Board of Health

APPROVED 4.3.24 BOH MEETING PRESENT: Jo-Ann Keegan, Chairperson Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, Board Member William Galvin, III Board Member Erin Gendron, Board Member Alison Keegan, Board Member Lisa Golden, HHS Director Chairperson Jo-Ann Keegan called the March 6, 2024 meeting of the Board of Health to order at 6:04PM 3/6/2024 - Minutes 1. NEW BUSINESS 1.I. For Acceptance: Minutes of the February 7, 2024 Meeting of the Lowell Board of Health Motion: To accept the minutes of the February 7, 2024 Meeting of the Lowell Board of Health made by Erin Gendron, seconded by William Galvin. All in favor. 1.II. For Review: Monthly Development Services Reports Submitted by Sr. Sanitary Code Inspector Jimmy Le Board Member William Galvin noted that there were no schools listed on the Failed Establishment Report. Chairperson Jo-Ann Keegan requested that Sr. Inspector Le put Ecumerica, 462 Bridge St on a shortened inspection schedule. Chairperson Keegan would like Sr. Inspector Le to update the Board as to why some establishments are not being inspected on the 6-month schedule, with some being longer (i.e. UMass Lowell 13 months, Olympia Restaurant 11 months and Wendys 11 months) 1.III. For Review: Proposed Modification to the Board of Health Body Art Regulations The Board reviewed the proposed changes to the Board of Health Body Art Apprentice Regulations. Julia DeMoura from I Love Beauty, 11 Mill St. was present to speak to the Board. An interpreter was available for Ms. DeMoura The Board modified the Apprentice Program Regulations 1. The Board indicated that membership shall be in either the American Academy of Micropigmentation or the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals 2. Add the option of the American Academy of Micropigmentation Diamond Level to the required the Apprenticeship Trainer qualifications. Motion: to accept the draft Body Art Apprenticeship Program modifications made by Erin Gendron, seconded by Alison Keegan. All in favor. VOTE: Jo-Ann Keegan – Yes William Galvin – yes Kathleen Cullen-Lutter – Yes Erin Gendron – Yes Alison Keegan - Yes The Board modified the Body Art Regulations: 1. 18.11 add “with the exception of removal of microblading pigmentation on the eyebrows” 2. 18.02 add “lips”  BOHM03062024 Page 2 Motion: To accept training made by William Galvin, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor. VOTE: Jo-Ann Keegan – Yes William Galvin – yes Kathleen Cullen-Lutter – Yes Erin Gendron – Yes Alison Keegan - Yes Discussion on the fees occurred. Motion: to decrease the establishment fees to $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars) and decrease the Practitioner and Apprentice Licenses back to $250.00 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars) made by Kathleen Cullen-Lutter, seconded by Erin Gendron. All in favor Motion: Strike 14.19 (11) and add No food or drink at the workstation made by William Galvin, seconded by Alison Keegan. All in favor. VOTE: Jo-Ann Keegan – Yes William Galvin – yes Kathleen Cullen-Lutter – Yes Erin Gendron – Yes Alison Keegan - Yes 1.IV. For Review: PrideStar EMS, Inc. Reports and Notifications Submitted by Jon Kelley The Board reviewed the report and placed on file. 1.V. Informational: Donation of AED Machines to City of Lowell Pending Council Approval The Board reviewed and placed on file. 2. OLD BUSINESS 2.I. For Review: Cashins & Associates Air Quality Report The Board reviewed and placed on file. 2.11 For Review: Pawtucket Memorial - EMSL Analytical Mold Report The Board reviewed and placed on file. HHS Director Lisa Golden noted that the report now gives an interpretation which indicates it is safe. 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 3.I. Informational: Wastewater COVID-Flu-RSV Testing The Board accepted and placed on file. 3.II. Departmental/Divisional Reports and Updates HHS Director Lisa Golden informed the Board that Country Farms on Branch St has been served a thirty-day suspension of their State tobacco license. Director Golden recommends that Country Farms ownership come before the Board at the April meeting. The Board agreed this would be appropriate. Additionally, Director Golden informed the Board that Tobacco Control will have a suspension hearing at the April meeting. Director Golden informed the Board that the CDC has dropped the 5-day isolation requirement but that Mass DPH and DESE have not done so yet. The Health Department has some test kits still available. Board Member Galvin inquired if residents of the ICC were being given COVID vaccinations. Director Golden informed the Board that Lowell Community Health Center is working with the immigrants regarding vaccination status and school aged children residing at the ICC have been brought up to date on their required vaccinations and the adults are getting caught up also. Director Golden informed the Board that a Medication Take Back Day will be held on April 27th in conjunction with the National event.  BOHM03062024 Page 3 Discussion on TB cases and LTBI occurred. Director Golden will follow up with the Public Health Nurse Manger as to why there are suspect cases listed in the LTBI totals. 4: Motion to Adjourn Motion: to adjourn the March 6, 2024 Board of Health meeting at 7:25 PM made by William Galvin, seconded by Alison Keegan. All in favor. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE LOWELL BOARD OF HEALTH WILL BE HELD AT 6:00PM ON APRIL 3, 2024 AT THE MAYOR’S RECEPTION ROOM, CITY HALL, 375 MERRIMACK ST 2ND FLOOR