6/4/2020 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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• Maintained our communication with our public safety answering point,the Fire Department,and the Town Manager regarding case numbers • Stayed up-to-date on new guidance for graduations, food establishments, camps, lodging, and other businesses for Phase I and in anticipation of Phase 11 of re-opening • Participated in weekly conference calls with the Department of Public Health and other Cape Cod Health Agents • Updated the COVID-19 webpage • Answered questions from businesses about Phase I re-opening standards and self-certification documents • Performed pre-operational inspections for seasonal restaurants for takeout only • Sent an email blast to all the Mashpee food establishments to inform them that outdoor seating and on-premises food consumption is still prohibited during Phase I • Responded to complaints of customers sitting and eating at outdoor tables at The Picnic Box, Panera Bread, Rory's Organic Market,and Mashpee Commons • Responded to complaints at Illusions Hair Salon and Port Cargo for violations of Phase I mandatory safety standards • Responded to a complaint at the Dunkin' Donuts on Rt. 130 for employees not wearing masks • Informed the management at the Popponesset Marketplace that outdoor seating should not be offered • Spoke to other local Health Agents to make sure new guidelines and orders are enforced consistently between towns • Advised the Council on Aging regarding audiobook donations and disinfection • Discussed resuming minibus operation with the Council on Aging • Met with the Fire Department, Building Department,and the Town Manager regarding expanding outdoor seating for food establishments • Sent mask posters to The Coffee Table for them to post on the door • Issued new mandatory safety standards to recreational camps and food establishments for Phase II • Referred prospective Community Tracing Collaborative volunteers to the Department of Public Health website for information Mr. Harrington stated that the state guidance on outdoor seating had not yet been issued,but he had met with the Town Manager to come up with a plan. Several restaurants submitted floorplans, which require review and comment by a Health Agent. Capacity will be limited to a maximum of six (6) people at a table, and guests/parties will have to social distance. The Governor's order was more specific to zoning and special permits, and relaxing those requirements. Chair Baumgaertel inquired about the plan for Town Meeting, and Mr. Harrington answered that he believed they were using both the gym and auditorium, to provide for adequate social distancing. The election is scheduled for June 23rd in the Quashnet School. Chair Baumgaertel asked if there were any plans for disinfection of pens, etc., and Mr. Harrington stated that he would follow up with the Town Clerk. Graduation is coming up on July 251", and will take place using a tent with no sides. Mr. Harrington will have more details on that following his conference call with the school on Tuesday. Mr.Harrington reviewed the food establishment self-certification process, stating that the checklists do not need to be turned in to the Board of Health. He stated that, if Board members encounter restaurant employees not wearing masks, they should report back to the Health Office so an agent can follow up. The process for enforcement is a verbal warning, written warning, and issuance of fines, and we need to go through those steps accordingly. He further advised the Board that there have been no issues reported at the beaches. 3