HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 09/19/2001 - MINUTES
Board of Health
Village of Elk Grove Village
September 19, 2001
Board Members Present Board Members Absent
James Christie, Chairman William Beaupre
Dr. Charles Boyajian Dr. Harold Labinsky
Lois Colaprete
Ray DePalma
Terri Dill
Cory Fosco
Dr. John Kelly
Dr. Harold Labinsky RECEIVED
Sal Pace RECEIVED OCT 2 2 2001
Dick Scholten
OCT 2 2 2001 VILjGE CLERK'S OFFICE
Staff Present
Michael Cavallini, Health Coordinator VIU.AGE CLERK'S OFFICE
Stanley Ciezczak, EHI
The meeting commenced at 7:05 p.m.
The minutes from the August 15, 2001 meeting were approved by unanimous vote.
Stanley Ciezczak, Environmental Health Inspector was introduced to the Board of Health
members.
Pot-bellied Pie Update
The Health Coordinator presented a letter to the Village Manager requesting changes to the
Animal Control Ordinance regarding the definitions of livestock and poultry that was passed at
the August Board of Health meeting. The resident that requested changes to the present
ordinance to be able to keep a pot-bellied pig removed the animal from her home and will not
contest the Animal Control Ordinance.
Health Department Jurisdiction
As the result of a possible case(s) of Giardia at Rainbow Falls, the Board of Health voiced
concerns over the Health Department's authority to regulate health violations at E G Park District
facilities. Because of this concern the Health Coordinator sent a memo to the Village Manager
and met with the Village Attorney to discuss this issue. The Village Attorney felt that the Health
Department could mediate a serious health violation if the situation warranted such action. The
Board of Health members did pass a motion to develop a protocol for sampling pool water or
patron contact surfaces for Giardia in a pool facility.
West Nile Virus
The Health Coordinator presented an overview of the current information on West Nile virus in
the Chicagoland area. The Health Department sent two (2) dead crows to the State of Illinois for
testing. Information on West Nile virus was also distributed.
Code Enforcement Insoector
The Part-time Code Enforcement Inspector started on August 27' He will work an average of
eight (8) hours a week, and will handle majority of the complaints that the Health Department
receives each year.
TB Testing and Enforcement Fee Increases
The requested changes to the TB requirements have not been addressed. The Health Department
enforcement fee increases have been placed on the JPZ agenda.
Employee Wellness Program
The wellness committee will be hosting a"wellness walk" on October 19`h. T-shirts will be
distributed to participating employees. A copy of the current "Wellness Newsletter"was also
distributed.
Health Department Brochures
Three new brochures developed by the Health Department were presented to the Board. The
brochures dealt with mosquitoes, insect repellants, and bees & wasps.
Blood Drive
The Health Department will hold the regularly scheduled blood drive on November P.
Senior Provider Council
The Senior Health Fair was held on August 25`h. Approximately 275 seniors attended the 4-hour
program. Because of the success of this fair the Council will make it a yearly event. Jim Christie
raised concerns regarding the emergency information sheet. The sheet may allow a person(s) to
use seniors' personal information.
Blood Awards
Currently the Village presents blood donors who have donated 1 gallon or more with a plaque.
With 476 residents now eligible for plaques this could cost the Village over $10,000.00 (average
plaque cost $25.00). The Health Coordinator asked the Board to consider other methods of
recognition (T-shirts, coffee mugs, etc.). Members asked for examples/pricing of such items. The
possibility of an honor roll to be placed in the Village Hall was also explored.
Household Hazardous Waste
One more HHW event will be held in the area on October 13'h at Maine East Township High
School from 8:OOAM to 3:OOPM.
Environmental Health Inspector's Report
Stanley Ciezczak, Environmental Health Inspector gave an overview of August activities
including the Giardia investigation, new restaurants opening or proposed, and the continued
problem with mobile food vendors.
August Activities Report
Routine Inspections 90
Misc. Activities 208
Complaints 113
Citations 5
Total 416
Community Health Nurse Report—Aueust
Blood Pressure Screenings 77
Blood Sugar Screenings 38
Consultations 0
Home/Site Visits 52
Phone Consultation 78
Office Visit 0
Site Visit 2
Unhygienic (trash) Home 0
Blood Drive 102
Tb Screening 26
Immunization
Children 37
Shots (78)
Misc. 11
TOTAL 423
C: President and Board of Trustees
Village Manager
Assistant Village Manager
Assistant to the Village Manager
Village Attorney
Village Clerk