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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-25 Board of Health Minutes North Andover Board of Health Meeting Minutes Thursday—C ctol)er 25, 201 7.00 p.m. 120 Main Street, 2"d Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room North Andover, MA 01845 Present: Larry Fixler,Frank MacMillan Jr.,Joseph McCarthy,Michelle Davis,Daphnee Alva-LaFleur, Brian LaGrasse,Toni K.Wolfenden I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7.05pm. I If. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting minutes fi-om September 27,2018 were presented for signature. Motion was made by Joseph McCarthy to approve the minutes,the motion was seconded by Frank MacMillan Jr.,all were in favor and the minutes were approved. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Larry Fixler called the public hearing to order 7.06pm. Frank MacMillan made motion to open the meeting,Joseph McCarthy seconded. All were in favor(5-0-0). Julia Castro, manager,AL Prime—1725 Turnpike Street,carve before the Board of Health to discuss the violation of selling tobacco to a person under the age of 21. Ms. Castro apologized to the board for her error. Brian LaGrasse explains how Ronald Beauregard of the Tobacco Control Program canvases the community with trained students to see if various companies will sell tobacco products to minors. AL Prime has had two violations within 24 months,which was fined$200 and paid. Frank MacMillan and Daphne Alva-Fleur asks if new procedures have been put in place to prevent future violations. Currently,AL Prime has provided training and signage to help employees but no new policies or procedures have been implemented. Frank MacMillan made a motion for a five minute recess to move vehicles for street work,Joe McCarthy seconded. All were in favor(5-0-0). Frank MacMillan made a motion to reconvene the public hearing. Joseph McCarthy second. All were in favor(5-0-0) Ms.Castor explains that she would like to prevent violations in the future and has asked for leniency. 2018 North Andover Board of Health Meeting Page I of 3 Board of Health Members:Larry Fixler,Chairman;Joseph McCarthy,Member/Clerk;Francis P.MacMillan,Jr.,M.D. Member/Town Physician;Michelle Davis,RN,Member;Daphnee:Alva-LaFleur Health Department Staff:Brian LaGrasse,Health Director,Caroline Ibbitson,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health Inspector;Toni K.Wol.fenden, Health Department Assistant Frank MacMillan made the MOTION,to implement the mandatory Card All—"Fenway Rule" Policy for 24 months starting January 21,2018 thru January 21,2020. All tobacco purchases require the presentation of an ID and the customer must be 21 years of age to purchase any tobacco product. The sale of tobacco products will be suspended for 2 business days and AL Prime must have mandatory full staff training on the proper procedures for selling tobacco. MOTION,Seconded by Michelle Davis. (4-1-0)Joseph McCarthy voted unfavorably. The motion was approved. MOTION made by Frank MacMillan to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Larry Fixler. All were in favor and the motion was approved (5-0-0). V. OLD BUSINESS Brian La(..rasse discusses the ongoing Columbia Gas crisis. Crews have been working nonstop to repair the natural gas lines. 42 miles of lines have been replaced,which includes over 4300 service lines for businesses and homes. 217 crews have been working in North Andover,Lawrence and Andover. Columbia Gas has been implementing a 3 step process to reinstate the gas lines. The process consists of. Gas Ready,House Ready,and Re-ligbt. Gas Ready is fixing the lines on the streets. House Ready is when the crews go into homes to evaluate, repair and replace associated issues. Re-light is the final step which Columbia Gas goes back into the homes for a final evaluation and the gas is turned on. In the town of North Andover,applicable gas pipes in the road have been safely replaced. The Health Departments in Andover,North Andover and Lawrence have been meeting with housing court to help with tenant/landlord relations due to displacements and rent withholdings. 41 of 60 trailers are occupied and have been located on Grogen's Field for alternative housing. 20 more are on standby at Osgood Landing. 4600 hotel rooms have been acquired within 30 miles,2131 are occupied,2400 are available.. Generators and fans have been issued to homes that have electrical deficiencies and are unable to use the space heaters. The generators help alleviate part of the inconvenience. vl. NEW BUSINESS Vil. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND DISCUSSION The November meeting has been canceled due to a conflict. Meeting dates for 2019 will be voted on at the December meeting. Larry Fixler discusses Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease—AERD Mr.Fixler acquired this information from an article from New England Journal of Medicine. AERD is a chronic medical condition that consist of asthma and sinus issues. It occurs after ingesting aspirin. This acquired disease is not rare and usually begins around age 30. Dr.MacMillan explains not to start taking any medicine,aspirin included without your doctor's recommendation. V111, CORRESPONDENCE/NEWSLETTERS ix. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Joseph McCarthy to adjourn the meeting.Daphnee Alva-LaFleur seconded the motion and all were in favor.The meeting adjourned at 8:27 pin. North Andover board of Health Meeting Minutes Tliurs(hiy -. October 25, 201 7:00 p.m. 120 Main Street, 2"d Floor Selectmen's Meeting Room North Andover, MA 01845 Prepared hp.; Toni K: Wolfenden, Health Dept.tlssWant Ldeviewed by: All Board cif Health Members&Brian LaGrasse, Health Director Signed b Jo ep McCarthy, Clerk of thg,Board Date Signed Documents used at meeting: Meeting Agenda—Thursday October 25,2018 Minutes of September 27,2018 Correspondence—Notice of Hearing to AL Prime Energy Correspondence—Notice of Violation to AL Prime Energy Town of North Andover, Board of Health Regulations for the Sale and Use of Tobacco&Nicotine Delivery Products i 2018 North Andover Board of Health.Meeting Page 3 of 3 Board of Health Members:Larry F�ixler,Chairman;Joseph McCarthy,Member/Cleric;Francis P.MacMillan,Jr.,M.D. Member/Town Physician;Michelle Davis,RN,Member;Daphnee Alva-Lafleur Health.Department Staff:Brian LaGrasse,Health Director,Caroline Ibbitson,Public Health Nurse;Michele Grant,Public Health.Inspector;"Toni.K.Wolfenden, Health Department Assistant i