2001-04-26City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Board of Health
Subcommittee:
Date: April 26, 2001
Hace: Beverly Council on Aging, Aris & Crats Room
Board members present: Frank Carbone, Jr., MD, Norman Spector and Peter A. Hersee
Board members absent:
Others present: William Burke, Director of Public Health, Thomas Scully, Director of
Community Services, and Pat Zingariello, Public Health Nurse
Recerder: Judith Balboni
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m.
The Board reviewed and accepted the minutes of March 22, 2001 meeting.
The first order of business came from Attorney Richard Brooks, representing the Gateway
Condominium Trust, 50-60 Rantoul Street who is seeking to waive the lifeguard requirement.
Gateway has 165 units with 12 children in residence. Pool is 4-4 1/2' deep x 45' long x 20' wide and
access has been by lifeguard. Maintenance person has been pool supervisor in the past. Signs are
posted that no one under 16 is allowed in pool without adult.
The Board informed the Gateway representatives that the pool must have an automatic locking
gate. Testing for pH must be done 4 times a day and recorded into log. Chairman Carbone told
representatives that the Board would take under advisement. The Board will consider pool
attendance and percentage of minors residing at the property in making their decision.
Later in meeting, it was suggested that a letter, emphasizing automatic locking mechanism in
operation at all times, be sent to attorney.
Motion made by Peter Hersee to accept, seconded by Norm Spector. Vote unanimous.
Waiver granted for 1 year for 2001 bathing season.
Mr. Burke had several updates for the Board. Attorney lack Altshuler is waiting for a level-
playing field for all restaurants regarding ETS Regulation. ludicial relief may be sought.
Mr. Scully stated that the restaurants in favor of regulation could really help the cause if they
petitioned together and/or wrote letters.
Mr. Burke recently attended seminar on the West Nile Virus, a potentially deadly virus found in
birds last year. The mosquito that carries WNV becomes active in May / June. The state is
finalizing management plans and reporting procedures. A Hotline will be set up for residents
finding dead birds and results will be posted on Department of Public Health's website.
Walter Montgomery, Director of Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control & Wetlands
Management District will attend next month's board meeting. Mr. Spector would like to have as
much information possible, along with prevention tips, sent to the pubhc.
Mr. Burke is working on establishing a dedicated fund for grant awards and potential
insurance reimbursments.
Chairman Carbone told members he would like to review the 5-year plan. The staffto prepare
outline or 'wish' list of things to make jobs easier can be submitted. He would like a report by
September for discussion.
Pat Zingariello, Public Health Nurse, submitted her monthly report to the Board. Pat has been
working with a student from North Shore Community College designing a website for the health
department.
Through her effort the Health Dept. was awarded a Skin Cancer Grant.
She is looking into a way of getting reimbursement from HMO's for flu shots given.
She has been attending various meetings throughout the community.
Mr. Burke updated the Board. The Mercury Exchange Program was a great success. Hazardous
Waste Collection Day is next weekend, April 28, 2001.
Mr. Burke told the Board that some of the administrative work of the Dental Clinic, previously
performed by Ms. Doherty, would be taken on by Ms. Zingariello. He has spoken to Mr. L'Italien,
Human Resources and Mr. Scully who were in favor. The additional duties would be
compensated without increasing the budget.
Topics for future consideration, Mr. Burke would like to review the present fee schedule, which
has not been updated sine 1994, with the Board. Also, some type of regulation for wells appears
to be necessary.
The next scheduled meeting is May 17, 2001.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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