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TOWN OF CANTON CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS Minutes of the Canton Board of Health Meeting on October 5, 2015. PRESENT: Mr. Robert P. Schneiders, Chairperson Dr. Richard N. Levrault, Vice Chairperson Dr. Julie Goodman, Clerk ALSO PRESENT: Mr. John L. Ciccotelli, Health Director ABSENT: Ms. Karen D. Murphy, Recording Secretary Mr. Schneiders opened the Meeting at 7:06 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts. PERMITS Keeping of Animals — 4 Lillian Road: The property owners, Gary and Sarah Titus, were present. Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a permit for 25 chickens and one (1) pig at 4 Lillian Road. VOTED: 3 — 0. Disposal Works Permit —15 Chief Lane: According to Mr. Ciccotelli, this request will be tabled indefinitely. He reported that the house was built as a 3 -bedroom house. At some point in time, a request was made to the Board to add a fourth bedroom. The owners have built a fifth bedroom without approval. Local upgrade approvals and variances are not permitted with a repair, which is what this request would be considered. The requirement, now, would be to put in a fully compliant system, which will be difficult to do; as only a 4 bedroom system would be allowed, 5"' bedroom would need to be eliminated. The owners will eventually need to make a decision about the status of the fifth bedroom, before any requests can be made for a variance. Giovanni's Iee Cream — 598 Washington Street: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve permits for a food service, retail food service, and milk & cream to Giovanni's Ice Cream at 598 Washington Street due to a change of ownership. VOTED: 3 — 0. DISCUSSION 2014 Youth Smoking Survey Results: Dr. Goodman shared the results of the annual smoking survey with the Board. This is the second in a series of five annual surveys that evaluate the smoking habits of middle and high school students in Canton, following the BOH regulation that increased the age to 21 (from 18) to purchase tobacco products. Dr. Goodman noted that before the smoking age was raised, the overall smoking habits of the town's teenagers were below the state and national averages. Although they did not decrease in the year after the regulation, they remained low. What is most encouraging is that, while national rates of e -cigarette use has tripled, it has not increased in Canton. Dr. Levrault discussed the growing data regarding the harmful effects of e -cigarettes, as well as current legislation to raise the age to 21 statewide, and to include e -cigarettes with all tobacco products.
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Canton Board of Health October 5, 2015 Page 2 of 2 The third annual survey will be distributed in December. Board of Health Fair — October 17: The annual Health Fair will be held on Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the high school Flu shots will be available. Flu Clinic — October 28: There will be a flu clinic at Pequitside Farm from 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. for those who cannot attend the Health Fair. Mosquito Update: Mr. Ciccotelli reported that following a relatively quiet summer, September has seen an increase in mosquito borne illnesses. Statewide, there have been six cases of West Nile Virus and two deaths. There have been several dozen detections in the town for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. ADMINISTRATION Regular Session Minutes — September 14, 2015: Dr. Goodman did not participate in this discussion. Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Mr. Schneiders, the Board voted to approve the minutes of September 14, 2015. VOTED: 2 —1 abstention. BILLS AND VOUCHERS Bills and Vouchers: Upon a motion by Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve the bills and vouchers as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on November 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. INFORMATION Adjournment: Upon a motion by Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve adjourning the meeting at 7:24 p.m. VOTED: 3— 0. Respectfully submitted, Dr. Julie Goodman Clerk