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Glen Harrington stated that on September 2, 2016, the Fire Department responded to a call at Deer Crossing <br /> Unit U-137. The Board of Health office was contacted, and the Health Department responded on September 6, <br /> 2016, after the Labor Day weekend. The Fire Department's concern was the amount of oxygen tanks at the <br /> dwelling for the occupant's use for COPD. The Assistant Health Agent went to the property and was allowed to <br /> enter by a certified nurse assistant from the Visiting Nurses Association. The Assistant Health Agent met Ms. <br /> Ballard and explained the circumstances of the clutter and the ability for her to use her dwelling safely. Ms. <br /> Ballard has a caseworker, Susan Hood from Cape Behavior Northeast Services, who has worked with the <br /> occupant for some time. An Elder Services mandated report was made so that additional help may be provided <br /> by Elder Services. <br /> Mr. Harrington presented photographs of the dwelling to the Board of Health and Erika Woods in the capacity <br /> of the Cape Cod Hoarding Task Force. In one of the pictures there are several oxygen tanks. Mr. Harrington is <br /> recommending that the excess oxygen tanks be removed. Ms. Ballard does no cooking; she only uses the <br /> microwave. Ms. Ballard also has a nurse from the Visiting Nurses Association that cleans her unit for two hours <br /> a week. There is no odor in the unit even with the pet cat; therefore, there is no source of filth. The basement <br /> and second floor are clear. The main level is the only area with clutter. <br /> Brian Baumgaertel made a motion that the Board of Health require removal of the excess oxygen tanks within <br /> 48 hours of notice and weekly visits by the Assistant Health Agent at Deer Crossing Unit U-137 until the <br /> October 20, 2016, Board of Health meeting, and then make a decision to condemn based upon the condition of <br /> the unit. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> 1. Flu Clinic. <br /> Glen Harrington is waiting to confirm with the Visiting Nurses Association the dates of October 28, 2016, and <br /> November 14, 2016, Flu Clinics which will be held at Christ the King Church Parish Hall. The first Flu Clinic is <br /> scheduled from 9 AM to12 PM, and the second clinic will be held from 3 PM to 6 PM. Pneumonia vaccines will <br /> not be offered. <br /> NEXT MEETING <br /> The next meeting of the Board of Health is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 7:00 PM. As there was <br /> no further business, Brian Baumgaertel made a motion to adjourn the Public Session Meeting of the Board of <br /> Health at 9:17 PM. Lucy Burton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> / '1 cn s <br /> Frances Boulos <br /> Administrative Assistant <br /> Mashpee Board of Health <br /> attachments <br /> 4 <br />