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Board of Health
Village of Elk Grove Village
January 20, 1999
The regular meeting of the Elk Grove Village:Board of Health was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Board Members Present Board Members Absent
James Christie, Chairman John Bosslett
Susan Baker Kelly Clancy
William Beaupre :Merrill Froney
Dr. Charles Boyajian Dr. Harold Labinsky
Lois Colaprete
Ray Depalma ;Staff Present
Terri Dill Michael Cavallini, Health Coordinator
Dr. John Kelly
The minutes from the November 18, 1998 meeting were approved by unanimous vote.
1999-2000 Year Bud¢et
The 1999 — 2000 year Health Services Budget was reviewed by the Health Coordinator.
Highlights of next years budget include a request to increase the part-time clerks hours from 20
hours to 30 hours per week, a new PC with CD ROM sound card with speakers, and a non-
contact laser thermometer for the Environmental Health Inspectors.
Employee Wellness Program
The Health Coordinator gave an update on the status of the employee wellness program. The
wellness program was on hold. The Health Coordinator will be meeting with the Human
Resources Officer to begin implementation of the employee wellness program.
Blood Drives
The Health Coordinator presented information on the Village Blood Program. Donors have
remained consistent, while costs have escalated. Staff will be meeting with Life Source
representatives on ways to promote the blood drives more economically. Board members were
asked to submit ideas for promoting the Village Blood Program.
Recycling Program
Information on the Village Recycling Program was presented. Except for 1997, recycling rates
have increased every year since its inception in 1998.
Trash House
Health Services staff will be working with the other Village Departments to develop a plan of
action for"Trash House"situations.
Volunteer Luncheon
A volunteer"Thank You" luncheon will be hosted by the Health Department. "Thank You"keys
will be presented prior to lunch to all the volunteers that help make all our public clinics run so
efficiently.
Leave it to Beaver
A brief discussion centered on the beaver(s) that have felled trees along Salt Creek near
Arlington Heights Road. Beavers are beginning to increase in Illinois. Beavers have also caused
problems in the industrial park, in Fox Run Crolf Course, and near the Elgin O'Hare Expressway.
Town Center
Fanny May Candies, Espresso Brewery, La114agdalena, and Schlotzsky's Deli opened during the
months of November and December. All these food related businesses are located in the Town
Center.
Environmental Health Inspector's Report
November 1998 December 1998
Routine Inspections 107 Routine Inspections 99
Complaints 55 Complaints 53
Citations 0 Citations 3
Total 162 Total 155
Nurse's Report
November 1998 December 1998
Hypertension 32 Direct Patient Care 39
Direct Patient Care 85 Total 39
Public Programs
Immunizations 29
Flu shots 9
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
C: President and Board of Trustees
Village Manager
Assistant Village Manager
Assistant to the Village manager
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