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1968-04-08City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Board of Health Subcommittee: Date: April 8, 1968 Place: Board members present: Dr. Jacob H. Fine, chair, A. Joseph Cailahan, Jr., and Angelo R. Massa Board members absent: Others present: Thomas H. Seanlan, Director of Public Health, Robert Pusso, Plumbing Inspector; and Joseph W. Waish, Jr., Sanitarian Recorder: Joseph W. Walsh, Jr. BOARD OF HEALTH - MONTHLY MEETING - Amril 8, 1968 Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present were Dr. Jacob H. Fine, Chairman; A.J. Callaban, Jr. and Angelo R. Massa. Also attending were Thomas H. Scanlan, Director; Robert Russo, Plumbing Inspector; and Joseph W. Walsh, Jr., Sanitarian. State Wide Census The Board was told that the Public Health Nurses are going to take part in a state wide census to determine follow-up of immunization of new born babies. Our quota for follow-ups will not exceed 200 for the year. The city will be reimbursed at the rate of $5.00 per follow-up. The Board accepted this-report as informative. Immunization Schedule The immunization schedule for Beverly is as follows: 4/8 High School seniors, 4/9 Pre-school Clinic 4/17 Elementary, grades booster GarbaGe Contracts The garbage contracts were discussed and it was noted that only one bond was returned to the Board thus far. Mr. Scanlan read a letter sent to the contractors with regard to bonding, and they were asked to submit daily work schedules as to streets being done and day of the week they were being collected. The Board accepted this report as informative. Kelleher Pond Kelleher Pond water samples were discussed by the Board. Bacteria counts were low. The Board accepted this report as informational. Dump Status The starting date for the piping of the brook was discussed, and the role of public works. Note: water samples showed high iron. Milk and Food InsDector Mr Panunzio to start on 4/15/68 as Milk and Food Inspector for the City of Beverly. 16 Bennett Street Mrs. Sawyer submitted an estimated bill of $3,500.00 from Mr. Soucey of Salem, Massachusetts. The Board called Mr. Whitaker, Building Inspector, who asked for an inspection tour with Mr. Soucey, Mr. Russo, Mrs. Sawyer, and Mr. Walsh. Dr. Fine stressed that the house had to repaired to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. Dr. Fine wanted a mutual understanding between all parties involved as to the cost of repairing the house. The bank did not want to come down and inspect the house at this time and this was noted by Mr. Walsh who had talked with Mr. Conlin of the North Avenue Savings Bank. Also, Mr. Russo had spoken with Homes, Inc. and they did not want any part of the house problem. Final disposition was held over to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Funeral Director's Licenses The Board members signed the Funeral Directors' Licenses for the year May 1, 1968 - April 30, 1969. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, FOR: Thomas H. Scanlan Director of Public Health BY: Joseph W. Walsh, Jr. Sanitarian