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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 04/01/1986 - BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes R E C E I V E Village of Elk Grove Board of Health APR 7 1986 April 1, 1986 VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE The regular meeting of the Elk Grove Village Board of Health was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Pat McHale, Chairman. Board Members Present Board Members Absent Pat .McHale, Chairman Ken Deal Pat Bourke Ray Dean Staff Present Ray DePalma Nancy Yiannias Dr. Kelly Mike Cavallini Dr. Labinsky Jim Rubly Guests Dave Dopp Evan Polansky Terry Scott Minutes of the March 4, 1986, meeting were approved. I. Old Business A. Community Impact Study of Seniors Two guests were asked to attend this meeting to discuss a community impact study on the senior citizen population and community services. Evan Polansky is from Alexian Brothers Medical Center and Terry Scott is from the Alexian Corporate Office. Mr. Polansky brought in a Long - Term Support System -Chart which gave an excellent picture of the service needs of seniors at various levels of living arrangements. Terry Scott gave a brief background on how the Alexians got involved in life care projects. They have some facilities throughout the country. The concept of life care has changed considerably in the last 12 months. The shift is currently towards congregate senior housing with no initial monitary committment. According to Mr. Scott 50% of the elderly are in the $15,000 income bracket and can afford moderately priced congregate living facilities. Because of the experience the Alexians have had in life care, they have been asked to participate in congregate facility projects or developments. The concern for the other half of the elderly not able to afford such housing was brought up. Pat McHale said that when participating on a Governor's Taskforce on Senior Housing, she found that the State is seriously looking into subsidizing that group, since it would be cheaper than inappropriately placing them on medicaid in a nursing home. Congregate Housing seems to be here to stay. It is now critical that communities study the impact of such facilities on their services. An attempt should also be made to project future Minutes - Board of ilth April 1, 1986 - Page 2 needs ten years hence. There are specialists in the field of the elderly that also have knowledge of senior housing. There is a need for some academic knowledge in both areas before an impact study is initiated. The study should be strong enough and done well so it can capture the attention of the "powers that be". Mr. Scott has worked with Mr. Ted Kauf from the University of Arizona, Tucson. He is a professor in gerentology and has expertise in senior housing. Mr. Kauf has worked with Alexian on various projects: be himself has also invested in some senior housing developments. Alexian Brothers Medical Center has substantial demographic information which it will contribute to a consultant. This would cut consultant fees considerably. A "ball park" figure for an impact study was "guesstimated" by Mr. Scott at well under $10,000, provided sufficient demographic information is given to the consultant. The Task Force Impact Study report should include current . and future needs of services of the senior population. It should give a projection of the economic strata in which the elderly fall into and what their needs will be in the future. This- is very difficult because this "new" group of elderly, is a new phenomenon. Initially, the governmental agencies will be called together to participate in the Taskforce. This will include repre- sentatives from the municipalities of Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg and Roselle, plus Elk Grove Township and Schaumburg Township. Future representation will be solicited from the following agencies: ABMC, Elk Grove/Schaumburg Mental Health Center, Elk Grove & Schaumburg Park Districts, and the Area Agency on Aging (Jonathan Lavin) . The governmental bodies must be committed first. A letter will be sent to: Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Roselle, Elk Grove Village Township and Schaumburg Township stating the need and purpose of the Taskforce. A preliminary meeting will be set to discuss the need for an Impact Study and the need for representation form each governmental body. This group will then decide the goals and purposes of the study as well as the expansion of the membership of the group and the selection of the consultant. Contacts will be made by the middle of April with a prelimary meeting set shortly after that time. Both Mr. Polansky and Mr. Scott were very helpful with their input regarding the Impact Study. B. Congregate Senior Housing Proposed Licensing Ordinance Minutes - Board of alth April 1, 1986 - Page 3 The Congregate Senior Housing Licensing Ordinance is currently in the hands of the J.P.Z. Committee. They have not yet set a date for discussion of this ordinance. II Routine Reports A. Coordinator's Report Forty-two children were given 67 shots at the March 13th Immunization Clinic. Most children were from Elk Grove Village. The next clinic will be held on May 15, 1986, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Housing/Health Inspector's Report - March 1 -. 31, 1986 Routine Inspections - Commercial - Retail Inspections & Reinspections 3 Residential - Housing Maintenance Multi Family Inspections & Reinspections 230 Single Family Inspections & Reinspections 3 233 Microwave Inspections 33 Letters Sent 3 Total Routine Inspections & Reinspections (Less Letters) 269 Complaint Inspections - Garbage Commercial Inspections & Reinspections . 5 Residential Inspections & Reinspections 25 Industrail Inspections & Reinspections 11 41 Insects/Rodents/Animals Residential Inspections & Reinspections 15 Miscellaneous 34 Letters Sent 1 Total Complaint Inspections & Reinspections 90 Grand Total Inspections & Reinspections 359 (Less Letters) B. Sanitarian's Report March 1 - 31, 1986 Inspections - Food 6 New Construction 5 Food Processors 5 Food Complaints 4 Animals 4 Day Care Centers 2 Food Vending Vehicles 2 Minutes - Board of `slth April 1, 1986 - Page 4 Water/Air Pollution 2 Garbage 1 Housing 1 Microwave 1 Service Stations 1 Miscellaneous 3 37 Tanning Parlors - Mr. Willis was sent a copy of the proposed Sun .Tanning Parlor ordinance with supporting data. His response stated that he did not feel these devices would impact the public health, welfare or safety. Dr. Labinsky said these devices could cause basal cell carcenoma, melanoma, breakdown of collogen as well as cause reactions in those taking certain medication. Other Board Members felt that sanitary maintenance should be monitored as well as the use of proper bulbs. The over all felling of the Board was that this was definitely a public health concern and the parlors should be monitored. A response will be sent to Mr. Willis expressing these concerns. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Yiannias Health Coordinator NY/jc Distribution: Board of Health Members Village President Village Board of Trustees Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Administrative Assistant Village Clerk Village Attorney Health Coordinator Village Sanitarian