7/9/2008 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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ec 7;30 PM -R John Beigel—Tinder Box Glen Harrington opened the discussion by referring to his letter dated July 9, 2008 to Natalie Geigel, Owner of Tinder Box, in which he outlines the actions/conditions recommended in order for smoking activities to resume at the Tinder Box'facility. Greg Lynch ch licensed mechanical engineer with Bristol Engineering, introduced himself to the Board. Mr. Lynch stated that he disagreed with the last paragraph of the letter which states Glen-Harrington's opinion that the HVAC system recommended by Mr. Lynch will not adequately address or eliminate the potential for exposure to the abutting unit employees from environmental tobacco smoke. Glen Harrington is of this opinion due to the patterns he has observed over the last three to four years, of environmental/atmospheric conditions at the Mashpee Commons facility. Greg Lynch stated that his recommended HVAC design has proven technology which ensures that environmental conditions m6ll not be a problem* The issue of whether or not to have a door on the smoking room was discussed. John Beige[, co-owner of Tinder Box, introduced himself to the Board. He stated that Tinder Box in New Jersey has no door on its smoke room, and they have had no problems. They have a similar He system to the one being considered for the Jlahpee Commons Tinder Box. John Beiges stated that not having a door creates a friendlier environment between the clientele in the shop and those in the smoking room. Greg Lynch stated that his HC system is designed to separate the smoke from the retail store and the smoking room, Greg Lynch suggested the possibility of installing an air curtain in place of a door. Greg Lynch reported that Al Gagner state-licensed HC expert from Bayside Mechanical corporation, will be doing all the HVAC installation. The issue of air quality testing was discussed. Mate testing is not free; County testing is free. State testing includes a chemical analysis of the smoke which is very expensive, but measures secondhand smoke a well. County testing also measures secondhand smoke, and Marina Brod, with the county, has stated that she is budgeted to do the testing on a monthly basis as long as necessary. Glen Harrington recommended ultra high particulate meter testing on a monthly basis, which the County can do. The last issue discussed was hover to get Puritan to cooperate with the necessary cleanup of smoke residue inside their store. Puritan is reluctant to begin this process in the middle of their prune business season and would like to postpone the work until sometime in August. John Rent, Manager at Mashpee Commons, was urged to require Puritan to allow the necessary cleanup of smoke residue and work with the Beigels to coordinate the maintenance of their heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems and ensure their p negative pressure HVAC functioning, in order for Tinder Box to reopen its g Smoke Shop smoking room. Lucy Burton made a motion to accept the conditions as outlined in the BOH letter of July g, 2008 to Tinder Box Internationale, with the follov ing additions: 1. Air quality testing will be conducted monthly by the county, for carbon dioxide/carbon monoxide and ultra highs particulates. if any problems are detected, the Tinder Box smoke room vili be closed temporarily pending correction of the problems .