AGENDA: Board of Health APRIL 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Reception Room, 375 Merrimack St.,
2nd floor, Lowell, MA 01852.
MARCH 30, 2023
Michael Geary, City Clerk 375 Merrimack Street Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
Dear Mr. Geary: In accordance with Chapter 303 of the Acts of 1975 you are hereby notified that a meeting of the Lowell
Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, APRIL 5, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M. in the Mayor's Reception Room, 375 Merrimack
St., 2nd floor, Lowell, MA 01852.
AGENDA:
1.
1.I.
For Acceptance: Minutes of the March 1, 2023 Meeting of the Board of Health
Documents:
1.II.
Nominations: Animal Inspectors 2023-2024
Motion: To Approve/Deny the Nomination for Animal Inspector
VOTE:
1.III.
Informational: LiveVac
Presentation regarding LifeVac Rescue Device by Ms. Christine Florence. Ms. Florence would like to gift the City a number of LifeVac devices for use as the City deems necessary.
Motion: To approve/decline a recommendation that the City Council accept the gift of LifeVac rescue devices from Ms. Christine Florence for use as the City deems necessary.
VOTE:
1.IV.
Discussion: Dr. Peter Connolly - Medical Consultant Contract
Discussion regarding the renewal of Dr. Peter Connolly's Consulting Physician contract for two years (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025).
Motion: To approve/decline renewal of Dr. Peter Connolly's Consulting Physician contract for two years (July 1, 2023-June, 2025)
VOTE:
1.V.
For Review: Proposed Modified Body Art Regulations
Motion: To Approve/Decline the Proposed Modifications to the City of Lowell Board of Health Body Art Regulations and to schedule a public hearing for the May 10, 2023 Board of Health Meeting.
VOTE:
Documents:
1.VI.
For Review: Tobacco Control Monthly Report Submitted by Cesar Pungirum, Program Director
Documents:
1.VI.i.
Tobacco Permit Suspension Hearings
Lowell
Inspections
Lowell Tobacco Control Report March of 2023
Prepared by: Cesar Pungirum, M.M., J.D. Program Director
These permit suspension hearings stem from the sales of tobacco to a minor occurred during compliance checks carried out in January of 2023.
Establishment Name Date of Violation Fine Payment Status
Highland Variety 01/12/2023 $1,000 Paid 146 Pine St
Lowell Quick Mart 01/11/2023 $1,000 Paid 627 Chelmsford St
Jerry's Food Store# 2 01/13/2023 $1,000 Paid 207 University Ave
Rt 38 Citgo 01/11/2023 $1,000 Paid 626 Rogers St
Joe's Kwik Marts 01/12/2023 $2,000 Paid 300 Merrimack St
Prathna Convenience 01/12/2023 $1,000 Paid 408 Suffolk St
Lucky Corner Market 01/11/2023 $2,000 Paid 1300 Gorham St
7-Eleven 01/11/2023 $2,000 Unpaid (Pending Appeal) 463 Chelmsford St
Documents:
1.VII.
For Approval: Funeral Director's Licensure 2023-2024
Motion: To approve/deny the Funeral Director's Licenses for 2023-2024
VOTE:
1.VIII.
For Review: Trinity EMS, Inc. Reports and Notifications submitted by Jon Kelley
Documents:
1.IX.
For Review: Monthly Development Services Report Submitted by Senior Sanitary Code Inspector Jimmy Le
1.X.
Body Art Practitioner Renewal for 2023
Motion: To approve/deny the Body Art Practitioner License for 2023
Allison Fitzgerald 18 Concord St Lowell Belvedere Body Art
1.XI.
November 2023 Board of Health Meeting
To discuss the possible rescheduling of the November 1, 2023 Board of Health Meeting due to the Mayor's Reception Room unavailability.
2.
Old Business
2.I.
Informational: LRWU Duck Island Biobot Analytics Report - 3.27.23
Documents:
2.II.
Update: Air Quality Control at Lowell High School
Communication from Mr. Rick Underwood updating Board on status of various classrooms as requested.
Documents:
3.
Director's Report
3.I.
Department and Divisional Reports and Updates
4.
Motion: To Adjourn
Motion: To adjourn the April 5, 2023 meeting of the Lowell Board of Health