Lincoln Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2004
PRESENT: Frederick Mansfield, M.D., Chairman
Arnold Weinberg, M.D.
Diane Haessler, R.N.
Michael Moore, Agent
Elaine Carroll, Secretary
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The minutes from the June 2 meeting were approved as written. The next meeting will be September 15, 2004.
Septic System Review:
12 Smith Hill Road According to the system designer, the homeowner wants to replace the existing septic system because the leaching field is failing and breaking out. A local variance is needed for the proposed design, which has Infiltrator chambers in a bed configuration. The petitioner is asking the Board to grant 1 variance from the local regulations:
1) To construct a leaching bed or field, which is not allowed by local amendment to 310 CMR 15.252(1).
After a brief discussion, which included an explanation of an Infiltrator chamber system, a motion was made to grant the local variance as requested. The motion passed 3-0.
Food Establishments:
Whistlestop The current owners of the Whistlestop are selling the business and moving to a family farm in Wales. Brian Mehigan of Stow, who has never owned a food establishment before, but is anxious to make the attempt, is purchasing the business. Mr. Mehigan came before the Board to present a plan of what he wants to do to enlarge and improve the business. He needs to go before the Planning Board because of expansion and new ownership. Mr. Mehigan also said that the RLF has given him first refusal for a planned café space in the proposed new Post Office building. Mike Moore is asking the Board to take the following actions with regard to the Whistlestop:
(1) To vote to issue a permit to operate a food establishment that will expire one day after the next Board of Health meeting. At each meeting from now until Phase 2 (expansion into next store) is complete, the Board would vote to either grant or deny a one-month permit.
(2) To limit the menu items as a condition of the permit to operate. Staff recommended that, at least for the first month, the new owners should eliminate the daily specials and soups, and focus on learning how to prepare the regular sandwiches.
(3) Require the petitioner to provide plans showing the final layout.
(4) To visit the restaurant before the next Board meeting.
The members were concerned that there are no bathroom facilities being planned for this restaurant and felt that the Building Department should look into whether a bathroom would be required for a sit-down food establishment. After a brief discussion, a motion was made to approve the actions as outlined. The motion passed 3-0. The new owner will be required to return to the Board monthly until Phase 2 is completed. Mike also gave the members a copy of the Merged Food Code.
Other Business:
Church Kitchens, Social Clubs & Temporary Food Events Mike Moore gave the members an information packet, which is used for all kitchens are used for temporary food events.
Bio-terrorism The Fire Department received the 2 portable Honda generators, which were ordered and Mike Moore said that the remaining $225.16, which wasn t spent by June 30 must be returned to the State and he will provide the Town with a bill in order to return the remaining money.
Bills Paid Four bills were paid: Eliot Community Human Services in the amount of $1,250.00, Ed Lyons Fire Equipment, Inc. for $1,739.84 for 2 Honda generators, Town of Lexington, MHHP for April and May for $1,540.42 and Town of Lexington, MHHP for June for $1,400.00.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine M. Carroll
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