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BOH-Feb 6 2017
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TOWN OF CANTON CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS Minutes of the Canton Board of Health Meeting on February 6, 2017. PRESENT: Ms. Ruth Slattery, 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 Ms. Slattery opened the Meeting at 7:05 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts. REGULATION DISCUSSIONS E -Cigarette Shop: Present were Mr. Richard DeCotis and Mr. Nick DeCotis, brothers who would like to open an e -cigarette shop in Canton. They wanted to speak with the Board about their plans to make sure they are in compliance with the regulations. They have two other stores already, and they have a retail environment, not a lounge. Their business philosophy is to offer e -cigarettes as a healthier alternative to combustible cigarettes, leading to cessation. The customers do not directly touch the products. The products displayed in retail cases, and staff waits on them and advises them on the products and usage. Per the current tobacco regulations in Canton, their store would be in compliance. The Board appreciated having them come in to describe their business and planned retail shop. Body Art: Mr. Ciccotelli provided history on the body art regulation in Canton that was approved in 2001 when the State first approved the practice and provided towns with a template on the new law. In the ensuing years, Canton has kept this regulation as is, as no one has tried to be permitted until this year, when in one week two people called to be permitted. Mr. Ciccotelli has reviewed the regulation and recommended that some sections can be removed, and that one area should be restricted and considered unlawful in Canton. He proposes that the Board consider prohibiting deep muscle piercing, braiding, and branding, as these practices often result in infections with the cutting of the skin. He will forward his proposals to the Board for them to review and comment on, and then it will be discussed at the next month's meeting and posted, accordingly. Mr. Renot Lopes was present to present his plans to open a studio in a space at his house with an outside, separate entrance. Mr. Ciccotelli recommended that he present his floor plans to him, which can be reviewed and commented upon before any renovations begin. This way, he can make changes on paper, before he invests in the actual construction.
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Canton Board of Health February 6, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Although he could be permitted under the current regulation, Mr. Ciccotelli wanted to make sure he knew that the regulation would change in the future. ANIMAL INSPECTOR STIPEND Animal Inspector Stipend: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a $300 annual stipend for the animal inspector to cover a monthly usage of one gigabyte of data usage on his personal cell phone to download notices from other towns while he is out doing Canton business. VOTED: 3 — 0. BUDGET 2018 Budget: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve the FY2018 budget as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. PERMITS/LICENSES Haul Offal — Food Grease Trappers, Inc.: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a permit to haul offal to Food Grease Trappers, Inc., located at 111 Quebec. Lowell, MA. VOTED: 3 — 0. Monitoring Well — Eversource: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to a approve a monitoring well for Eversource at 90 Shawmut Road to be drilled by Well Driller, TDS, Inc. of Sterling, MA. VOTED: 3 — 0. Food Service — Blue Hills Country Club: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to a approve permits for Food Service F, Retail Food Service, Milk & Cream to Concert Blue Hills Country Club LLC, d.b.a. Blue Hills Country Club at 23 Pecunit Street due to a change of ownership on December 23, 2016. VOTED: 3 — 0. Denomination Affiliation — Congregation Church of Canton: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a name change from United Church of Christ to Congregational Church of Canton at 1541 Washington Street. Their new denomination is National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. VOTED: 3 — 0. ANNUAL RENEWLS Hazardous Materials: Upon a motion by Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board moved to grant the renewal of 59 permits for small and medium quantities of hazardous materials on file at the Canton Health Office from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018. VOTED: 3 — 0. APPLICATION FORM Application Form — Body Art: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve an application form for body art establishments and body art practitioners. VOTED: 3 — 0.
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Canton Board of Health February 6, 2017 Page 3 of 3 17IrMOI&V [9]►`l Commendation of Terri Khoury: Mr. Ciccotelli shared a letter from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA) thanking Ms. Khoury for her excellent presentation at the 49"' Annual Health Conference in October 2016. She presented on Fall Assessment and Intervention, a topic based on the research of her doctoral dissertation. Dr. Levrault suggested the Board send their thanks to Ms. Khoury also, for the work she has done on the important topic of falls and the elderly. Dr. Levrault also asked for information about upcoming MHOA events, as he would like to attend them if time allows. Canton Smoking Regulation: The Board asked to continue the discussion about evaluating the smoking regulations in Canton and considering additional restrictions on the regulations. Mr. Ciccotelli has received a template from MHOA that allows towns to customize and consider regulations that would best serve the citizens. ADMINISTRATION Regular Session Minutes — December 5,2016: Upon a motion from Dr. Levrault, seconded by Dr. Goodman the Board voted to approve the minutes of December 5, 2016 as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. BILLS AND VOUCHERS Bills and Vouchers: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Levrault, the Board voted to approve the bills and vouchers as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Next Meeting: The next scheduled meeting is March 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Levrault, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm. VOTED: 3 — 0. Respectfully submitted, ie Goodman, Ph.D. Clerk