BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES OF MEETING
September 9, 2008
The City of Salem Board of Health held its regular meeting at City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street, 3rd floor conference room on Tuesday September 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Paulette Puleo, Chairwoman, Barbara Poremba, Martin Fair Carol Rainville.
Also present Janet Dionne, Acting Health Agent, Tracy Giarla, Public Health Nurse, Councillor Paul Prevey, and Councillor Jean Pelletier.
Absent: Christina Harrington & Noreen Casey.
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Barbara made a motion to accept previous minutes with changes, Carol 2nd, (4-0), motion passed.
2. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE REPORT
Tracy Giarla reviewed July & August reports and they were accepted as read. Paulette Puleo suggested the flu information should be sent through the CTY. Barbara Poremba said it was just for seniors. Paulette said may be they could just send it to the seniors not the whole city.
3. MONTHLY REPORTS
Monthly reports were reviewed and accepted as informational.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. SPECIAL AGENT TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Martin Fair said Joanne Scott moved on and he doesn't think we should burden Joanne. Joanne Scott commented that she will not get compensation to be the special agent.
Carol made a motion to appoint Joanne as Special Agent. Motion Lost
A motion was made by Martin Fair to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Special Agent appointment. The vote was as follows: Carol yes, Martin yes, Barbra yes, Paulette yes. Motion passed (4-0)
Executive Session called to order at 7:50 pm.
Martin said he doesn't agree that we should be discussing the special agent because it was not on the agenda delivered to the members. Martin Fair didn't know if it was Paulette Puleo or Joanne Scott's decision to discuss this tonight. Joanne Scott mentioned she was very content being Health Agent. Joanne Scott also said she has no problem working on this project until Janet feels she can handle the Transfer Station project. Joanne Scott said she is willing to work on this project only if the Board wants her to.
Carol Rainville said Joanne is the best person for the special agent. Martin said not fair top Joanne. Joanne explained she doesn't want to be paid. Martin Fair said Joanne Scott moved on & she should not be a volunteer for the special agent. Paulette Puleo mentioned this potion will take a lot of the burden off the Board.
Martin Fair made a motion to discuss this appointment of a special agent when al the Board members were in attendance. 2nd by Barbara Poremba (4-0) Motion Passed
Carol made a motion to cancel the Executive session, Paulette 2nd, (4-0), motion passed. Executive Session ended at 8:10 pm.
4. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
Vote to appoint Acting Health Agent
Barbara made a motion to appoint Janet Dionne as Acting Health Agent, Carol Rainville 2nd, (4-0), motion passed.
Barbara made a motion to give Janet Dionne 20% increase, Carol Rainville 2nd, (4-0)
Motion passed.
Vote to appoint Clerk of the Board
Carol Rainville made a motion to appoint Heather Lyons as Clerk of the Board, Barbara Poremba 2nd, (4-0), motion passed.
Introduction /Discussion with Attorney Kenneth Whittaker as Legal Advisor for the
Transfer Station.
Attorney Whittaker said he is with the firm of Aderno & Yoss, LLP, Boston, MA. Mr. Whittaker said he will make sure the Board gets the best legal advice regarding the Transfer Station.
The next regular Board of Health meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2008.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Barbara Poremba made a motion to adjourn the meeting Carol Rainville n 2nd, (4-0), motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary F. Page, Clerk of the Board
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