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Min-2018 June 4 BOH
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CANTON BOARD OF HEALTH TOWN OF CANTON CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS Minutes of the Canton Board of Health Meeting on June 4, 2018. PRESENT: Ms. Ruth Slattery, Chair Dr. Julie Goodman, Vice Chair Dr. Alan Rapoport, Clerk ALSO PRESENT: Mr. John L. Ciccotelli, Health Director Ms. Karen D. Murphy, Recording Secretary Ms. Ify Ugby, Nursing Student at Regis College Ms. Slattery opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, located at 801 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts. PERMITS/LICENSES/APPROVALS Local Upgrade Approval — 766 Turnpike Street: Postponed to future meeting. Local Upgrade Approval — 5 Fairview Road: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted to approve a setback variance of soil to the basement wall and an increase in coverage over the tank provided the total depth is not more than 36 inches, at 5 Fairview Road. VOTED: 3 — 0. Food Service Review — Reis & Irvy's: Mr. David D'Olympio from Reis & Irvy was present prior to a formal food service permit request to describe how the automated frozen dessert machine prevents human cross -contamination. He showed a video that follows the order through the dispensing of the frozen dessert, addition of toppings, and transfer to the customer. He noted that safeguards are in place so that the customer can only touch product at the end of the whole process. Additionally, the machine will shut down if the temperature goes beyond the safety zone and/or if more than seven days have passed since the machine was last cleaned. The Board asked a number of questions addressing sanitation and maintenance of the machine. It looks forward to receiving Mr. D'Olympio's formal request. Food Service — Golden China: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted to approve permits for Food Service C, Retail Food Service and Milk & Cream due to a change of owner, Paul F. Yip, at Golden China, 599 Washington Street pending final inspection. VOTED: 3 — 0. Food Service — Fajitas Cantina & Grille: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted to approve permits for Food Service C, Retail Food Service and Milk & Cream due to a change of owner, Stone Restaurant Group, Inc, d.b.a. Fajitas Cantina & Grill, 95 Washington Street pending final inspection. VOTED: 3 — 0. Disposal Works Installer — Morse Excavation: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapoport, the Board voted to approve a disposal works installer permit to Frank Morse of Morse Excavation at 31 Plympton Street, Middleboro. VOTED: 3 — 0.
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Canton Board of Health June 4, 2018 Page 2 of 2 APPOINTMENT Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan: Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board submits Dr. Rapoport to the Selectmen's Office for an appointment to the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan. VOTED: 3 — 0. DISCUSSION Summer Safety Fair: The annual family event held on Friday, May 18 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Pequitside Farm was a success. Participants and vendors all had positive comments about it. Opioid Epidemic: Dr. Rapoport noted that there was a decrease in opioid related deaths in Massachusetts; 2016 was 2,149, and in 2017 it was 2,016. The Canton Alliance Against Drug Abuse offers counseling and support for those who are affected by this situation. Retail Marijuana Sale: Dr. Rapoport was pleased the vote at Town Meeting approved a ban on retail sales of marijuana and outlawed all recreational marijuana establishments in all zoning districts. He noted that any potential benefits from the generation of tax revenue needs to be weighed very critically against the effects of marijuana on the brain. Pride Month: Dr. Rapoport noted an article on the challenges of LGBT young adults, including hate crimes and suicidal thoughts and actions, in the Boston Globe on May 27, 2018. He commended local establishments who supported the diversity in the town, during Pride month, by displaying the rainbow flag. ADMINISTRATION Executive Session Minutes — February 5, 2018: Upon a motion from Dr. Rapaport, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve the executive session minutes of February 5, 2018 as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. BILLS AND VOUCHERS Bills and Vouchers: Upon a motion from Dr. Rapaport, 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 July 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapaport, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm. VOTED: 3 — 0. Respectfully submitted, Alan Rapoport, OD Clerk