8/20/2020 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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There being no further comments or discussion, Veronica Warden moved to approve the 2020 Trash Hauler Permit for Graham Waste Services. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Brian Baumgaertel(yes);Veronica Warden (yes). VOTE: Unanimous(2-0) 7. Review of Emergency Condemnation Order-2 Pacific Avenue, Mr. Harrington commented that, on July 27, 2020,the Health Department was contacted to perform a Sanitary Code inspection at 2 Pacific Avenue, as it was a reported hoarding situation where an elderly woman passed away in the dwelling. The dwelling is a condominium at Southport and is connected to other units. The owner was on-site and allowed the Health Agent access to unit. Pictures were taken that depicted filth, accumulation of garbage and debris that restricted clean operation of the kitchen,sleeping and living area. An infestation of flies, a heavy odor of filth and a deceased body was overwhelming; therefore, the air quality was considered hazardous to any occupant. Mr. Harrington requested that the Board formally issue a finding that the unit is unfit for human habitation,and also issue the Emergency Condemnation Order. There being no further comments or discussion,Veronica Warden moved to issue a finding that the unit is unfit for human habitation, based on the State Sanitary Code and the results of the Health Agent's inspection of July 27,2020. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Brian Baumgaertel (yes);Veronica Warden (yes). VOTE: Unanimous(2-0). Veronica Warden further motioned to condemn the dwelling at 2 Pacific Avenue. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Brian Baumgaertel (yes);Veronica Warden (yes). VOTE: Unanimous(2-0). 8. Discussion of Mashpee Public Schools re-opening plan. Mr. Harrington commented that the Mashpee School District has received safety standards and guidance directly from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regarding school reopening. DESE has been collaborating with the MA Department of Public Health(DPH)to ensure that their back- to-school protocols meet public health standards for combatting the spread of COVID-19. The Mashpee Board of Health has acted as a local public health liaison to aid the school district in interpreting the safety standards put forth by DESE and DPH. Stacey Schakel, the Nurse Coordinator for Mashpee Public Schools, has spearheaded the communication of questions and concerns to the Board of Health, and has been an integral part of our coordination with the school district.Catherine Laurent and Brad Tripp have also provided insight into the role of the Department of Public Works when it comes to cleaning, sanitizing,and disinfecting at all levels throughout the school year.Glen met with them to talk about the HVAC systems in the schools,and they walked us through the possibilities for increasing the percentage of fresh air intake during the warmer months,and increased filtration of the air during the colder months. DPW has also implemented the use of HEPA air purifiers in the small number of rooms that cannot have 100%fresh air intake. Mr. Harrington stated that a large part of the conversation with Stacey and DPW has revolved around choosing a disinfectant to be used during the day to disinfect desks in between uses by different students, Since all disinfectants are registered as pesticides by the Environmental Protection Agency,there are numerous active ingredients in these products that are not suitable for use in childcare or school environments. Our recommendations were to find products with citric acid,ethanol,or hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient,since those are known to pose little to no risk to children.Our other recommendation was to have an adult use these products, since even the safest products say to "Keep out of reach of children".This discussion is ongoing, 6