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J MINUTES January 26, 1995 4 BOARD OF HEALTH society and you just can't flip a switch and expect it to change overnight." "I think there should be some protection from workers and children and by segregating smoking and non-smoking areas we make about as good and practical an effort as we are going to get." Mr. Cram stated, "In my opinion, I have no problem with the regulations as they exist." Mr. Doherty commented, "Our regulations were done in cooperation with the business community." "We encouraged them to participate in the process." Mr. Cram stated, "We are giving people choices at this point, we are not dictating." "The regional program is dictating 100%'all the way." "When I say a vote, I'm saying a vote amongst the people in town - whether they want the regional program or whether they want to keep the local regulations in effect now." Mr. Doherty commented, "That bothers me, putting it out to the voters as it may be opening up a can of worms." "We have the authority." "If we pass it off to the voters than that authority can be challenged in other areas as well." "I would rather see the Board take a responsible position." "The coalition set a very unreasonable date and are setting themselves up for failure." "I agree with the regulation as it stands however, it should be reviewed annually and where appropriate amendments should be made as needed." Mr. Ball stated, "This coming March we will review the regulation." "I would recommend we direct the asst. agent to notify the Chamber of Commerce and local retail and food establishments of our upcoming review and request their comments." Board members agreed. Mr. Doherty stated, "I would recommend we direct our representative to voice the Board's opinion that the November 1 st deadline is premature and unrealistic." Board members agreed. Mr. Ball directed the asst. agent to notify the Board of the restaurant owners comments in two weeks. Meeting with D.E.P., 1/31/95 - Regarding Landfill Closure Mr. McQuaid relayed, "We have been reclassified from a significant threat to a potential threat." "The deadline for closure of our landfill is October, 1997."