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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 01/16/2008 - MINUTES Board of Health & Community Services FEB 2 jj juutl Village of Elk Grove Village g g PILLAGE CLERKS OFFICE January 16, 2008 Board Members Present Jim Christie, Chairman Anne Feichter Teresa Anesinis Dr. John Kelly Ryan Bookler Dr. Harold Labinsky Lois Colaprete Georgia Landt Nancy Czarnik, Trustee Liaison Sal Pace Ray De Palma Mary Paliganoff Dick Scholten Board Members Absent William Beaupre Merrill Froney Terri Dill Jim Morrill, Vice Chairman Staff Present Michael J. Cavallini, Director of Health & Community Services Linda Blair, Community Service Coordinator Chairman Jim Christie called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Action Items: Approval of the Minutes There was a motion by Ann Feichter to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2007 meeting, second by Trustee Czarnik. The minutes were unanimously approved. Anti-Smoking Campaign Smoking Education Program-T.A.T.U. Trainings-Smoke Free Elk Grove sponsored a Teens Against Tobacco Use (T.A.T.U.) session on December P. The program is part of the American Lung Association's smoking education programs. The program presents a variety of teaching methods to high school students to use when talking to junior high and elementary students on the dangers of smoking. Because of overwhelming interest by students from Elk Grove High School,Smoke Free Elk Grove will be hosting another training session in February. Smoking Cessation-Smoke Free Elk Grove The first smoking cessation class began on January 14, 2008. There were four residents and two employees participating. Tile residents paid a registration fee of$25, which will be reimbursed in frill if they attend all the classes. The cessation classes will last seven weeks. Fresh Air Illinois- As of January I", the State of Illinois is smoke free. The state law has preempted all municipal ordinances. In Elk Grove Village this means we will have to abide by the requirements of the new law. Smokers will now have to stand 15 feet from all entryways into public places and places of employment. Since the new law went into effect the Village has not received any complaints. Chairman Christie reported on a TV news item he saw regarding smokers coming in from Wisconsin to eat in smoke free Illinois facilities. To qualify as a "green building"the new municipal building will require a 25- foot perimeter from the building for smokers. Department Director's Report TR Program- Tntstee Czarnik opened the, discussion by asking, "What happens when [here is a positive TB response found at the clinic?" The Director stated that in the past a person with a positive response was sent to the Suburban Cook County Tuberculosis Sanitarium District (SCCTSD) facility. Now most people would need to be referred to his/her doctor for prophylaxis and a follow up. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in their standard of piactice cites, that any entity should trot pctfoint Mantoux [cstirig unless they can provide proper follow up and a full range of treatment options. Chainnan Christie said there was no authority to require the Village to conduct a follow up program with positive '1'13 responders. He then went on to ask, "Are we targeting the high risk population that TB testing was originally intended to address?" Initially TB programs focused on food (milk especially) as a transmission concern. Now that focus has rhanged and the (CDC) and other agencies have moved away from food handlers as a high risk target, but the Villagc has continued to base its focus rni that population group. Chairman Christie asked, " Should we continue to require TB checks for food handlers?" Trustee Czarnik and the Director stated that only three communities in the state require TB testing for food handlers. l'rustee Czarnik asked, "Why wouldn't 'M testing be a requirement in the state?" The Director reported that when the state conducted TB testing they would utilize x-rays for lung scans. What they realized was the radiation from x-rays was more harmful to people than TB. The state hasn't done this for twenty-five years or more. The Director also went on to say that with the changes with the SCCTSD, the Village now has to pay for TB Mantoux. Mantoux costs $112.00 for a 10-dose vial. Once opened the vial of Mantoux lasts only one month. A problem arises when the Department uses less than the ten doses. The rest would have to be discarded, even if only one dose was used. Chairman Christie went on to say, " What has happened is that the Village continued the TB testing program because there was no financial repercussions since all follow up costs were absorbed by the SCCTSD." "Are we now using time to conduct a TB program that could be used elsewhere?" The nurse has to spend time administering the TB clinics, and the Enviromnental Health Inspectors require extra time during inspections checking files and conducting follow-ups. Another question was asked regarding how the TB test was administered. The Director stated the process takes two days. The Mantoux is provided on one day and three days later the person comes back to be "read". At that time if a person is determined to be positive he/she would be sent to the County for further testing or provided with a letter stating that person was negative. Being positive doesn't mean a person has TB. A person could have been exposed to a close family member with TB. The Department is not aware of anyone who was referred to the County and was later diagnosed with active TB. Chainnan Christie stated that our ordinance requires food handlers to demonstrate that they have a negative TB test upon hiring. If the Board deterinines it is not necessary then the ordinance should be changed. The Director was asked if the Department wishes to eliminate TB testing altogether. The Director stated that the TB requirement for food handlers would be eliminated. The Department would continue to provide TB testing for residents that might require a TB for school or work. Dr. Labinskv asked the Director to research further the requirements into the original need for TB testing in food handlers, if TB can be transmitted via food or drink, and if so how. Massage Parlor Closed- A massage parlor license has been revoked because the operator allowed employees to offer sexual encounters with patrons. An Elk Grove Police Officer was offered sexual favors during an undercover sting operation. Because of this incident the Village will be reviewing the massage parlor license requirements to prevent future problems from occurring Apprnvinn massage. parlor licenses is part of the routine duties of the Department. Flu Program- The Director has already reserved flu vaccine for the fall of 2008. The Department will be cutting the amount of flu vaccine purchased again this year. Another drop in the number of residents attending the Village flu clinics caused the action by the Director to reduce the amount of the flu vaccine order. Compact.Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)- The Director is still awaiting word from SWANCC as to when the compact fluorescent light disposal program will begin. SWANCC is promising delivery of the container for the CFLs on February 4th. Budget 2008-2009- The Director met with the Village Manager to review the 2008-2009 fiscal year budget for the Department. The Director is requesting the purchase of two digital cameras, a digital projector, and lahtup c0uiputei. The caiticias v,,III he ti,ecd For enforcement actions. The Polaroid film currently used by the Department is costly, over $1.00 per photo. The projector and laptop will be used by the Department for PowerPoint demonstrations, and training and education. It will also be used at the immunization clinics. The Nursing section decreased due to a decrease in the amount of flu vaccine that will be purchased in 2008. The Mayor and Board will review the budget on March 18"' with final approval in April. The Director provided a copy of the budget to the Board. 2007 Compendium- The Director will be submitting the 2007 Department Compendium to the Village Manager on January 18th. The compendium highlights the activities of the Department for the past year. The Director will provide a copy of the compendium at the next meeting. Village Newsletter- The Director is preparing articles for the 2008 Spring Village Newsletter. If Board members had ideas for articles they could submit them to the Director. Blood Drive- The next Community Blood Drive will be held on January 26ch. Licensing of Single-Family Homes- The Village is considering the licensing of single- family rental homes. Any homeowner renting a single-family home would be required to obtain an annual license before the home was leased. The fee would be low cost, somewhere in the range of$15.00 to $20.00. Mary Paliganoff asked how the ordinance would be enforced. Trustee Czarnik said the JPZ Committee is still looking into how the ordinance would be enforced. Lois Colaprete asked why only single-family homes were targeted. Trustee Czamik stated that management companies or homeowners association usually govern or oversee multi-family properties. Another question was asked regarding yearly licensing. Trustee Czamik stated that because housing situations change and current owners might lease or sell the Village needs to maintain up-to-date information. Community Service Coordinator Report Holiday Adopt-,4=Fami�- The Holiday Adept A Family Pmuram servPcl 36 families at Thanksgiving and 41 at Christmas. Distribution of the dinners and presents will be at the Fire Administration Building, 901 Wellington on Friday, December 21, 200. Community Garage Sale- The Community Service Coordinator (CSC) called for a meeting on January 30`x' to begin planning for the Community-wide Garage Sale. The CSC has already received inquiries from vendors about participating in the sale. Community Spirit Award- The Committee is looking for nominees for the Community Spirit Award. Nominees do not have to live in the Village. The Department will no longer oversee funding for this activity. All budget activities have been turned over to the Committee, and all monies will be solely under the Committee's coutrol. The Connnittee is funded by monies solicited and provided by private donors. Fin on ci a l.4 ss ista n ce-Sep tem h er Salvation Army Elk Grove Housing fund November- 6 tamilies assisted- S 1,075 Nov.- 6 families assisted- $ 647.12 December- l family assisted- $200 Dec.- 2 families assisted- $200.00 Food Pantry November- 44 families assisted, 126 individuals December- 46 Families assisted, N/A The CSC stated that food pantry number continue to climb. The CSC also stated as spring approaches preparation for the Rebuilding Together program will begin. Environmental Health Inspector's Report-January November/December Activities Routine Inspections 137 Misc. Activities 536 Complaints 93 Citations 12 TOTAL 778 Jimmy Johns Sandwiches is opening at the former Cold Stone Ice Cream location. A Dunkin Doughnuts opened on Meacham and Biesterfield Roads, at former the White Hen Pantry location. Community Health Nurse Report-November November/December Activities Report Blood Pressure Screening 87 Blood Sugar Screenings 3 Home/Site Visits 114 Office Visit 1 Consultations (Office/Employee) 6 Blood Drive 49 Day Care Inspections 0 TB Screening 0 Misc. 9 Flu Shots 265 Site Visit 1 Unhygienic Home 0 Immunization Children (including flu shots) 33 Shots (62 total) TOTAL 568 Trustee Liaison Report None Old Business None New Business None Dick Scholton made a motion to adjourn the meeting; it was seconded by Sal Pace. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM. C: Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Manager Deputy Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Village Atton-iey Village Clerk