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2004-02-03City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Board of Health Subcommittee: Date: August 21, 2003 Place: Beverly Council on Aging, Arts & Crafts Room Board members present: Frank Carbone, Jr., MD, Joseph W. Walsh, Jr. and William J. Alpine, Jr., Esq. Board members absent: Others present: William Burke, Director of Public Health and Thomas Scully, Director of Community Services Recorder: Judith Balboni. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. The Board reviewed and accepted the minutes of June 26, 2003 meeting. Mr. Burke reviewed with board members the permit of Dr. Ersing, 299 Essex Street, to raise chickens. It was agreed to continue permit to end of year, any increase in number of chickens would be discussed at that time. Mr. Burke gave an update to the Board of the final budget cuts; $1,000 from Office Supplies, $1,000 from Laboratory Services, $8,000 from Dentists and $10,000 from Hygienist. Mr. Burke and Pat Zingariello will be meeting with Susan Pelletier, Dental Hygienist in the near future to discuss schedule for new school year. Pat Zingariello will be out for 3 weeks due to surgery. We all miss her and are trying to satisfy her contacts the best we can. Joyce Redford from North Shore Tobacco Control Program informed the Board that on August 8, 2003 ETS compliance checks were done on 10 establishments. The checks revealed that establishments were complying with the regulation. There were some issues regarding proper signage and outdoor seating. The program will work with the establishments to resolve said issues. Joe Reale has been testing beaches on Wednesdays, submitting samples to G & L Laboratories th that afternoon and usually, getting results later on Thursday or Friday. On July 24, Dane St. th Beach had to be closed; August 15, Independence Park. Posted signs were lifted after getting acceptable results from re-inspection samples. Beverly has had one positive bird for West Nile Virus on August 4, 2003. It was found on Colonial Road. We will continue to submit until second positive found. The Mosquito Control Management District was informed, traps were added, larviciding continued and surveillance increased. Mr. Burke informed the Board that he has been drafting a new Fee Schedule. It should be ready st for discussion by September meeting. In order to implement January 1, it will need to be adopted no later than the October meeting. Ms. Sturm, 110 Dodge Street has asked to reapply for permit to raise chickens and to be put on September meeting agenda. Chairman Carbone asked about the review of Biotech regulations. It was suggested that this could be discussed with other cities and towns at regional meetings of Boards of Health along with tobacco control and disposal of mercury contained thermostats in the waste streams. The next scheduled meeting is September 18, 2003. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith Balboni City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Council on Aging Subcommittee: n/a Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2004 Place: Beverly Council on Aging/Senior Community Center Board Members present: Joe Dettorre, Robert Marshall, Peter Nuccio, Bruce Doig, Tom Scully, Cynthia Montalbano Board Members absent: Mary Lou Mital, Kathy Burns, Robert Murphy Others present: Sheila Field, Assistant Director Mary Lou called meeting to order at 2:40 p.m. SECRETARY’S REPORT: January minutes were approved as read. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Sheila reported that Teri will be going on maternity leave shortly, the heating unit is in process of being fixed, and Bus 7 has returned. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Friends mass mailing is still in process of being completed. LEGISLATIVE REPORT: EOEA has slated level funding from the Governor’s FY 04-05 budget. OLD BUSINESS: A. Writing Class/Historical Documentation-no discussion B. CDBG- no discussion. C. Update Subcommittees-will be updated, see Cynthia for assignments D. Board Vacancy-one seat open, Brad Gaige to be nominated for approval NEW BUSINESS: A. By-Laws-according to Robert’s Rules the group can elect a pro-tem Secretary for one meeting or can be added to by-laws. B. ADA Parking Rules-Bruce will obtain a copy of parking rules and will review with Bob Marshall since ticketing has increased during Beano hours. Bob will make an announcement at Beano but they would like a sign posted. C. Light-Bob Murphy reported via phone that a letter has been sent to the Mayor requesting a light in front of the center. It was suggested that a copy go to the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: None The meeting was adjourned. NEXT MEETING: MARCH 2, 2004 AT 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.