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Home My WebLink About2011-09-22 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes 'I'll uostlay^ Septem ber 22° 2011 7:00 p.00. 820 Main Street, 2»u Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room North Andover, MA 01845 Present: Larry Fixler,Frank MacMillan,Joe McCarthy and Ed Pease, Also present was Susan Sawyer, Debra RU|nbuo and Michele Grant \. CALL TQORDER A. Tile meeting was called to order by Larry Pix|er, Acting Chairman,at7:03 p.m. ]|. PUBLIC HEARINGS Larry Fixier, Acting Chairman,opened the public hearing with a reading of the notification placed in tile Eagle Tribune 14 days ago.He stated that this hearing was set to provide all opportunity for all persons to speak on the issue of smoking in private clubs, Frank MacMillan immediately requested the board set rules 10 govern the hearing and listed tile following criteria, A. There will hox limit oil testimony tw three minutes, for o maximum wf two non-consecutive hmeo. B. All tostbnmuy shall he directed k`#sBoard wy Health Chairman C. Each person sliall identify themselves by stating their narne,address and whether they are pro or con on the issue of having smoking remain iu private clubs D. Derogatory cornments will result in the expulsion of tile person at the direction of the choir. The motion to accept the rules is stilted was given by Frank MacMillan and seconded by Ed 9cn*c. All Um favor, Motion approved. Larry ytx|or rioted that the issue of whether smoking call cause illness is not open for debate,as it has been long established and is not challenged by this board. Ill addition,tile atithority of the BOH to take actions relating to smoking|o private clubs for the pmoteudn/» *f tile public, by changing tholocal regulation,is also all accepted fact and not opens for discussion. The acting Chairperson opened the floor to speakers and encouraged anyone with all opinion to please share it with the Board of Health members. He(lid so by stressing that this is their opportunity to weigil ill oil t1lis |wmuu. l) Bob Turner, 56 Saunders Street—lle |uu board member and has been u resident all his life, 8peoifivaOy asked tn know why wc are here lf the complaint was brought hIamwo'/culd*mt. Mr. F\dcr stated that the BOH must respond to al I complaints that fall under their jurisdiction, whether the complainant is a resident 01,not, 2) Mike O'Neil, 56M.Broadway,Haverhill—Con- Read uototcmeuL (exhibit/\)He in a Past President who is against smoking at the VFW.He referenced the Ride of Athol and discussed the decision. Requests tile board exercise their right to bail smoking in private clubs, Second time at tile podium lie stated that there Se tember 22,2011 PqorthAmdmvorDomrdvfHex|tbMomdmg—M*eUog Minutes Page of Note: The Board of Health reserves the right to take items out of order and tn discuss mn6/or vote oil {Ce/na that are not listed oil the agenda. Board of Health Members: Thomas Trowbridge, DDS,MD, Chairman; Larry Pix|ucMembcr/Clnrk;Francis P. MacMillan,Jr., M,D,;JovuphMuCurthy, Member; Edwin Pease, Member Susan Sawyer, H:ukhD;momw-, Debra IlO|mbou^Public Health Nurse; Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector; Yam:lx DelleChiaie,Health Department Assistant was mo consideration oy members hy the 8uD, He requested review of the definition wf"special members" and the MAtobacco law.The umok: free workplace law(exhibit B).Nosocial member policy(exhibit P). Smoking ix not nright(cxhi6k packet O) 3) Dan Quinlan, 34 Trinity Ct. NA—Con—member—Described the physical layout of Post 2104.There is not good ventilation, Thinks the member vote should 6efollowed and smoking banned, 4) Allen Breen, 25 Berkley,NA—Con—member, fornier president-Described the public access card. It costs $2O and anyone can come in. For example,the VFW also hosts members ofdart leagues,bowling, DYs and those who rent tile hall upstairs. He indicated that Lynn VFW has oosmoking iu tile bar when tile hall ip rented as they have a similar set tip. Tile only other club in NA the Knights of Columbus did it right. Smoking is in all outside area only, x. Larry D|xler described the 8OH'mpart io the Private Club designation.The BOH does not decide who is a private club that is a licensing colunlissioll question which should be taken oyby the B<}S 5) Clifton Stone 17 Halifax St—Pro—He is currently oil the board. Feels all runs well.Per their Bylaws tile Board mf Directors runn the organization. The vote taken was xtm post meeting, There was umojorityvote *m ban smoking, This vote ix not binding, Only the B0Dcom make a change like this. Ho detailed that due tmi6mokooturel |owcuUinguetu.Tb/Up/operveuhlNiomimhn,dtoget'hemcckhanmoThoeoupdu*:dmzd nn quotes have been produced um the cost would 6u extremely high. u. Joe McCarthy and Larry Fixter ast(ed questions about the vote and why it was not honored, Only the Board vf Directors(BON)can make change, Tu change the bylaws,{wallow members to makes decisions,u vote must be woo. Then the members would have the ability tvbnvou binding vote. Or members call cxm for the O8IYand try(o propose change through the existing structure,The next*)ect(wo |u April 2Dl2. 6) Ed Scanlon—Con—Understands that this could be the hardest decision a BOI-I may ever make, Urges banning nC smoking im the private clubs. 7) Pb8' Spitu[orn` 17 Bancroft Rd,Londoodorg\NH|—Pro- Explained why there was,uo representation otthe Ju|yommahog. The VFW B0D was unaware uf the complaint vr they would have been ntthe B0Hxoeoting ow they are now. Feels tile B0l1 should not get involved, There iuo protocol N make change in tile club and b should hm followed. Bu presented uoopyof|iluhy\uwm. K]ouorihudt}ze B0D authority and that the 2&-25 vote was oam'bindimg. Re believes there are currently 266members. Also u letter(exhibit D)was submitted written byLynn SVitn|ere:who iu currently serving in Afghanistan. 8) Joan Huofy,Peters Street N.Andover—Pro-Chooses iogm|m tile VFW, She does not smoke and ionot for or against it, She doesn't feel the BOH should be involved with the business of a Private Club, V) Joe Lynch—595 Foster Street No.Andover—Pro—Joe ix the current manager.Bm noted that the membership has been going down annually and that since so few people come there it isn't exactly the smoking Mecca of tile Merrimack Yo|ley. Ho states the sports teams are all signed im and the DJiynclub North Andover Board nf Health Meeting—Meeting Miun1m Page 2of4 Note: The Board nf I lealth reserves the right to take itenis Out of order and to discuss and/or vote oil itenis that are not listed oil the agenda. Board of : Thomas Trowbridge,DDS, MD,Chairman; Larry]izlor,Momher/Cb:dc; Francis 9. MacMillan,1c'M.D.;Joseph McCarthy,Member; Edwin Pease, K4mmhnr Health Depailment Staff., Susan Sawyer, Health Director; Debra Dil|nbuo, Public Health Nurse; Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector;Pnme|n DelleCbiaic, Health Department Assistant member. There iw also msmoking upstairs and the doors are closed to tile stairs when events are in progress, The Board of Health members each asked questions to the participants relating to their testimony and their knowledge of the club. It was established that there are actually three corporations, The Building Ixo.,tbe Club 2104 and the VFW Post 2104^Copies nf the By-laws for Post 2%04 and the By-laws for Club 2104,Iuc were submitted tu the Board (exhibits Q &C). Explanations were given by members and the cumat board of directors in regards to the process of how change b accomplished within the club. Tbwum iu the pro position clearly explained that there ism moobuulmm to make change and the BOH should not be involved in private club business. Those in the con position clearly responded that they have no avernic as was described. Insinuating that it is a convolute(] system with many blocks.They are asking for the BOH to ban smoking as it is public health issue and 1a within their purview tadvso. The acting chairman,having ensured that all who wanted to speak had done so,asked for a motion. Motion to close the ptiblic hearing was inade by Ed Pease,seconded by Frank MacMillan. All in favor. Hearing was closed. Ill. APPROVAL OFMINUTES August 25,2O1] presented for signature- One set ofM|nittm*. Motion(napprove given byFrank MacMillan, seconded hyEd Pease and signed by LarryFixlm IV, OLD BUSINESS 0o old business V. NEW BUSINESS Nm new business Vl, COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION A. Flu shots—Deb KiOu6un listed the 2O|| flu shot dates and U/ncu, beginning Friday, September 30m. Site will bugoing to all housing authority sites as well as the senior center. This year's children's clinic will hu held oomu evening after school at the High School,rather than use schoo 6mo. Nnw that vaccine must be purchased, Deb will be keeping close monitoring of the vaccine and the reimbursements. B. Sharps—Dr. MacMillan wanted to know where citizens could take needles and old prescription drugs for safe disposal. Deb RiUohen stated that sharps are collected xt the Main Street CYSno well exhere m the Health 0tOue, 1600 0mAowd Street. C. Prescription Di,-tigs-The prescription drug kjosk is at the new Police station and is accessible 24 hours a day. There are no fees for disposal of citlier; Wheelabrator North Andover pays for any disposal costs, YlK. ADJOURNMENT The Board of Health nue* [o8 was adjourned o(8:30p.m. September 22 ,2011 North Andover Board vfHealth Menting—MuuUng Minutes Page 3vf4 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 oil the agenda. Members:Board of Health Thomas Trowbridge, DDS, MD,Chairman; LnrryFixKe4 k0om6m/C|mrk; Francis P. MacMillan,Jc, h4.D.;Joseph McCarthy, Member; Edwin Pease,Member Susan Sawyer, Health Director; Debra RUlubuo'Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Dnmelu DeOeChioio\Health Department Assistant Reviewed IV: All Board of Health Alembers d,Susan Saivyer, Health Director Signed bir 17V _November 17 2011 r Larry FA- , C irk of the Board Date Signed Sentembe •22,2011 North Andover Board of ticalth Meeting.--Meeting minutes Page 4 of 4 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 ljealth Members: Thomas Trowbridge, DDS, MD,Chairman; Larry Fixler, Member/Clerk; Francis P. MacMillan,Jr., M.D.; Joseph McCarthy, Member; Edwin Pease, Member licalth Department Staff, Susan Sawyer, I-lealth Director; Debra Rillahan,Public Health Nurse; Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector;Pamela DelleChiaie,Health Department Assistant