5/28/2008 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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i l udtan. The report found that there was tobacco smoke exposure in the abutting business establishments to the Tinder Box Smoke Shop. Natalie Beigel, owner of the Tinder Box Smoke Shop, introduced herself to the Board. She stated that she has been taring over the past several years to figure out how to fisc the problem. She met with John Rent and the Mashpee Commons management, who suggested Ills. Beigel cal] Bristol Engineering corporation. Greg Lynch, with Bristol Engineering, carne up with an exhaust system design which he says is guaranteed to remedy the problem. Glen Harrington advised Ills. Beigel to talk to the Mashpee Building Dept. before going forward with installation of the suggested exhaust system installation at a cost of$10,000 or more. If the system does not cure the problem, the Beiges will have invested the money to no avail. Ms. Beige] said the smoking room draws a substantial amount of her business, and she held strong to her plan to fix the problem and keep the smoking room. Glen Harrington stated that until the problem is resolved, people are still being exposed to second hand smoke, and therefore the Tinder Box Smoke Shop needs to tame the responsibility for the health and safety 6f the public and close the Smoke Shop smoking room. Lucy B. Burton made a motion to issue a cease and desist order effective immediately on the smoking room until the next BOH meeting, when specific conditions to the room being re-opened will be debated further. The Tinder Box Smoke shop failure to comply will result in loss of permit. Burton Caplan seconded the motion. All approved. . John's Pond Realty Trust, 401 Rt. 151 — Board of Health septic]Violation Glen Harrington stated that a letter had'been seat to the new owner, lllir. Marino, stating the requirements for the Tight Tank installation for the beauty salon on the premises. Glen Harrington was unaware of any response having been received from Mr. Marino. The Board recommended that Glen Harrington advance all information regarding the case to Town Counsel. DISCUSSION 1. DRAFT Food service "Take-OutlTake Away' or `Ready-To-Eat" Regulation Glen Harrington presented a revised draft to the Board for their consideration. Lucy Burton recommended that a stamp be placed on take out food stating that it should be consumed within 2 hours, discarded within 4 hours. Glen Harrington will circulate the draft to local food establishments for their comments and recommendations on the draft. . DRAFT Food Inspection & Enforcement Regulation Glen Harrington presented the draft with pnor BOH recommended changes. Lucy Burton made a notion to approve the Food Inspection & Enforcement Regulation draft with the incorporated changes. Burton Kaplan seconded the motion. All approved. , DRAFT Body Works Regulation Glen Harrington stated that he had made changes to the draft and will review with the Board at the next BOH meeting on .lune 113 2008.