Board of Health

LOWELL BOARD OF HEALTH 341 Pine Street Lowell, Massachusetts 01851 December 20, 2017: A meeting of the Lowell Board of Health was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in the Mayor’s Reception Room, City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA. 01852. Board Member John Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. Present: Jo-Ann Keegan, RN, MSN Chairperson John Donovan, DC Board Member William Galvin Board Member Kerry Hall Board Member Craig Kelly Board Member Board Member John Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Order of Business: 1. NEW BUSINESS 1.I Informational: Tour of Lowell High School by the Lowell Board of Health. The Board of Health met in the main lobby of Lowell High School for a tour inclusive of Tom Bellegarde, Commissioner-DPW, Jim Troup, Dept. Director of Finance-DPW, Jim Green, Deputy Commissioner – DPW and Richard Underwood Director of Facilities-LPS, Eric Slagle, Director of Development Services, and Kerran Vigroux, Director of Health and Human Services. The Board toured from 6:00-7:00 PM various locations within the High School inclusive of the catwalks, gymnasium, cafeteria, and classrooms. Upon conclusion of the tour, the Board convened the regularly scheduled Board of Health Meeting in the Mayor’s Reception Room at which time the meeting was called to order by Board Member John Donovan. Board Member William Galvin asked that the record reflect that today’s LHS tour was more than reassuring to the Board that items are being fixed and progress is being made and the school is safe for students. 1.II For Acceptance: Minutes of the November 1, 2017 meeting of the Board of Health. Motion: To accept the minutes of the November 1, 2017 meeting of the Board of Health made by William Galvin, seconded by Kerry Hall. All in favor. 1.III For Review: Tobacco Control Monthly Report submitted by Cesar Pungirum, Program Director. The Board accepted and placed on file. 1.IV Body Art: License Renewal Applications for 2018 Motion: To approve the Body Art Establishment Renewal Applications for 2018 licensure made by William Galvin, seconded by Kerry Hall. All in favor. Motion: To approve the Body Art Practitioner Renewal Applications for 2018 licensure made by Craig Kelly, seconded by William Galvin. All in favor. 1.V For Review: Trinity EMS Reports for October 2017 & November 2017 Monthly Opioid overdose/hometown reports. The Board accepted and placed on file.  BOHM122017 Page 2 1.VI Monthly Development Services Report: submitted by Senior Sanitary Code Inspector David Ouellette. The Board reviewed the reports. Board Member Craig Kelly asked Mr. Eric Slagle, Director of Development Services, for an update of Member Kelly’s notification that Arthur’s Paradise Diner appeared to be allowing grease into the canal. Mr. Slagle will follow up with Mr. Ouellette. Member Kelly added that he appreciated the separate failed establishment report as submitted. 1.VII Communication: Tamara M. Record Re: 58 Fay St. #4. Communication requesting to address the Board of Health Regarding the conditions at 58 Fay St. #4. Ms. Record appeared before the Board with her attorney, Andrew F. Sabourin requesting the Board of Health issue a letter of compliance regarding 58 Fay St. #4. Ms. Record has completed the majority of the repairs as cited, however the tenant will not grant entry for the completion of the cosmetic work. Upon review of the request and documentation submitted by Mr. David Ouellette as part of his monthly report, the Board was satisfied that there are no remaining health issues at this address. Vote: To direct the Senior Sanitary Code Inspector David Ouellette to issue an addendum that based on information provided by Sr. Sanitary Code Inspector Ouellette and the landlord that the Sanitary Code related violations have been resolved and the landlord is in full compliance; and the issues noted as #4 and #12 of the violation notice are asthetic in nature only and are not violations of the Sate Sanitary Code. Jo-Ann Keegan – absent John Donovan – yes Kerry Hall – yes Craig Kelly – yes William Galvin – yes. 2. OLD BUSINESS: 2.I Communication: from Eric Slagle, Director of Development Services re: Lowell High School Arsenic Remediation Mr. Slagle informed the Board that the remediation had been completed prior to the student’s return to school and the fencing had been left up to protect the grass. The fence has since been removed. 2.II Informational: 2018 Board of Health Scheduled Meetings. The Board accepted and placed on file. Member Donovan and Member Galvin informed the Board Secretary that they will not be available for the February 7, 2018 Board meeting. 3. DIRECTOR’S REPORT 3.I Update: Divisional and Departmental Reports The Board accepted and placed on file. Ms. Vigroux informed the Board that the Department’s Deputy Director of Finance position has been filled and will attend the January Board meeting. DPW Commissioner Tom Bellegarde briefly addressed the Board regarding the LHS tour and ongoing repairs at Lowell High School which will be addressed in the upcoming Capital Improvements meeting in February. Member Hall reiterated that the tour went well and she had felt safe during the tour and the school looked in good shape. Motion: To adjourn. Motion to adjourn at 7:48 PM was made by Kerry Hall, seconded by Craig Kelly. All in favor. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH: JANUARY 17, 2017 @ 6:00 PM MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM CITY HALL