HomeMy Public PortalAboutOct 09 BOH MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
October 28, 2009
Third Floor Conference Room, Administration Building
CALL TO ORDER: Dr. Straus called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.
PRESENT: Dr. John Straus, Dr. Barbara Beck, Steven Ward, Kristel Bennett, Mark
Waksmonski, and Karen O'Reilly.
Minute Review: The Board of Health reviewed the minutes of the September 16,
2009 meeting. Dr. Beck made a motion to accept the minutes of September 16, 2009.
Dr. John Straus seconded. All were in favor.
District 2 Presentation: Sanitarian, Mark Waksmonski and Animal Control Officer,
Karen O'Reilly presented the August and September 2009 Environmental and
Community Health Report to the Board. Mr. Waksmonski discussed with the Board his
involvement with the Massachusetts Environmental Health Association (MEHA)
Hazardous Material Subcommittee. He also discusses lead determination and the lead
law. Ms. O'Reilly discussed animal control cases she had been working on, the geese
harassment program concluding, and larvaciding catch basin program finished as well.
Red Lentil: Kristel Bennett presented the plan review documentation for Red Lentil
located at 600 Mt Auburn Street. Mrs. Bennett informed the Board the owner Pankaj
Pradham was representing Red Lentil and was requesting a Food Service Establishment
Perl��it. Mrs. Bennett informed the Board that the applicant has been instructed as to their
responsibility regarding the requirements of the Food Code and has been instructed as to
their responsibility concerning the inspection process. After a brief discussion Barbara
Beck made a motion to approve the issuance of a 2009/2010 Food Service Establishment
Peiiiiit to Red Lentil. John Straus seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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67 Channing Road: Kristel Bennett info led the Board that Elaine and Melvin
Rosenburg owners of 67 Charming Road requested a hearing before the Board for
modification of compliance time for the amended order letter date September 24, 2009.
Kristel Bennett presented the findings of sanitarian, Mark Waksmonski's inspection. Ms.
Elaine Rosenburg informed the Board about the efforts to remedy the violations, and one
violation was remaining, a window that needed to be repaired. After much discussion
thereof Barbara Beck made a motion to amend the order letter dated September 24, 2009
to extend the requirements of compliance time to the next Board of Health meeting, and
prior to the meeting an inspection will be conducted to ensure compliance. John Straus
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Boston Sports Club: Mr. Michael Boyle, Ms. Marisa Conover, and Ms. Lauren Taylor
manager of Boston Sports Club, were present to represent Boston Sports Club. Kristel
Bennett stated that Boston Sports Club was before the Board for violation of the
Swimming Pool — State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 435.00. Mrs. Bennett review the
sanitary history Boston Sports Club has had with the Health Department and the recent
violations of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 435.00 including but not limited to
chemical standards, incomplete records, and availability of records. After hearing the
findings of the Boston Sports Club General Manager, Program Manager, and Pool
Manager, and of the August 27, 2009 and October 28, 2009 Health inspections, and after
much discussion thereof, Dr. Beck made a motion that improvement of the chlorination
system must be made with the best available technology, at the next meeting plans to
upgrade the backwash chlorination system must be presented and documentation made
available. In addition as a result of a history of repeated violations the Watertown Board
of Health suspend the Boston Sports Club permit to operate a Swimming Pool for a
period of four consecutive business days. Suspension of the Penult to Operate the
Boston Sports Club pool shall commence immediately. Dr. Straus seconded the motion,
all were in favor.
The W: Kristel Bennett presented the plan review documentation for The W
located at 50 Mt Auburn Street. Mrs. Bennett infoiiiied the Board the owner Christie
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Demis was representing The W and was requesting a Food Service Establishment Permit.
Mrs. Bennett informed the Board that the applicant has been instructed as to their
responsibility regarding the requirements of the Food Code and has been instructed as to
their responsibility concerning the inspection process. After a brief discussion Barbara
Beck made a motion to approve the issuance of a 2009/2010 Food Service Establishment
Permit to The W. John Straus seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Victor's Diner: Kristel Bennett presented the plan review documentation for
Victor's Diner located at 214 North Beacon Street. Mrs. Bennett informed the Board the
owner Okita Sevi was representing Victor's Diner and was requesting a Food Service
Establishment Permit. Mrs. Bennett informed the Board that the applicant has been
instructed as to their responsibility regarding the requirements of the Food Code and has
been instructed as to their responsibility concerning the inspection process. After a brief
discussion Barbara Beck made a motion to approve the issuance of a 2009/2010 Food
Service Establishment Permit to Victor's Diner. John Straus seconded the motion. All
were in favor.
La Romagnoli & Sons: Kristel Bennett presented the plan review documentation
for La Romagnoli & Sons at 584 Mt Auburn Street. Mrs. Bennett informed the Board the
owner Anna Romagnoli was representing La Romagnoli and was requesting a Food
Service Establishment Permit. Mrs. Bennett informed the Board that the applicant has
been instructed as to their responsibility regarding the requirements of the Food Code and
has been instructed as to their responsibility concerning the inspection process. After a
brief discussion Barbara Beck made a motion to approve the issuance of a 2009/2010
Food Service Establishment Permit to La Romagnoli & Sons. John Straus seconded the
motion. All were in favor.
Mt Auburn Market: Kristel Bennett informed the Board that the owner of Mt Auburn
Market was before the Board for an administrative hearing for suspension or revocation
of his Tobacco and Sales Location Permit for failure to comply with the Board order on
August 28, 2009 to attend a Mandatory Retailer Education training. The owner, Ioannis
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Ioannidis appeared before the Board and gave testimony stating that he did not
understand the Board order to attend the training. After much discussion, Barbara Beck
made a motion to table the decision of the suspension or revocation of Mt Auburn
Market's Tobacco Sales and Location Permit to the next Board meeting, and Mt Auburn
Market would be required to attend a Tobacco retailer education training on Thursday,
November 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM. John Straus seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Red Leaf Cafe: Kristel Bennett informed the Board that there was no
representative from Red Leaf Cafe, the Board took note of the absence, and asked to have
a representative from Red Leaf Cafe appear at the next Board meeting to receive the
Permit to Operate a Food Service Establishment.
Dicema Pharmaceuticals: Kristel Bennett infoinied the Board that there was no
representative from Dicema Pharmaceuticals, the Board took note of the absence, and
asked to have a representative from Dicema Pharmaceuticals appear at the next Board
meeting to receive the Hazardous Materials Permit.
Next Meeting Date: November 18, 2009
Adjourn: 10:20 PM
Minutes: Submitted by Steven J. Ward, Director of Public Health
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