Board of Health

PRESENT: Jo-Ann Keegan - Chairperson William Galvin - Board Member Erin Gendron - Board Member Kathleen Cullen-Lutter - Board Member Lisa Golden - HHS Director Shawn Machado - Sr. Sanitary Code Inspector Cesar Pungirum - Tobacco Control Director Peter Faticanti - Recreation Program Director/Planner Chairperson Jo-Ann Keegan called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM 4/6/2022 - Minutes 1. NEW BUSINESS 1.I. For Acceptance: Minutes of the February 2, 2022 meeting of the Board of Health Motion: To accept the February 2, 2022 minutes of the Board of Health made by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor. 1.II. For Acceptance: Minutes of the March 2, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Health Motion: To accept the March 2, 2022 minutes of the Board of Health made by Erin Gendron, seconded by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter. All in favor. 1.III. Discussion/Vote: To Execute the First One Year Extension of the Ambulance Contract Motion: To accept the proposed amendment for the 1 year extension of the Ambulance Contract made by William Galvin, seconded by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter. VOTE: Jo-Ann Keegan -yes Kathleen Cullen-Lutter - yes William Galvin - Yes Erin Gendron - Yes 1.IV. For Review: Trinity EMS, Inc. Reports and Notifications submitted by Jon Kelley The Board had no questions and placed on file. 1.V. For Review: Application for 2022 Beach Permit for the Rynne Beach submitted by Peter Faticanti, Recreation Program Director/Planner Recreation Program Director/Planner Peter Faticanti was present. The Board asked about staffing. Motion: to approve the 2022 Beach Permit was made by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor.  BOHM04062022 Page 2 1.VI. For Review: Tobacco Control Monthly Report submitted by Cesar Pungirum, Program Director Tobacco Control Program Director Cesar Pungirum reviewed the report with the Board. Motion: To hold the retail establishment violation hearings at the May 4, 2022 Board of Health meeting made by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor. Mr. Pungirum advised the Board of the possible revisions of the Tobacco Regulations to the Board. Mr. Pungirum will create a working draft of the changes for the Board to approve prior to the document being sent to the Law Department. 1.VII. For Review: Monthly Development Services Report submitted by Senior Sanitary Code Inspector Shawn Machado Senior Sanitary Code Inspector Shawn Machado reviewed the reports with the Board. Mr. Machado updated the Board regarding the closure of the Gold Star Restaurant on Fairmont St. The Board accepted the reports and placed on file. 1.VIII. For Review: Tattoo Skin Course - Save Our Skin The Board reviewed the course criteria for the "Save Each Life" skin course. Motion: To accept the "Save Each Life" skin course for Body Art Tattoo Artist skin course requirements made by William Galvin, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor. 1.IX. Body Art Apprentice - New Motion: To approve the Body Art Apprentice license for Edward Boesch 6 Digital Drive #210 Nashua NH 03062 - Belvedere Body Art 12 Concord St Lowell, MA made by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, seconded by William Galvin. All in favor. Motion: To approve the Body Art Apprentice License pending receipt of HepB vaccination/titer status for Areyel Diaz 2 Colwell Ave #13 Lowell MA - Blaqsheep Ink 564 Dutton St Lowell, MA made by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, seconded by William Galvin. All in favor. 1.X. For Approval: Funeral Director's Licensure 2022-2023 Motion: To approve the 2022-2023 Funeral Director's Licenses made by Erin Gendron, seconded by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter. All in favor. 1.XI. Nominations: Animal Inspectors Motion: To approve the Animal Inspector's Nominations made by William Galvin, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor. 2. OLD BUSINESS 2.I. Update: COVID-19 HHS Director Lisa Golden updated the Board on the current COVID statistics. Lowell's positivity rare is currently under the State average. Director Golden informed the Board of the following changes regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations: - The Lowell Stop the Spread testing site has closed. The nearest site is currently in Lawrence and is operating on a week to week basis. - The Lowell Health Department continues to hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday afternoons. Appointments can be made at https://www.lowellma.gov/1557/lowell-vaccine-clinic. - The Lowell Community Vaccination site run by Cataldo Ambulance has moved from the site at Old Ferry Rd to a donated site at Lowell General Saints Campus. Appointments cannot be made through Lowell General. The public can make appointments by calling 2-1-1 or on the web at https://www.lowellma.gov/1557/lowell-vaccine- clinic.  BOHM04062022 Page 3 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 3.I. Department and Divisional Reports and Updates HHS Director Golden updated the Board on the open positions at the Health Department. The Board had no questions regarding the Departmental Reports. 4. Motion: To Adjourn Motion: To adjourn the April 6, 2022 meeting of the Lowell Board of Health at 7:00PM made by William Galvin, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE LOWELL BOARD OF HEALTH WILL BE HELD ON MAY 4, 2022 AT 6:00PM. LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED.