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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
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TEL. (978) 741-1800
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL FAx(978) 745-0343
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You are hereby notified that the Salem Board of Health will hold its regularly scheduled meeting
on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7.00 PM at
City Hall Annex, 120 Washington St. Room 311,
MEETING AGENDA e
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1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes - October 13, 2009
• 3. Critical Public Health Announcements/Reports/Updates
4. Public Hearing on Transfer Station, Swampscott Rd
5. Adjournment
Next regularly scheduled meeting is December 8, 2009 at 7pm at City Hall Annex, 120
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KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL FAX(978) 745-0343
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Ms. Cheryl LaPointe, City Clerk
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Kindly post the following notice.
SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH
• PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
TRANSFER STATION
The Salem Board of Health will hold a Public Hearing regarding the renovation of
the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road and the DEP mandated cleanup and
containment of the hazardous waste on this site.
This hearing will take place on Tuesday November 10, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. at 120
Washington Street, Room 311. Written comments are welcomed and may be
addressed to the Salem BOH. For more information please call 978-741-1800.
For the Boar of Health,
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CITY OF SALEM
BOARD OF HEALTH
MEETING MINUTES
October 13, 2009
• DRAFT
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chairperson, Marc Salinas, Martin Fair, Dr. Larissa Lucas,
Noreen Casey, Gayle Sullivan
OTHERS PRESENT: David Greenbaum, Acting Health Agent, Stephen Pinto, Councilor Liaison, Heather
Lyons, �lerk
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Kemith LeBlanc, Tracey Giarla, PHN
TOPIC DISCUSSION/ACTION
1. Call to Order Meeting called to order by Dr. Poremba, Chair, at 7:09pm.
2.Minutes of Last Meeting Unanimously approved with corrections.
(Sept. 15, 2009)
3. Chairperson Announcements See attached.
04. Monthly Reports-Updates
A. Administrative Presented by Heather Lyons, Clerk of the Board
Report See attached
1 . Acting Health Reported by David Greenbaum.
Agent Report Household Hazardous Waste Day was successful.
Previously proposed drive-through traffic flow plan for food service
establishment on Canal St. was presented and has met prior stipulations
from the BOH.
C. Public Health See attached.
Nurse Report Discussion about the H1N1 situation.
David Greenbaum explained that the plan at this time is to have school
based clinics for grades 6 to 12 during school hours; clinics for
elementary children will most likely be scheduled for a Saturday in .
order to allow a parent to accompany their child(ren).
The BOH will update the public as soon as it has more information.
• D. City Council None presented
Liaison Updates
5. Old Business
A. Tattoo and Body Subcommittee of M. Salinas, N. Casey and G. Sullivan met on October
Art Report 12, 2009 at 6:00pm as publicly posted.
Micro-pigmentation, apprenticeships, and guest artists were discussed.
• The subcommittee discussed the addition of apprenticeships and guest
artists and the possible need of a public hearing to amend the
regulations. More information is needed on micro-pigmentation before
updating the board. The committee will submit a written report to the
BOH prior to the December meeting
B. Health Agent Discussion re: Interim vs. Permanent Health Agent including past
Position discussion and vote on the health agent position. Interim position would
include exploring the feasibility of regionalization or collaboration with
other communities. This position would not be expected to exceed 1
year. If at that time regionalization or collaboration is determined an
unviable option, the BOH may then proceed with hiring a permanent
health agent.
David Greenbaum presented a budget proposal that would support both
the hiring of an interim agent and increase in code enforcement position
from half to full time. See attached proposed budget.
Motion to advertise for an Interim Health Agent12nd
3 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstention.
Motion passed. See attached draft job description
• Motion that a letter be sent to Human Resources requesting that Code
Enforcement Officer Position be increased to fulltime position and for
hiring of Interim Health Agent.
3 in favor, 2 opposed 1 abstention.
Motion passed.
6. New Business
A. Transfer Station G. Sullivan, B. Poremba, M. Fair, Jason Silva and Councilor Pelletier
Site Visits made a site visit to the North Andover Transfer Station on Friday Oct 2.
All plus L. Lucas toured Salem Transfer Station on Saturday Oct.3.
Discussion re: value of touring the sites to understanding the business
operations and concerns. Chair advised all others to make every effort
to make the scheduled tours for Fri Oct 15 and Oct 17 (see attached
public notice). Those unable to make any of these times may call
Robbie George directly who will gladly accommodate their individual
needs.
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Discussion re: public hearing and protocols including recording and
B. Public Hearing posting of the hearing and making documents available at the public
Date &Protocols library.
Motion to schedule Public Hearing for Nov 10, 2009 at 7 PM.
• Motion passes unanimously.
8. MEPIETING ADJOURNED: 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Lyons
Clerk of the Board
Next regularly scheduled meeting is November 10, 2009 at 7pm
At City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street,Room 311.
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Administration Monthly Report
October-09
Burial Permits @$25.00 $1,150.00
Permits $5,982.71
Certificate of Fitness@$50.00 $2,900.00
Copies $0.00
Fines= $0.00
DOT-Tracy Giarla $6,112.00
Total Monies Collected = $16,144.71
Animal Bites Reported= 0
Annual Budget Expended Available Balance
Salary/Longevity $356,823.00 $95,680..50 $253,996.53
Annual Budget
Non-Personnel $21,200.00 $2,508.75 $11,545.28
PRESS RELEASE November 4 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salem Board of Health prepares to vaccinate high risk groups for HINT Influenza.
The Salem Board of Health has announced receipt of a partial supply of the H1N1
vaccine. Following the specific guidelines of the Center for Disease Control and the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, at this time, the vaccine will be offered to
those identified as being at "highest risk". This includes:
• Pregnant women
• People who live with a pregnant woman
• People who live with or care for any infant under the age of 6 months
Salem residents that fall within any of these three high risk-groups are urged to call the
Salem Board of Health at 978-741-1800 to reserve the vaccine on a first come, first serve
basis. There is no charge for this.
Further information and updates will be communicated via media release and made
Iavailable at http://www.salem.com
Public Health Nurse Report
October 2009 Activities
Disease Prevention
• In contact with North Shore Pulmonary Clinic regarding active cases and case
contacts.
• Investigated communicable disease cases and reported to the MDPH.
Meetings/Clinics
• DOT Monday-Wednesday-Friday for two active TB cases. DOT Monday through
Friday for two active TB cases.
• Attended the NSCAEP meeting at the Peabody DPW.
• Attended Monthly North Shore Public Health Nurses meeting to discuss H1N1
plans.
• NSEPC met with coordinator Joan Searle. Discussed procurement needs for
H1N1 Clinics.
• • Participated in two MDPH telephone conference calls between schools, local
health and MDPH
Seasonal Influenza and Pneumonia Clinics
The Salem Board of Health held the following Clinics:
10/7 Salem Council on Aging: 278 residents vaccinated.
10/15 Salem Housing Authority: 232 residents vaccinated.
1015 Salem Mission: 69 residents vaccinated
10/20 Pioneer Terrace: 87 residents vaccinated.
Home visits for the month of October: 22
Office visits for the month of October: 45
Total vaccinated for October: 733 Residents
• Assisted at the Swampscott Health Dept. Clinic held at the Temple Chabat
• Acting Health Agent Report
October 2009
October 1, 2009
• Met with representative of H.T. Berry, Inc. the supplier for the hand sanitizer and
dispensers to be provided to the Salem School Department
Hand sanitizer and dispensers have been ordered
• Conducted a housing inspection at 14 Cousins Street. No order issued
October 6, 2009
• Conducted a lead paint determination at 15 Becket Street#2. Order issued
• Conducted a housing inspection at 15 Becket Street#2. Order issued
October 7, 2009
• Participated in the annual flu clinic at the Salem Council on Aging
October 8, 2009
• Participated in the monthly NERAC radio test through BAPERN and Hamilton Control
• Conducted a plan review for possible mobile food vendor at the Global gas station on
Canal Street
October 14, 2009
• Attended a meeting in the Mayor's office to review plans for the new Senior Center at
Bridge and Boston Streets
• Attended the City Council meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance to make the
• improper disposal of hypodermic needles illegal.
October 15, 2009
• Conducted a housing inspection at 184'/2 North Street.
• Attended a Haunted Happenings vendor management meeting
October 19, 2009
• Conducted a food safety discussion for biology students at Salem High School
October 22, 2009
• Attended a meeting in the Mayor's office to discuss the how to better utilize the WEB
Q&A system for logging residents complaints and concerns.
As Received
• Reviewed plans submitted for a definitive subdivision plan at 40 Circle Hill Road that will
be presented to the Board
• Reviewed plans submitted for a definitive subdivision plan at 405-427 Highland Avenue
that will be presented to the Board
• Reviewed plans submitted for a definitive subdivision plan for Land Szetela Lane and
Fort Avenue that will be presented to the Board
• Reviewed the Site Plan for a special permit for a food drive thru located at the Stop &
Shop at Boston Street and Howely Street
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