Health Committee Meeting

August 21, 2001

Council Chamber

Convened: 7:20 p.m.

Adjourned: 7:30 p.m.

Present were: Chairman Councillor Dennis L. Irish

Councillor Michael C. Perotto

Councillor Juan A. Gomez

Also: Joseph McCarthy, Deputy Cmsnr. Public Health

City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk

Petitions

1. William S Coleman, III request to place before the voters in the November 2001 Municipal Election: Do you feel all medical information, evidence and facts regarding the transmission and spread of HIV that causes aids has been presented to you in a proper manner? Were you informed enough to make a decision on the establishment of a needle exchange program in the City of Worcester?

#18 CC January 16, 2001

In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held

Recommend Hold

2. William S Coleman, III request to place before the voters in the November 2001 Municipal Election: Do you support the establishment of a state funded needle exchange program with treatment on demand in the City of Worcester?

#19 CC January 16, 2001

In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held

Recommend Hold

3. William S Coleman, III request City Council place on the November municipal election ballot a non-binding petition relative to the establishment of a treatment on demand/needle exchange program in the City of Worcester.

#7 CC May 8,2001

Recommend Hold

Chairman's Order request Administration to provide the City Council with a status report concerning the work of the Task Force studying the issue of the transmission of AIDS and HIV reduction.