HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-24 Board of Health Minutes BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES
May 24, 2001
Gayton Osgood called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gayton Osgood, Chairman, Francis P. MacMillan, M.D., Member; John Rizza, D.M.D.;
Sandra Starr, Health Director; Susan Ford, Health Inspector.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Ron Beauregard from Healthy Communities appeared at the meeting to be sworn in as
deputy. Nancy Smith, also of Healthy Communities, was to be sworn in.
On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Gayton Osgood the Board voted to deputize
Nancy Smith and Ron Beauregard as the Board of Health's agents for purposes of
tobacco compliance from Healthy Communities.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SURVEY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Ron Beauregard gave the Board a copy of the survey that was given to the residents of
North Andover as to how they felt about smoking in restaurants and having a 100%
smoke free regulation. 43% of the citizens who eat out at restaurants really prefer a
smoke free place to dine out in North Andover. 462 surveys came back to Healthy
Communities which represents 32% of the total that was sent out which was 1443. 88%
already request non-smoking when they go out to eat. People who request a smoking
section are 5%. People who prefer 100% smoke-free were 73%. 69% said they would
eat out more if there were smoke-free places. 93% would go out more often or the same
if there were smoke-free restaurants. Mr. Osgood said there were very few places that
still allow smoking in North Andover. Concerning the proposed regulations Ron
Beauregard spoke on the private clubs. If a private party were going on it would be up to
the party, but if the club was holding a function that was open to the public it would not.
Mr. Osgood stated that they told the "99" for instance around 5 years ago that if they had
a ventilation system put in they could have smoking in the bar area and now we come
along and say sorry we changed our mind. Mr. Osgood believes ultimately everything will
become smoke-free, but he is not sure banning every place right now is the right thing to
do. The Board will read the proposed regulations and the survey and respond about at the
next meeting. The Board has given Healthy Communities permission to publicize the
survey.
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NEW FEE SCHEDULE
New fee schedule will be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Ms. Starr spoke regarding the septic fees for the consultant stating that these fees need to
voted on so that the consultant can begin work. The Board voted to accept the septic fees
as written in Ms. Starr's proposal.
On a motion by Dr. Rizza, seconded by Dr. MacMillan a motion was made to
approve the fees as written with additional administrative fees for the department
for the septic.
Ms. Starr spoke on the fee structure for the food establishments. Base fee for retail on
size of the establishment from$50 - $250. As you look at the different operations the fee
would depend on the operations of the establishment.
PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ISSUES
Sue Ford will be leaving as the Health Inspector. Karen Springer also left as the Food
Consultant. Ms. Starr is putting together another RFP for the Food Consultant. There
will be an advertisement going into the newspaper for a Health Inspector. The Board
wished Ms. Ford well and expressed sorrow at her leaving the Town.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Dr. Rizza a motion was made to accept
April 26, 2001 minutes.
COLONIC IRRIGATION
Ms. Starr spoke regarding the issue of colonic irrigation. An establishment licensed for
massage in town wanted to be able to do this in her massage establishment. Ms. Starr
gave the Board a packet pertaining to colonic irrigation. Dr. MacMillan is against having
anyone do this in Town. He believes it poses a high risk for fecal contamination; is very
dangerous to do in that a client might have a blockage or other serious problems that
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could be made worse, and that this is a medical procedure. Dr. MacMillan states this is
unacceptable and motioned to ban it outright in massage establishments in North Andover.
On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted not to allow
colonic irrigation in this Town because of the potential harm it could cause.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Dr. MacMillan, seconded by Dr. Rizza, the Board voted to adjourn
at 7:55 p.m.
John S. Rizza, DMD, Clerk