2004-06-24
City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board: Board of Health
Subcommittee:
Date: June 24, 2004
Place: Beverly Council on Aging, Arts & Crafts Room
Board members present: Frank S. Carbone Jr., MD, William J. Alpine, Jr. and Joseph W. Walsh,
Jr.
Board members absent:
Others present: Thomas Scully, Director of Community Services, Patricia Zingariello, Public Health
Nurse and William Burke, Director of Public Health
Recorder: Judith Balboni
Chairman Carbone called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
The Board reviewed and accepted the minutes of May 18, 2004.
First on the agenda, was a request from Hannah Village Apartment Complex for lifeguard
waiver. Chairman Carbone questioned ifthere had been any complaints or problems last year.
None were noted. The pool must be inspected and found in compliance with the Sanitary Code.
Mr. Walsh motioned to grant request, Mr. Alpine seconded, all in favor, approved.
Mr. Burke presented the Board with draft of RDNA regulations to be used for Beverly.
Lexington was used as a model. Discussion followed. It was noted that permit should be kept to
BL2 level and non-transferable. Mr. Burke will make some noted changes to draft, forward to
Board for comments and then to Solicitor for approval.
Mr. Burke received a $3,500 Grant from American Dental Partners. The money will be used to
assist with licensing the Beverly Dental Clinic.
Mr. Burke and Sue Pelletier, Dental Hygienist met with an architect for site visit of Dental
Clinic. A proposal will follow. Construction could be completed by the beginning of next school
year. A CHNA Grant of $5,000 can be applied for.
Mr. Burke met with Bob Nelson, Building Commissioner to discuss mercury disposal by
collecting thermostats from contractors when applying for permits. The Health Department will
continue to educate the public regarding mercury disposal and the environment. In four months
the board will revisit thermostat disposal and also check with regional boards regarding fish
advisory.
The Board discussed West Nile Virus, reporting, collecting, and submitting of dead birds for
testing. Due to the closing of Salem repository and the next closest being Tewksbury, Mr. Walsh,
due to staffing constraints and other seasonal demands, motioned to stop delivery of birds.
Mr. Alpine seconded. Board all in favor of not collecting birds for submission but reporting all
dead birds for surveillance.
Diane Kurkjian and Joe Reale have started seasonal inspections of beaches, recreational camps
and swimming pools. Beach tests all good the 15t week. Many of the camps start next week and
they all require significant inspections and nursing resources.
Stop & Shop on Enon Street has started a multi-phased renovation that is expected to last until
the end of the year. The renovations include enclosing the loading dock which would minimize
neighborhood noise concerns.
Mr. Burke participated in discussions with Mr. Scully and Council on Aging Building
Committee regarding an addition on the Senior Center which would house the Health
Department, Veteran's Agent and ADA Coordinator.
There will be no board meeting in July and August. Chairman Carbone will submit dates for
September - December meetings.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Balboni