9/23/2009 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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Torn of Ma hpee Board of Health—Public Session Minutes of Meeting September 23, 2009 Board Members Present: Chairman Burton Kaplan, Clerk Lucy Burton Also Present: Glen Harrington, Health Agent Absent: Co-Chair nan Kalliope Egloff 7:1 —Tiffany Mendes& Brendan Lopes--Fennel Show-Cause Hearing Tiffany Mendes addressed the Board regarding clog kennel licensing. Ibis. Mendes indicated that,until the kennel i completed at 225 Ashumet Road, dogs ill be located at 58'7 Main street and a other dogs will be located at 225 Ashumet Road. Mr. Harrington reported that the owners are now in compliance because they have received their Certificate of Occupancy for 225 A hmn t Read but with only 3 dogs at the 587 Main Street address,they are not required to obtain a Kernel License. Ms. Mendes indicated that the family will be re-locating to the Ahurnet Road residence by September 28 and that her parents are located at the 5 'Main Street residence. Ms. Burton noted that the Board of Health stipulated a 30 day occupancy requirement at 225 Ashumet, and if it was not met,would necessitate the acquisition of a Fennel License for 587 Main Street during the time that ra re than 3 dogs were present. Ms. Burton expressed concern that the timeline was not met and that the owner has been in violation for the last month. Ms. Burton added that the Board of Health decision was made on June 2 , 2009 and that the homeowner received their occupancy permit on August 25, 2009. Ms. Mendes admitted that all 6 dogs have been at 587 Main Street during the last month. Mr. Harrington reported that the Board of Health,per Massachusetts General Law, is entitled to levy a single offense fine upwards of$1000 for the violation. Ms. Burton expressed concern regardingregardffig the missed deadline,not meeting conditions and whether or not they are setting a precedent before the kennel 'is licensed. The-chair agreed that the violation must be addressed and suggested a $100 fine. Ms. Burton �p responded that she would support that low ane, if it also constitutes a first p warning,provided that conditions are met going forward. The Chair questioned the intent to have all dogs 'in one kennel and Ms. Mendes responded that they planned to have all dogs together when the fennel is completed in compliance with the conditions, in approximately 3 months. Ms. Burton noted that among the conditions, it was rewired that the license be reviewed annually. Motion made by Ms. Burton to fine Tiffany Mendes c and Brendan Dopes$100.00 for the kennel license violation and note that this is the first offense and will he kept in consideration. Motion seconded by Mr. Kaplan. All voted approval unanimously. : o—Lynelle LaFleur—Bodywork Permits Earth Tomes is a new facility that has not yet been built. Ms. Burton questioned-Lynelle LaFleur about theapplication and therapies she plans to practice at the location. Ms. LaFleur responded with her � intent to provide both Rei i and massage therapy. Ms. LaFleur 'is certified in message therapy and an application for therapymassag ahas been forwarded to the State. Additionally, Ms. LaFleur has changed the name of the business to Earth Tones All Natural and Organic Spa Therapies. IVIS. LaFleur eonfmned that she has 1',2nd and Std degree certification in Reiki and has practiced for several years on family and at various locations. Copies of her certificates and licenses were provided to Mr. I