HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 06/18/2003 - MINUTES
Board of Health
Village of Elk Grove Village AUG 21 2003
June 18, 2003 Q"A6t CitHK S UFf;CE
Board Members Present Board Members Absent
James Christie, Chairman William Beaupre
Lois Colaprete Terri Dill
Ray De Palma Merrill Froney
Cory Fosco Dr. Harold Labinsky
Dr. John Kelly
Sal Pace
Dick Scholten
Staff Present
Michael Cavallini, Director of Health &Community Services
The minutes of the May 21,2003 meeting were passed unanimously, with one change.
The start of the new immunization clinic schedule will commence in January of 2004, not
2003.
New Environmental Health Inspector
Kristen Gonsur started at the position of Environmental Health Inspector on June 9a'.
Kristen was previously employed at Cook County Department of Public Health. Kristen
is a State of Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Inspector. Due to a death of a family
friend she was not able to attend the June Board of Health meeting. She will be present at
the August meeting.
Raccoon Roundworm
The Health & Community Services Director presented follow up information on the
survey conducted to determine the amount of raccoon roundworm in Village raccoons.
Dr. Kristen Page a parasitologist from Wheaton College conducted the survey. Dr. Page
did find a positive sample on Ruskin Drive. The homeowner was informed, and provided
with information on how to protect themse Ives from raccoon roundworm infection.
Health Services also developed a flyer on raccoon roundworm for the general public.
Certificate of Need
The Director provided a copy of a letter from the Mayor to State Legislators supporting
ABMC request not to allow sunsetting of Certificate of Need legislation in Illinois.
Computer Electronics Recycling
On June 14, 2003, more than 1000 cars lined up to dropped off unwanted computers and
other electronic items at the Motorola, Arlington Heights campus. Items that can be
recycled, such as computers are refurbished and sent to schools and not-for-profit
organizations. Usable cell phones are reprogrammed fro use by abused women groups.
Recycline Toter Proeram
Health Services has been very busy answering phone calls and inquiries from residents
regarding the new recycling toter program. A majority of the inquiries have been from
residents in the smaller residential units complaining about the size of the new toter.
Many state they are unable to get the toter and their car into the garage. Waste
Management does have smaller(35gallon) containers available. After conducting a
survey of all single-family attached complexes it was determined that a majority of the
residents living in these units wanted the smaller toters. The toters will be switched out
over the next few weeks.
Employee Wellness Proeram
Massages have again been offered to employees. In July the Employee Wellness
Committee will be holding the second amoral "Eat Healthy BBQ". A walking club has
been formed and the weight watchers group continues to meet every Wednesday.
West Nile Virus-Up Date
As of June 13'h only two birds in the State of Illinois had been tested positive for West
Nile virus. The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District has not carried out any nighttime
spraying due to the cool nights. They need a steady overnight temperature of 60°F to
spray.
Recycline Maenets
Health& Community Services has received a shipment of new recycling magnets. The
magnets were distributed to all Board of Health members.
July Meetine
The Board of Health voted to cancel the July meeting. Normally the Board of Health does
not hold a July meeting.
Environmental Health Inspector's Report-June
(Includes the Code Enforcement Inspector)
May Activities Report
Routine Inspections 55
Misc. Activities 171
Complaints 205
Citations 4
Total 435
Beginning in the June Environmental Health Inspector's report,basic information on the
cause for a citation being issued was provided to the Board of Health.
Community Health Nurse Report-June
Activities Report-May
Blood Pressure Screening 81
Blood Sugar Screenings 11
Home/Site Visits 63
Office Visit 1
Consultations (Office) 4
Blood Drive 0
Day Care Inspections 5
TB Screening 27
Misc. 17
Flu Shots 0
Immunization
Children 25
Shots (48)
TOTAL 234
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