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TOWN OF CANTON — CANTON BOARD OF HEALTH MAY 6, 2019 CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS Minutes of the Canton Board of Health Meeting on May 6, 2019. PRESENT: Ms. Ruth Slattery, Chair Dr. Alan Rapoport, Clerk Dr. Julie Goodman, Vice Chair ALSO PRESENT: Mr. John L. Ciccotelli, Health Director Ms. Karen D. Murphy, Recording Secretary Ms. Slattery opened the meeting at 7:09 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room, Memorial Hall, located at 801 Washington Street, Canton, Massachusetts. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: Board Reorganization: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Dr. Rapaport, the Board voted to reorganize the Board with Alan Rapaport as Chair, Ruth Slattery as Vice Chair, and Julie Goodman as Clerk. VOTED: 3 — 0. Dr. Rapaport assumed chairing of the meeting at this point. APPROVAL: Plastic Bag Amendment: Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve an amended version of the proposed plastic bag proposal as it relates to fines for Town Meeting as an amendment to the original warrant. VOTED: 3 —0. SEPTIC VARIANCES: Local Upgrade for Sewer System Repair -4 Downes Avenue: Present were Mr. Peter Lyons from Collins Engineering and Mr. William Hamrock the homeowner. Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a local upgrade approval variance request for a septic system repair to allow a 1 foot reduction from 5' to 4' vertical separation between the high ground water elevation and the bottom of the system to groundwater. VOTED: 3 — 0. PERMITS/LICENSES/APPROVALS: Keeping of Animals — 20 Thoreau Road: Mr. Tuan Q. Pham, the homeowner, was present. He confirmed that the neighbors had received the paperwork regarding notification. Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a permit to keep animals, up to 12 hens, at 20 Thoreau Road. VOTED: 3 — 0. Food Service Permit— CF McCarthy's: Mr. Ciccotelli announced that temporary food service permits have been issued to CF McCarthy's. Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve permits for food service A, retail food service, and milk & cream to CF McCarthy's at 614 Washington Street. VOTED: 3 —0. Disposal Works Installer — Robert Schoepplein, Co.: Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve a disposal works installer permit to Robert Schoepplein Co., of 8 Dell Street, Randolph through December 31, 2019. VOTED: 3 — 0. Page 1 of 2
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Minutes of Canton Board of Health, May 6, 2019 Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION Vaping: The Board discussed its concerns with the rise of e -cigarettes and vaping among middle and high school students which can lead to a nicotine cigarette smoking habit. The Board was hopeful that the changes made to the regulations in Canton to prohibit the sale of flavored tobaccos will reduce this issue on a local level. Marijuana: The Board discussed its concerns about the prevalence of legal marijuana, and how it might lead to some adverse behaviors and reactions. The Board discussed the regulation of foods/edibles, and the need make sure that any foods containing marijuana products are labeled as such, and that the marijuana ingredient can be traced to a permitted supplier. Measles: The Board discussed the rise in the cases of measles and to the lack of vaccinations across the country. Dr. Goodman will write an article for the Canton Citizen emphasizing the importance of vaccinations and the highly contagious nature of the measles. Town Safety Fair: The annual Town Safety Fair will be on May 17 at Pequitside Farm. Name Change — Panda Gold: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to approve a food service permit containing the name change from Golden China to Panda Gold at 599 Washington Street. VOTED: 3 — 0. ADMINISTRATION Minutes — Regular Session April 1, 2019: Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve the Regular Session Minutes of April 1, 2019 as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. Minutes — Executive Session April 1, 2019: Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to approve the Executive Session Minutes of April 1, 2019 as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. BILLS AND VOUCHERS: Bills and Vouchers: Upon a motion from Dr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Slattery, the Board voted to approve the bills and vouchers as presented. VOTED: 3 — 0. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on June 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Adjournment: Upon a motion from Ms. Slattery, seconded by Dr. Goodman, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. VOTED: 3 — 0. Respectfully submitted, ie Goodman, PhD Clerk