HomeMy Public PortalAboutAug 08 BOH MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
August 20, 2008
Town Council Chambers, Administration Building
CALL TO ORDER: Dr. Straus called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
PRESENT: Dr. John Straus, Dr. Carl Brownsberger, Steven Ward, Kristel Bennett, Mark
Waksmonski, and David Neylon.
Minute Review: The Board of Health reviewed the minutes of July 19, 2008. Dr.
Brownsberger made a motion to accept the minutes of July 19, 2008. Dr. Straus seconded
the motion, and all were in favor.
District 2 Presentation: David Neylon, the Watertown Public Health Nurse gave a
presentation to the Board of Health on the Massachusetts Virtual Epidemiological
Network (MAVEN). The Massachusetts Department of Public Health of Bureau of
Communicable Disease Controls Office has developed a web -based disease surveillance
and case management system, known as MAVEN. The system can capture all relevant
information on reportable diseases, and can be modified to capture additional information
as well. Mr. Neylon informed the Board that MAVEN is designed to allow secure real-
time sharing of information between MDPH, local health departments, and clinicians.
Mr. Neylon presented additional documentations of what the MAVEN systems looks
like. Watertown Health Department will plan on going live with MAVEN in the fall of
this year.
69-71 Elm Street: Kristel Bennett informed the Board of Health, that Mr. James
Delleville, owner of 69-71 Elms Street requested a hearing to withdraw a portion of the
order to correct letter dated August 6, 2008. Mrs. Bennett presented the findings of the
August 5, 2008 nuisance inspection. Mrs. Bennett noted on August 20, 2008 the property
was reinspected; there were minor changes to the accumulation of material. Mr. James
Delleville, owner of the property presented information to the board regarding the items
located on the property. After much discussion thereof, Dr. Brownsberger made a motion
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that the Board of Health continue this matter to the next Board of Health meeting to be
held on September 17, 2008 in order to give the property owner, Mr. James Delleville,
additional time to comply with the order letter dated August 6, 2008, Dr. Straus
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
818 Mt. Auburn Street: Mark Waksmonski informed the Board of Health, that Mr.
Robert Maguire, owner of 818 Mt Auburn Street requested a hearing to withdraw the
order to correct letter dated July 22, 2002. Mr. Waksmonski presented the findings of the
July 17, 2008 inspection to the Board of Health. Mr. Waksmonski noted on August 20,
2008 the dwelling unit was reinspected; none of the violations were corrected. Mr.
Robert Maguire, owner of the property presented information to the Board regarding the
current agreement between him and his tenant and will plan to make the appropriate
repairs once the tenant has vacated the dwelling unit. After much discussion thereof, Dr.
Brownsberger made a motion that the Board of Health recommend that the order letter
dated July 22, 2008 issued to Robert Maguire, owner of 818 Mt. Auburn Street, Unit 7 be
sustained. Dr. Straus seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Vito's Pizza: Kristel Bennett presented the plan review documentation for Vito's Pizza
to the Board. Mrs. Bennett informed the Board that Mr. Milton Mendez was representing
Vito's Pizza and was requesting a variance for the requirements of a service (mop) sink.
She informed the Board the Vito's Pizza is currently operating under a Food Service
Establishment Permit. Mrs. Bennett stated Mr. Mendez has submitted a cleaning
schedule for the toilet, for proper disposal of the grey water. Mrs. Bennett informed the
Board that the Pluming Inspector has been out to Vito's Pizza and made the
determination that there is not enough space to install a service (mop) sink. Vito's Pizza
has one handsink, one two bay sink with a grease trap, and one fully enclosed bathroom.
The menu items include the following pizza, calzones, hot and cold sandwiches, burritos,
rice, and fried foods.
After much discussion thereof, Dr. Brownsberger made a motion, the Board of Health
recommend a variance for a service (mop) sink variance as required under Food Code 5-
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202.13. The request is for a variance from the requirements of a mop sink. Food Code
Chapter 5-202.13 states that at least one service link or curbed cleaning facility equipped
with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or
similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal or mop water and similar liquid
waste. The reasons for granting the variance are as follows: the high cost of the
installation of the sink due to structural difficulties; lack of space; and the fact that the
same level of public health protection may be achieved by carefully disposing of grey
water in the bathroom toilet. The employee bathroom toilet shall be the receptacle of any
grey water. The owner/manager must keep the bathroom fixture in a sanitary manner at
all times as indicated in the cleaning and sanitizing plans that were submitted. The
variance, as specified under 105 CMR 590.010 (H)(1)(2) shall be null and void in the
event of: a) change of ownership, b) menu change, c) unsanitary bathroom fixture, and d)
renovation or remodeling. Dr, Straus seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Tufts: Unidine: Mark Waksmonski presented the plan review documentation for Tufts:
Unidine. Mr. Waksmonski informed the Board that Mr. Craig Elam, the owner of Tufts:
Unidine was requesting a variance for the acidification of sushi rice. Tufts: Unidine is
currently operating under a Food Service Establishment Permit. Mr. Waksmonski
informed the Board that the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan has
been reviewed, the sushi is prepared by an experienced establishment in Quincy, MA that
has a wholesale license, and inspection revealed compliance with the submitted HACCP
plan. Menu items include traditional cafeteria food, salads, pizza, cold sandwiches,
grilled and fried foods, entree meals, and sushi.
After much discussion thereof, Dr. Brownsberger made a motion that the Board of Health
recommends granting a variance for the acidification of sushi rice as required under Food
Code 3-502.11. The request for a variance is from the requirements of hot holding for
potentially hazardous food. Food Code 3.501.16 states that "Except during preparation,
cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §
3-501.19, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained: (A) At 60°C (140°F) or above."
The reasons for granting the variance are the following: approved HACCP plan review
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the Health Department; sushi company has accumulated years of experience in preparing
and serving sushi in Quincy, MA and holds a wholesale license; inspection revealed
compliance with the HACCP plan submitted to the Health Department, sushi is offered
two times per month (once every other Thursday). The owner or person in charge must
adhere to the HACCP plan that was submitted to the Health Department. The variance,
as specified under 105 CMR 590.010(H)(1)(2) shall be null and void in the event of: a)
change in ownership, b) menu change, c) deviance from approved HACCP plan. Dr_
Straus seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Health Officer Appointment: Under MGL Chapter 111 § 30 Mr. Ward offered an intern
as an agent to the Board of Health for the purpose of conducting assignments/work in
behalf of the town. Dr. Brownsberger made a motion that Matthew Rizzi be accepted as
an agent to the Board of Health. Dr. Straus seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Next Meeting Date: September 17, 2008
Adjourn: 9:30 PM
Minutes: Submitted by Steven J. Ward, Director of Public Health
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