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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-15 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes THURSDAY, I)eceinber 15, 2011 7:00 p.m. 120 Main Street, 2nd Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room North Andover, MA 01845 Present:Dr. Trowbridge,Mr. Fixler, Dr. Frank MacMillan, Jr., Edward Pease,Joseph McCarthy, Susan Sawyer, Pamela DellcChiaie I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November l7,201 I Mectiuug Minutes to be presented for siguiatune The meeting minutes require further review,and will be signed at the JaIlLiary 26,2012 meeting. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. 1018 Osgood Street—7:15 p.m. - Follow-tip regarding a finding ol'Unfitness for Human Habitation and plan of action to be discussed. Attorney Christopher A. Romeo of Roineo,&Ryan, Lowell, MA introduced himself as the attorney representing Mr. William Chepulis of 1018 Osgood Street. Attorney Roinco presented and distributed a letter dated December 15,2011 to the Board of Health members summarizing his Current understanding of tile situation and the position, plan and timeline requests regarding 1018 Osgood Street. "There are certain financial realities and short term liquidity needs which have been challenging for Mr. Chepulis. The process of securing funds to enable appropriate short term,or even medium term housing may need to extend beyond the ordered(late. The parties requested that ail extension to vacate the premises be allowed to January 31,2012. A discussion ensued amongst the Board of Health members regarding the issues that the occupant is dealing with and consideration of the extension request, Ms. Sawyer noted that with regard to an extension, if the home were to burn down today, there would need to be emergency arrangements to move immediately. The attorney stated that Mr. Chepulis could move right now, but it would be to a shelter,as lie has no family support systems in the immediate area. MOTION Mr. Pease made a motion to delegate the Board of Health Chairman to grant a two(2)week extension until January 31,2012, Motion seconded by Dr.MacMillan. Dr. Trowbridge offered to nicet with Attorney Romeo at his office center in Lowell to follow-up on the progress of this case. It was stated that if there has been no progress as of the(late to vacate,that this case will be sent directly to the local housing court. December 12,204 North Andover Board of Health iviecting-Meeting minutes Page I of 2 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 TroNN,bridgc,DDS,NID,Chairman;Larry Fixler,Member/Clerk„Fr incis P.MacMillan,Jr.,. X4.D.;Joseph McCarthy,Member, Edwin Pease,Member Health Department S taff:Susan Sa"N'Yer,Health Director; Debra Rillahan,Public Health Nurse;&fichele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Pamela DelleChiaie,Health Department Assistant V. NEW BUSINESS A. Tobacco Sales-within drug stores/pharmacies Dr.MacMillan spoke regarding his interest in the restriction of access to tobacco products within healthcare retail establishments,such as pharmacies, Dr. MacMillan provided the Chairman with a list of municipalities whom are considering this restriction. Discussion ensued among the Board Members. The Board of Health members would like additional information before consideration of any restrictions on tobacco products for sale in health related retail establishments, Dr. MacMillan stated that lie Would like to invite Ron Beauregard of the Tobacco Healthy Communities Program to provide input. Dr.Trowbridge mentioned an article about Mass Medical with regard to restriction of tobacco products in healthcare businesses. B. 2012 Meeting Scliedtile-tobedistributed The 2012 Board of Health Meeting Schedule was provided to all Board of Health Members and Staff Members. V1, COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION V11. CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS A. Remote Participation at Meetings Subject the Open Meeting Law(OM for distribution only Letter from Executive Office of Heallh&Human Services-Department Of PUMC Health,250 Washington Street,Boston,MA 021084619-Office of General Counsel-to:Commissioner John Auerbach and DP11 Bureau Directors-from:Donna E. Levin,General Counsel and Lisa N.Sitellings,Deputy General Counsel VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. d R-e.yke-we(l All Bom-d of Health Alembers&Susan Sartyei-, Health Director. &gned bi: March 29, 2012 Larry �ixlei-, Clerk of the o-qj;d` Date Signed December 15_2011 North Andover Board of Health Meeting-meeting minutes Page 2 of 2 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,iN4 D,Chairman;Larry Fixter,Member/Clerk;Francis P.MacMillan, r., M.D.; oseph McCarthy,Member; EdN%qn Pease,Member Health Deparonent Staff.Susan Sawyer,Health Director; Debra Rillahan,Public.Health Nurse;Michele Gram,Public Health inspector;Pamela DelleChiaie,Health Department Assistant