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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 01/19/2000 - MINUTES Board of Health Village of Elk Grove Village January 19, 2000 The regular meeting of the Elk Grove Village Board of Health was called to order at 7:11 p.m. Board Members Present Board Members Absent James Christie, Chairman Susan Baker William Beaupre John Bosslett Dr. Charles Boyajian Kelly Clancy Lois Colaprete Merrill Froney Ray DePalma Tem Dill Dr. John Kelly Dr. Harold Labinsky Staff Present Michael Cavallini, Health Coordinator Thomas McMahan, EHI The minutes from the November 17, 1999 meeting were approved by unanimous vote. Environmental Health Inspector Thomas McMahan was introduced to the Board of Health by the Health Coordinator. Tom began his employment with the Village on January 10'". Tom has worked the past four years for the DuPage County Health Department. Community Health Nurse A Community Health nurse has now been hired. Jane Sloger will start work on January 31". Jane worked for Northwest Community Hospital prior to accepting the Village position. Jane is licensed Registered Nurse and has a Masters Degree in Community Nursing. 2000-2001 Budeet The 2000-2001 budget was included in the Board of Health packet. No major changes or capital items were included in next years budget. The Health Coordinator has already undergone his budget review with the Village Manager with only minor changes made to the overall Health Services budget. Review by the Village Board will occur sometime in March. Animal Control/Coyotes A lengthy discussion took place regarding wildlife in Village, especially coyotes. Since the beginning of the year, the Village has received numerous complaints about coyotes. The Health and Police Departments have both investigated many of the complaints, but have not confirmed any actual hann done to people or pets. An active coyote population has existed for many years in Busse Woods. No one knows why they moving into the residential areas. Thanks to urging by the Village, a study of the coyote populations will be conducted in Busse Woods sometime this year. Employee Wellness Program Now that the Community Nurse is aboard, Health Services will be conducting employee health screenings at the first phase of the Employee Wellness Program. Blood pressure will most likely be the initial health parameter, the program will address. Lightning Detectors At the November meeting, the Board of Health passed a motion to approach the Park District about installing lightning detectors at various athletic fields. The park district is currently reviewing the installation of lightning detectors. The Health Coordinator will follow up with Barbara Heller, director of the park district over the next few months. Environmental Health Inspector's Report November 1999 December 1999 Routine Inspections 72 Routine Inspections 70 Complaints 55 Complaints 51 Citations Citations Total 127 Total 121 Nurse's Report November 1999 Immunizations— Children 21 Shots 29 Total 50 The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. C: President and Board of Trustees Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Assistant to the Village manager Village Attorney Village Clerk