Medallion, on Essex Street? • Ms Hatch said no she is no longer associated with the Rose Medallion. Noreen made a motion that Ms Hatch should apply for a retail permit until items in store have been sold, Carol Rainville 2nd, all in favor. Cancer Incidence Report Joanne discussed the cancer report. Paulette is still not sure which way the report should be read. Joanne said she will have better information at next month's meeting. Noreen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Carol 2"d, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Mary�FPag'i�e�, Clerk of the Board I g • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH October 9, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3d floor conference room on Tuesday October 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville, Noreen Casey, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Paulette Puleo. Meeting called to order at 7:11 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept minutes, 2"d by Noreen Casey, all in favor. Public Health Nurse Report Tracy reviewed her report and the meetings and conferences she attended. North Shore Cape • Ann Emergency Coalition meeting, North Shore Pulmonary quarterly meeting, Annual Northeast TB Controllers two day Conference, and discussed the Communicable Diseases. Tracy also informed the board of the Influenza & Pneumonia Clinics to be held on November 7th November 13th & November 15th. Approval of Regulations#29, and Regulation #30. Joanne said the board could vote on Regulation#29, Motels, Hotels, Overnight Cabins, and Manufactured Housing Communities and Regulation #30, Establish a Special Account to impose fees for employment of outside consultant. Martin made some changes to both regulations. Tracy said section E of Regulation #29 was not necessary and should be deleted. Barbara made a motion to accept with changes Regulation #29, Motels, Hotels, Overnight Cabins, and Manufactured Housing Communities, Noreen 2"d, all in favor. Barbara made a motion to accept with changes Regulation #30, Establish a Special Account to impose fees for employment of outside consultant, Noreen 2"d, all in favor. Inspection at 117 Lafayette Street, Unit#321 occupied by Richard Harrell. Joanne reviewed the Inspection of the property at 117 Lafayette St., Unit#321 occupied by Richard Harrell and Owned by Caritas Communities, Inc. 150 Wood Road, Braintree, MA. Janet Dionne, Senior Sanitarian & John Gehan, Sanitarian, did this inspection on Friday July 30, 2007. Joanne also accompanied Janet to do an inspection at this property and she stands by these reports.. • Mr. Harrell said he has mold in his apartment and this is making him sick. He also stated he washes the walls with alcohol and bleach. He also discussed the reports he J. • has regarding the mold problem. Mr. Harrell said he wants to move but he has not found a new apartment. A discussion took place. Barbara wants it recorded in the minutes that Mr. Harrell washes walls with alcohol & bleach. Councillor Lucy Corchado said she is willing to help Mr. Harrell find a new apartment. Transfer Station, Swampscott Road, Salem, MA Barbara has some concerns about North Andover site particulate matter, and this site looks bigger than Salem's site. Barbara said we should take a trip to North Andover site. Noreen said we should have an Environmental Lawyer not just City Attorney for the application. Noreen said maybe the city could pay for the Environmental Lawyer. A discussion took place. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Barbara 2Id, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board • I MEETING • BOARD OF HEALTH September 11, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday September 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Paulette Puleo Carol Rainville Noreen Casey, Martin Fair. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Barbara Poremba and Councillor Lucy Corchado. Meeting called to order at 7:14 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Carol Rainville made a motion to accept August minutes with corrections, Paulette Puleo 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy discussed her report, suspect active pulmonary case, Fit tested the Salem Fire • Department with Janet Dionne, reviewed Communicable Disease for August, Arbovirus Surveillance information, and meetings she attended. Paulette asked when will we test birds for West Nile Virus? Joanne said mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus so it is not necessary to test birds. Monthly Reports were reviewed by Joanne. Joanne said she will break down the environmental report for the board. Chapel Hill LLC, Clarke Avenue, Salem, MA definitive subdivision plan— revised, represented by Attorney John Keilty. Attorney Keilty reviewed the information from the last board meeting, radon testing, rock formation, 21 E report, sprinklers. Attorney Keilty explained the revised plan for this project. A discussion took place. Joanne said this plan was going before the Planning Board. Carol made a motion to accept plans with previous conditions and any significant changes would have to come before the Board of Health, Paulette 2"d, all in favor. Transfer Station, Swampscott Road, Salem, MA. In attendance regarding this project were Attorney Beth Rennard, City Solicitor, David Knowlton, City Engineer, Al Hanscom, BETA Group, Robbie George, Bill Thompson, Transfer Station. Joanne, Paulette, Attorney Rennard and David Knowlton, City Engineer met to discuss the increase of tonnage from one hundred to four hundred tons and the increase of truck traffic also • air pollution and different options the board might have in relation to this project. A discussion 7 VI • took place. Joanne said a Public Hearing has to be held because of the minor modifications, and the board does not have to make a decision at this time. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Noreen Casey 2"d, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 'eqr. (� Mary F. age, Clerk of the Board • • MEETING • BOARD OF HEALTH August 14, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday August 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Paulette Puleo, Carol Rainville, Noreen Casey, Barbara Poremba. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Martin Fair and Councillor Lucy Corchado,. Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Paulette Puleo made a motion to accept June minutes, Noreen Casey 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy reviewed her report and mentioned the camps she inspects with an inspector and also Purple Scorpion. Tracy attended Methanphetamine, & Hording Conferences. Tracy &Janet fit tested members of the Salem Fire Department, Division#3 for N95 Respirators. Tracy also . discussed the communicable diseases for June/July. HEALTH AGENT NEWSLETTER Joanne explained the West Nile Virus mosquito pools, testing, spraying of parks, information given to coaches, also the Connect CTY informing resident about protective measures they can take to protect their families. The board members suggested other areas that should be sprayed. Tracy said we had positive responses from residents about the Connect CTY&TTY notifications. A discussion took place. NEW BUSINESS Transfer Station, Swampscott Road Siting & Minor Modifications,. Representing Northside Carting, William Thompson and Al Hanscom, from the BETA Group. Joanne gave an overview of the issues before the Board including delineating the bounds of the 1960 Site Assignment and the minor modifications for the applicants permit. Joanne, Chris, Paulette met at the transfer station to walk the land. Al Hanscom discussed the chronology of events and the project overview and would be willing to answer any questions the board has. A discussion took place. A subcommittee was formed. Paulette, Chris, Carol said they would be on the committee. Carol Rainville said we should get more information from Planning &other City Departments involved in this project and also have a Public Hearing. Joanne said all board members could be on the subcommittee. Joanne said we can continue discussing this project at the September meeting and have a Public Hearing in • October. x NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Motel/Hotel Regulation 30 Special Account to impose fee & Regulation 29 Hotels, Overnight Cabins, and Manufactured Housing Communities. A discussion took place. The Public Hearing was closed and the board continued discussing the regulations. Joanne wants put in the record that an inspection can be done at any time. Joanne said Julie from the Hawthorne Hotel and Michael Rockett, Waterfront Hotel asked to keep the Public Hearing open for comments until August 31, 2007. The Motel/Hotel regulations were tabled until the September meeting. Noreen made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Paulette 2"d all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pa e, Clerk of the Board Mary*:. 9 • CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 3 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR • t �3 SALEM, MA 01970 TEL. 978-741-1800 FAx 978-745-0343 Kimberley Driscoll WWW.SALEM.COM Mayor JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO HEALTH AGENT July 3, 2007 Mrs. Cheryl LaPointe City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mrs. LaPointe: The Board of Health monthly meeting scheduled for July 10, 2007 has been cancelled. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH Joanne Scott, Health Agent JS/mfp cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members Emailed to: City Councillors Jane Guy, Planning I �y iY 3 MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH JUNE 12, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday June 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Carol Rainville, Barbara Poremba, Paulette Puleo, Noreen Casey, Christina Harrington, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Martin Fair, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting called to order at 7:21 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Councillor Corchado mentioned the Northeast Mosquito Control plan from the May meeting and asked if the abutters are notified when an area will be sprayed? Barbara Poremba explained Mr. Montgomery said they us low risk chemicals. Christina Harrington asked if she has a motion to accept the May minutes? Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept minutes, Paulette Puleo 2"d, all in favor. • PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla discussed her visits, meetings, communicable diseases. Tracy also said she will be inspecting seven camps with one of the inspectors. The raccoon case was also mentioned and a discussion took place. NEW BUSINESS Salem Tipico Restaurant, 88 Congress Street, Salem, Ma, owner Mr. Barahona did not attend the meeting. Councillor Corchado asked if this could be postponed to the July meeting. Joanne told him the meeting was tonight and the time, and he received the letter. Barbara Poremba said if Mr. Barahona wants to be at the next meeting have him ask us. NEW BUSINESS CONT. Sunny Corner, 335 Lafayette St., owner Lorna Truong requested a hearing before the board to discuss the $300.00 tobacco fine for selling cigarettes to an underage customer. This offense was on Monday April 9, 2007. Lorna Truong said she is the new owner of the store and she wants to know if she has to inherit the previous owners fines? Joyce Redford, Director of Tobacco Control Program said the business has changed hands within the same family for(10) years and this should be the third offense. Joyce said the Board has to decide if this is the first or third offense. G`ry r Joyce explained the violations, regulations and they have had trainings regarding selling tobacco products. Paulette Puleo thinks this should be there second offense. Carol Rainville said this should be there first offense. Barbara Poremba agrees it should be there first offense. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept this as the first offense, Barbara Poremba second, all in favor. Joyce Redford will write a draft for this regulation and will at the July meeting. NEW BUSINESS CONT. C.F. Tompkins & Company building located at 275-281 Essex Street site plan review. Attorney Atkins representing the applicant Jeffrey Holloran. Attorney Atkins explained the project proposes to convert the former furniture store to include three retail stores on the first floor, and twenty residential units located on the upper floors of the building. Attorney Atkins said there are no hazardous materials on this site, some pipes are wrapped with asbestos and it will be removed. Joanne said trash disposal could be a problem. Attorney Atkins said the units will be small and not a lot of trash. A discussion took place. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept the plan with the usual conditions, Noreen Casey 2nd, all in favor. HEALTH AGENTS NEWSLETTER Joanne discussed the condemnation of 26 Carlton St. A discussion took place. The board agreed unanimously to ratify the condemnation. Joanne also discussed the . history of the violations at the Clipper Ship Inn on Bridge Street. Joanne said we will have a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on October 6, 2007 with a $10.00 fee for TV's & monitors. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Noreen Casey 2"d, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board ro; MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 15, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday May 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Barbara Poremba, Noreen Casey, Paulette Puleo, Martin Fair. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public,Health Nurse. Excused Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING A motion to approve minutes as corrected was made. All in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla reviewed her meetings, clinics, DOT, active case of Tuberculosis, one case of varicella case of a 19 year old female, and summary of April Communicable Diseases. NEW BUSINESS • Walter Montgomery, Northeast Mosquito Control Mr. Montgomery discussed the 2007 Mosquito Control Plan to target certain species of mosquito's, all catch basins will be treated. He recommended spraying ball parks, soccer fields, school yards. Paulette Puleo asked if he treated Canal Street& Highland Ave? Mr. Montgomery said they have a list of areas they spray and they do target small wetlands. Mr. Montgomery said there is a low risk with the chemicals they use. He will fax Barbara Poremba a list of products they use. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept the Mosquito Control Plan, 2"d by Paulette Puleo, all in favor. NEW BUSINESS cont Discuss Motel Regulations: Attorney Delaney would like a week to comment on the regulation, he just received a copy today. Right now he has no objections except he would suggest changing the proposed 14 day response time by the Board of Health to a request for a hearing, to 3 days. Barbara Poremba asked how many cats are we talking about, do they have shots and how many rooms involved? There was consideration to have a veterinarian inspect the premises periodically. Noreen Casey asked if inspections of the Clipper Ship are done now? Joanne Scott said we do inspections if we get complaints. Martin Fair said agreement and regulations should be tabled and reviewed by the City Solicitor for two weeks and they could be reconsidered at the next meeting. Barbara Poremba made a motion to table and review agreement and regulations, Paulette Puleo 2"d, all in favor. NEW BUSINESS cont. Joanne did her presentation for the Pandemic Influenza Plan. Joanne discussed the new permit fees. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept the new fees, 2"d Noreen Casey, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board • • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH APRIL 17, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Paulette Puleo, Carol Rainville, Noreen Casey, Barbara Poremba Martin Fair. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Mary Madore, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Christina Harrington asked do I have a motion to accept February minutes? Paulette Puleo made a motion to accept, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT • Tracy reviewed her reports, meetings/clinics she attended, March Communicable Diseases, and said she is in contact with North Shore Pulmonary Clinic regarding active cases, vaccine inventory, also summary of diseases. MONTHLY REPORTS Board reviewed the monthly reports, Administration, Phone Log and Environmental. Christina Harrington asked what happens to the cat/dog bites? Tracy explained she receives them from doctors offices, records them in a log. Christina Harrington was surprised to see the increase of trash complaints. Joanne explained the reason they were higher because the inspectors were following the trash trucks to see who put trash out to early. Joanne also discussed the rests of the environmental report. Joanne asked if there were any other questions? No other questions from board. Christina Harrington reports were accepted as informational. AGENTS NEWSLETTER Joanne mentioned the Motel regulations were sent to board, one motel owner and her attorney. There will be a public hearing at the April meeting. Rainbow Terrace inspections, were done because of State Housing Code, and State Lead Law violations were observed. Food Inspections John & David have stayed on top of the inspections and are extremely through and competent and we have a high quality of sanitation in our establishments. Emergency Preparedness, Neia Illingworth our Program Coordinator has returned to school & Margaret Whittaker was hired by the coalition and will replace Neia as our new Program Coordinator. Derby Street Neighborhood Association, Joanne gave a presentation regarding the infectious disease emergencies and how to prepare for them also Ginny's Memorial, we will be sending a letter to all current and former employees and board members. Joanne -• described the memorial and said it will be on the traffic island on Washington Street across the street from city hall annex. Joanne said Northeast Mosquito Control plan is in your packet and Walter Montgomery will be invited to the May meeting. NEW BUSINESS A Public Hearing to discuss draft regulations requiring motels to obtain a permit to operate. Attorney Thomas Delaney representing Suzanne Sullivan owner of the Clipper Ship Inn, 40 Bridge Street. Christina read an introductory format for the hearing and also introduced all board members. Attorney Delaney said this regulation is not legal and if it went before the Superior Court it would strike it down. Attorney Delaney said his client was being targeted because she has stray cats at the motel, he also thinks hotels and Bed & Breakfast should also be included. Attorney Delaney said his client Suzanne Sullivan said there were no problems or complaints. Attorney Delaney said there are fifty seven rooms at the motel and guests do not go any were near the rooms the cats are in. Barbara Poremba asked how many cats at the motel? Attorney Delaney said about fifteen but some of them are Suzanne's. Attorney Delaney also discussed other concerns of the regulation regarding litter boxes, cat carriers, one perch for each cat and color of linens. He also said cats only at the motel for 2 weeks at a time. Noreen asked how many cats are at the motel? Suzanne Sullivan said about • 12 to 15 at a time but the rooms cats are separated from guest rooms. Joanne said two separate areas for feral and other cats, feral cats cannot be adopted. Joanne said the cats should not be down cellar. Suzanne Sullivan the cats are not in the cellar. Joanne said David Greenbaum said at the time of inspection cats were in the cellar. Paulette Puleo asked if all cats are in one area and is it ok for them to be together? Suzanne Sullivan said there are no problems having them together. Attorney Delaney said if the regulations are approved he will go to court. Christina Harrington made a motion to close this section of the public hearing, Barbara Poremba 2nd all in favor. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Joanne Sawyer, 5 Barnes Circle, Salem, MA request a permit (variance) for Chair Massage. Joanne Sawyer explained that she wants to approach small business to perform chair massage at the business. No oils used, customer is fully clothed. Joanne Scott said she would have to go through the same application process for a massage establishment. Martin asked if she had a massage therapist permit? Joanne Sawyer said she did not have a permit. Joanne Scott said she has to give a list of places she will practice chair massage. Joanne • Sawyer said that was ok. Carol Rainville made a motion to give Joanne Sawyer a variance, Barbara Poremba 2Id, all in favor. s NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Gilberto Barahona owner of Salem Tipico, 88 Congress Street, Salem, MA Joanne explained the reason Mr. Barahona was at the meeting, because he has had repeat critical violations for the past two years and not much has changed. Joanne told the board she has closed the restaurant and also gave him a $300.00 fine and told him to follow the codes. Mr. Barahona said all violations are not critical he and his wife work 60 hours a week. Sometimes his wife has to take care of their children and she is not always at the store. Joanne said temperatures are not up to code, they should be 140 degrees. Mr. Barahona said customers lift the covers to see what is inside the pot and that is why the temps are below 140 degrees. Joanne asked who the certified food manager is in his Lynn Store? Mr. Barahona said he doesn't know. Paulette Puleo is concerned about how many times the health inspectors have been to his establishment. The inspectors are there to protect the customers so they don't get sick. Joanne explained to Mr. Barahona for months or longer about the critical violations. Martin Fair asked Mrs. Barahona if she is a certified food manager and where did she take the course? Mrs. Barahona took the course at Pilgrim Hospitality. Joanne said the codes must be followed and you not correcting the violations. Joanne recommended he must comply and if he doesn't his permit will be revokekd, codes must be followed. Carol Rainville said violations must be corrected and establishment should be closed until they are. Joanne recommended Mr. Barahona take food certification course and show her he is enrolled and passed the test and violations be corrected by Monday. Barbara Poremba said she is concerned to many violations and he should be closed until Monday. Paulette Puleo agrees he -should enroll in a class and all violations be remedy by Monday and if they are not corrected by then we should revoke his permit. Carol Rainville made a motion to temporary suspend permit until Monday and show he is enrolled in a class and give us an extermination report for the rodents, and a re-inspection will be conducted on Monday. If violations are not corrected by Monday we will revoke his permit Martin Fair 2nd all in favor. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Barbara Poremba 2 d all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9.25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH APRIL 17, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Paulette Puleo, Carol Rainville, Noreen Casey, Barbara Poremba Martin Fair. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Mary Madore, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Christina Harrington asked do I have a motion to accept February minutes? Paulette Puleo made a motion to accept, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT • Tracy reviewed her reports, meetings/clinics she attended, March Communicable Diseases, and said she is in contact with North Shore Pulmonary Clinic regarding active cases, vaccine inventory, also summary of diseases. MONTHLY REPORTS Board reviewed the monthly reports, Administration, Phone Log and Environmental. Christina Harrington asked what happens to the cat/dog bites? Tracy explained she receives them from doctors offices, records them in a log. Christina Harrington was surprised to see the increase of trash complaints. Joanne explained the reason they were higher because the inspectors were following the trash trucks to see who put trash out to early. Joanne also discussed the rests of the environmental report. Joanne asked if there were any other questions? No other questions from board. Christina Harrington reports were accepted as informational. AGENTS NEWSLETTER Joanne mentioned the Motel regulations were sent to board, one motel owner and her attorney. There will be a public hearing at the April meeting. Rainbow Terrace inspections, were done because of State Housing Code, and State Lead Law violations were observed. Food Inspections John & David have stayed on top of the inspections and are extremely through and competent and we have a high quality of sanitation in our establishments. Emergency Preparedness, Neia Illingworth our Program Coordinator has returned to school & Margaret Whittaker was hired by the coalition and will replace Neia as our new Program • Coordinator. Derby Street Neighborhood Association, Joanne gave a presentation regarding the infectious disease emergencies and how to prepare for them also Ginny's Memorial, we will be sending a letter to all current and former employees and board members. Joanne i described the memorial and said it will be on the traffic island on Washington Street across the street from city hall annex. Joanne said Northeast Mosquito Control plan is in your packet and Walter Montgomery will be invited to the May meeting. NEW BUSINESS A Public Hearing to discuss draft regulations requiring motels to obtain a permit to operate. Attorney Thomas Delaney representing Suzanne Sullivan owner of the Clipper Ship Inn, 40 Bridge Street. Christina read an introductory format for the hearing and also introduced all board members. Attorney Delaney said this regulation is not legal and if it went before the Superior Court it would strike it down. Attorney Delaney said his client was being targeted because she has stray cats at the motel, he also thinks hotels and Bed & Breakfast should also be included. Attorney Delaney said his client Suzanne Sullivan said there were no problems or complaints. Attorney Delaney said there are fifty seven rooms at the motel and guests do not go any were near the rooms the cats are in. Barbara Poremba asked how many cats at the motel? Attorney Delaney said about fifteen but some of them are Suzanne's. Attorney Delaney also discussed other concerns of the regulation regarding litter boxes, cat carriers, one perch for each cat and color of linens. He also said cats only at the motel for 2 weeks at a time. Noreen asked how many cats are at the motel? Suzanne Sullivan said about 12 to 15 at a time but the rooms cats are separated from guest rooms. • Joanne said two separate areas for feral and other cats, feral cats cannot be adopted. Joanne said the cats should not be down cellar. Suzanne Sullivan the cats are not in the cellar. Joanne said David Greenbaum said at the time of inspection cats were in the cellar. Paulette Puleo asked if all cats are in one area and is it ok for them to be together? Suzanne Sullivan said there are no problems having them together. Attorney Delaney said if the regulations are approved he will go to court. Christina Harrington made a motion to close this section of the public hearing, Barbara Poremba 2nd, all in favor. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Joanne Sawyer, 5 Barnes Circle, Salem, MA request a permit (variance)for Chair Massage. Joanne Sawyer explained that she wants to approach small business to perform chair massage at the business. No oils used, customer is fully clothed. Joanne Scott said she would have to go through the same application process for a massage establishment. Martin asked if she had a massage therapist permit? Joanne Sawyer said she did not have a permit. Joanne Scott said she has to give a list of places she will practice chair massage. Joanne Sawyer said that was ok. • Carol Rainville made a motion to give Joanne Sawyer a variance, Barbara Poremba 2nd, all in favor. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Gilberto Barahona owner of Salem Tipico, 88 Congress Street, Salem, MA Joanne explained the reason Mr. Barahona was at the meeting, because he has had repeat critical violations for the past two years and not much has changed. Joanne told the board she has closed the restaurant and also gave him a $300.00 fine and told him to follow the codes. Mr. Barahona said all violations are not critical he and his wife work 60 hours a week. Sometimes his wife has to take care of their children and she is not always at the store. Joanne said temperatures are not up to code, they should be 140 degrees. Mr. Barahona said customers lift the covers to see what is inside the pot and that is why the temps are below 140 degrees. Joanne asked who the certified food manager is in his Lynn Store? Mr. Barahona said he doesn't know. Paulette Puleo is concerned about how many times the health inspectors have been to his establishment. The inspectors are there to protect the customers so they don't get sick. Joanne explained to Mr. Barahona for months or longer about the critical violations. Martin Fair asked Mrs. Barahona if she is a certified food manager and where did she take the course? Mrs. Barahona took the course at Pilgrim Hospitality. Joanne said the codes must be followed and you not correcting the violations. Joanne recommended he must comply and if he doesn't his permit will be revokekd, codes must be • followed. Carol Rainville said violations must be corrected and establishment should be closed until they are. Joanne recommended Mr. Barahona take food certification course and show her he is enrolled and passed the test and violations be corrected by Monday. Barbara Poremba said she is concerned to many violations and he should be closed until Monday. Paulette Puleo agrees he should enroll in a class and all violations be remedy by Monday and if they are, not corrected by then we should revoke his permit. Carol Rainville made a motion to temporary suspend permit until Monday and show he is enrolled in a class and give us an extermination report for the rodents, and a re-inspection will be conducted on Monday. If violations are not corrected by Monday we will revoke his permit Martin Fair 2"d all in favor. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Barbara Poremba 2"d all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board I CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS „ m BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR SALEM, MA 01970 TEL. 978-741-1800 Fax 978-745-0343 Kimberley Driscoll WWW.SALEM.COM Mayor JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO HEALTH AGENT March 13, 2007 Mrs. Cheryl LaPointe City Clerk City Hall l Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mrs. LaPointe: • r of Health month) meeting scheduled for March 13 2007 has The Board y g , been cancelled. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH ?Oa-nne Scott, Health Agent JS/mfp cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members Emailed to: City Councillors Jane Guy, Planning • r MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH FEBRUARY 13, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday February 13, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Barbara Poremba, Carol Rainville, Paulette Paulo, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent. Excused Mary Madore, Tracy Giarla, Martin Fair, Mary Leary. Meeting called to order 7:20 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Carol Rainville made a motion to accept minutes with correction to Attorney Correnti's answer to Joanne's question about the canal overflowing, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. School Nutrition/Physical Activity Project a discussion took place. Joanne said she supports this project. Global Warming Initiatives a discussion took place. Public Health Nurse Report was give by Joanne. Joanne told the board about the two DOT suspect active cases of Tuberculosis, Tracy has been following for the last month. Tracy had no new reports of Communicable Diseases in January. 2008 Budget was discussed with board members. Carol made a motion to accept the 2008 Budget with a change of Dot Raczkowski s hours from 15 hours to 12 hours a week. Paulette Puleo 2"d, all in favor. North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Coalition position was discussed. Paulette Puleo said she thinks the salary should be increased because we are asking for a person with a Masters in Public Health. Joanne said she will bring this suggestion to the Coalition. Monthly Reports, Administration, Phone Log, Environmental reports were discussed. Paulette Puleo asked what is done when we receive a no heat complaint. Joanne explained the steps we take for this complaint. Asbestos Form Joanne explained the form and a discussion took place. Joanne mentioned the steps we take when a building is demolished. r� y. Global Warming was discussed. Joanne also mentioned Salem has $15,000.00 to use. Joanne will get more information. Motel Regulation Joanne told the board the Clipper Ship Inn on Bridge Street was taken to court. Joanne mentioned the problem with cats and where they should and should not go. Joanne said we do have authority and she will look up information for a fee. Paulette Puleo said we should have a regulation for cats not motels and what fees to be charged. Joanne said we should have a subcommittee to discuss this regulation and bring the results to the board and then have a public hearing. Joanne said a public hearing is not required but it is a good idea. Joanne asked who would like to be on the subcommittee? Paulette Christina Barbara and Joanne said they would like to be on the committee Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Barbara Poremba 2nd, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F.Page, Clerk of the Board it r#, MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH JANUARY 9, 2007 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday January 9, 2007 @7:00 p.m. Present were Martin Fair, Paulette Puleo, Barbara Poremba, Carol Rainville. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Health Nurse. Excused Christina Harrington, Mary Madore, Mary Leary, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Meeting called to order at 7:23 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Tracy Giarla said the Globulin was incorrect, should be 190. Paulette Puleo made a motion to accept minutes with correction, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. NURSES REPORT Tracy Giarla is still following the two TB cases. Meetings Tracy has attended are North Shore Pulmonary Clinic, Connect CTY training, TTX meeting hosted by the MDPH and also met with Salem High School Nurse, Gayle Sullivan, and also attended North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition monthly meeting. Tracy also reviewed the Communicable Diseases and summary for December. • NEW BUSINESS Attorney Joseph Correnti, 63 Federal Street, Salem, MA representing the North River Canal LLC, Site Plan Review located at 28 Goodhue Street. Attorney Correnti said they have met with the following boards, Planning, Zoning,Appeals, and all boards approved these plans. Thomas Galvin from Joseph McGrath Associates told the board this project will be four stories high. The first floor will be retail with possibly a beauty salon, dry cleaner, or a bakery, the remaining three floors will be condos, with a river walk along the canal. Attorney Correnti said there will be two dumpsters, and no fill will be brought on site. This building will be built on a slab. He also noted there is no contamination on site and if at a later date they do find any they will let the board know. All DEP standards have been met. Paulette Puleo asked if there is a back flow preventer? Attorney Correnti, yes there is and this site is also under the one hundred year flood plan. Barbara Poremba asked where is the flood gate? Attorney Correnti said the flood gate is at the North River overpass. Barbara Poremba asked is the gate operational? Attorney Correnti said he doesn't know at this time. Joanne Scott asked if there has ever been an overflow on this site?Attorney Correnti said there is no concern the canal will not overflow. Joanne Scott asked if the air conditioners will be located on the roof? Tom Galvin said yes they will be on the roof. Joanne Scott will the residents in the area look down on the roof? Attorney Correnti some will see the third &fourth floors. Joanne Scott what will the noise level be from the air conditioners? Tom Galvin said there will not be an impact on the residents. Attorney Correnti said there is enough distance from the Mason Street neighborhood. Paulette Puleo will there be an activity room? Tom Galvin yes, exercise bikes, treadmills, weights etc. • v .P Joanne Scott asked do you have a DEP tracking number? Attorney Correnti not that he knows of. Joanne Scott reviewed the conditions that have to be met for this site. Joanne Scott said she will send a letter to Walter Power. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept plans with conditions, Barbara Poremba 2"d all in favor. NEW BUSINESS cont. Attorney Joseph Correnti, 63 Federal St., Salem MA and Chris lannuzzi, Project Engineer. representing Tri-City Sales/CVS, Site Plan Review located at 262 Highland Ave. Attorney Correnti said they have traffic engineers and City Traffic consultants to review the traffic plan. Paulette Puleo asked if there will be a sidewalk? Chris lannuzzi yes it will be on Marlborough Road and also on Verona St. Attorney Correnti said there will be a detention area to capture water and an outlet pipe so water will drain into a storm drain on Marlborough Road. Paulette Puleo asked if you will see any water?Attorney Correnti said if the detention area fills it will drain into the drainage system. Joanne Scott asked will water be on this site for very long? Chris lannuzzi if it floods water will drain within 72 hours, they met all standards. Attorney Correnti said there will be a six foot fence and trees on both sides so there will not be a noise problem for residents in the surrounding area. Joanne Scott said the drainage system must be reviewed by Northeast Mosquito Control. Chris lannuzzi said dumpsters will be fenced in. Carol Rainville what hours will the CVS store be open? Attorney Correnti same hours as CVS at Shaws.Plaza on Highland Ave. Joanne Scott asked about noise from the ventilation system? Chris lannuzzi said they met all air qualifications. Joanne Scott wants in writing verification that there is no asbestos. Attorney Correnti said no • knowledge of asbestos and no concerns. Martin Fair said the demolition contractor should check for asbestos. Joanne Scott reviewed conditions for this project. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept plans with conditions, Carol Rainville 2"d, all in favor. Nomination and election of Chairperson, Clerk of the Board and Re-appointment of Health Agent. Martin Fair are there any nominations for these positions. Barbara Poremba said we should vote on the slate, Carol Rainville 2"d, all in favor. HEALTH AGENTS NEWSLETTETR Joanne Scott reviewed the cancer incidence report she also mentioned the different types of cancer and the comparisons from 1987 to 1999. This report was discussed by board members. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board • • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH DECEMBER 12, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday December 12, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba, Paulette Puleo, Mary Leary, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Health Nurse. Excused Mary Madore, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Correction the Flu & Pneumonia clinic at the Council on Aging was held on November 8, 2006 not October 8, 2006. Paulette Puleo Made a motion to accept the November 14, 2006 minutes with corrections, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla told the board about the November Flu & Pneumonia clinics dates and • amount of people vaccinated, daily DOT for a suspect Tuberculosis case, vaccine inventory, Pertussis cases and other Communicable Diseases. NEW BUSINESS Beverly National Bank, 6 Paradise Road, Site Plan Review. Attorney George Atkins represented this project and Jennifer Roy. Attorney Atkins said this plan is to convert Wendy's into a bank with a drive thru. They have already filled in the grease pit with sand and removed refrigerator from this site. Attorney Atkins has sent plans to the Northeast Mosquito Control. Joanne Scott said she received the report from Walter Montgomery. Attorney Atkins said they will add drainage and there will not be any dirt taken off this site. Attorney Atkins said this plan was presented to the Planning Board and plans were approved. Joanne Scott told Attorney Atkins this site should be maintained for mosquitos during construction. Christina Harrington asked what was at this site before Wendys? Attorney Atkins said there was a veteran clinic many years ago. Joanne Scott asked Attorney Atkins if a 21 E was done at this site. Attorney Atkins said there has not been on done. Joanne Scott asked is there any asbestos on this site? Jennifer Roy said the building will be gutted and asbestos will not be a problem. Joanne Scott told Attorney Atkins that all of the usual conditions must be met. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept plans with conditions, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. • HEALTH AGENT'S NEWSLETTER Joanne Scott talked about the Connect CTY system purchased by the city so residents and businesses medical providers, Board of Health Staff etc. so they can be notified if there is an emergency or situation that could affect them, also the Salem High School air quality report. Joanne Scott said there was a complaint regarding the indoor air quality alleging an unhealthy situation. At the time of her inspection she did not observe any concerns with the air quality in the occupied areas. Martin Fair suggested a follow up inspection should be done. Joanne Scott said she will do another unannounced inspection to follow-up on this situation. Paulette Puleo asked about the Tobacco fines and asked Joanne to explain them. Joanne said Tobacco Control has minors go to a store and purchase tobacco products. If they sell to that minor they get fines of$100.00 first offense, $200.00 second offense, and $300.00 dollars for third offense. If they sell to minors a fourth time there tobacco permit could be revoked for a period of time decided by the board. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted by c�17� �e-1111— 61-7 • Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board • MEETING • BOARD OF HEALTH NOVEMBER 14, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday November 14, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. Present were Carol Rainville, Mary Madore, Barbara Poremba, Mary Leary, Martin Fair, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Health Nurse. Excused Christina Harrington, Councillor Jean Pelletier, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz. Meeting called to order at 7:12 p.m. Minutes of previous meeting Delete Attorney Correnti said that DEP requires them to test for Radon. Paulette Puleo made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Carol Rainville 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy & Joanne met with Doug Bollen of the Council on Aging to discuss the details of the Emergency Dispensing Site Drill (EDS) to be held at the Flu Clinic on October 8, • 2006. Tracy also mentioned the meetings she attended and reviewed the Communicable Diseases for September& October. NEW BUSINESS RCG, LLC, 76 Lafayette Street Site Plan Review. Mr. David Steinberg attended the meeting. The plan for this property is to have five residential units on the third &forth floors at the Derby & Dodge Streets end of the building. Martin Fair asked what work will be done to the building? David Steinberg said all the work will be done on the inside of the building. Barbara Poremba asked about parking for tenants? David Steinberg said there will be on site parking using the existing spaces on site. Martin Fair asked is this property zoned for residential? David Steinberg said it is zoned for both residential and business. Paulette Puleo asked how will they handle the trash for these units? David Steinberg said there will be dumpsters and explained how the tenants will handle trash. Joanne Scott asked where will the air conditioners be located? David Steinberg said they will be located on the roof. Joanne Scott asked if there will be any change of the drainage system? David Steinberg said there will be no changes of the system. Joanne Scott asked will there be any problems with dust for the current business in the building? David Steinberg said all work will be done at night and they don't see any problems. Martin Fair asked how much demolition will they do? David Steinberg said a fair amount they will go through some walls and floors. Joanne Scott reviewed the usual conditions and the developer shall notify the Health Agent when the project is complete for a final inspection. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept plans with usual conditions, Paulette Puleo 2"d, all in favor. • .4 Old Salem Jail Ventures, LLC, 50 St. Peter Street Site Plan Review. Penn Linsey and Dan Ricciarelli represented this project. Dan Ricciarelli explained the plans for this project. Penn Linsey said there are no plans to change the appearance of the exterior of the building. Barbara Poremba said they have to control rodents during and after construction. Paulette Puleo asked what will they do about trash? Dan Ricciarelli said trash compactor for restaurants and dumpsters for the units. Carol Rainville asked how many units at this site? Penn Linsey said 29 units in all. Carol Rainville asked any condos? Dan Ricciarelli yes we will have some condos. Barbara Poremba asked about lead and asbestos testing? Penn Linsey said the building will be gutted. Dan Ricciarelli said there will be rodent control during the demolition and construction. Joanne Scott asked what plans do you have for the drainage system? Dan Ricciarelli drainage system will go from site to the street and they will add a catch basin. Joanne Scott said the drainage plans must be reviewed by Northeast Mosquito Control. Joanne Scott do you have a 21 E for this site? Penn Linsey said they are in the process of having it done. Joanne Scott went over the conditions and also said the owners of the restaurant have to submit plans to the Health Agent. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept plans with conditions, Carol Rainville 2"d, all in favor. HEALTH AGENTS NEWSLETTER The owner of the Clipper Ship Motel takes in stray cats, forty to sixty some in cages, • others in the laundry room and the basement is soiled. The Board of Health received complaints about cats in 2003. At the time the owner agreed to several limitations of cats particularly in certain areas such as the laundry room. More complaints were received and a court complaint was filed. The owners lawyer made comments about David's inspections and reports and my knowledge of the public health law. The Hearing Officer did nothing to restrain these comments. Joanne is considering filing a complaint against this attorney with the Board of Bar Overseers. Joanne would like the boards permission to send the letter. Lucy Corchado suggested the letter should be sent to the City Solicitor. Mary Leary made a motion to have the letter sent, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. Joanne reviewed the rest of her newsletter. Barbara Poremba made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Carol Rainville 2 d, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by A—Wt�6ie— Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board ,f MEETING • BOARD OF HEALTH OCTOBER 10, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3Id floor conference room on Tuesday October 10, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville, Paulette Puleo, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Councillor Lucy Corchado, Mary Madore, Mary Leary, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. Minutes of previous meeting September 12, 2006. Carol Rainville made a motion to review last months minutes and reports? Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept minutes and reports from previous meeting, Martin Fair 2Id, all in favor PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy informed the Board of Health of an outbreak that is occurring in Massachusetts. One Salem restaurant is possible source. Suspected source are tomatos and lettuce. • NEW BUSINESS SSSD, LLC, Old Sylvania Site Plan Review at 401 Bridge Street. Attorney Joseph Correnti & Harry Gunderson, Architect attended the meeting for this project. This site will be subdivided; the area closest to St. James will be a three story office building with retail space on the first floor. There will be an access road for a fire lane, which was approved by the Fire Department. Dumpster will be located in the back of the building also any recycling containers. Noise requirements will be met. Barbara Poremba said this property is in a flood zone. Attorney Correnti said no flooding on site and they have flood plan. Christina Harrington asked will the existing building be torn down. Harry Gunderson yes we will take it down. Christina Harrington have they tested the site for contamination from Sylvania Plant? Harry Gunderson said yes and no contamination at site. Paulette Puleo asked if any chemicals come from Flynntan on Boston Street? Attorney Correnti, chemicals from Flynntan have not been found on this site. Paulette Puleo asked for a copy of report to be sent to Joanne Scott. Joanne Scott said I have concerns about air conditioner noise complaints from neighbors. Harry Gunderson said they have had meetings with neighbors and they see no problems. Joanne Scott asked why are the air conditioners on the roof and not on the ground? Harry Gunderson they think the units will be better on the roof. They will be enclosed to prevent noise. • Joanne Scott asked where will the retail loading docks be located? Harry Gunderson deliveries will be at street level. Joanne Scott said they will have to follow the 7:00 a.m. ordinance. Attorney Correnti yes we will follow the ordinance. Joanne Scott asked why the dumpsters are going to be located so close to the residents. Harry Gunderson, the Zoning Board wants them in that location. Joanne Scott I recommend near St. James fence side. Harry Gunderson that is fine with us. Paulette Puleo will the trucks be washed down before leaving site. Attorney Correnti a part of the construction plan is to have trucks washed and tied down before leaving site. Joanne Scott asked what will you do about drainage? Harry Gunderson we will have catch basins. Joanne Scott this plan will have to be reviewed by Walter Montgomery from Northeast Mosquito Control. Attorney Correnti that is alright by them and they will be happy to comply. Joanne Scott Radon remediation kits should be installed in the building and a copy given to the renters. Attorney Correnti said that is fine with us and they will install them. Paulette Puleo asked will they test site for Radon before construction starts? Attorney Correnti said that is a DEP requires them to test for Radon. Barbara Poremba asked where the utilities will be located. Attorney Correnti all utilities will underground. Joanne Scott are there any plans for a restaurant in the building. Attorney Correnti said no plans for a food establishment. They will go to Joanne Scott if that changes. Barbara Poremba, I make a motion with usual and additional conditions to accept these • plans. Carol Rainville 2Id, all in favor. HEALTH AGENT REPORT Joanne Scott mentioned the inspectors will continue to inspect food vendors for Haunted Happenings until the end of the month. Joanne said she has met with Salem Hospital for a questioner for Mayor Driscoll's reverse 911 community wide program. Clipper Ship In on Bridge Street will be in court soon regarding cats in the motel. Fourteen Andrew Street has been condemned and both of these issues have to be ratified. Barbara Poremba I make a motion to accept ratification of both of these issues. Paulette Puleo 2"d, all in favor. Joanne also mentioned that Scotia Street will be in court because there is a new owner. Joanne will speak at the AARP meeting this month about the Emergency Preparedness Plan. The Council on Aging has a new program so residence can reduce there tax bills and she will ask for someone to help in the office with phones, filing etc. Barbara Poremba made a motion to adjourn meeting. Carol Rainville 2"d, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board 4 MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room on Tuesday September 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Paulette Puleo, Mary Madore, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba, Mary Leary and Councillor Lucy Corchado. J Also present,Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Carol'Rainville, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting called to order at 7:13 p.m. Minutes of previous meeting August 8, 2006. Changes to minutes, the St. Joseph's school will not be demolished. Martin Fair made a motion to accept the minutes with changes, Mary Madore 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla discussed the August Communicable Diseases, Campylobacter, Giardia, Pertussis, Tuberculosis. Tracy Giarla mentioned that there was an increase risk for • influenza related complications in ages 6—59 months of age it was 6—23 months of age in the past. Tracy Giarla will be working on the flu clinics dates and locations. Christina Harrington said she will work at one of the clinics with her students. Paulette Puleo asked where are the clinics held? Tracy Giarla said Council on Ageing, Salem Housing Authority & Pioneer Terrace recreation room. Paulette Puleo might be able to help at one of clinics. NEW BUSINESS Chapel Hill, LLC, Clarke Avenue Definitive Plan. Attorney Jack Keilty & Christopher Mello attended the meeting to representing this project. Attorney Keilty said they have already met with the Planning Board. Attorney Keilty said they will build 37 single family dwellings. Chris Mello said the water run off will go into the city sewer system. Joanne Scott asked about catch basins? Chris Mello said there will be 6 catch basins. Joanne Scott said the drainage plan must be reviewed by the North East Mosquito Control &Wetland Management District. Mary Madore asked if there will be any blasting on this site? Chris Mello yes they will be blasting and rock crushing on site. Paulette Puleo asked if they did a 21 E at this site? Chris Mello said no after the land has been purchased. Joanne Scott said she wants to be informed of the results. Chris Mello said they will be happy to send the results to the Board of Health. Paulette Puleo said she has a concern about radon because of the ledge. Joanne Scott said the owners will make the decision to have or not have Radon Remediation Systems. Attorney Keilty said they will install the Radon Systems in all units. Joanne Scott asked if the systems will be tested? Jack Keilty yes they will be tested. • r Mary Madore said there should be Radon Remediation Systems for all future projects. Joanne Scott will add Radon Remediation Systems to the list of possible conditions. Joanne Scott asked if there will be any rock crushing on site? Chris Mello said yes there will be rock crushing and it will be done as far away from the homes as possible. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept this plan with conditions, Paulette Puleo 2"d all in favor. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED David Angeramo, Salem High School Principal &Assistants to be appointed Special Agents for the Board of Health to enforce the Smoking regulations. Principal David Angeramo, Mary Deorse, Andrew Wolfe House Masters attended the meeting and were given procedures for handling violations of Board of Health Regulation 28, "Rules & Regulations affecting the Use or Possession of Tobacco Products on School Property. Joanne Scott also gave them the ordinance to enforce the smoking fines. Mary Madore asked what happens if they don't pay the fine?Joanne Scott said they appear before a Judge and a criminal complaint is filed. Paulette Puleo asked how many tickets were issued in 2004? Joanne Scott said 24 tickets. Mary Madore said it would be a good Idea to have them wear badges. Christina Harrington said Mr. Angeramo invited to the board meeting in June to review how many fines were issued and fines were paid. Mary Madore made a motion to appoint Mr. Angeramo, Ms Deorse, &Andrew Wolfe to enforce the no smoking regulation on Salem High School campus, Barbara Poremba 2"d, all in favor. . Joanne Scott discussed her newsletter. The Nurse Practitioner at Salem State College invited her to make a brief presentation regarding the North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition to the school's staff and then the students. MDPH asked Joanne to film a few minutes for an upcoming educational video they are producing for airing on Access TV stations across the state. Board members are invited to attend an Incident Command training session on September 2e, at Winter Island Function Hall. Salem High School construction and inspections were conducted and also said the school will be open during construction. There will be well defined air quality control program in place. Joanne closed Maria's restaurant for a serious of critical violations of the food code. They worked all night to come into compliance. The sanitarians investigated a complaint at the Clipper Ship Inn. Joanne said we have filed for a criminal fine in court because of violations of a previous Board of Health Order. Joanne Scott said she will have FY 06 final update within the next two weeks. Barbara Poremba made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mary Madore 2"d, all in favor. Board Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH AUGUST 8, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Square, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday August 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Paulette Puleo, Barbara Poremba, Mary Leary, Martin Fair. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Mary Madore, Carol Rainville, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier and Councillor Lucy Corchado. . Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Meeting agenda was not changed to August 8, 2006. Public Health Nurse's report should read first measles case is a U.S. born unimmunized and second case should be negative for measles. Puleo Realty Trust Site Plan should read there will be underground drainage. North Shore YMCA, Leggs Hill Road subdivision Plan. Carol • Rainville's question should read if there was an emergency in Salem who would respond? Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept minutes from June 13, 2006 with corrections, Mary Leary 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla discussed the meetings and clinics she attended. Workshop for"Setting up an Emergency Dispensing Site in Your Community, assisted Joanne Scott with a presentation on Board of Health Roles, camp inspections, Purple Scorpion yearly inspection was also conducted and 2006 permits were issued. Mass Immunization Program conducted there yearly inspection of vaccine and records. Tracy Giarla also reviewed monthly report of communicable diseases for June &July. NEW BUSINESS Salem Lafayette Development, LLC at 135 Lafayette Street, St. Joseph's Redevelopment Site Plan Review. Mr. Armitage and Mr. Truman, Site Engineer represented this project. Mr. Armitage said they will demolish the church, convent and school and rebuild 97 housing units and a community life center. Barbara Poremba asked where will tenants and people visiting the life center park? Mr. Armitage said there will be 110 spaces above grade, 35 below grade and 15 spaces on the street. Paulette Puleo asked will the parking spaces only be for the condo owners? Mr. Armitage said there are enough spaces for condo owners and life center. Barbara • Poremba asked where will the vans drop off and pick up senior citizens? Mr. Armitage said there will be two locations for vans on site. Joanne Scott asked if there has been a 21 E performed at this site? Mr. Armitage said yes for, asbestos, lead and oil tanks. The oil tanks have been removed from the site. Joanne Scott asked if there was any leakage from the tanks? Mr. Armitage said the tanks had no leaks. Christina Harrington asked if the access and egress from this property would be from Harbor and Lafayette Streets? Mr. Armitage said yes that is the plan. Christina Harrington asked where will the air conditioning units be located? Mr. Armitage said on top of the buildings. Mr. Truman talked about drainage, recharge water and said the City Engineer was pleased with what they are doing. Joanne Scott asked what will they do to prevent flooding on the site? Mr. Truman said the water will go into drainage pipes and go under ground. Christina Harrington said this is a very congested area what are there plans to prevent rodents and dust control? Mr. Armitage said the dust will be kept under control and rodent problems will also taken care of. Joanne Scott asked what will they do about removing asphalt? Mr. Armitage said it will be hauled of site and fill material will be brought in. They will have documentation for soil and asphalt. Joanne Scott asked will there be any restaurants, store fronts on the first floor of these buildings? Mr. Armitage said no commercial space. Christina Harrington asked if there is a motion to accept plans? Mary Leary made a motion to accept plans with conditions. Martin Fair 2nd, all in favor. Joanne Scott reviewed the monthly reports and agent's letter, and also Briggs St., Rear Franklin Court complaints and she will keep the board informed. Barbara Poremba made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mary Leary 2nd, all in favor. • Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submii�tted by I �J Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board • 3L CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS • o BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR SALEM, MA 01970 TEL. 978-741-1800 FAx 978-745-0343 Kimberley Driscoll WWW.SALEM.COM Mayor JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO HEALTH AGENT June 27, 2006 Mrs. Cheryl LaPointe City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mrs. LaPointe: The Board of Health monthly meeting scheduled for July 11 , 2006 II has been cancelled. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH i oanne Scott, Health Agent JS/mfp cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members I 1 MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH JUNE 13, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Square, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday June 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Martin Fair, Mary Madore, Carol Rainville, Barbara Poremba. Also present Joanne Scott, Health Agent. Excused Mary Leary, Tracy Giarla, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Measles update —Tracy Giarla, Mary Madore and area Board of Health nurses vaccinated 115 people at the clinic held at Market Basket in Salem. The first case was born before 1957 and was immune to the measles and the second case was negative. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mary Madore made a motion to accept the May 9`h minutes with corrections, Carol • Rainville 2"d, all in favor. NEW BUSINESS Water Montgomery, Mosquito Control to discuss 2006 Mosquito Control Plan. Mr. Montgomery said West Nile virus or EEE not found in Salem. He checks the catch basins and fresh water twice a week for mosquitos. Joanne Scott asked if there were any cases of EEE or West Nile Virus in the state? Mr. Montgomery said one case late in the season last year. Christina Harrington asked if he does truck spraying in the state? Mr. Montgomery said he does truck spraying in four or five cities and towns. Mary Madore made a motion to accept the 2006 Mosquito Control Plan, Carol Rainville 2"d, all in favor. North Shore YMCA, Leggs Hill Road Definitive Subdivision Plan. Mr. John Meany and Mr. Bill Jennings, Project Manager were present Mr. Meany said most of this project is in Salem with some in Marblehead. Christina Harrington asked if this will be a regional Y? Mr. Meany said yes Marblehead will close but the Y in down town Salem will stay open. Barbara Poremba asked about traffic impact on this area? Mr. Meany said the Y will be open 16 hours no problem with traffic. Mr. Meany they have had discussions about traffic with the Planning Department. Barbara Poremba asked what will they do about • the narrow road and bridge on Leggs Hill Road? Mr. Meany said they will widen the road, but bridge is under state control. Christina Harrington asked if there is any thing %_J 9 on this site that the board should be concerned about? Mr. Meany said it was a dump site. Mr. Jennings said there was scrape metal, concrete etc., no problems now. Carol Rainville what if there is an emergency in Salem? Mr. Meany said they are working with the Planning Department, should be completed by July. They are moving dirt, should take two to three months. The project will start October or November and take twelve to fifteen months to complete. Mary Madore asked what about mosquitos? Mr. Jennings said they will improve drainage so they don't think there will be problems with mosquitos. Joanne Scott where will you get fill material? Mr. Meany we will get fill material off site. Joanne Scott said the three pools, cafeteria and kitchenette plans will be reviewed and permits will be issued. Joanne Scott asked about noise from air conditioning? Mr. Jennings air conditioning units will be in insulated boxes with baffles. Joanne Scott said the Northeast Mosquito Control will have to review the drainage and retention. Joanne Scott what is the results of soil testing? Mr. Jennings said testing came back clean. Joanne Scott asked do you have a DEP tracking number? Mr. Meany said they will check. Mary Madore made a motion to accept plans with conditions, Carol Rainville 2na all in favor. Puleo Realty Trust Site Plan Review Special Permit located at 370 Highland Avenue. Mr. Puleo said they will build a St. Jean's Credit Union Main Office at this location. Mr. Puleo has the following information with him road design, stone wall, engineering specifications, and updated 21 E report with him. There will be a pond for drainage, • dumpster on site, no blasting or jack hammering and rock crushing will be hauled off site. Joanne Scott said Mr. Puleo should have the drainage check by the Northeast Mosquito Control. Mr. Puleo said he would. Mr. Puleo said there should not be an impact on traffic. Mr. Puleo said he had A-1 Pest Control on the site to control rodents and he would send information to the board. Joanne Scott asked about the air conditioning unit? Mr. Puleo said air conditioning will be inside the building. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept plans to accept plans with conditions, Barbara Poremba 2"a, all in favor. There will not be a July meeting because some members would not be able to attend and there will not be a quorum. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mary Madore 2na , all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 9, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday May 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Martin Fair, Mary Madore, Carol Rainville, Councillor Lucy Corchardo. Also present'Joanne Scott Health Agent, Tracy Giarla LPN Public Health Nurse. Excused Mary Leary, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT TracyGiarla talked about her April nurses report the meetings she attended clinics P P 9 , diseases, special population meetings. Tracy's report was accepted as informational. YMCA at Leggs Hill Definitive Subdivision plan. Mr. John Meany called on May 9, 2006 and said he would like to meet with the board at the June meeting. Joanne Scott said he • will be on the June 13, 2006 meeting agenda at 8:00 p.m. Minutes of March 14, 2006 were reviewed. Christina Harrington asked for a motion, Martin Fair made a motion to accept minutes, Carol Rainville 2 d, all in favor. NEW BUSINESS FEE SCHEDULE Joanne Scott would like to have a subcommittee review fees. Mary Madore, Martin Fair would be on the subcommittee. Joanne Scott said the fees from other cities are current but the Board of Health fees were increased on March 11, 2003. Mary Madore thinks some fees could be increased. Christina Harrington asked if there will be a Household Hazardous Waste collection this year? Joanne Scott said no. Joanne Scott mentioned that 177 North St. house has been condemned, there were critical violations at this property. Mary Madore asked same house had problem? Joanne Scott no this house in on the left side of the street. The owner wants a hearing on Friday May 12, 2006 and all departments will attend. Martin Fair asked is it a two family with one tenant? Joanne Scott yes. Martin Fair made a motion to ratify the condemnation Mary Madore 2"d, all in favor. • Joanne Scott told the board that Kiki Restaurant very serious repeat violations and the close them on Thursday and reopened on Friday. • NEW BUSINESS Most Re, LLC Mr. Pavel Menn, 456 Highland Avenue Site Plan Review. Mr. Menn stated he cleaned up the site, got permits, made drainage alterations, and bringing in sewerage, and would use this property for a small building for his company headquarters. Joanne Scott asked what is on the property now? Mr. Menn nothing. Joanne Scott asked if he would bring the sewer line up to Wyman Avenue? Mr. Menn said he will bring it to his site. Martin Fair asked if there were any slopes on the property? Mr. Menn the slope is lower then his property. Joanne Scott asked what kind of a business? Mr. Menn small Johnson & Johnson engineering consulting, development. Joanne Scott asked who the owner of the property is? Mr. Menn said he is the owner. Joanne Scott asked if there was any contamination on the property? Mr. Menn tires, small puddle of water& drainage problem. He removed the tires and got rid of the water so it would not attract mosquitoes. Joanne Scott said the property should be checked by Mr. Montgomery oat the North East Mosquito Control. Mr. Menn took care of the mosquito problem. Joanne Scott any ledge? Mr. Menn some deep but other places not so deep. Joanne Scott any blasting, rock crushing on the property? Mr. Menn very small area. Joanne Scott asked where the air conditioner would be located and what about the noise? Mr. Menn they are about a half mile away from some business and Melone Fence is next to them. He will use quite system but he is not sure if it will be on the roof. • Joanne Scott asked what he used for fill material? Mr. Menn organic soil brought on site. Mr. Menn said he has to go to engineering board, planning board, and appeals board with his plans. Joanne Scot asked about the foundation? Mr. Menn said he dug about 4' down. Joanne Scott asked for a dust control plan and routing slip should be sent to the Board of Health and Building Department. Joann Scott said they should have a roll off dumpster on site. Mr. Menn was given a list of conditions by Christina Harrington. Joanne Scott reviewed the conditions. Mr. Menn would have to see Bruce Thibodeau, City Engineer for approval, must employ a licensed pesticide applicator, and maintain area free from rodents throughout the construction, submit to the Health Agent with a written plan for containment and removal of debris, vegetative waste and unacceptable excavation material during construction, noise levels within the requirements, disclose in writing to her any fill, crushed gravel and drainage improvement, notify her when the project is complete and ready for final inspection and confirmation that all conditions have been met. Mary Madore asked why Mr. Menn's engineer was not at the meeting? Mr. Menn didn't know the engineer had to be at the meeting. Mary Madore said engineers should be at the meeting so board can ask him questions about the project. There has to be a consistency of the plans being presented to the board. Martin Fair also agreed there should be consistency. Joanne Scott do you have a DEP number? Mr. Menn no. Martin Fair said he is comfortable with Mr. Menn's presentation. Carol Rainville asked if • there would be a lot of traffic on the property? Mr. Menn no just his employees, he was told traffic study was not needed. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept plans, Martin i Fair 2"d, all in favor. Joanne Scott will send a list of conditions to the Planning Board and Mr. Menn. The administration, environmental report, phone log, Joanne's reports were accepted as informational. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m., Christina Harrington 2nd, all in favor. Respectfully submitted by O� � G Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board • • BOARD OF HEALTH MARCH 14, 2006 •` The City of Salem Board held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday March 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Martin Fair, Mary Madore, Carol Rainville, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN Public Health Nurse. Excused Mary Leary, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting was called to order at 7:23 p.m. Martin Fair said the November minutes were still not correct he was out of the board room when they voted on the DiBiase Definitive Subdivision Plan entitled Osborne Hills when they voted on the White Hen Pantry. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept January 10, 2006 minutes with the corrections, Mary Madore 2"d, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla discussed the Communicable Diseases,meetings, vaccine inventory & distribution for January & February, and the Wellness Fair Joanne Scott also discussed Kentucky Fried Chicken violations, Emergency Preparedness Training for Funeral Directors which will be held on March 161h at the Peabody Essex Museum, Morse Auditorium, Wellness Fair at the Salem State College on April 2nd, Audit of the North Shore Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition, Emergency Planning meeting for special needs population, and her appearance on the • Councillor Michael Sosnowski show. Joanne said Mayor Driscoll was not able to attend the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Shell Station, 146 Boston Street, Salem, MA Potential Suspension of there 2006 Tobacco Permit. Joyce Redford and Michelle from the North Shore Tobacco Control Program were at the meeting. The owner of the Shell Station did not attend the meeting. Carol Rainville asked what can we do about the four violations? Joanne Scott said there permit could be suspended. Joyce Redford said they had six violations, two in 2001, 3 in 2004, one in 2005 and one in 2006. They went to the station and had nine informational. Meetings with the owner. Carol Rainville said the board should suspend his permit for 30 days. Carol Rainville asked what is the next step? Joyce Redford said they would have to take tobacco products off the shelves. Joyce Redford discussed the fines with the board. Carol Rainville made a motion to suspend his permit for 30 days, seconded by Martin Fair all in favor. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm seconded by Mary Madore, all in favor. Respectfully ub 'tted by Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD of HEALTH a 120 WASHINGTON STREET,4TH FLOOR SALEM, MA 01970 TEL. 978-741-1800 FAx 978-745-0343 WWW.SALEM.COM Kimberley Driscoll JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO Mayor HEALTH AGENT February 9, 2006 Mrs. Cheryl LaPointe City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 • Dear Mrs. LaPointe: The Board of Health monthly meeting for February 14, 2006 is cancelled. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH )anne Scott, Health Agent JS/mfp cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH JANUARY 10, 2006 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday January 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Martin Fair, Carol Rainville, Barbara Poremba. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN Public Health Nurse. Excused Mary Leary, Councillor Lucy Corchado, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz, Councillor Jean Pelletier. Meeting was called to order at 7:18 p.m. by Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville seconded, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla discussed her report and the board approved the report as informational. Joanne Scott said the next Coalition seminar will to be held on January 18, 2006 In Peabody, regarding the Avian Flu. • Joanne Scott discussed the Osborne Hills letter regarding the four additional conditions and also the regular conditions discussed at the previous meeting. Joanne Scott mentioned the local and state Pandemic lists. Joanne Scott and Mary Page discussed the administration, phone log, and sanitarian inspection reports. NEW BUSINESS Winter Street Architects, Inc. site Plan Review for Lafayette Lofts-RCG located at 90 Lafayette Street. Mr. Christopher Lynn Urner represented Winter Street Architects, Inc. Mr. Urner discussed the plans for this site and said they plan to have units on five floors with parking and shops on the first floor. A discussion of this project with Mr. Urner and the Board. Joanne Scott said they would have to comply with the usual list of conditions and also prior to construction they would have to submit drainage system plans, contact New England Mosquito Control and Wet Lands Management. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept this site plan with the usual and additional conditions, Carol Rainville seconded all in favor. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Preliminary Subdivision Plan for proposed Leggs Hill YMCA and Residential Development. They asked Joanne Scott to remove them from tonight's meeting but they would like to be on an agenda at a later date. Chapel Hill LLC Preliminary Plan located at Clarke Avenue & Chapel Hill Trail. Representing Chapel Hill is Mr. Chris Mello and Attorney John Kielty. Mr. Mello said this • is just a preliminary plan and they will be coming back to the board at a later date. Mr. Mello discussed plans for thirty eight lots. Mr. Mello said they wanted only thirty eight because they did not want to change the surrounding area. There was discussion about this project with Mr. Mello and the Board. After this discussion Carol Rainville made a motion to accept the preliminary plans with the usual conditions, Barbara Poremba seconded, all in favor. November& December Minutes Barbara Poremba said that Mary Madore's was at the December meeting and. her name should be added to the minutes. Martin Fair said he was out of the board room when they voted on the White Hen Pantry Tobacco Control fine at the November meeting. Barbara Poremba made a motion to accept November and December minutes with corrections. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 pm, Barbara Poremba seconded, all in favor. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page Clerk of the Board • i �4 MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH DECEMBER 13, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville, Martin Fair, Barbara Poremba, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN Public Health Nurse. Excused Mary Leary, Dr. Irving Ingraham, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz Councillor Michael Bencal. Meeting was called to order at 7:18 p.m. by Christina Harrington, Carol Rainville seconded, all in favor. Minutes of previous meeting November 15, 2005 revised. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT • Tracy discussed her Pneumonia and Flu clinics including dates, locations, and amounts of vaccines distributed. Tracy also told the board vaccines were given to the Police, Fire Department, office visits, city employees, home visits. The Peabody Health Department Nurse asked Tracy to assist her at two Peabody group homes with doctors orders. Some of the clients were afraid of getting vaccinated. Joanne Scott said this is a problem we have to consider if there is an epidemic. Christina Harrington asked how many group homes in Salem? Tracy Giarla said two. Tracy Giarla said Jack Harris, from the Commission on Disabilities has a lists of medications and supplies need for some disabled in individuals if there was an epidemic. Mary Madore mentioned the CDC report and she thinks this information should(be copied and distributed at next months meeting NEW BUSINESS City Council ordered the Board of Health to consider a local regulation banning the use of tobacco products at any time within a taxi, limousine, or other vehicle for hire. Councillor Bencal would like a report of the Board actions by the next Council meeting on December 8, 2005. Joanne Scott called Councillor Bencal to tell him the Board will not meet until December 13, 2005 and asked for an extension. Joanne Scott said Board of Health would have to amend section D of the smoking regulation at all workplaces • and public places. • Mary Madore asked why is the City Council involved with the ban of smoking in taxies and limousines? Councillor Lucy Corchado said the council has received complaints. Martin Fair asked if drivers were smoking? Councillor Corchado said yes. Mary Madore said this regulation is for restaurants not limousines and she doesn't know how it will be enforced late at night? Joanne Scott said City Clerk should be contacted and suggested we should give names of taxi business to Joyce Redford from the Tobacco Control and she could do inspections. Joanne Scott said a Public Hearing might have to be held. NEW BUSINESS CONT. Paul DiBiase, Trustee Definitive Subdivision plan for Osborne Hills. Joanne Scott, Mary Madore, Carol Rainville met with the City Planner and a member of her staff, the Chairman of the Planning Board and Attorney Brian McGrail representing the developer of Osborne Hills. The Board's concern regarding a plausible evacuation was addressed in detail. Attorney McGrail agreed that the emergency exit onto Barcelona Avenue would not have a curb. There will be periodic openings in the road divider throughout the development, allowing for better access and exit. Joanne Scott read the usual conditions as well as some specific to this project. Carol Rainville made a motion to approve plans with conditions, Mary Madore 2"d, all in favor. Joanne Scott discussed her newsletter, John Gehan started December 1 st and will take Serve Safe course soon. Emergency Planning there will be a meeting on January 18tn at the Salem Police Station at 5:30 pm. Mayor Elect Driscoll and Joanne met • regarding Board of Health. Barbara Poremba made a motion to adjourn meeting at 9:30 pm, Carol Rainville seconded, all in favor. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page Clerk of the Board • w w MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH NOVEMBER 15, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3�d floor conference room on Tuesday November 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Mary Madore, Martin Fair, Carol Rainville, and Barbara Poremba, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN Public Health Nurse Excused Mary Leary, Dr. Irving Ingraham, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz and Councillor Michael Bencal. Christina Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING October 11, 2005 Martin Fair said these minutes are from the September 13, 2005. Christina Harrington said yes. Mary Madore made a motion to accept minutes, Barbara Poremba seconded, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT • Tracy said she had no rewritten report. The flu clinics are going very smoothly, Tracy will have her report ready next week. Tracy asked if the board has any questions. NEW BUSINESS Barbara Poremba mentioned the flood gates at the Salem/Marblehead line. We should make sure they are operation. Barbara Poremba asked Joanne Scott to please call DPW, Bruce Thibodeau. Barbara Poremba said emergency plans should be revisited. Joanne Scott said Wal- Mart donated $5,000.00 for dispensing sites. Joanne Scott said money is being used for signs at the dispensing sites to let people know where to go. Mary Madore said we need 4500 beds or more in hospitals. Mary Madore agreed with Barbara Poremba that people should stay in there own homes and out of the hospitals. Joanne Scott said on December 7th at St. Mary's in Lynn at 7:00 pm. There will be an over view of coalition and training for volunteers about Avian Flu NEW BUSINESS • Paul DiBiase, Trustee Definitive Subdivision Plan Osborne Hills. Bill Luster and Chris Mello were also present. Bill Luster said they have worked on this plan for 18 months. i ,J Seventy Five acres located at Marlborough Rd. & Barcelona Ave. off Highland Ave. This plan has 160 acres of cluster subdivision. This plan has been reviewed by city agencies and departments and plans have been updated. Chris Mello there has been a concession of this plan to build 148 units. Plan is to have 75 units in Peabody. Improvements will be made to Marlborough Road. Barbara Poremba wanted to know if there were any wetlands. Chris Mello yes. Bill Luster there will be 16 acres of open space. Chris Mello said City utilities, sewer, portable water goes through Barcelona Rd. Mary Madore how do people get in and out of this area? Chris Mello said thourgh Marlborough Rd. Bill Luster said traffic engineers approved Marlborough Rd. as entrance & exit. Mary Madore said what if there is a fire. Bill Luster there will be emergency exits. Joanne Scott asked for a report of rock crushing location so it will not be too close to residents. National Grid is there abutter and they have a buffer zone on property and Mass. Electric is temporary. Joanne Scott areas of breeding spots for mosquitos should be checked to prevent problems. Joanne Scott where will the air conditioning units be located? Chris Mello on the roof and rear of the building to prevent noise problems. Joanne Scott read the Board of Health conditions, and said all of them must be met: Barbara Poremba asked how do Peabody resident exit this area? Bill Luster Traffic Engineer said the best way out is Marlborough Road. Joanne Scott said does the • Barcelona Av. breakaway gate open both ways? Chris Mello yes. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept the plan with the conditions discussed. A vote was taken and Mary Madore said no, Barbara Poremba no, Martin Fair no. Joanne Scott explained if the Board does not approve plans they will be approved automatically with no conditions when time expires. Mary Madore said planning should review access traffic light and additional road to this site. Bill Luster said conditions and traffic plans have been reviewed by State Traffic Engineer and City Traffic Engineer for 18 months. Carol Rainville made a motion to form a subcommittee and meet with planner and Traffic Engineers and table approval until the next Board meeting on December 13, 2005. Mary Madore seconded, all in favor. Joanne Scott said Mary Madore, Carol Rainville and Joanne will be the board members on the subcommittee and she will arrange a meeting with Lynn Duncan, City Planner. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED White Hen Pantry, Ali & Manal Hamza, 28 Norman Street requested a hearing to discuss his $200.00 fine for Selling Cigarettes to a minor on October 3, 2005. Also at this meeting is Joyce Redford, Director of North Shore Tobacco Control. On June 15 they sold to a 17 year old female. A Tobacco Control representative made educational visits and instructed them on the state and local regulations. September 12, 2005 signs not posted at the register. Joanne Scott said she had a conversation with Mr. Hamza on October 3rd explaining what they have to do. Mr. Hamza said his mother did not sell cigarettes but it was her daughter who sold them and asked her mother to sign the form • from Tobacco Control. Board of Health sent a fine letter on October 17th. Joyce Redford said she visited the store three times and explained state & local regulations. I I Mr. Hamza does not recall any signs or information. He was given new signs to post. Mr. Hamza said they are very careful not to sell cigarettes to under age children. All of his employees are aware of the regulations. He has nothing else to say. Carol Rainville said signs should be posted. Carol Rainville said Tobacco Control should visit store when they get permit and make sure signs are posted and regulations. Joyce Redford said they make unannounced visits. Martin Fair asked did your mother ask the girl if she had identification to show she was 18? Mr. Hamza said no but the girl said she was. Joyce Redford asked if employees have been trained to ask for Identification? Mr. Hamza yes. Joanne Scott said they should ask there age even if they look 27 years old. Barbara Poremba said why didn't you mother come to the meeting? Mr. Hamza said his mother doesn't speak English very well. Mary Madore said they should be given a warning. Joanne Scott said his mother should not sell cigarettes to minors. Mary Madore said we should have compassion for him and give him another chance. Carol Rainville said this is the second offense in a shot period of time. Joanne Scott said they should not receive a warning. Mary Madore moved to rescind the fine and his mother should stay out of the store. Martin Fair seconded, Carol Rainville abstained, Barbara against and passed. Barbara Poremba when do you go to White Hen again? Joyce Redford said March. Joanne Scott said new on agenda prohibit smoking in taxicabs at any time. Joyce Redford state law covers no smoking in any form of transportation. The Board did not take action on the City Council order but asked Joanne to inform the council of the current requirements. Joanne Scott discussed the items in her news letter. John Gehen from Peabody will join our staff on December 1" NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Nomination and election of Chairperson, Clerk of the Board and re-appointment of Health Agent. Martin Fair said he nominates Christina Harrington, Mary Page, and Joanne Scott. Mary Madore seconded and all in favor. Joanne Scott discussed her letter to Mayor elect Kimberly Driscoll. She will.meet with department heads starting next week. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m., Mary Madore seconded all in favor. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page Clerk of the Board • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH OCTOBER 11, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held it's regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3Id floor conference room on Tuesday October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Mary Madore, Martin Fair, Carol Rainville. Excused Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN Public Health Nurse, Mary Leary, Dr. Irving Ingraham, Barbara Poremba, Councillor Lucy Corchado, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz and Councillor Michael Bencal. Christina Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 Dr. Carol Rainville said when she read September's meeting minutes she didn't under stand tenant not happening referring to work done on oil burners by Michaud & Raymond Oil Company. This should have said tenant said not happening. Christina Harrington said lead at Rainbow Terrace was found in late 90's. Christina Harrington said Housing Authority deleaded other properties but not Rainbow Terrace • because they wanted to correct other violations first. Martin Fair said the State allocates the money. Christina Harrington said vents in bathroom go into crawl space in the attic. .Dr. Carol Rainville children are at risk. Christina Harrington said there were other concerns, windows, doors, boilers not maintained properly. Martin Fair said these buildings are 56 years old. Christina Harrington said Senator Fred Berry and State Representative John Keenan have a meeting scheduled to discuss this problem. Christina Harrington mentioned the Board of Health flu clinics to be held on November 10th, at the Council on Aging 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, November 15th at the Salem Housing Authority 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and November 17th at Pioneer Terrace Community Room 8:00 am to 11:00 am. These dates and places have been posted and sent to VOCES and will be advertised in the Salem News. Christina Harrington accepts as informational. Dr. Carol Rainville seconded all in favor. Christina Harrington said Mary Page called applicants for the Sanitarian position to schedule an appointment so Joanne Scott and Christina Harrington can conduct interviews. Christina Harrington asked Mary Page to discuss the Administrative Report. Mary mentioned the fees collected, Tracy's Biologics Distribution of vaccines and the Salary and Non- Personnel monies. Christina Harrington said we should wait until 8:00 p.m. to discuss John Carr's variance to the Exterior Paint Removal Regulation. Martin Fair said yes it would be an official tin at that time. Martin Fair asked If Ma Page had copies of Exterior Paint • meeting Mary g p Removal Regulations. Mary Page said no but she went to the office to get copies. Mr. Carr filled out and application so he could do hand sand/scraping on his house. v Board Members reviewed the Exterior Paint Removal regulations. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Carr stated his house was built in 1788 and the street side clapboards were replaced in the late 70's early 80's. The clapboards paint is flaking. Joanne Scott told Mr. Carr if there was lead paint he couldn't use electric sander. Mr. Carr was here tonight to see if he could get a variance. Electric cleans up easy and it would remove paint to the bare wood. Martin Fair asked what Mr. Carr was using for protection while sanding? Mr. Carr got masks with filters. Martin Fair asked Mr. Carr are you using rotary grinder? Mr. Carr 60-100, disk sander makes surface very easy to clean. Mary Madore who was doing the sanding? Mr. Carr was but stopped when inspector told him he needed a permit. Martin Fair how did this project come to the Board of Health's attention. Mr. Carr called Board of Health about lead paint. His neighbor three streets over took pictures of him sanding and complained to the Board. Joanne Scott if you work under a tent no dust will escape. Mr. Carr no lead paint and it will be contained in the area. Martin Fair there is a problem of dust doing on neighbor's property and in their house. Mary Madore Section 4 Abrasive blasting & electric sanding on exterior surfaces of any structure within the City of Salem is prohibited. Joanne Scott said he could get a variance. Carol Rainville read Section 9.0 of the regulations regarding a variance. John Carr said cold weather will here soon and he would like to finish before it gets cold. Mr. Carr is using oil base primer and a latex finish. Mary Madore asked Christina Harrington if Joanne Scott said anything about this project? Christina Harrington said she talked to • Joanne Scott and Janet Dionne, Senior Sanitarian. Janet Dionne told Christina Harrington there was no lead. Lead paint report was given to Board Members and Mr. Carr. Lucy Corchado asked who cleaned up? John Carr said he did. Carol Rainville made a motion to give Mr. Carr a variance. Martin Fair seconded all in favor. Mary Madore would like Joanne Scott to review this project. Christina Harrington said Mr. Carr would have to send a notice to his abutters that he was abrasive blasting John Carr said power washing was had to do. Mary Madore said he should go over regulations. Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mary Madore seconded, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board of Health • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held it's regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3"d floor conference room on Tuesday September 13, 2005at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Martin Fair, Janet Dionne, Senior Sanitarian for the Board of Health. Also present were Joanne Scott Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN Public Health Nurse. Excused Carol Rainville, Mary Madore, Mary Leary, Dr. Ingraham, Councillor Lucy Corchado, Dr. Maskiewicz, Councillor Michael Bencal. Tracy Giarla read her report. She said DOT continues for active TB case. Christiana Harrington asked Tracy how long will she monitor this case? Tracy until January. Tracy also mentioned her monthly report of communicable diseases, Giardia, Lyme, Legionella, Meningitis, Salmonella and Turberculosis, she also told the board she had different diseases in September, Legionella and malaria. Joanne Scott talked about her newsletter. Rainbow Terrace residents have asked to speak to the Board regarding chronic mold issues in their units. Resident were invited to the September 13, 2005 Board of Health Meeting as well as Salem Housing Authority • and the Mass. Department of Housing. Joanne Scott has talked to Mike Feeney who is in charge of indoor air quality for the MDPH. Mr. Feeney directed her to EPA website for additional information related to mold. Joanne Scott has received resumes from Human Resources for Sanitarian position and she hopes to fill this position as soon as possible. This position was advertised in the Salem News, Website, and in house person. The CDC is requiring a certain level of incident Command System training for all Board of Health staff and others who may be participating in an infectious disease emergency response. Joanne Scott &Tracy are continuing training with Red Cross and Mass. Care also Shelter Operation. Christina Harrington asked where these programs we being held? Joanne Scott at Beverly Cummings Center. Joanne Scott also discussed the Committee on Substance Abuse Prevention and the Sticker Shock project. Joanne told the Board that Joe Reale from Beverly Health Department is helping with Food Establishment inspections, but we need another inspector. Christina Harrington because of the October events. Joanne said the website for the Coalition is nscalertorg. Neia will able to go in and update other communities information. Tracy Giarla said the evacuation is on the website. Christina Harrington for who? Tracy Giarla said they evacuated people in New Orleans to the Superdome but nothing in place for people in Salem to go. Joanne Scott said they would be sent to the Middle School or High School. NEW BUSINESS Rainbow Terrace started at 8:00 pm. Christina Harrington read an introduction and • hearing format, and also asked any one that wanted to speak to write there names, addresses and phone numbers on the sign in sheet. There would be a 3 minute limit for speakers. Carol MacGown, Executive Director was asked if she would like to speak at this time? No 1 would like to speak later. Frances Carson tenant at Rainbow Terrace and President of the Tenant Association read a letter to the board regarding issues of mold, type of mold and would like to know if it is safe. Diane Canney, 84 Rainbow Terrace and representative for tenants also a tenant at Rainbow Terrace. She spoke of all problems, mold found in the windows. She has no mold in her apartment because she cleans her apartment. She does smell old also bathroom sewer odor. There is white mold behind the walls. Can the Board of Health help us? The Board was shown a video of the mold and other problems in the apartments and the property around them. Jackie Calderon, 75 Rainbow Terrace - her concerns are mold, basement problem with fury hard texture is tracked up stairs. She worries talking to the Board. She has been a tenant for five years. The water in the basement gets as high at 2" to 3" and still not fixed. In the spring they use pumps to get water out. Housing said it would not be fixed until January. She is afraid of the damage to her and sons health because of some of these problems. • Gloria Santiago, 9 Rainbow Terrace - she asked what the symptoms of mold? Martin Fair allergies not to many, toxic molds, can cause breathing problems. Joanne Scott said Martin Feeney, Department of Public Health will look at units, within the next two weeks. EPA has a website. Luz Coronel, 88 Rainbow Terrace - her problems are with the boiler making noise and the pipes are rusty should be replaced. Afraid to turn up heat for her apartment and she has to fill it every day with water. Joanne Scott tenants pay for oil. Martin Fair said the banging of pipes, water low open valve. Housing Authority should repair. Carol MacGown they have an annual contract with Michaud & Raymond to do repairs at all times. The building is 53 years old can be replaced. Valerie Tucker, 44 Rainbow Terrace -she real a letter about her 4 year old son has asthma. Recommend she move because the repairs will not be until April 2006, 20 parents have children with asthma real health risks. Alexia Gagne,17 Rainbow Terrace-she has been a tenant for 5 years and 2 units and she has been waiting for 5 years & no modernization. Nothing done to the boiler and more problems. Oil/water leak, bathroom falling into tub, bedroom cracks, ceiling in daughters room, kitchen plumbing in wall. Mold, old walls, heating system. She pays a lot of money for heat, spaces under door, window white mold between panes of glass. When will insulation work happen? Kim Doran, 80 Rainbow Terrace—Salem Tenants Association problems with asthma, 2 years furnace in bad shape, hot water leaks, rusty water $25.00 maintenance and she • would like relief from heating payments & safe boilers. Other concerns are ventilation, roof and she has leaks and mold on walls going onto wood. 1 .j N • Sarah Stiefel 32 Rainbow Terrace—mold in bathroom shower, dries &falls on her feet and she would like wall put back in place, 1' space mold in floor&walls, mice problem, outside stage there, furnace problem, porch problems, holes, green fuzz on overhang, also other problems. Maureen Fry 112 Rainbow Terrace boilers backfire. Martin Fair landscape is a very high water table, drainage systems, also wet walls & ceilings, broken seals on window causes mold. Kim D Joanne Scott told tenants if outside walls moist all the time they should let us know. Joanne Scott said Mike Feeney said if the steam pipes are leaking they are not insulated right. Martin Fair are any? Carol MacGown, John Boris, Joe Neil, Debbie Tucker, Joe Martino are aware of conditions &they have done everything to rectify these problems. All staff agrees problems should be done. We are a public agency and applications were submitted in 1998. Grants are the problem, Housing Authority gets 10% of grant money. There are 715 units in public housing, not modernized, water problem, poor ventilation vents in the bathroom go to the attic. They are in the last leg of application process for money. October they will install sump pumps to prevent pools of water and the new floors will be corrected so the water will flow towards the pump. They agree this is the solutions for the water in cellars. Carol MacGown wants Rainbow Terrace to have better heating. One Million Six Hundred thirty two units and 97% approved by DHCD. • Carol MacGown these buildings are 53 years old. Housing Authority getting money for roofs, siding, storm doors, ventilation, kitchen. Garden Terrace budget went over tenants very happy and it was six years until they were modernized. Carol MacGown telling the truth. DHCD is committed to doing work. The Board, maintenance people also Carol concerned. The end of October the architect will be on board. Problems will be repaired. Two Thousand need rent relief and they were told no by the state. John Boris, board or staff test for mold. Joanne Scott not state testing source and repairs done, venting problem repaired. Thank you. Joanne Scott said they should have a licensed pest control for mice and rodents so they will not get into building. They only need a hold the size of a dime. Weatherization should be done out side for windows. Joanne Scott you are at the third step for money. Carol MacGown by end of October solutions and drawings, several steps away. Joanne Scott what is your best estimate, years? Carol MacGown at least. Joanne Scott put weather stripping around doors &windows. Carol MacGown they have done weatherization in the past. John Boris this is a temporary fix. Joanne Scott said we had one complaint from Rainbow Terrace tenant, ten fold from Housing Authority Board of Health obligated to do inspections. Housing Authority should make repairs. Joanne Scott I don't know how to resolve children with asthma, solution not apparent, years for repairs. Joanne Scott April 06 to April 07 tenants will go through two heating seasons. Joanne Scott will do what I can about the cold &mold. Go to meetings. Carol MacGown called • Carol MacGown call Health Department. Diane Canney are children safe with mold and what are we going to do about heat, outside doors, windows. Tell us where to go for a1 help. NSCAP helped with $500.00 what are we going to do? Tenant the state should not wait to solve other problems. Carol MacGown state & Diane will call state tomorrow. Joanne Scott can John Keenan help? Carol MacGown yes he will help us. Tenant ice in side room, child's room mold, going on bed sheets, also eye problems from mold in her room. Housing Authority maintenance can spray for mold. Tenant worried about heating cost Two Hundred Dollars a month, can't wait worried about winter oil cost. Her daughter has allergies and headaches. She cleaned mold but still has problem. Martin Fair snow comes in and walls have ice. Joanne Scott past bidding rules the same, public health hazard should be able to circumvent bidding rules. Joanne the Board of Health threat from mold & heating, maybe we can help Housing Authority. Carol MacGown great write letter. Carol MacGown the maintenance staff are on call 24 hours. Joel Neil he washes and paints doors but they are 53 years old. The doors shrink and swell. Boilers are cleaned every year and test done. Housing Authority maintenance what thy can and they call Michaud & Raymond will take care of problems is Housing Authority can't resolve problems. Seventy Nine percent up to Eighty Three percent of water in glass in brown. Joe Neil cleans glass. Joanne Scott how long to clean? Tenant Michaud & Raymond go down and come right up in three minutes. Joe Neil cleans boilers. Tenant not happening. They should investigate to see what kind of mold it is in units. Mike Feeney from MDPH will look at units he will not do any testing. Allergies from mold is very few and very rare. He might be able to tell tenants what kind it is. Tenants want to know if mold is bad. • Joanne Scott wait for Mike Feeney. Joanne Scott I will check agency's to see if they can help with oil cost, still use Michaud & Raymond for maintenance. Carol MacGown welcomes any assistance. No annual inspection of apartments? No inspections for tenants. Carol MacGown December 2004 maintenance did repairs. Linda Katsudes we can't do repairs with budget we have now. Inspections have been conducted all along. We have a list of repairs but no money or personal. Last years list of problems was small, state did inspections. Joanne Scott by the end of 2005 will all units be inspected. Carol McGown not enough personal or money. We correct violations we can building is 53 years old can't be maid weathertight. Martin Fair how many units? Carol MacGown 136. Joanne Scott tenants let me know what we can do to speed up process. Tenant asked does Board of Health do inspections. Joanne Scott yes we do a Certificate of Fitness inspection since 1988. No inspections also no Certificate of Fitness inspections. Board of Health will do inspections in units for no charge. Christina Harrington any more comments. No. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page, Clerk for the Board of Health s w I MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH AUGUST 9, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held it's regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street Td floor conference room on Tuesday August 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Mary Madore, Carol Rainville, Mary Leary and Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present were Joanne Scott Health Agent. Excused Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse, Martin Fair, Dr. Irving Ingraham, Barbara Poremba, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz. Christina Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Minutes of meeting held on June 14, 2005 Mary Leary moved to accept, Carol Rainville seconded all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT In Tracy's absence Joanne Scott discussed the June and July nurse report. Tracy is in touch with North Shore Pulmonary Clinic regarding active cases. Maintained Vaccine Inventory and distributed to Salem Health Care Providers. Investigated Communicable • Diseases and reported to MDPH. Tracy is still following DOT Monday through Friday. Joanne also mentioned meetings and clinics Tracy attended in June and July. OLD BUSINESS Salem Harbor CDC at 50 Palmer Street. Joanne Scott mentioned the dumpster must be kept clean and building shed. Joanne Scott request to accept, conditions mentioned at June meeting. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept, Mary Leary seconded, all in favor. Walter Montgomery from Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control. Joanne Scott recommended Mr. Montgomery to spray. Walter Montgomery is continuing to test mosquitos, number, kind, locations etc. Joanne Scott request to accept Mosquito plan. Mary Leary made a motion to accept, Carol Rainville seconded all in favor. Richmond Oil Co. at 319 Highland Avenue, plan presented by Attorney Joseph Correnti. Joanne Scott request to accept, conditions mentioned at June meeting. Mary Leary made a motion to accept, Carol Rainville seconded, all in favor. Joanne Scott and Tracy Giarla attended Public Health Homeland Security Summit two day seminar on July 7th & 8th in Arlington, Virginia. Joanne Scott said there were many interesting presentations and items for us to consider and she continued to discuss the agenda and seminar. • w Joanne Scott was asked by Paul L'heureux to be on the Salem High Building Committee. Joanne Scott asked Mr. L'heureux to call her when they discuss the building air quality. Christina Harrington asked Joanne to talk about problems. Joanne Scott no mold, leaks in the new High School. Christina Harrington in the past they signed off on construction at the Saltonstall, Bowditch and other schools. Joanne Scott these schools have no problems. Joanne Scott said Councillor Corchado knows about the beach water quality. We are looking at Willows Pier& beach for any problems. Carol Rainville mentioned the increase at Revere Beach. Joanne Scott mentioned that G & L Lab. called after tests on the 20th at Winter Island and Memorial Drive results could be high. The Board discussed personal issues regarding Jose Diaz. Carol Rainville asked what the requirements for sanitarian? Joanne mentioned them. Joanne mention the Power Plant Dust Committee met recently to finalize Standard Operating Procedures aimed at reducing the level of coal dust migrating into the neighborhoods. These standards were required by DEP. North Shore-Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition has received grant money for July and August and purchasing supplies for each community to use at Emergency Dispensing Sites. We expect the next round of grant funds for 2006 to arrive in September. NEW BUSINESS Emily Aarons from Body & Soul request a variance to the Massage Regulations so she can participate in the Essex Street Fair on August 13th & 14th. After discussion of this • request Emily Aarons said she was sorry she was so late but she was across the hall since 7:30 p.m. The Board approved her variance. Joanne Scott said she would send a letter. Charles River Properties, Wayne Scott Site Plan Review for 430-436 Essex Street. This site is the old Creedon's Garage and the building will be torn down. Wayne Scott will build twelve condo units. He showed the board the plans for six units in new building and stated the cars, oil etc will be removed. The front and back of building will have green area. He also mentioned properties getting flooded and so are his. Councillor Corchado asked about parking? Wayne Scott the would be around twenty seven or so. Carol Rainville parking in front and back? Mr. Scott pointed to the area on the map where the parking spaces would be. Mary Madore asked if there would be a flat roof? Wayne Scott said they will be 30' up. Councillor Corchado asked the cost of these units? Wayne Scott around $300,000.00 two bedrooms and two baths plus an elevator. Mary Madore asked how big units will be? Wayne Scott nine hundred square feet. Wayne Scott mentioned air conditioners. Carol Rainville where will they be? Wayne Scott enclosed on top of building. Joanne Scott mentioned the height of the surrounding buildings and wanted to know which will be higher his or other buildings. Wayne Scott they will be the same as others. Mr. Scott said old tenants are very happy with his plans for the building. Councillor Corchado said six units would be good for this site. Wayne Scott said he will replace windows. Christina Harrington asked if the ground was tested. Wayne Scott yes they did a 21 E and it was in compliance. He will fax a copy to Joanne Scott. Mr. Scott said • the LSP is Mr. Seder from SP Engineering. Joanne Scott wanted to know who decided to have SP Engineering? Wayne Scott they were not picked by him. Joanne Scott asked will there be fill? Wayne Scott some fill will be review before clean soil. Joanne Scott wanted to know how they were going to handle trash for these twelve unites? Wayne Scott dumpster. Joanne Scott wanted to know if they will have apartment manager. Wayne Scott until condos are sold. Mary Madore mentioned building in back and it should have a run off to divert water. Wayne Scott property adjacent and next to his have water from hill.. There will be drainage system to solve flooding problems. Joanne Scott would like him to describe the drainage retention to the board. Wayne Scott sewerage. Joanne Scott storm drains? Wayne Scott pointed to the spot on the blue print. Wayne Scott said the overflow will go into the system. Joanne Scott wanted to know about water under ground. Wayne Scott it will exit city system. Joanne Scott is concerned about water retention and mosquitos and she will mention it to Walter Montgomery regarding the mosquitos. Joanne Scott gave Wayne Scott conditions and plans for mosquito control. Joanne Scott said tracking mosquitos is standard conditions. Joanne Scott asked when he will go before the Planning Board? Wayne Scott September 1st. Mary Leary made a motion to accept Mr. Scott's plans, Mary Madore seconded all in favor. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Andrew Rose, Manager for Centercorp Retail Properties, Inc. & Citizens Bank represented by Attorney Atkins for a Site Plan Review at 276 Highland Avenue LLC. Attorney Atkins said this is a simple project. They have gone before the Zonning Board, & Planning This project is the old Salvation Army on the corner of Highland Avenue, • Orleans Avenue and Marlborough Road and there will be eight thousand square feet. . Andrew Rose said they will have the building demolished and there will be 3500 square feet on this project site. He also said they will abide by the rodent control and demolition conditions. Attorney Atkins said there are no remediation. Attorney Atkins said they will change curve onto Highland Avenue, and no way to close intersection. Joanne Scott said there will be a challenge to get in and out of property. Attorney Atkins there will be one left and one right turn. Attorney Atkins continued to discuss the plans he hopes this will be ok'd by the Fire Department. They plan on having a traffic expert come in to see if there will be any reduction in this area. Joanne Scott asked when will you go before the Planning Board. Attorney Atkins September 1st. Attorney Atkins Councillor O'Leary and neighbors were at the meeting. Joanne Scott asked what will be on the side of the property? Attorney Atkins planting. Joanne Scott where will ATM machine be located? Attorney Atkins will be inside building not outside. Joanne Scott what about lighting? Andrew Rose showed the Board where the lighting will be located. Joanne Scott where will air conditioners be located? Attorney Atkins on the roof plans require the be hidden so there will be low noise. Joanne Scott how high will the building be? Attorney Atkins one story. Andrew Rose discussed reworking of building and traffic problems. Joanne Scott said they have to follow the list of conditions. Carol Rainville made a motion to accept plans, seconded by Mary Madore all in favor. Christina Harrington asked if there any questions, all reports were fine and everyone agreed. • Carol Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m., seconded by Mary Leary, all in favor. • Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page Clerk for the Board of Health • • BOARD OF HEALTH, ' ¢ 1.2a wASM1 cGT-a t.saREE.Y,.4TH.Ft 04R. SALEm-,_MA 0497Q TEL. 97.8-741:1..8.00 F-Ax 978°745-0343 STANLEY J-. USO tEt, JR.' JO.ANNE_SAC0-TT,-h4PH'-R51 e� MAYOR HFALTR"ENT July 6, 2005 Mrs. Cheryt LaPplrite City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA -01970 Dear Mrs. LaPoipte: The Board of Health-.monthly meeting for Juty 121 2005 is Eancqlledt Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD-OF KE,�LTH Joanne Sett, ktoatft Agent JS/mfp r- 71 cc: Mayor.Sta.ntey-_J�. Usoviczr Jr. Christina Rarrftton, Chairperson-of the- Board of Heaitti anct Members 0 • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH JUNE 14, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held it's regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday June 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Martin Fair, Dr. Barbara Poremba, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present were Joanne Scott Health Agent, Tracy Giarla LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Dr. Carol Rainville, Mary Madore, Dr. Irving Ingraham, Mary Leary. Councillor Michael Bencal, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz. Christina Harrington called meeting to order at 7,20 p.m, seconded by Martin Fair all in favor. This meeting we did not have a quorum. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy has a DOT TB case Monday through Friday. Four contacts result were negative Five year old with latent TB was seen by Tracy in the office on 5/27/05. Tracy also attended North East Tuberculosis Quarterly meeting at North Shore Pulmonary Clinic to discuss TB cases. Also attended Lynn & Saugus Board of Health Table Top Exercise held at Lynn City Hall. United Soccer Inc. were at the Board of Health to discuss MDPH • regulations for the camp held at Saltonstall School. In May there was one case of Chronic Hepatitis B. One 49 year old female with Salmonella. Believed she became ill from eating at a restaurant in Peabody. Peabody Health Department notified. NEW BUSINESS Salem Harbor CDC was represented by Madeline Nash and Attorney William Quinn. The property is 50 Palmer Street old site of Keefe's Restaurant. CDC would like to build fifteen units both affordable and rental and ownership. Madeline Nash Director of Operations training for new home owners in the city with Federal Funding and she also manages some houses in the point. This is the first construction in the congress & Palmer Streets. They have support from abutters and neighborhood, city, and on the state level. They have had many meeting with input to develop site. Plan to build 6 rentals and 2 &3 owner occupied units. Joanne Scott asked cost for condos & rentals. Madeline Nash $145, 000.00 and two family $235,000.00. If units are rented $800.00 for two bedrooms, they don't want to push up costs. Joanne Scott asked about parking? Madeline Nash said they will have parking on Congress& Palmer Streets. Some tenants don't have cars. The ZBA thought they had enough parking. Joanne Scott asked about trash? Madeline Nash they will have on street collection, with two trash containers per unit. Joanne Scott asked what would take trash out for collection. Joanne Scott no dumpster? Madeline Nash they are trying to keep condo fees down. Joanne Scott asked if trash was going to be stored in the Congress Street back area. Madeline Nash walkway to containers. • Joanne Scott trash put on Naumkeag Street? Madeline Nash yes there. l Joanne also mentioned her concerns about trash problems in the point. She thinks a dumpster would be better idea. Many barrels get mixed up. Barrels must have rodent proof covers. Madeline Nash will talk to architect about design to provide site for storage. Joanne Scott shed for each unit. Lucy Corchado has concerns about Naumkeag Street location for trash. Other residents put there trash out for collection in that area. Joanne Scott said six units or more they have to have a dumpster. Madeline Nash a $100.00 would have to be added to condo fees per month to have them emptied two times a month. Joanne Scott said if bags are open there would be odor and if not correctly closed seagulls will get in to it and have trash all over area this is not a good idea. If you have thirty barrels this would not be enough to keep property clean. William Quinn said we want to have a good project so they will do what the Board wants them to do. Martin Fair said trash room should be enclose and large enough to hold trash and recycling. Barbara Poremba if trash container put in parking space it would be a problem in the neighborhood. Tracy Giarla it would be a long walk for some tenants. Christina Harrington not a very big lot. Martin Fair said they should have a closed area so it would be rodent proof. Madeline Nash they could try and enclosure for trash and recyclables could be possible. Martin Fair the trash area should have cement walls, roof and floor so it can be cleaned Easley and be rodent proof. Lucy Corchado said streets are lined with trash and this is a problem on collection day. Joanne Scott said CDC does a great work with trash problems in point. Joanne Scott also said trash violation tickets can go up to$100.00. Christina Harrington said trash compactors and garbage disposals cut down problems with trash and collection. Madeline Nash not ready to propose compactors and disposals at this time. Barbara Poremba who would provide compactors and disposals? • William Quinn owners of units. They would prefer dumpsters. Joanne Scott said it was alright for them to come to Board or her for final approval. Christina Harrington asked about cellars? Madeline Nash they are doing study to check high water level, and they are checking costs. There might be no cellars or maybe partial. They will check this out when they go out to bid. Christina Harrington asked about heating in units. Madeline Nash in units, gas. Joanne Scott said when they demolish the building, they will need professionals for rodent control, dust control and if any asbestos in building they also need a professional to remove this. Madeline Nash said no asbestos they had to have this checked be fore they bought the building. Christina Harrington said the soil must be checked before thy take the building down. Simmons Environment tested soil and LSP said site was ok for development and to remove storage tanks. Joanne Scott asked about contaminated soil? Madeline Nash some areas but LSP said no problem. Joanne Scott release tracking number. Madeline Nash yes and she will get it to her and also copy of LSP reports. Joanne Scott who is the LSP? Madeline Nash Simmons Environmental. Joanne Scott asked about fill material. Madeline Nash they will take it away. She also wanted to know about ledge on site. Madeline Nash none. Christina Harrington asked about air conditioning. Madeline Nash said the air conditioners would be on top of owners section of roof, they want to try and avoid window air conditioners. The owners would have to install them at$1,000.00 to $2,000.00. They will also check out sound. Lucy Corchado asked about air conditioners in rental units? Madeline Nash said tenant can put them in. It would be up to the Condo • Association who would be allowed to put them in. A • Joanne Scott said the conditions would be trash, dust control, air conditioning and asbestos. Martin Fair would like copy of LSP report. He also said he was in favor with conditions. William Quinn they still have many steps to go though. Martin Fair, Christina, Barbara Poremba liked looks of plan. NEW BUSINESS cont. Douglas Cabot would like a variance to the Exterior Paint Removal Regulations so he can do electric sanding at his property located at 1 Forrester Street. Douglas Cabot has received bids from several painting companies and Marinko Painting, Swampscott, MA is the painting company he would like to his company remove paint from his house. Mr. Marinko looked at his house and told him the paint would have to be removed down to the bare wood because there are countless layers of old paint. Mr. Marinko explained to Mr. Cabot his paint shaver tools are efficient and they produce less paint dust and debris the hand-scraping and hand-sanding. Mr. Cabot gave Joanne Scott a copy of a letter from H.E.P.A. Filter services verifying that in testing this vacuum system has passed integrity testing. Barbara Poremba said she knows nothing about equipment. Joanne Scott wanted him to come to tonight's meeting to explain this system. Barbara Poremba wanted to know is wood tested for lead. Joanne Scott would like him to come to the Board of Health with results of testing For lead. If he comes back with result of no lead he could get permit if the test results come back with lead he would have to have a Licensed Deleader to do work. Doug Cabot said Marinko Painting are not deleaders they are painters. • Barbara Poremba what do they have for protection? Joanne Scott what proof do you have this system collects all dust. Doug Cabot they are working in Marblehead with a pool on property and no dust. Joanne Scott said she would still have concerns. Mr. Cabot feels that he can trust Marinko Painting. Barbara Poremba is this product contained? Mr. Cabot filter will do job it is good. Joanne Scott you can hand sand. Barbara Poremba does house have lead paint? Martin Fair tested for lead paint? Doug Cabot no testing. Joanne Scott & Martin Fair would like more information. Doug Cabot yes he could get more information he thought he had enough. The filter and vacuum do what they should do. Martin Fair house attached to sander? Joanne Scott dust gets swept in system. Martin Fair keeps it from letting paint dust in filter, efficient enough. Martin Fair all the information is spelled out in our regulations. Joanne Scott you can power wash with this system? Barbara Poremba still could have lead in wood. Doug Cabot siding original to house. Joanne Scott rental? Doug Cabot no. Barbara Poremba her concern is there is no concern for no gloves, glasses etc. Joanne Scott no collection or% of collection. Martin Fair would like more research done and no action on variance tonight. Joanne Scott asked Doug Cabot to get more information. Doug Cabot said he would. Joanne Scott said this issue will be tabled to the next meeting Tuesday July 12, 2005. Doug Cabot said yes he will be able to attend next months and get more information. Joanne would like information before next meeting. NEW BUSINESS • Walter Montgomery from Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito control. Joanne Scott asked Walter Montgomery to attend this months meeting to discuss mosquito control i plan for this year. This years plan is like last year, traps, 3, looking at general population and habitat. Mosquitos carry EEE, and they treat catch basins. Joanne Scott said they could truck spray with Board of Health approval. If there was a problem Walter Montgomery would recommend they truck spray. Joanne Scott this will be a bad year for mosquitos and no way to predict what will happen, they go day to day and no information in advance. In spring mosquitos were dead, no summer mosquitos no West Nile virus problems and if we have more drought conditions. Joanne Scott animals contact EE with problems in North Eastern part of the state, Hamilton, Pelham. We didn't think we had a problem with EE. This could be worse than West Nile Virus. We should continue with surveillance in area and look for mosquitos with virus. Walter Montgomery said they are checking problems in this area, and will keep checking all over. Five year plan at Jefferson Avenue area until drainage problems are resolved. NEW BUSINESS cont. Richmond Company, Site review plan for 319 Highland Avenue site of Moose Lodge corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. Attorney Joseph Correnti is representing Richmond Oil Co. Also in attendance is Tony Linai, David Latulippe. The developers discussed where the building will be located. Moose sold commercial property and then the property was rezoned to a B2 business highway. There will be one building, one island with two uses, bank and convenience store. Irving Oil will operate six filling station and six islands. This will be the first gas station on Highland Avenue. Attorney Correnti showed a blue print to the board so they could see what it will look when finished. Also on this site will be a drive thru bank. Irving Oil & Richmond Company will provide land with a new third right turn lane. • The City Council, Conversation commission have given there approval with conditions. There is a wetland buffer of 100' line with no building just grading. Joanne Scott no reports. Attorney Correnti improvements when they identified them. Joanne Scott new run off. Attorney Correnti Runoff will improve sewerage with 2005 standards. Joanne Scott said dumpster has to be fenced in because of food service. David Latulippe the sandwich prep area. Joanne Scott said she will go over the plans. Joanne Scott asked if there was rock crushing/ledge? Attorney Correnti clean up flat surface. Joanne Scott 21 E or testing? David Latulippe urban fill possible metals, they will notify Board of Health. Irving Oil Co. is located in Canada and it is a family run business and they look forward to coming to Massachusetts. Joanne Scott said city land debris was dumped there and the Moose club cleaned it up. Attorney Correnti said this debris was cleaned up beyond city land and removed. Christina Harrington said this will be good for this area. Attorney Correnti agreed. Joanne Scott what are business hours? Attorney Correnti city regulations, 6:00 am— 11:00 pm they don't want to go over the 1100 pm time. They could to change time from 6:00 am to 5:00 am if customers requested. Company does not want 24 hour operation. Joanne Scott what about lights. Attorney security lights on building, bank, ATM machine light on 24 hours. Joanne Scott said there could be concern about air conditioning. Joanne Scott madam chairperson recommend the Board recommend construction, food, septic system RTN#, food establishment, air conditioning noise level. • Christina Harrington information reports. Wayne Attridge from Marblehead Health Department sent letter for Christina to sigh. Christina signed and agrees. Joanne Scott also mentioned other information about flu pandemic and chemical in grapes stop flu. Meeting adjourned at 9:48 pm. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page Clerk for the Board of Health • i MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 10, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held is regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street 3rdfloor conference room on Tuesday May 10, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Mary Leary, Mary Madore, Martin Fair, Dr. Barbara Poremba, Councillor Lucy Corchado. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused Dr. Carol Rainville, Councillor Michael Bencal, Dr. Irving Ingraham, Dr. Joseph Maskiewicz. Christina Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. Mary Madore made a motion to accept minutes of the April 12, 2005 meeting. Seconded by Mary Leary all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES REPORT Tracy investigated Communicable Diseases and reported to the MDPH. Tracy goes for a "Directly Observed Therapy" visit Monday through Friday for a suspect active • pulmonary TB case. Possible contacts were sent letters telling them who was at risk and who was not. Out of 40 contacts tested in April for TB and 4 contacts were referred to the North Shore Pulmonary Clinic. All household members were negative. Tracy said we had 14 cases on the North Shore. Mary Madore said the problem is people coming to the United States. She has seen people with TB. We need a better policy for tracking these people. Mary Madore, why can't the Board of Health make recommendations? Joanne recommended Salem State make this policy. Mary Madore thinks we should go ahead with policy and maybe other cities will go along. Dr. Poremba asked if they were contacts or patients. Joanne said schools had clout. Joanne said she will get attorneys' opinions . Christina Harrington mentioned the Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday June 4th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. NEW BUSINESS Glover Estates— KSS, John Sawyer Lead Mills. Planning Board has approved a road on Salem side of project. This project is on the Salem/Marblehead line. No buildings will be built in Salem. They first decided to build assisted living on this site. Part of the deal for this project was to clean up the lead. KSS decided to build residential, four building in Salem three in Marblehead. These buildings would be of good quality. Residents were not happy with this plan. Now the owners changed plans and no buildings on the Salem side Forty buildings in Marblehead. There will be Forty Four units in all. Now they do not have to have any waivers from Salem just for road. John Sawyer reviewed clean up on and off site. • John Sawyer said there is a long history of contamination, in 1734 this area had a grist mill and lead was manufactured. Between 1830— 1910 4,000 lead materials were produced annually. Fire waste was also buried on this property. John Sawyer said they have done Fifteen environmental tests, Four Hundred soil and sentiment, and screened hazardous materials. No petroleum on site but the harbor on the Salem side is contaminated. Mr. Sawyer said National Lead could take a long time to clean up and he mentioned the orange/yellow area is contaminated and is bad. They would bury contaminated material under Salem harbor about 6' deep. The blue area is also contaminated. Martin Fair asked depth level? About 300 ppm lead soil 77,000 ppm in the yellow (harbor). Barbara Poremba said there was more. Joanne Scott said if this area is contaminated people go fishing and the fish must be contaminated also. Barbara Poremba said the light blue doesn't have to be cleaned. Christina Harrington said the bridge water turned the wheel of the mill. Barbara Poremba water and fishing should be what they should be concerned with and the stopped testing water on other side of bridge. John Sawyer mentioned the remediation plan. Joanne Scott said did they expect a decision tonight? John Sawyer no. Martin Fair said they would give recommendations from the board. John Sawyer said Salem/Marblehead every one will see the plans of the road. Mary Madore the buildings will be on the Marblehead side. Joanne Scott said the beach, land and also Marblehead bike path should be cleaned. John Sawyer said all three properties have lead and if the owner doesn't clean up the neighborhood would challenge to have it cleaned. Barbara Poremba said the beach, Pickman Park was under 300 ppm. Barbara Poremba said private beach also contaminated. Barbara • Poremba asked if any lead cases reported. John Sawyer no. Martin Fair said Mackey Beach was dirty. Mary Madore mentioned the contaminated harbor. John Sawyer said we have to clean up. Joanne Scott asked if any problems with materials off site. John Sawyer said they will dig up soil, mix bury and cap by professional management. Joanne Scott mentioned families should have clean soil and beach. John Sawyer they will clean up. ESS and LSP experts looked at this plan and Board of Health. John Sawyer said at the end of the cleanup all the areas will be safe. Barbra Poremba wanted to know if the lead in other areas are above 300 ppm and is this documented? Attorney Atkins other studies involved and there could be legal issues. National Lead cleaned the mill. Mary Madore who is the owner? Attorney Atkins National Lead. Where is National Lead located? John Sawyer Texas. Christina Harrington will water and soil on shore be cleaned on site or some where else? National Lead it would be cleaned on site. It would be very expensive to clean off site. Plan would be approved for 30 condo's 25% affordable housing at $180,000.00. They would need 30 or 44 units to off set loses. There will be 2 to 4 buildings six stories high and they would block view of two properties behind them. Barbara Poremba asked cost of two bedroom units? John Sawyer$800,000.00 or more. Barbara Poremba there would be a lot of traffic; will there be improvements to deal with this? Attorney Atkins there would be turn lanes for traffic coming down hill from Marblehead. There could be lights in the area of the bike path. Attorney Atkins said traffic studies showed that this project would not create any problems with traffic on Lafayette Street going into Salem. Mary Madore asked what problems would there be with water and sewerage? This will • be taken care of by Marblehead not Salem. Attorney Atkins also said there would be improvements to drainage and water lines. Barbara Poremba said a lot of new construction taking place in Salem. Attorney Atkins said yes there is a lot of development • and redevelopment in downtown Salem and there will be a lot of nice housing in Salem as a result. Councillor Lucy Corchado wanted to know after units sold would there be monitoring years later. John Sawyer there will be monitoring for a long time. Attorney Atkins said there are orders for capped areas and there are fines if they have any violations. John Sawyer said it would be very expensive if they have any violations. Joanne Scott asked who would clean land and who would be responsible? Joanne Scott public health concerns to make sure that all property be cleaned. Joanne Scott asked if National Lead could be sued if a child had lead poisoning? John Sawyer said they will come back and have more information for the board. Attorney Atkins said this project is in the early stages. Joanne Scott said there will be conditions for this project by the Board of Health. John Sawyer said they will be back with revised map. Christina Harrington made a motion with conditions. Ma ryLea Leary som yed. Ma ryMadora seconded and all in favor. Mary Madore made a motion to accept the minutes of April meeting. Mary Leary seconded all in favor. Also discussed was the administration report. (MOU) Memorandum of Understanding for Coalition was reviewed by Assistant City Solicitor Beth Renard. She would make some minor changes, but they are not significant enough to do a rewrite. Once this is finalized, I would put the union on notice of this as it may be construed as a change in working conditions should it ever happen. Mary Leary said this is a union issue and they can not be ordered to stay. Joanne Scott said no one has to stay. Mary Leary said lawyers can take care of this in an emergency. Joanne Scott discussed the scope of this agreement. Motion was made to accept the • MOU Mary Madore seconded all in favor. Walter Montgomery from Mosquito Control no problem yet with new species in area. Motion to approve plan and to invite Walter Montgomery to next meeting. Barbara Poremba said to hold off on plan and seconded, all in favor. Meeting adjoined at 9:05 pm. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page • ra n. • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH APRIL12, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex.120 Washington Street and floor conference room, on Tuesday April 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Mary Madore, Dr. Carol Rainville, Mary Leary. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Tracy Giarla, Public.Health Nurse. Excused Councillor Lucy Corchado, Dr. Irving Ingraham, Dr. Joseph Miaskiewicz, Councillor Michael Bencal, Dr. Barbara Poremba, Martin Fair. Christina Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. Mary Leary made a motion to accept minutes of the March 8, 2005 meeting. Seconded by Dr. Carol Rainville. All in favor UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES REPORT March vaccine inventory, Tracy met with Wendy Rogers. Tracy mentioned the recreation • camps, Salem State College, Schooner Fame, Boys & Girls Club, YMCA Camp, Rebel Shakespeare. Carol Rainville asked what camps? We issue permits to the above mentioned camps once a year. Salem State is exempt from permit by the Board of Health, but we do give them a permit. New camp this year is Phoenix School Camp. We check immunizations for staff. Joanne asked how may camps? Tracy (10) ten. Tracy mentioned TB cases: The people come to Salem and they don't speak English which makes it hard to communicate with them. Christina Harrington said they have translator phones this might help. Tracy also mentioned the diseases for March, Salmonella case of a 22 month child, Three cases of salmonella in other states. Tracy said they are continuing with Emergency Planning Draft for the Table Top Exercise to be held on May 2, 2005 at the Peabody Essex Institute the drill will go from 8:00 am to approximately 3:30 p.m.. Joanne mentioned the Table Top Exercise when she met with the consultant the largest group at this exercise was 30 or 40 people. We will have approximately 60 people at our Table Top, including Bruce Thibodeau, DPW, Kate Sullivan, Aide to the Mayor, Paul L'heureux, School Department, Captain Callahan, Salem Police, Gram Campbell, MDPH Liaison to MEMA, State Police representative, Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse, Chief David Cody, Dennis Levasseur, Salem Fire Department, and a representative from FEMA, also observers. Joanne mentioned they are reviewing the draft. Joanne mentioned the dispensing site team utilizing the incident command structure starting at the Emergency Planner and went down the list. Joanne said they plan on vaccinating 75 people in an hour. Mary Madore doesn't think they can do this many. Joanne said they will review this. Joanne also mentioned the different color of vests that will be worn by staff at the drill. Mary Leary stated Devalle Institute, • Web Cast Health Network in Boston. She will send Joanne the information. • NEW BUSINESS Attorney Kielty, Mike O'Brien for Close Cousins LLC Plan Review Site Permit. Attorney Kielty said they had new plan for leaching basin in the middle of property. Joanne said catch basin ok for water to flow out to catch basin. Joe Nerden, Dept. Public Works said storm water detention will leach in the ground no need for basin. Mary Madore said this project is very close to where she lives and has concerns. Mike O'Brien went through the neighborhood and also talked to City Councillors about this project. Mary Madore said they are building 6 Single Family condos with cars going in and out of Webb Street. There will be a fence. Joanne DEP,RAO, date? Attorney Kielty said he doesn't know. Joanne when will the start construction. Attorney Kielty starting late May or early June. Attorney Kielty gave Joanne environmental report. Joanne asked who will be person on site. They will get name of person. Joanne went down list of requirements and she will sent letter to Planning Department and carbon copy to Attorney Kielty. Mary Madore asked about storm drains. Attorney Kieilty one on Webb Street, two on there property. Mary Madore one sewer on street? Attorney Kielty yesJoanne asked about fill? Mike O'Brien said no. Joanne asked if they have talked to the air conditioning pelple? Mike OBrien not yet. Christina Harrington asked do I have a motion to approve? Dr. Carol Rainville with conditions and Mary Leary seconded, Mary Madore abstaining. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED • Water River Realty, Salem Art Works at 7 Crombie Street. Mark Meche went over the general overview. Crombie Church will be used for living and work spaces. They will sell for $200,000.00 and $300, 000.00 dollars. General renovation open space. There will be units for artist, sculptures etc. They showed pictures of project and also mentioned the repair of the windows and masonry, asphalt and storm drains. The lower floor of the church and upper floors will be sold in a section, work area. The units will be for one or two people. There will be security at the property. Joanne mentioned DEP requirements for noise, decibel can not be above10 back round. Joanne asked will there be air conditioners? Mark Mess yes they will be on the roof. The first and second floors will be just for living, no work and living in the same space. Dr. Rainville asked how many units? Mark Meche max. seventeen but building about fifteen. Mary Leary what is the price of condos? Mark Meche $300,000.00. Dr. Rainville how many parking spaces? Mark Meche we don't have any parking B5 district, he told about area for parking at night. Joanne asked about artist compounds? Mark Meche air conditioners will handle, paint booth taken on an individual. Joanne any problem with odor or noise? Mark Meche said the partitions are stronger than required 54 or better. Units have an exhaust. The exhaust will always be on negative. Joanne will this impact building behind yours? This will discharge kilm, paint odors. We did and environmental with DEP and residents. Joanne asked about writing of bylaws? Mark Meche yes. Mary have you built and thing like this? Mark Meche three or four churches, model in Boston. Mary Madore this is a refreshing plan. Mary Leary Fenway Studios very nice. Mark Meche graphic artist. Joanne went down the list of conditions. They will comply with the conditions. Square footage requirements are 100 living and 50 work. • Joanne mentioned the other information in the packet. Major Magleashes had another violation. J • Mary Leary made a motion to adjourn and Dr. Rainville seconded, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary F. Page • • R • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH MARCH 8, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held it's regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday March 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Martin Fair, Carol Rainville, Irving Ingraham, Barbara Poremba. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Excused were, Mary Madore, Mary Leary, Dr. Joseph Miaskiewicz, Councillor Michael Bencal, Lucy Corchado. Christina Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Carol Rainville made a motion to accept minutes of the February 8, 2005 meeting. Seconded by Irving Ingraham. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla mentioned the North Shore Pulmonary Clinics and she mention the active cases and case contacts. Tracy also mentioned flu shots, one PPD negative and one case of Giardia and the child is being followed, one case of Hepatitis A and the patient and contacts taken care of.. Tracy also attended the Behavioral Health Response to Major Disasters at Bentley College. At the one day training they became a unit so if needed they would be deployed in and emergency. Joanne Scott mentioned or website, about 50 people responded but we need more. We also should try to get more dentists and other medical personnel involved. Tracy also mentioned the Oxygen Bar and the State said they are illegal in Massachusetts. NEW BUSINESS Joanne Scott discussed the North Shore & Cape Ann Emergency Preparedness Coalition. Neia Illingworth, Staff person, is working on maps for the Community resources manual. Joanne mentioned the Committee on Substance Abuse Prevention saying it would have representatives from the Police Department, Mayors office, Board of Health, Health and • Education Services, parent, student and a doctor. iw. • Joanne discussed the new computerized food establishment inspection report that was printed in the field on a portable color printer and given to the establishment at the time of inspection. We are waiting for the data for housing and the inspectors will be able to print the reports at the time of inspection and give the report to the tenant of the property at the time of inspection. This information will then be downloaded to the computer in the office so all of this information will be.available for review by other departments and we will also be able to review their reports. Joanne mentioned the letter from State Representative John Keenan regarding the Departments' priorities for FY06. State Representative Keenan would like to stay in touch with Joanne and our department in order to support us through any available legislation. Joanne also mentioned the information from a resident regarding vinyl window replacements. This is information only and no action taken by the Board of Health. Joanne mentioned the Inspector Report. Inspections are down because we only have Janet and David doing inspections. They are keeping up with inspections as well as possible. Christina Harrington said they are doing a lot of inspections. February phone log was informational only. Mary discussed the Administrative Report, fees collected, Tracy's biologics, salary and non-personnel. • Meeting was called to order at 7:46 pm now that we have a quorum. NEW BUSINESS Cedarcrest Avenue Subdivision. Paul Cassell, Robert Griffin were present to discuss this subdivision. Public utilities are down the street, sewer, hill pressure, pump chamber. Christina Harrington asked where is Cedarcrest Avenue? Mr. Griffin said it is by Village at Vinnin Square, Cedarcrest Road, Cedarcrest Street first right . The land is wetlands and it has drainage that goes to the pond. Also in the plan catch basin pretreatment, detention pond and the pond empties when rain stops, slow rate water overflow clogged, dry well 500 gallons. This is a small development and it meets all requirements. Joanne asked how long does water stay in dry well. Griffin Engineering 6 to 8 hours, no standing water. Joanne asked where does fill come from? Construction sites. They don't have to do must blasting because not much ledge. Joanne asked will there be air conditioners, answer yes, what about noise decibels, answer noise rating quite for property no bid noise issues also no other issues. Joanne said no problem with conditions and she will send a copy to Griffin Engineering and Planning. Carol Rainville made a motion to approve plans, Irving Ingraham seconded all in favor with conditions. Close Cousins LLC Site Plan Review Special Permit located at 1 Cousins Street present were Mike O'Brien and Attorney Jack Kielty. Attorney Kielty said they removed factory and they will build 3 duplex units. They have permit from Zoning Board and site plan. Planning Board address all issues, we have 21 E and we will clean up property in 7 to 10 days by Licensed Site Professional. Licensed Site Professional will remove products, • When this is completed they will give information to the Board of Health. Joanne Scott asked who is SP? SP Engineering, Bruce Pool. Joanne Scott will contamination be removed? Carol Rainville the contamination is chrome, mercury etc. Joanne Scott said w • this is a special permit not subdivision. Attorney Keilty not subdivision, 6 units no new road with subdivision. Zoning Board approved. Joanne Scott asked for an environmental impact plan. Attorney Keilty will give Joanne a copy of the plan. Joanne Scott looked at the plans and asked will there be air conditioning units. The decibel reading should not be too high. Joanne Scott gave information to Martin Fair to review. Barbara Poremba stated 2 floors, 2 bed, 2 full bath & basement. The condos will sell for $300,000.00 or$325,000.00. Mark O'Brien said the units will have trash compactors there will be no garages but room for 3 cars per unit. Cars will use Webb Street to enter and leave property. Barbara Poremba asked were will they go in and out of property. Mike O'Brien they will leave one way. The Board would like a full environmental report. Mike O'Brien will leave it with Board of Health. Carol Rainville asked if zoning is a hardship? Attorney Keilty flat land, costs, city demolition, clean up of land — hardship is the size of lots around. The Board is happy with plan it will fit the neighborhood. Joanne Scott Board of Health will review remediation plan at next meeting on April 12, 2005. Before they come to the next meeting Board of Health should have remediation plan. Joanne recommended to table this to the next meeting. Carol Rainville made a motion to table to the next meeting April 12, 2005. Irving Ingraham seconded, all in favor. Irving Ingraham made a motion to adjourn meeting, Barbara Poremba seconded, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted by • Mary F. Page Clerk of the Board • J MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH FEBRUARY 8, 2005 The City of Salem Board of Health held it's regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson, Martin Fair, Carol Rainville, Mary Leary. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse, Councillor Lucy Corchado, Janet Dionne, Senior Sanitarian. Excused were, Mary Madore, Barbara Porembia Dr. Joseph Miaskiewicz, and Councillor Michael Bencal. Christina Harrington called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Christina Harrington do I have a motion to accept the December 14, 2004 meeting minutes? Mary Leary made a motion to accept and Carol Rainville seconded, all in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy discussed her report from December& January. Flu clinics were held at the Salem Police Station and 297 residents were vaccinated in the month of December and there were no problems. Flu shots were also give to 28 Salem Police, 15 Salem Firemen, 58 residents vaccinated throughout the week at the office, 30 residents at the Salem Mission, 7 home visits for residents requesting flu shots. In January 52 residents were vaccinated at a flu clinic at the Salem Police Station. Tracy said she had no more flu vaccine. Also mentioned were the Communicable Diseases from the January and December monthly reports. Linda Elsworthy hopes next year we can have the usual clinic at Council on Aging. Tracy also attended Emergency Preparedness meeting, Foodborne Illness and Sanitation seminar. An elder resident was at risk because she had no heat for a week. Joanne and Tracy assisted in getting fuel, then pipes burst. Joanne and Tracy got a grant from Planning Department so she will have heat. Also the North Shore Elder Services helped this resident. The resident didn't have to leave her home and she was very happy. NEW BUSINESS Joanne Scott said Paul DiBiase and Paul Cassell Difinitive Subdivision plans were cancelled until the March 8th meeting. • :1 • MONTHLY REPORTS Mary Page told the board about the administrative report. Fines increased in December because some Food Establishments did not renew there 2005 permits on time and they were issued a $100.00 fine. Also increased was the Salary budget because union employees received a pay increase. Janet Dionne read and discussed the Sanitarians report. Joanne Scott said the sanitarians will work overtime on Fridaystweekends to inspect food establishments. Pablo Valdez will be out for two weeks to have surgery. David and Janet will do the Certificate of Fitness inspections while he is out. Joanne talked about the phone log. Christina Harrington said there were a lot of calls. Joanne met with Nina Bridgeman from the Finance Department to go over the 2006 Budget. The Board of Health submitted a level budget with an addition of salary increases. The budget has to be approved by the Mayor and City Council. The Emergency Preparedness Coalition gave the City of Salem $23,000.00 carried over from 2004 grant money. Sheila Lynch was hired by the Coalition to work a few hours a week to handle purchases and budgeting. Neia Illingworth is the full time employee of the Coalition to assist the 15 communities in meeting their obligations and deliverables, as required by the MDPH. Joanne Scott said we have a website where medical and non-medical personal can volunteer to help in the event we have an emergency. The City Website is www.salem.com/boh. Tracy requested a list of RN, LPN's and other medical providers • from the state. We mailed the STAT letter about a week or so ago. Ma 9 Mary Leary said we should get other medical assistants, dentist and veterans. They will get on the spot training. Christina Harrington may be we could get Chiropractors to give shots. Carol Rainville said non-medical people needed Medical training to give shots. Tracy said we have description for non-medical and medical volunteers to let them know what they have to do. Christina Harrington asked Joanne about being on the Drug Task Force. Joanne said she was invited to be a member of the task force on substance abuse prevention. The first meeting was Wednesday. Other members of the task force are Councillor Kevin Harvey and Norene Gachignard, School Committee. Joanne Scott said we should do required table talk drill with the Police, Fire, Department Public Works and they should read excise and do it. Joanne also said other communities volunteered to do the drill. We will do the drill. Household Hazardous Waste Day tentative date June 4th with Clean Harbors. We are waiting to hear about funding for this year. Pablo will be out of work for two weeks after surgery. Jose has a trial date on March 30, 2005. Mary Leary asked how is he doing. Jose collecting unemployment. Joanne Scott discussed objectives for second quarter. Joanne mentioned inspections and Tracy's follow up of reported contagious diseases and immunization inventory to be distributed. • • Christina Harrington said we have to look at the new fiscal year to see if board should make any changes. Carol Rainville asked about Board of Health doctor, Dr. Joseph Miaskiewicz. Tracy Giarla said he sign orders for immunization programs. Christina Harrington talked about the memo from Phil Shea and Paul Flaherty, owners of Major Magleashe's Pub. Call from Joyce Redford that she had no complaints and Joanne Scott also said she had no complaints. Christina Harrington also mentioned Roosevelts and their problems. Lucy Corchado said they should close at 12:00 p.m.. The memo was accepted by the Board. Christina Harrington do I have a motion to adjourn meeting? Mary Leary so moved and Carol Rainville seconded all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted Mary Page Clerk of the Board • NO MEETING IN JANUARY 2005 • MEETING • BOARD OF HEALTH DECEMBER 14, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held it regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson, Martin Fair, Dr. Carol Rainville, Mary Leary, Dr. Barbara Porembia, and Dr. Irving Ingraham. Excused was Mary Madore. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse, Councillor Lucy Corchado and Joyce Redford, Tobacco Control Program. Excused were Councillors Michael Bencal, Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz. Meeting called to order at 7:23 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mary Leary made a correction of November 9, 2004 minutes. She stated she was at the November meeting. Martin Fair's name was in the report twice. No other corrections, Mary Leary moved to approve and Christina Harrington seconded, all in favor. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy discussed her October& November reports stating 99% of time was spent on the flu clinics. We gave flu shots to resident's 75 years old or older. Tracy also did a survey of doctor's offices to see if they needed more vaccine. Some of them request more, we had 600 doses. We held • clinics when we received about 100 calls from residents. We held four clinics held at the Police Station, Crombie Shelter gave vaccine to about 20 people. Tracy was told about 60 people would attend the clinic. She had vaccine left over so she went to the fire station and police station to use up the extra vaccine. She now has about 230 doses left. Tracy is hoping the guidelines will be lowered to 65 years and older also chronically ill and health care people. Tracy is afraid we will end up having a lot of vaccine left over. She could do another survey. Salem Hospital has 260 doses. Joanne Scott said we are a clearinghouse and we make sure everyone has doses they need and we pickup and deliver from the state. Barbara Poremba mentioned the flu mist, that is a live vaccine. Hospital people not getting it because of that reason. Martin Fair stated they had a case of the flu, a 14-year-old child. Councillor Lucy Corchado asked when will they lower the age. Joanne Scott said we are waiting to see how much we have left. Mary Leary saie probably after Christmas in January. The flu season can go to January, February or maybe to March. Barbara Poremba said health care workers declined flumist, when they lower age then they could get vaccine. Barbara Poremba asked about health care workers over 50. Barbara Poremba we should approach health care workers about getting shot. Joanne Scott will call Pam Bayne. • NEW BUSINESS • Phil Shea and Paul Flaherty from Major Magleashe Pub were present to discuss smoking problem at their establishment. Joanne Scott talked about Major Magleashe and asked for follow up. Joyce Redford also asked questions about her inspection. She saw ashtrays on the bar when they did their inspection. Regulation#22 prohibits smoking in all work places. Joanne Scott read fines they had and she was concerned about late night Tobacco Control Inspection. Joyce Redford got a lot of complaints, smoking going on at 10:00 pm or 10:30 pm and some times after 11:30 pm. When they go out late at night people drinking and it is a bad situation for inspectors and they give her employees a hard time. They also had a complaint in 2001 about Major Maglease's The ABBC also knows about these complaints. Christina Harrington asked if they had any comments. Phil Shea and Paul Flaherty said they have been in business for 6 or 7 years and they run a clean establishment, no violations and they had numerous inspections. September violation was wrong they had a private function. Joyce Redford said they should have follow up inspections. Joanne Scott asked her to address the chair. Joanne Scott said ashtrays out are an ongoing problem. Phil Shea said not ongoing. He paid the fine. Joyce Redford said there should be no smoking private of not. Phil Shea said they are doing best they can. Christina Harrington said ashtrays should not be out. Phil Shea not guilty since then. Barbara Poremba asked about clubs? Christina Harrington said AOH, Knights of Columbus etc. Joanne Scott said they looked at clubs and they have members only at functions in clubs. Phil Shea said they lost business the last 2 or 3 years to clubs. Regulation should be revisited again. Christina Harrington said we did revisit regulation. Joanne • hoping to get more iinput from establishments when issue was revisited but no one came. Memos sent by her. Mary Leary said we should discuss options to have fine$300.00 next time they have a violation. Joyce Redford said they check every time for a complaint and they do follow up visits. Joyce is concerned about her safety and staff because patrons give them a hard time. Joanne Scott said it is a federal offense if they are given a hard time and no one should interfere with inspections or employees. Phil Shea said the person that gave them a hard time was not an employee but he had a shirt with there name on it. Barbara Porembia said ongoing, resistance to Joyce Redford or any one else is a safety problem. Mary Leary said the establishment should have a personal policy for employees. If employees give Tobacco Control personal any problems they should be terminated. Phil Shea agreed that Inspectors should be treated with respect. Irving Ingraham wondered if this is a police matter. He said we have no authority to enforce this smoking policy and should be dropped. Joanne Scott said we are not dropping this, no one should be harassed. Joyce Redford said Board of Health has duty to protect her staff and Board of Health should take action. Irving Ingraham said we have no policy or power. Mary Leary disagreed with Irving Ingraham. If we are doing our jobs we should not have any resistance or harassment from an employee. Joanne Scott said the cod a allows us to go into any establishment and there should be no resistance. Mary Leary stated again the establishment should have personal policy in writing and have respect and no harassment and the establishment should apologize. Phil Shea apologizes for staff and person in bar. Mr. Shea will give the Board of Health and his staff a copy of the policy. Joyce Redford said thank you. She will call him next time they go to his bar. Barbara Porembia said this is a lot of he said she said. Mr. Shea should be responsible. Barbara • is upset about repeat violations. • Reappointment of Chairperson and Clerk of the Board. Mary Leary nominated Christina Harrington as Chairperson and Mary Leary seconded, all in favor. Mary Leary nominated Mary Page as Clerk of the Board and Christina Harrington seconded, all in favor. Barbara Poremba nominated Joanne Scott as Health Agent, seconded by Mary Leary, all in favor. Joanne Scott mentioned they have closed many establishments for periods of time due to Health Code Violations. Barbara Poremba suggested we call the police because patrons of these establishments could have guns etc. MONTHLY REPORTS Joanne read her news letter and discussed the coalition money received and we could hire a part time person and also pay Neia. Water Street Developer came to the Board of Health meeting in September and Planning Board and approved this development. Bruce Pool from DEP came in about Water Street and Joanne is in touch with DEP regarding the environmental report. They also met Scotia Street owner. Barbara Porembia asked about problems at rink. She wants to know what was in the report. Joanne Scott will send regulations to Barbara. Any safety and supervision problems? Barbara Porembia do we do inspections or any thing at rinks? Martin Fair said State licenses them. Colleges are exempt and permits not needed. • Joanne Scott mentioned we do inspections of summer camps even though we don't have to. Nancy Harrington was sent a letter. Christina Harrington asked about Jose Diaz? Joanne stated she hasn't heard anything and she has been calling Beth Renard to find out what is happening. Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Mary Leary seconded, all in favor. Respectfully submitted Mary F. Page Clerk of the Board • i • MEETING BOARD OF HEALTH NOVEMBER 9, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson, Martin Fair, Dr. Carol Rainville, Martin Fair. Excused were Mary Madore, Dr. Barbara Poremba, Dr. Irving Ingraham. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse, and Councillor Lucy Corchado. Excused were Councillors Michael Bencal, Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING NONE • APPOINT CLERK OF THE BOARD Christine Harrington made a motion to appoint Mary Page as Clerk of the Board, Mary Leary seconded, all in favor. Public Health Nurse Report Tracy addressed members about clinics, how many doses she has now, how much getting, we are waiting to see if the age for flu shots will be lowered. We are following mandates and giving shots to residents over 75 years. Joanne Scott talked about big clinics, do city wide if we get more. Christine Harrington asked about nursing homes. Tracy Giarla stated they did get vaccine for patients and workers, thirteen health care workers, hospice, Brookhouse for Aged Woman, approximately 29 woman and John Bertram House. Partners ordered from Chiron and they received some. Martin Fair said he had the same problems in Reading. Tracy no TB, foodborne illnesses and no other cases. I Mary Leary and Christina Harrington asked Joanne Scott to check with Cheryl LaPointe, City Clerk about appoints. MONTHLY REPORTS Joanne Scott asked Mary Page to discuss monthly report. Mary Page stated the fees higher for October than September because of the Haunted Happenings events. Certificate of Fitness will increase because Heather Lyons is sending letters. Mary also • briefly mentioned the Salary/Longevity and Non Personnel expenses. d � • Joanne Scott told members that the Sanitarians report was from the QA program and now we will be using the Geo-TMS system for restaurants and inspections. Mary, Barbara and David received training of this system. Joanne stated the Food Inspections were higher because of the October Haunted Happenings. Carol Rainville asked who did the inspections. Joanne Scott said two Sanitarians perform all inspections for Housing, Restaurants and many violations. The Certificate of Fitness inspections are done by Code Enforcement Inspection for rental units, Mass Electric faxes properties that have either tenants moving out or new tenants moving in. The clerks make inspection appointments. Joanne Scott asked are there any questions about the. inspectors report none. Joanne Scott talked about phone logs. Some months have more calls and these two months are small. Some months we receive about 1000 calls. NEW BUSINESS Attorney William Quinn and Mr. George Megaloudis were present. Christine Harrington stated Attorney Quinn & Mr. Megaloudis were at the Board of Health hearing to discuss noise violation at 99 Washington Street#42. Noise from the air conditioning unit coming form Mr. Quinn's building. The noise from the air conditioner effects Mr. Megaloudis bedroom, which backs up to Attorney Quinn's bedroom. Joanne Scott went to this address to take decibel readings on August 20, 2004 for background noise using decibel machine provided by the DEP. • Joanne Scott also went to perform readings on August 23, 2004 between 12:06 and (?), readings were 51 decibel from air conditioner and when off reading was 63.3 decibels greater than 10 decibel difference. Attorney Quinn had the right to ask for the hearing. Attorney Quinn states he has owned this building at 22 Essex Street Since 1978. Three air conditioners (1) for his office, card shop and dentist. Attorney Quinn states that he has been trying to work with Mr. Megaloudis to resolve this problem on many occasions. Complaint is because the air conditioner is out side of Mr. Megaloudis bedroom window 20 feet away. Attorney Quinn has had service on the air conditioner that cost$600.00 and test showed it is working normally. Still noises and he spent another$2,000.00 since July. It is an old unit but still functions ok. Attorney Quinn state it could cost him six or eight thousand. Attorney Quinn will continue to work on this problem. Mr. Megaloudis said no problem until the building next door was refurbished and tenants moved in. It is still a problem at night and weekends. Joanne Scott asked what could they do to the unit? Attorney Quinn will consult with a sound engineer regarding this. Mr. Megaloudis appreciated all of Attorney Quinn's efforts to resolve this problem. He has sent emails thanking him. He has asked for a year to resolve this problem. He and Mr. Quinn have many discussions about this problem and Mr. Megaloudis has looked on the Internet for solutions to solve this problem. No one in the building has problem he is the closest. This noise is on the weekends and all week long from 6:00 am - 7:30 pm and sometimes until 10:00 pm or 11:00 p.m. Mr. Quinn has had enough time, how much longer will it take. Mrs. Megaloudis said they didn't want to call Joanne Scott but had to because nothing done. They purchased • condo in May and had problems all summer long. The noise still come in when windows • are closed Martin Fair asked what dates did Joanne Scott do readings. Joanne Scott went on August 20, 2004 at noon August 23 after midnight and sent a letter on September 1, 2004. Martin Fair asked Mr. Megaloudis how far away is the unit. Mr. Megalousis 20 feet. Joanne Scott through Christine Harrington said Attorney Quinn has not resolved. Joanne Scott suggested Attorney Quinn come back to a Board meeting in 60 days. January 8, 2005. Attorney Quinn not a good time for him. Martin Fair suggested he attend the February 8, 2005 meeting. Joanne Scott gave him 7:30 pm time. Joanne Scott asked it they could work on this. Attorney Quinn will call he or she could call him. Mr. Megaloudis and Attorney Quinn thanked Joanne Scott and Board Members. APPOINTMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT DEANS AS SPECIAL AGENTS OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Sean Gallagher and Frank Kowalski Appointment to enforce Smoking Regulation. Joanne Scott discussed rules and regulations, principal/school committee. They will enforce smoking regulation to cut down on smoking. Sean Gallagher& Frank Kowalski also discussed the regulations and what they will do to enforce them. Sean Gallagher will cover 3 floors freshman and Frank Kowalski will be on the other floors and walking halls. They also discussed the ticket books and getting more. Joanne gave them letters so they can be sworn in by City Clerk Cheryl LaPointe. Any questions call Joanne. Carol Rainville asked if they would be the only ones writing tickets. Joanne Scott said others could write tickets. Christina Harrington would like follow up on tickets. Christina • Harrington wanted to know how many tickets issued. Mary Leary suggested we have a six- month review. Also asked how many days? Joanne Scott said Twenty- One days and add five more days and follow up. Lucy Corchado suggested report every year. Joanne Scott said we should skip this year. Joanne Scott said if they have any questions call the office. Mary Leary made a motion to appoint Sean Gallagher and Frank Kowalski as special Agents to Board of Health seconded by Martin Fair. All in favor. Dr. Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Martin Fair seconded, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Mary Page Clerk of the Board • �Pp� aoo y i'LVl l II-7 v-�e S .. /U 04- // AJ d • CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR c SALEM, MA 01970 TEL. 978-741-1800 FAX 978-745-0343 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, IRS, CHO MAYOR HEALTH AGENT July 21 , 2004 Mrs. Cheryl LaPointe City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mrs. LaPointe The Board of Health monthly meeting for August is cancelled. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH J nn cam, ae Scott, Health Agent JS/bas cc: Mayor Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr. Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members r 0 MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH JULY 13, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Dr. Barbara Poremba, Amy Luttinger, Mary Madore, Mary Leary. Dr. Irving Ingraham and Martin Fair were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent,Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse, Councillor Lucy Corchado, Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee. Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, City Council President were excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. • Amy Luttinger stated she will be resigning from the Board July 30, 2004. She and her family will be relocating to Iowa. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mary Madore moved to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as written, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy read her May and June reports stating she had 2 TB cases, PPD testing complete, all negative. DOT five days per week for an active TB case. Attended Coalition meetings, N.E. Public Health Nurse Conference and Isolation and Quarantine Seminar. Camp inspections were conducted by Tracy along with David Greenbaum and Janet Dionne. All were permitted for 2004. Communicable Disease reports were read for May and June. • The Board accepted the reports as informational. C • NEW BUSINESS SALEM YMCA AND HOBBES CAMPS REQUEST A VARIANCE REGARDING RESTROOMS Present for discussion was Debbie Amaral stating that the YMCA received a grant for $20,000 for an 8 week day camp, 30 children each week. The camp will be located at Salem Heights, 12 Pope Street, in the community room where there is only one bathroom. In an emergency the children could go across the hall to the office and use that bathroom. The regulation CMR 430.370 requires every camp have two bathrooms, one for each sex. After a discussion the Board voted to approve the variance. Mary Madore moved to approve the variance, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. Lisa J. Wolf of HOBBES (Hands-On Boat-Based Education & Science) Camp explained it is a marine education program on board a 35 foot lobster boat, 15 campers maximum and has one bathroom. When the boat is at the dock, bathrooms are available at the marina. The regulation CMR 430.370 requires every camp have two bathrooms, one for • each sex. After a discussion the Board voted to approve the variance. Mary Madore moved to approve the variance, seconded by Amy Luttinger. All in favor. NORMAN DUBE SPECIAL PERMIT—WETLANDS AND FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS Present for discussion were Norman Dube and Attorney Stephen Lovely explained the project to the Board. Located at 4 Technology Way (off Swampscott Road) a 9000 sq. ft. office and storage building. City water and sewer, no noise will be generated, a copy of a 21 a will be sent to the Health Agent. Joanne reviewed the Board of Health conditions. Mary Leary moved to accept the proposal, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. • r `P BARTLETT & STEADMAN DEVELOPMENT CORP. PRELIMINARY/DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION PLAN Present for discussion was Ken Steadman who explained the project to be located on 13 acres of vacant land off Dell Street. A sub-division cluster of 28 single family houses, small lots and open spaces, storm water underground retention and City water and sewer. Joanne suggested the underground retention be reviewed by Mosquito Control. The Board requested and engineers report. Mary Madore moved to defer a vote until the next meeting in September, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. Joanne informed the Board she closed the Salem House of Pizza due to major violations. They must have a check list for cleaning procedures and be • inspected every 3 months. She asked the Board for ratification. Mary Leary moved to ratify the closing, seconded by Amy Luttinger. All in favor. The 2004 Mosquito Control Plan was accepted by the Board Mary Leary moved to adopt the plan, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. Joanne updated the Board on the North Shore-Cape Ann Emergency Coalition stating that Salem's share was $12,000 plus 5% because we are the host community. The monies were used to purchase Nextels (2 per community), duffle bags full of stuff needed for emergencys and PDA's. Joyce Redford, Neia Illingworth, and Virginia Moustakis will be paid out of the grant money. r r. ADJOURNMENT Dr. Poremba moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The August meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • • •'"n""'x+fi"*"'^-"' . yr t^a^A-+.*�rt+T. '.A..�*f'SKT,�."'�."Y'fwMnr+R':tie,�rn+-.n,.v.Mw �?.. +M w+4.�..�..%wr:esr.. -. 1��wii } 77 ` CITY OF'SALEM;-MASSACHUSETTS a BOARD OF HEALTH ..'. - 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR 1�o SALEM, MA 01970 • ,�� /'�`� TEL. 978-741-1800 FAX 978-745-0343 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. .JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO MAYOR HEALTH AGENT June 4, 2004 Mrs. Cheryl LaPointe Acting City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mrs. LaPointe The Board of Health monthly meeting to be held Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 7:00 P.M., has been cancelled. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH oanne Scott, Health Agent JS/bas cc: Mayor Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr. Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members 0 t • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 11, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held its' regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson; Members; Martin Fair, Mary Leary, Mary Madore and Amy Luttinger. Dr. Irving Ingraham and Dr. Barbara Poremba were excused. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Councillor Lucy Corchado Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee, and Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, City Council President were excused. CALL TO ORDER • The regular meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Amy Luttinger moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy held Blood Pressure Clinics for City Employees, including the Police, Fire Departments. Included in Tracy's report was information from the State Lab regarding the protocol on suspect packages and/or "white powder" events. Communicable Disease reports were read. The Board accepted all reports as informational. Tracy stated she would be unable to attend the June 8t" meeting as • she will be on vacation in Italy from June 8th thru June 22nd Everyone wished her a great vacation. =r DISCUSSION OF BOH BUDGET FY 2005 Joanne stated she was requested by the Mayor and Finance Director to cut the budget by 5% ($18,261 .00) our expense line items equal $15,600.00. To eliminate a position was the only answer. So Barbara Sirois was told the Principal Clerks position will be eliminated. A week later the Mayor reinstated the position. We are able to keep all positions. NEW BUSINESS NONE MONTHLY REPORTS • The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agent's newsletter. Joanne met with the City Council subcommittee on Health and Safety regarding flood water contamination. She stated the CDC has a large amount of information that will help residents in the clean-up process following a flood. Joanne informed the Board that the Mass Vaccination for Salem residents is still in the planning stages and will keep the Board informed. Joyce Redford of Tobacco Control was chosen to be the staff person for the Emergency Preparedness Coalition. A sub-committee including Dr. Poremba and Amy Luttinger was formed to gather more information on the Sneak Peak Video business in Salem. The Board hired Janet M. Dionne as Sr. Sanitarian, replacing Jeffrey Vaughan who moved on to Swampscott as the Health Agent. Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held June 5, 2004 at SHS parking lot from 8 to 1. The BOH has a $35,000.00 budget for this event. • d i • Joanne informed the Board that 136 Bridge Street has been condemned and needs ratification from the Board. Mary Madore moved to ratify the condemnation, seconded by Amy Luttinger. All in favor, ADJOURNMENT Mary Leary moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2004. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 1 Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • i MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH _ APRIL 13, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held its' regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 7:00 P.M.. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson; Members; Martin Fair, Dr. Barbara Poremba and Amy Luttinger. Mary Leary, Mary Madore and Dr. Irving Ingraham were excused. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Councillor Lucy Corchado Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse, Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, City Council President. CALL TO ORDER • The regular meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Martin Fair moved to accept the minutes of the February and March meetings as written, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracyattended 5 meetings/seminars s/seminars and made one home visit. 9 She also included a list of Communicable and other infectious diseases reportable in Massachusetts to local Boards of Health. Communicable Disease reports were read. The Board accepted all reports as informational. • NEW BUSINESS JOYCE REDFORD, DIRECTOR TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM Joyce updated the Board and included data on compliance checks by Tobacco Free Mass. The data was provided by local tobacco control programs, Department of Public Health and the Mass. Assoc. of Health Boards. ATTORNEY BRIAN MCGRAIL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN Present for discussion were Attorney McGrail and Chris Mello, Eastern Land Survey. They explained the cluster sub-division plan consisting of many single- family homes to be located off of Marlborough Road. Attorney McGrail stated the Planning Board approved the preliminary plan. The Board had concerns of storm water and mosquito control. Councillor O'Leary had many concerns about the condition of the land where it was previously contaminated and it still being monitoring. • The following should be added to the BOH conditions; The developer shall submit to the Health Agent the hazardous conditions of the land. The Board of Health conditions were reviewed.and accepted. Dr. Poremba moved to accept the plan seconded by Martin Fair. A vote was taken, 2 in favor 1 abstained. ATTORNEY GEORGE ATKINS, III SITE PLAN REVIEW Present for discussion were Attorney Atkins representing Spiros Flomp, owner. Attorney Atkins explained the plan to add 3 stories to the existing building at 10 Federal Street (the old telephone building). Lots of office space and L shaped parking below the existing lot. Air conditioning will be on the roof. The Board of Health conditions were reviewed and accepted. Martin Fair moved to accept the proposal, subject to the Board of Health conditions. Seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. • MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agent's newsletter. ADJOURNMENT Martin Fair moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • • { • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH APRIL 13, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held its' regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 7:00 P.M.. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson; Members; Martin Fair, Dr. Barbara Poremba and Amy Luttinger. Mary Leary, Mary Madore and Dr. Irving Ingraham were excused. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Councillor Lucy Corchado Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse, Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, City Council President. CALL TO ORDER . The regular meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Martin Fair moved to accept the minutes of the February and March meetings as written, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy attended 5 meetings/seminars and made one home visit. She also included a list of Communicable and other infectious diseases reportable in Massachusetts to local Boards of Health. Communicable Disease reports were read. The Board accepted all reports as informational. • l ti i • NEW BUSINESS JOYCE REDFORD, DIRECTOR TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM Joyce updated the Board and included data on compliance checks by Tobacco Free Mass. The data was provided by local tobacco control programs, Department of Public Health and the Mass. Assoc. of Health Boards. ATTORNEY BRIAN MCGRAIL PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN Present for discussion were Attorney McGrail and Chris Mello, Eastern Land Survey. They explained the cluster sub-division plan consisting of several single- family le- family homes to be located off of Marlborough Road. Attorney McGrail stated the Planning Board approved the preliminary plan. The Board had concerns of storm water and mosquito control. Councillor O'Leary had many concerns about the condition of the land where it was previously contaminated and it still being monitoring. • The Board of Health conditions were reviewed and accepted. Dr. Poremba moved to accept the plan seconded by Martin Fair. A vote was taken, 2 in favor 1 abstained. ATTORNEY GEORGE ATKINS, III SITE PLAN REVIEW Present for discussion were Attorney Atkins representing Spiros Flomp, owner. Attorney Atkins explained the plan to add 3 stories to the existing building at 10 Federal Street (the old telephone building). Lots of office space and L shaped parking below the existing lot. Air conditioning will be on the roof. The Board of Health conditions were reviewed and accepted. Martin Fair moved to accept the proposal, subject to the Board of Health conditions. Seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health • Agent's newsletter. • ADJOURNMENT Martin Fair moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2004. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • • v�4 • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH MARCH 9, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Martin Fair and Mary Leary. Dr. Barbara Poremba, Mary Madore, Dr. Irving Ingraham and Amy Luttinger were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent,Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse and and Councillor Lucy Corchado, Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee. Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health was excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:25 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Due to no Quorum, the minutes were waived until the next meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy attended 2 meetings and. made her home visits. Communicable Disease report was read. The Board members present accepted the reports as informational. NEW BUSINESS ANN PAPAGIOTAS, PRINCIPAL, SALEM HIGH SCHOOL APPOINTMENT AS AGENT TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH Ann Papagiotas, Principal and Timothy Ruggere, Freshman Dean of Students were appointed as agents to the Board of Health for the purpose of enforcing the Board of Health Regulation #28 — "Rules and Regulations Affecting the use or • Possession of Tobacco Products on School Property". The members present were in agreement and instructed Joanne to canvas the Board for another vote. i WELLNESS FAIR VARIANCE FOR MASSAGE A discussion took place and the Board members present agreed to accept the variance. Joanne was instructed to canvas the Board for another vote. MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. ADJOURNMENT The meeting closed at 9:00 P.M. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED • Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • ti • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH FEBRUARY 10, 2004 The City of Salem Board of Health held its' regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 7:00 P.M.. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson; Members; Martin Fair, Mary Leary and Dr. Barbara Poremba. Mary Madore and Dr. Irving Ingraham were excused. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Councillor Lucy Corchado Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee and Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health was excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING • Dr. Poremba moved to accept the minutes of the December 2003 meeting, seconded by Martin Fair with corrections. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy stated the flu shots have ended for this year. She read her December and January reports. Home visits were completed for a TB case, Tracy became certified for Small Pox, updated the Board on Flu and Sars. Communicable Disease reports were read. The Board accepted all reports as informational. N RECONSIDERATION OF SMOKING BAN Mary Leary moved to open the discussion on the smoking ban, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. Mary Leary moved to close the discussion on the smoking ban, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. There being no further discussion the Smoking Ban is in effect as of January 1, 2004 NEW BUSINESS LAURA LANES SKIN CARE Present for discussion were Laura Lanes, Owner and Anna Gay Student. The Board reviewed the request for a variance for Massage internship. Joanne suggested the student complete the application, supervision would be required and the clients would receive a release form stating a student is working on her internship. The student would be issued a permit to work on clients and charge half the fee. • Mary Leary moved to accept the variance with the Health Agents guide lines. Seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND CLERK OF THE BOARD. RE-APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH AGENT Nominations were open to elect the Chairperson of the Board. Dr. Poremba nominated Christina Harrington, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. Nominations were closed. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Nominations were open to elect the Clerk of the Board. Martin Fair nominated Barbara Sirois, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. Nominations were closed. The Board voted unanimously in favor. Dr. Poremba moved to re-appoint Joanne Scott as Health Agent, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. The Board voted unanimously in favor. • m x 1k MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agent's newsletter. Joanne reported 2 condemnations to the Board for ratification. 75-77 Mason Street, Martin Fair moved to ratify the condemnation, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. 7 Hodges Court, Mary Leary moved to ratify the condemnation, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. Joanne will present her 3 quarter update to the Board at the March meeting. Wellness Fair—variance for massage will be discussed at March meeting. Joanne explained to the Board that Bruce Guy, Finance Director requested all departments to cut 5% from the FY2005 budget. ADJOURNMENT Dr. Poremba moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Martin Fair. All in favor. • The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR . c SALEM, MA 01970 • = TEL. 978-741-1800 FAX 978-745-0343 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO MAYOR HEALTH AGENT January 8, 2004 Ms. Deborah E. Burkinshaw City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. Burkinshaw: The Salem Board of Health, will cancel it's regular meeting, on Tuesday, January • 13, 2004 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, P floor conference room at 7:00 P.M. If you have any questions, please contact me at 978-741-1800. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH gaZe Scott, Health Agent JS/bas cc: Mayor Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr. Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members • v • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH DECEMBER 16, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Martin Fair, Dr. Barbara Poremba, and Mary Madore. Lucy Corchado, Mary Leary and Dr. Irving Ingraham were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent,Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse and Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Ward 6 Councillor, Michael Bencal. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING • Dr. Poremba moved to accept the minutes of the November meeting, seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy stated it has been a long flu season. All clinics are finished, she had 10 home visits and 50 office visits in November. At St. Joseph's and the Phoenix Schools, immunization records have been reviewed for grades pre-K to 8. Communicable Disease report was read. The Board accepted the reports as informational. • Y • THOMAS TARDIFF, REPRESENTATIVE FOR PRIVATE CLUBS SMOKING BAN Tom Tardiff was present for discussion stating the Ward 2 club is due to renovate very soon and the Moose on Highland Avenue will be relocating. Joanne reviewed the regulation. Martin Fair thanked Tom for all the hard work he put into representing the private clubs. Councillor Bencal thanked both the Board of Health and Tom for the work that was put into this regulation. Joanne reviewed the regulation and Mary Madore moved to accept, seconded by Dr. Poremba. A discussion followed regarding no smoking at any function — smoking for members functions — smoking if renter wants it. Mary Madore asked the Board to be fair stating it has been two years of discussions. Dr. Poremba moved to allow smoking at member functions only. All private functions no smoking, 2 in favor 1 opposed. OPEN AIR OUT DOOR SEATING If smoking is allowed out doors the wait staff cannot serve. Mary Madore moved for reconsideration at the next meeting, seconded by Martin • Fair. 2 in favor 1 against. Martin Fair moved to keep the regulation the same, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY GEORGE ATKINS SITE PLAN REVIEW — 7 WINTER STREET Present for discussion were Attorney Atkins, Scott Patrowicz, P.E. and D. Cote, owner of The Inn at 7 Winter Street. The proposal is to convert the Inn into 6 residential condos consisting of 2 bedrooms and 1 Y2 baths. The trash will be stored in the basement and removed on trash day. A 21 E has been completed, there was a question on the drainage, Joanne Scott requested Mr. Patrowicz to meet with mosquito control and he agreed. Joanne reviewed the Board of Health conditions. Dr. Poremba moved to accept the proposal, subject to the Board of Health conditions. Seconded by Martin Fair. All in favor. • • MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. Joanne explained to the Board that there is money available for Emergency Preparedness and would recommend Salem become the Host Agency. Mary Madore moved to accept the recommendation, seconded by Dr. Poremba. All in favor. The Smoking Ban regulation will go into effect January 1, 2004. ADJOURNMENT Dr. Poremba moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room. • RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR SALEM, MA 01 970 .y� TEL. 978-741-1 800 FAX 978-745-0343 STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. JOANNE SCOTT, MPH, RS, CHO MAYOR HEALTH AGENT J November 3, 2003 Ms. Deborah E. Burkinshaw City Clerk City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. Burkinshaw: Due.to the Holiday, November 11, 2003, the Salem Board of Health, will hold it's • regular meeting, on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3' floor conference room at 7:00 P.M. If you have any questions, please contact me at 978-741-1800. Sincerely, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH ganne Scott, Health Agent JS/bas cc: Mayor Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr. Christina Harrington, Chairperson of the Board of Health and Members • i • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH NOVEMBER 18, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Martin Fair, Dr. Barbara Poremba,Mary Leary, Dr. Ingraham and Lucy Corchado. Mary Madore was excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent,Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse and Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison for the Board. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mary Leary moved to accept the minutes of the October meeting, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy explained to the Board that the Flu Clinics were very successful. Thanks to the help of the BOH Staff, Volunteers at COA, SSC Nursing Students and Dr. Miaskiewicz. COA 614 were vaccinated, SHA 214, Pioneer Terrace 125. She had 200 doses for Police, Fire and City Employees, plus around 20 home visits. Communicable Disease report was read. The Board accepted the reports as informational. • f 1 I� • NEW BUSINESS Joanne introduced David Greenbaum, new member of the BOH Staff. He replaced Sharon McCabe. Dr. Ingraham moved to accept the appointment of David, seconded by Barbara Poremba. All in favor. ATTORNEY JOSEPH CORRENTI SITE PLAN REVIEW— SALEM HARBOR STATION Present for discussion were Attorney Correnti and Lou Arak, Project Manager. The Emissions Control project will take 20-24 months. Due to start January 2004 and finish July 2006. Abutters were all notified. There will be a lot of noise, dust, truck traffic, pile driving, street sweeping etc. Joanne reviewed the BOH list of conditions. Mary Leary moved to accept the proposal, subject to the Board of Health conditions. Seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. • MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. Joanne and the Board congratulated Lucy on the birth of her new baby boy and her election as the new Ward 1 Councillor. The Smoking Ban regulation will go into effect January 1, 2004. ADJOURNMENT Dr. Ingraham moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Barbara Poremba. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3' floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 11 4-4--s CL6-� • Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board L' N� • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH OCTOBER 14, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, Ocotber 14, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Mary Madore, Martin Fair and Dr. Barbara Poremba. Mary Leary, Dr. Ingraham and Lucy Corchado were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent,Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse and Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. The Board welcomed and introduced Dr. Barbara Poremba as the new member • of the Board. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mary Madore moved to accept the minutes of the September meeting, seconded by Martin Fair. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy attended a TB conference in NH, Medicare B workshop and Mass Pro workshop along with Barbara Sirois, regarding billing and reimbursement procedures. Flu Clinics will be held in November. As soon as we have the dates we will advertise in the Salem News SATV etc. The State has additional flu vaccine if needed. Communicable Disease report was read. The Board accepted the reports as informational. • N REVIEW OF SMOKING BAN The Board discussed the Smoking Ban in the workplace. Tom Tardiff will speak to the other Private Clubs and report back to the Board at the November meeting. NEW BUSINESS GEORGE FALLON DIFINITIVE SUB DIVISION PLAN — SAUNDERS AND PEARL STREETS Present for discussion were George Fallon, Riverside Realty Trust and Bruce Poole, Engineer— SP Engineering. A discussion was held regarding the materials found in the soil of the proposed 6 lot sub-division. Coal ash was found, it contains lead and must be stabilized and approved by DEP before being transported to ARC in Maine. Mr. Fallon has agreed with the Planning Department to hold off on construction and just clean up the site. Mr. Fallon stated to the Board he will wait until the 1st of the year and see what • the situation is with the property and inform the Board as to what he plans to do. ATTORNEY GEORGE ATKINS SITE PLAN REVIEW— 8-10 BROADWAY Present for discussion were Scott Patrowicz, Engineer and the Dilisio Brothers. They plan on using the existing Bowling Alley Building for their Masonary Supply business and retail with storage outside. Drainage is a problem, there are no catch basins in the area and water is being contained on site. A trench will be dug and crushed stone will be added for drainage. Landscaping will be added also. A 21 E is in the process of being completed. Martin Fair moved to approve the plan, subject to the Board of Health conditions, seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. • II 4 MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. Joanne stated that Sharon McCabe has accepted a new position as Health Agent with the Saugus Board of Health. We will be hiring a new Sanitarian. Mary Page will be back to work part-time. ADJOURNMENT Mary Madore moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Martin Fair. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois • Clerk of the Board • c R '• MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Martin Fair, Dr. Mike Kantorosinski, Lucy Corchado, Mary Madore and Mary Leary. Dr. Irving Ingraham was excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent, and Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison for the Board, and Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health were excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Dr. Mike moved to accept the minutes of the July meeting, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy presented her July and August reports to the Board. The flu vaccine is in, we will receive 1220 doses(a 40% reduction from last year). Adult providers will receive free vaccine. Dates for the clinics will be finalized by the next BOH meeting. WNV - 3 positive crows were submitted to the State. They do not want us to submit anymore birds. We will still record them and notify the State. Communicable Disease report was read. The Board accepted the reports as informational. • F REVIEW OF WORKPLACE SMOKING BAN The Board discussed the ban and noted the changes in the draft. Mary Madore, Marty Fair, Tom Tardiff and Bob Roderick visited 4 private clubs, AOH, Elks, Christopher Columbus, and the PLAV. A discussion followed regarding the vent and exhaust systems, restrooms, smoke eaters, make up air, function area and bar area. Mary Leary moved functions in private clubs that bring in the public, there will be no smoking. Seconded by Martin Fair Joanne stated she would draw up criteria for a variance and pass it by the City Solicitor for approval. Dr. Mike moved no variance, but a list of criteria regarding smoking in the Members Lounge, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS JULIANNA TACHE, TRUSTEE OF RIVRSIDE REALTY TRUST • DEFINITIVE SUB DIVISION PLAN — SAUNDERS AND PEARL STREETS This is rescheduled for the October meeting. MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. The final quarter objectives were accepted. The Board of Health will continue to follow up on the Chase property. Joanne updated the Board on the beach testing and the dust committee. The Salem Power Plant continues to meet with the Dust Management Committee regarding coal dust complaints. Mary Madore moved the Board of Health handle complaints, seconded by Dr. Mike. All in favor. • 5 t ADJOURNMENT Dr. Mike moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED f Barbara A. Sirois j Clerk of the Board • .1. MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH JULY 8, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Dr. Mike Kantorosinski, Lucy Corchado and Mary Leary. Mary Madore, Martin Fair and Dr. Ingraham were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison for the Board and Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health was excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Dr. Mike moved to accept the minutes of the June meeting, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy attended TB meeting, Emergency Preparedness meeting and Body Art Regulation meeting. Inspected summer camps with Jeff Vaughan. All are compliant with Camp Regulations. Communicable Disease report was read. The Board accepted the reports as informational. MICKEY WARD, PRINCIPAL SHS Mickey presented his Smoking Policy report stating the bathrooms are smoke free and the students are very happy in the environment at SHS. • There are only 2 outstanding citations that will be cleared up soon. 9J The Board accepted the report and congratulated Mickey on a job well done. REVIEW OF SMOKING BAN The Board discussed the Smoking Ban in the workplace. Marty Fair and Mary Madore agreed to visit the Private Clubs and report back to the Board at the September meeting. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF PESTICIDE ADVISORY The Board reviewed the pesticide draft presented by Joanne. Dr. Mike moved to approve it seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. Joanne notified the Board, she will be on vacation August 4th thru the 181n traveling to Italy with her family. The Board wished her well. Dr. Mike moved to cancel the August 121" meeting, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. ADJOURNMENT Mary Leary moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED { Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH JUNE 10, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its' regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 7:00 P.M.. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson; Members; Martin Fair, Mary Leary, Lucy Corchado, Mary Madore. Dr. Irving Ingraham and Dr. Mike Kantorosinski were excused. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee. Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse and Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health were excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Martin Fair moved to accept the minutes of the May meeting, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy being absent, Joanne presented her reports. The Board accepted the reports as informational. NEW BUSINESS PAULA ROCCA - REQUEST A VARIANCE TO MASSAGE REGULATION V SECTION B Present for discussion were Paula Rocca and Judi White requesting a variance for hand washing while conducting chair massage in East India Mall. They will be using hand sanitizer foam between clients. After 3 clients they will use the bathroom sink for washing, $1.00 a minute and the Mall will apply for the • license. • Joanne stated the hand sanitizer is not a substitute for hand washing in restaurants but in health care places it is accepted. Mary Leary moved to accept the variance, but if there is skin contact handwashing takes place immediately. Seconded by Lucy. All in favor. ATTORNEY JOSEPH CORRENTI — SALVATION ARMY BUILDING 93-95 NORTH STREET & 5 MASON STREET Present for discussion were Attorney Joseph Correnti, Captain Robert George and Scott Patrowicz. There are 2 buildings on site in very poor condition. The plans are to demolish both and build a new one story building. Scott presented the plans for the landscaping, dumpster and parking. A meeting was held with the neighbors, abutters and businesses and they support the project. A 21 E has been done on the property. Air-conditioning units will be on the roof. There will be a kitchen, the health agent will review the plans separately. Captain George stated they hold AA classes, worship, feed the poor, take care of the needs of the community. The project will start Fall 2004. Lucy moved to accept the proposal, subject to the Board of Health conditions. • Seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. ATTORNEY JOSEPH CORRENTI — HAWTHORNE COMMONS II The project will consist of 4 buildings with 108 units, 1-2 bedrooms $1050 - $1250 located on First Street. A lot of neighborhood support. There will be blasting and chipping, the Health Agent is to be notified when the crusher is being used. Mary Leary moved to accept the proposal, subject to the Board of Health conditions. Seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. DAVID PABICH — LAWRENCE PLACE CORNER WASHINGTON & FRONT STREETS The project will consist of 8 condo units and 5 retail spaces in the old Bleachers building, the inside will be guttered and rebuilt, asbestos contractor will abate j DEP guidelines, air conditioning units will be on the roof. 3 bedroom units $450,000, Lucy moved to accept the proposal, subject to the Board of Health conditions. Seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. • • NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE INCLUDING PRIVATE CLUBS Tom Tardiff, representative from the AOH presented his letter to the Board requesting smoking be permitted in the lounge area at all times provided it is separate from the function hall. Marty requested the Board keep the Regulation the way it is, The Clubs should be properly ventilated, he will go out to the clubs and report back to the Board. Mary Madore did not agree with Marty. She stated Mr. Tardiff explained his letter very eloquently, the AOH is doing a lot. She will be happy to do a site visit with Marty. We might be bordering on the 4 amendment "the right to privacy". The Boards regulation might be opening a pandora's box regarding the "bill of rights etc. Mary moved for a reconcideration of the regulation, the clubs have done a lot in the past 2 years they should be left alone. The Chair stated the Board is concerned of peoples health and is very surprised that the clubs did not enforce no smoking themselves. Mr. Tardiff requested a reconsideration of the regulation stating the Board agreed to smoking in clubs 2 years ago and invited the Board to visit anytime. Marty moved to conduct a site visit with Mary Madore, seconded by Lucy. All in • favor. MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agent's newsletter. Joanne explained to the Board, that the Beverly Board of Health wishes to join our Collaborative, formerly of the Cape Ann Collaborative. The Health Agents and Directors request approval from each Board of Health. Mary Leary moved to accept Beverly in our Collaborative, seconded by Lucy. All in favor. • !g • ADJOURNMENT Mary Madore moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • • Y • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 13, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Martin Fair, Dr. Mike Kantorosinski, Lucy Corchado and Dr. Ingraham. Mary Madore and Mary Leary were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison for the Board, Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Martin Fair moved to accept the minutes of the April meeting, seconded by Dr. Mike. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy completed her course at Salem State and will be able to attend the Board of Health meetings. She attended a MHOA meeting, hosted a meeting with 20 North Shore camp directors attending and held her annual Blood Pressure Clinics. The Board accepted the reports as informational. CONSIDERATION OF WORKPLACE SMOKING BAN The Board discussed the ban and noted the changes in the draft. The Chair suggested the Board table the matter for now. • .V • Marty Fair moved to approve the draft, seconded by Lucy Corchado. A vote was taken, 3 in favor, 1 abstained. Dr. Mike moved to make it effective January 2004, seconded by Marty Fair. 3 in favor, 1 abstained. NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY SCOTT GROVER DERBY LOFTS CONDO'S Attorney Grover presented the plan stating there will be 11,000 square feet of retail space, 55 rental units, air conditioning and heating units will be on the roof, the Engine House food establishment will stay but will be renovated. Dr. Mike moved to approve the plan along with the Board of Health conditions, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. ATTORNEY JOSEPH CORRENTI PETSMART, INC. — 10 TRADERS WAY Attorney Correnti and Sean Hanley of Pet Smart presented the plan. Not many • changes will be made to the existing building. New signage will be installed. The trash will be hauled away by a contractor. Dr. Mike moved to approve the plan along with the Board of Healh conditions, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. Joanne mentioned SARS. A meeting was held regarding how to handle a case in Salem if need be. She continues to meet with the Dust Committee regarding the coal pile at the power plant. • Y • ADJOURNMENT Dr. Mike moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dr. Ingraham. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3d floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • • • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH APRIL 8, 2003 I The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Martin Fair, Mary Madore, Dr. Mike Kantorosinski and Lucy Corchado. Dr. Irving Ingraham and Mary Leary were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent, and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison for the Board. Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health and Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse were excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mary Madore moved to accept the minutes of the March meeting, seconded by Martin Fair. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Joanne explained to the Board that Tracy will be unable to attend the April meeting due to her taking courses at Salem State College for her RN. Joanne read Tracy's reports and the Board accepted them as informational. Joanne explained that SARS would be added to Tracy's reports next month. CONSIDERATION OF WORKPLACE SMOKING BAN The Chair moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Dr. Mike. All in favor. Many private club members were present along with Councillor Bencal. A discussion was held and Councillor Michael Bencal spoke in opposition of the proposed smoking ban in the workplace. • H `r Mary Madore stated Private clubs should be excluded and be allowed to govern themselves. Lucy Corchado agreed. Martin Fair agreed with the smoking ban in the workplace and stated membership in private clubs should be capped, have key card system, employees should be members and there should be no smoking in the entire building when a function is being held. Dr. Mike stated any new clubs that open after this regulation is in place shall not be exempt. Joanne Scott stated the proposed draft regulation would exempt private clubs, there should be a cap on all memberships, key card access, all employees be members, no smoking in the entire building when there is a function. Dr. Mike moved to accept, Joanne's suggestion, seconded by Martin Fair. Mary Madore did not agree. She stated the Board could completely exclude private clubs from compliance with the regulations it has in the past. A vote was taken, 3 in favor and 1 abstained. • RED LION SMOKE SHOP, MIKE ALLEN, OWNER Mr. Allen requested an exemption from the regulation stating that Boston allows it. He will separate the smoke shop from the retail food area with a wall and doors and separate ventilation. A discussion followed and Joanne Scott stated she will compose a draft for the next BOH meeting to include no one under 18 is allowed, and new smoke shops or the sale of this one shall not be exempt. Mary Madore moved to accept Joanne's suggestion, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. CONSIDERATION OF MOSQUITO CONTROL PLAN A discussion was held. Dr. Mike moved to approve the plans presented by Mr. Montgomery with the conditions recommended by Joanne Scott, seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS NONE • • MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. ADJOURNMENT Dr. Mike moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3`d floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board • • k • MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH MARCH 11, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its' regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at 7:00 P.M.. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson; Members; Martin Fair, Dr. Mike Kantorosinski, Mary Leary, Lucy Corchado, Mary Madore and Dr. Ingraham. Also present were Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse and Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison, Public Health, Safety & Environment Committee. Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health was excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Martin Fair moved to accept the minutes of the February meeting, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Tracy Giarla, LPN presented her February reports to the Board. She stated the blood pressure clinics for Fire, Police and City employees will be starting soon. The second round of T.B. testing to SSC students was held and 13 contacts were tested. She continues the LPN to BSN program at SSC. Chemistry II every Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Tracy read her communicable Disease report. The Board accepted the reports as informational. • r • VOTE ON PREVIOUS ACCEPTANCE OF CHANGES IN MASSAGE REGULATIONS The Board accepted the changes in the Massage Regulation pending approval by the City Solicitor. The City Solicitor approved the changes stated in the November 8, 2002 memo from Joanne Scott. Joanne requested a vote by the Board Martin Fair moved to accept the revised regulation, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS WALTER G. MONTGOMERY, NORTHEAST MOSQUITO CONTROL Walter Montgomery presented the" Best Management Practice Plan" and the "Vector Control Plan to Prevent West Nile Virus 2003" for Salem. Members of environmental groups who attended were concerned about pesticides. Mr. Montgomery stated WNV activity in 2002 was on the North Shore from Winthrop north to Danvers. • Pesticides that are used have very little risk. Marblehead and Swampscott do not spray. He recommends that they do. Salem will truck spray only at the request of the BOH. Storm drains will be baited in May. If the MDPH calls and emergency then they spray everywhere. Dr. Mike moved to end the discussion and stated the Board needs more time to look at all the information, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. CAPTAIN MICHAEL RUTSTEIN, REQUEST FOR VARIANCE Captain Rutstein requested a variance to conduct a 3 hour day camp for children ages 8-12 years old on a 62' schooner, FAME and will provide bottled water for campers and staff, provide one toilet and provide water free sanitizing soap. Dr. Mike moved to approve the variance, seconded by Lucy Corchado. All in favor. ROCHELLE BARTLETT RN, REQUEST FOR VARIANCE Rochell requested a variance for one day to provide pre and post race massages to all participants at the North Shore Wellness Fair to be held Sunday April 27, 2003, at SSC, O'Keefe Center. Dr. Mike moved to approve the variance, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. • • PUBLIC HEARING NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE INCLUDING PRIVATE CLUBS The Chair, Chris Harrington opened the public hearing and introduced the Board and the Health Agent. She stated there would not be vote at this time and no debate held at the meeting. Everyone will be allowed to speak if they wish. The Board will be excepting any written comments until March 25, 2003 at the BOH office. The Board will vote on the regulation at the April 8, 2003 meeting. The Regulation will be posted and published within 2 weeks of the vote. Many members of private clubs were present and voiced their opinions. They were opposed to having private clubs included in the regulation. Michael Allen, 15 Pope Street, Salem, MA owner of the Red Lion Smoke Shop requested to be exempt from the regulation, stating he is a smoke shop and they do smoke cigars in the shop. Tom Tardiff, 10 Dalia Avenue, Peabody, MA is the bar manager at the AOH (18 yrs.) and stated the private clubs have not taken any business away from • restaurants or taverns. The Club has by-laws and the members can vote on anything. If they choose to vote no smoking in the club, so be it. Let us govern ourselves. Sandra Reardon AOH and Jim Billings AOH and members of other private clubs agreed with Tom. Joyce Redford, TCP, 85 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA stated the BOH should move forward to pass the regulation and include private clubs. Len Maliaszewski, former BOH Chair stated the restaurants and bars are thriving and he supports the regulation. Maybe there could be a variance provision in the regulation for Private Clubs. For the record Tom Tardiff submitted written comments to the Board. • • MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational. The Health Agents Newsletter was accepted as informational. Joanne stated that Pablo Valdez has taken full responsibility of the Certificate of Fitness program on the computer and is doing very well. Ginny Moustakis is now volunteering for the Board of Health. The final budget must be completed by March 201h and Joanne has requested a sub-committee to look it over with her. The Chair appointed Lucy Corchardo, Joanne Scott and herself. HHWCD is tenatively scheduled for May 10'h depending on the budget cuts. The Chair appointed a sub-committee to meet with the.Purple Scorpion to revise the.Body Art Regulation. Mary Leary, Joanne Scott and Chris Harrington agreed to meet. ADJOURNMENT • Dr. Ingraham moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Madore. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3' floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board F f MINUTES BOARD OF HEALTH FEBRUARY 11, 2003 The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room, on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 7: 00 P.M. Present were Christina Harrington, Chairperson: Members: Martin Fair and Mary Leary and Dr. Mike Kantorosinski. Dr. Irving Ingraham and Lucy Corchado were excused. Also present were, Joanne Scott, Health Agent, Councillor Leonard F. O'Leary, Liaison for the Board and Dr. Joseph J. Miaskiewicz, Physician for the Board of Health. Tracy Giarla, LPN, Public Health Nurse was excused. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting was called to order at 7:25 P.M. • MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Mary Leary moved to accept the minutes of the January meeting as amended, seconded by Martin Fair. All in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT Joanne explained to the Board that Tracy will be unable to attend the February, March and April meetings due to her taking courses at Salem State College for her RN. Joanne read her reports and the Board accepted them as informational. MASSAGE REGULATIONS The Board accepted the changes made by Joanne, pending the opinion of the City Solicitor in regard to Reiki. SMOKING REGULATIONS A discussion took place regarding the proposed Workplace Smoking Ban Regulation and the Board agreed to have a Public Hearing at the March 11"'meeting. NEW BUSINESS NONE MONTHLY REPORTS The monthly reports were accepted as informational along with the Health Agents' newsletter. Joanne mentioned to the Board that all part time positions would be cut effective March 1, 2003. That would mean Ginny Moustakis' position would be eliminated. She would like to volunteer on a part time basis. Dr. Mike moved to support Ginny as a volunteer, seconded by Mary Leary. The Board was in total support. The Board also discussed the Elderly Tax Abatement. Mary Leary moved to have Joanne write a letter to the Mayor regarding this issue, seconded by Dr. Mike. All in favor. ADJOURNMENT Dr. Mike moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mary Leary. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Ad--s Barbara A. Sirois Clerk of the Board