Meeting opens with protocol statement read, meeting being recorded. #boh1102 multiple issues with Curry House and representatives are here to meet with the board, some progress made towards compliance, training and monitoring req'd
Curry House representatives clarify their position of working to compliance; Board doesn't want consultant forever, recognizes the hardship but serving safe and healthy food is a requirement and a privilege #boh1102
Board thanks Curry House for participating tonight, that also shows a level of commitment #boh1102 offer of resources for training the help at minimal cost. They weren't aware but will utilize
Some health dept members worked with Police Dept in inspection of some businesses where a few employees where actually living within the business. A sample model regulation for potential approval by Board through hearings, etc. to help with the overall regulation in this area
Multiple definitions for the reflexology services being offered, coordination with Police to help enforce appropriately #boh1102 also indication of this raising instances of human trafficking
Administration help moved to Town Clerk's office to backfill an opening there. Job posting readied and will be looking to hire. #boh1102 2 food complaint inspections, did a inspection for voucher, associated with section 8, to confirm appropriate for occupancy
COVID data 102 for Oct, not really an accurate count due to the home tests not part of the record. Wastewater shows downward trend. Clinic at Senior Center today was successful. No longer investigation of cases of COVID-19 per DPH. lot of flu clinics 108 vaccines #boh1102
Low risk for EEE and West Nile virus, some for Sept for county, food pantry monthly visit to Central Park Terrace. #boh1102
Dashboard updated weekly, with case counts, booster and vaccine info included (link later) Health Fair held with 480 participants. Weekly wellness, educational bingo game, new GIS project underway for specific health issues and resources #boh1102
30 north Park St hearing issue resolved
Tim says the health fair was tremendous, it was well done, the Library wants more, spring already being worked.
Q on the North Park damaged house, owners working on replacing it; motion to adjourn, via roll 3-0
Councilor Chandler remote tonight so the votes will all be via roll call #tc1102
1st order of business to reorganize looking for nomination for chair, Mercer nominated,seconded, close noms, vote to close via roll 9-0, now the vote on nomination, passes 9-0 via roll #tc1102
Focus on the process for the assessments that effectively is the cash register for Franklin #fincom1026 real, personal property and motor vehicle excise taxes account for 60% of the Town revenue. How is the assessment related to the market?
Building permits contribute to new growth. These are increases to the levy in excess of the 2.5% cap required w/o an override. Last year's excise file was approx $4M and generated a lot of bills. Errors can be corrected via appeal. 3 appraisers out collecting data #fincom1026
Will be tweeting as the meeting progresses as a way of taking my notes #schcom1025, video recording to YouTube available post meeting.
The meeting will enter executive session and not return to open session sometime later this evening, until then, follow along or wait for the thread #schcom1025
All 9 councilors in Chambers tonight and a good size crowd behind me likely for the parking discussion coming up on the agenda #tc1005
Chair Mercer opens meeting and reads the opening statement on access to remotely participate etc. #tc1005 live stream, YouTube, Verizon or Comcast, available for viewing the meeting. Municipal aggregation saves the residents from the projected rise in electric rate ($.107/kwh)