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HomeMy Public PortalAboutBoard of Health -- 2020-03-18 Minutes \\\� �11�11111t11111 ���� Town of Brewster //i ����� V ` E `� �'� ///, 2198 MAIN STREET Health Department \�� BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 02631 - 1898 }r4 ° ��"��� ' Amy L . von Hone, R. S . , C. H. O . Director PHONE : 508 . 896 . 3701 EXT. 1120 r 01 F FAX : 508 . 896 .4538 Sherrie McCullough, R. S. brhealtha ,brewster- ma. Qov Assistant Director Ila ?Z100 NC RP�xA ��~ WWW. BREWSTER-MA. GOV Tammi Mason ////��yyy///�I!lllf IIIIlft11 \\ Senior Department Assistant Board of Health Meeting D R ij 2111 101 141 R Tl?f( J, " Wednesday March 18, 2020 at S :OOPM Remote Participation Meeting r _ Board members present: Annette Graczewski , MT (ASCP), Chair; Carmen Scherzo, DVM , Vice Chair; Joe Ford; Penny Hausser Holeman, MPH, MA, MS and Lucas Dinwiddie Others present: Amy von Hone, R. S ., C . H . O ., Health Director 1 . Chairman 's announcements None 2 . Citizens Forum : None 3 . Animal Inspector nominations Motion : nominate Sherrie McCullough and Lynda Brogden Burns as Animal Inspectors . Motion: Carmen Scherzo Second : Penny Hausser Holeman Vote: Penny Hausser Holeman —yes Action : Motion carried Joe Ford — yes Carmen Scherzo — yes Lucas Dinwiddie — yes Annette Graczewski - yes 4. Beach signs update Mrs . Graczewski stated that the beach signs had been updated to reflect the date changes . A photo was sent around to the Board members previously. The warranty on the signs has now been voided because of those stickers . 5 . Discussion and vote on having a Local Marijuana regulation Mrs . Graczewski stated that she would like to continue this until such time that members of the public can be present and comment on this proposal . She suggested the work meeting in April . Mrs . von Hone stated that she BOH 3/ 18/2020 Minutes Page 2 thinks that the Covid - 19 emergency could still be going on for a few months and didn 't know if the second meeting in April would be back to a regular meeting ( not remotely) . Motion : Continue this discussion at a future date . Possibly April 15 , 2020 Motion : Carmen Scherzo Second : Penny Hausser Holeman Vote: Penny Hausser Holeman — yes Action: Motion carried Carmen Scherzo - yes Annette Graczewski — yes Lucas Dinwiddie — yes Joe Ford - yes 6 . Cov1d - 19 Update Mrs . Graczewski told the Board that the Town Administrators Office has given information to the Board as to what steps they have taken . There is lots of information coming out every day. She thanked the Health Department Staff for all their hard work. Mrs . von Hone stated that she would like to give credit to Kathy Lambert, I .T . and Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator too, as they have been extremely helpful during all this . Mrs . Graczewski stated that the COOP plan had been shared earlier this week with the Board . KP Law has also given information to the Select Board and Board of Health information on how to handle meetings, etc . during this time . It should be noted that the Health Department is the place to get answers to questions people have about this, Mr. Dinwidde stated that he thinks people generally have a good handle on how to get information . Mr. Ford urged people to take this seriously. Mrs . Graczewski encouraged the public to look at the CDC and the Mass . Department of Public Health websites for information and also stated that the Town' s website has good information also . I 7 . Consent Agenda • Griffiths Pond Road Real Estate Trust, Title 5 Inspection — 300' setback variance - 148 Griffiths Pond Road • Ellen Gleason, Title 5 Inspection — 300' setback variance — 136 North Pond Drive Ms . Hausser Holeman stated that she is glad that this is able to be done in a timely fashion for residents . Motion : Accept the consent agenda for 148 Griffiths Pond Road and 136 North Pond Drive Motion : Penny Hausser Holeman Second : Joe Ford Vote: Penny Hausser Holeman — yes Action : Motion carried Carmen Scherzo - yes Joe Ford — yes Lucas Dinwiddie — yes Annette Graczewski - yes i BOH 3/ 18/2020 Page 3 8 . Topics the Chair did not anticipate Mrs . Graczewski spoke about Conservation Day, which will be held this year on July 11th . She stated that last year the Board along with the County Health Department provided sunscreen information and samples and there was also a lot of information shared about septic systems . She asked for members of the Board to volunteer to help this year. 9 . Liaison Reports Mrs . Graczewski stated that the WQRC had not met. Ms . Hausser Holeman provided the updated policies of the Recycling Committee regarding recycling of glass and paper. Dr. Scherzo stated that the Dog Park Development Committee had met and decided to produce a 5 year plan and budget for the dog park. Informational items were noted . Mrs . Graczewski thanked the Board . Meeting adjourned at 5 : 24 pm .