02/08/1990 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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F MINUTES February 8 , 1990 4 BOARD of HEALTH lJ Costa questioned the length of time the client re- mains In the program., Mr, Davies responded 40% remain longer than two years, f the remaining %, do not last longer than 90 days. i Mr. Costa questioned they typo of addiction associated with methadone treatment. Mr. Davies responded opium. Methadone only responds to heroine addiction. Mr. Davies stated in the future they pro- pose to expand treatment to include an outpatient cocaine detox. center. r* Costa questioned the probability of break-wins. . Mr. Davies responded they have never had a break-in. Mr. Doherty questioned the amount of people per day ex� pecten to receive treatment, Mr. Dairies responded, initially 50 per day and commented limits will be set between 100 and 150 per day. Ingestion i witnessed and the client is spoken to briefly prior to leav- ing. Mr, Costa voiced his concern with the location of the facility. fi Mr. Davies stated all waste is removed by a certified -carry i e r s AEPQINTMENT.; B. Fish, E, Virgilio and T. Fudal - Proposed Firing Range Detective Fish, Mr. Virgilio and Mr. Fudala were in at- tendance for this scheduled appointments Ir. Doherty stated no permanent structures are proposed at the site. In speaking with Weston & Sampson it was .earned that relocation for the drainage site would involve $10,500 increase over the original figures. As the capping grant and wastewater treatment plant are not imminent tempo rary permission should be authorized by this Board. Mr.. Doherty commented if funds should become available for either proposals the firing range would be abandoned. Mr. Greelish commented even in the likelihood that this area should become the entrance a point for the wastewater -