HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (503)Ms. Sawyer noted that this is a new year, and the Board of Health may decide to make different protocols
or mandates. We need to extend the deadline for public response to April 0, as March I", is fast
approaching. We were only notified of it on Feb. 10.
Motion
Dr. MacMillan made a motion to extend the Pesticide Application Exclusion deadline from March 1"
to April I" to allow for appropriate notification to the public and from the public. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Fixier. All were in favor.
B. Take Back Drug Program
Ms. Rillahan spoke briefly about the program and how it works. Many other communities have been
calling about it. The Kiosk is to be located in the Police Department lobby, but the decals, etc. are not in
yet. There needs to be some kind of media coverage, such as at next Board of Health Meeting on
March 24th when we will be at the Police Department.
Dr. Trowbridge asked about OTC medicines and if those can be disposed of—yes. Ms. Rillahan stated that
she gets at least one call per week about what to do with medicine. The Police will dispose of medications
when they dispose of their evidence. There is no cost, other than the initial cost of the Kiosk. Ms. Rillahan
states that we have the sharps kiosk at CVS, and now medical disposal at the Police Department.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE / NEWSLETTERS
A. Dr. Trowbridge announced that the next meeting will be held at the Police Department conference
room. If board members approve of this as an appropriate meeting room that will fit our needs, all
future board of health meetings will be held at this location.
B. TBI monitoring program — discussed that the RFP was sent out .... a notice was sent out to about 15
vendors to solicit a response for the RFP. The deadline is March 3rd. Dr. Trowbridge noted that a
notice of the posting went to Mr. William Thomson of TBI as well.
C. Next BOH meeting agenda items — a representative from the Greater River Valley Medical Reserve
Corps (GRV MRC) will attend, and our new food consultants will be introduced. In addition, we
will be handing out emergency response kits that are to be put together for use by the Board of
Health members and to the staff so that they have the proper items needed when called out by
emergency responders.
It was asked about the incentive to putting food inspections online now that we are going all digital with the
handhelds. Would it be beneficial or punitive for the food establishments?
For the April meeting, we should have Jack Card of the Northeast Mosquito Control attend. Ms. Rillahan stated that
we have to do a stand up emergency drill by March 3161. Merrimack College is off for a week in March, and she
suggests doing the drill then.
Ms. Sawyer stated that Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager stated that the Town is looking to "re -badge"
everyone. This will be good for staff and Board members to have proper identification when arriving at emergency
sites.
February 24.2011 North Andover Board of Health Meeting — Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7
Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and to discuss and/or vote on items that are not listed on
the agenda.
Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge, DDS, MD, Chairman; Larry Fixier, Member/Clerk; Francis P. MacMillan, Jr.,
M.D.; Joseph McCarthy, Member; Edwin Pease, Member Health Department Staff: Susan Sawyer, Health Director; Debra
RMahan, Public Health Nurse; Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector; Pamela DelleChiaie, Health Department Assistant