Board of Health · August 19, 2025 · 6:30 PM
Revised Board of Health Meeting
Agenda includes staff briefings and regional reports on public health operations — mosquito spraying, a toxic spill update, and an Ekiomille rat eradication trial — plus the MVPHA FY25 report. The board will also discuss Lake Gardner signage and revision of BOH rules and regulations.
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Key decisions
Aaron Martin and Jarod Lavarney were introduced as newly appointed Board members.
Board agreed to pursue updates to the Board of Health web page and to establish social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram); will use PHE grant web-designer resource and coordinate with the City’s Communications Director to implement changes.
A hearing for a reported tobacco sales violation will be scheduled before the Board.
Proceed with revising the Board of Health Rules and Regulations (current version dated 2011) including proposed fee changes; staff will coordinate with MVPHA contact, the Mayor’s Office, Finance, and City Council for approvals.
Lake Gardner signage installation was completed following E. coli exceedances; ongoing testing and re-testing is being performed to support reopening.
Agenda
Staff Reports
Inspectional Services / Health Department updates
Director of Inspectional Services and Health Department inspector provide updates including mosquito spraying, a toxic spill update, and the Ekiomille Rat Eradication Trial Program (Attachment A).
Staff Reports
Regional Nurse Report
Regional nurse provides regional public health update and information related to nursing services (Pam Palumbo, RN, MSN AGPCNP-BC(ret)).
Staff Reports
MVPHA FY25 report
Regional Inspectional Services report and presentation of the MVPHA FY25 report (Attachment B).
Discussions
BOH / Health Department web page
Discussion regarding the Board of Health / Health Department web page.
Discussions
Lake Gardner signage
Discussion about signage and related issues at Lake Gardner.
Discussions
In Person meetings
Discussion on holding future meetings in person (reconsidering meeting format).
Discussions
Revision of BOH Rules and Regulations
Discussion and possible revision of the Board of Health Rules and Regulations.