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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 06/04/1985 - BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes a Village of Elk Grove Board of Health June 4, 1985 The regular meeting of the Elk Grove Village Board of Health was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Pat McHale, Chairman. Board Members Present Board Members Absent Pat McHale, Chairman Ken Deal Pat Bourke Ray Dean Ray Depalma Dr. Labinsky -, r Dr. Kelly Jim Rubly Staff Present Nancy Yiannias •• S Mike Cavallini ' $.ob Ray Guest Dave Dopp I Old Business A. Living Will update The Health Department received a letter from the Illinois Conference of Churches. Reverend Roy Nash will be contacting us in the near future regarding the "Living Will Act." If we don't hear from him soon, we will contact him. Pat Bourke said that Father Tessler, Alexian Brothers Medical Center Chaplain, was on a Committee at the Cardinal's Chancery Office that will be discussing the "Living Will Act." The Health Department will contact Father Tessler to let him know our concern about promoting the act to the general public. B. Health Impaired Elderly Dave Dopp presented information from the 1980 HSA Census on adults needing home assistance. The question of needs of the elderly was discussed by the board. The Health Department will gather information on unmet needs from: the Village Fire and Police- Department; the Township Offices; Alexian Brothers Medical Center Home Care Department and the Park Districts Senior Center.. This information and needs seen in other communities will be gathered and a Community Profile report will be brought to the next Board of Health meeting. C. Day Care Ordinance JPZ reviewed the Day Care Ordinance and requested that it go to the Attorney for proper language and needed revisions. Board of Health Mir 'es - page 2 June 4, 1985 D. Substance Abuse The "Party Flier" appeared in the Village Newsletter. The Health Department had no feedback.' Pat McHale said that comments she heard from parents were that they felt nothing would have any effect unless the laws, already on the book, (regarding parents supplying alcohol to those underage) were enforced. E. Commercial Maintenance The Code will be presented to JPZ this month for their review. It is still questionable as to which department will administer the program. II Routine Reports A. Coordinator's Report Immunization Clinic The immunization clinic held on May 23rd was quite successful. 156 Shots were given to 82 children. DPT is now available through the State. The next clinic will be held on August 22nd. Carroll Square The legal work is in process and an association will be established in the very near future. New Housing Health Inspector - Bob Ray, formerly with Public Works, was hired as Housing/Health Inspector. Bob has an academic background in Community Health and is an Elk Grove Village resident. New Weed Cutting Policy The Village Board has directed Public Works to cut weeds on "Cook County roads between County's cuttings which are twice a year. The Health Department is tightening up their grass and weed ordinance. Residents are given 10 days to comply and, if they don't cut, the Village will hire a landscaper to cut. their property. This has been very effective. Mike Cavallini Elected Office - . Mike Cavallini was elected President of the North Chapter of the Illinois Environmental Health Association. Congrats to Mike. Housing/Health Inspector's Report April & May, 1985 Routine Inspections - Housing Maintenance - Multi Family Inspections & Reinspections 15 Single Family Inspections & Reinspections 7 In Home Day Care - 3 Microwave - 1 Total Routine 26 Board of Health tii ':es - page 3 June 4, 1985 Complaint Inspections - Garbage - Commercial Inspections & Reinspections 22 Residential Inspections & Reinspections 14 Industrial Inspections & Reinspections 2 Insects/Rodents/Animals - Residential Inspections & Reinspections 3 Air/Noise/Water Pollution - Residential Inspections & Reinspections 2 Housing - Inspections &Reinspections 3 Miscellaneous - Grass & Weeds Inspections & Reinspections 49 Total Complaint Inspections & Reinspections 95 Letters Sent 37 Grand Total Inspections & Reinspections (less letters) 121 B. Sanitarian's Report April 2 - June 3, 198.5 Pools 2 Food Service 21 Vending Trucks 40 Housing Maintenance 28 Industrial 14 Grass & Weeds 13 Garbage 11 Nuisance 8 Animals/Insects/Rodents 6 Food Complaints 5 .Day Care 3 Food Processors 3 Microwaves 2 Carnival 1 Miscellaneous 19 Vending Machines Cigarettes 14 Food 102 Total Inspections 292 A donut and a Chinese Carryout are opening on Nerge and Devon. Two new restaurants are scheduled to open on Busse and Oakton. Board of Health Mi: es - page 4 June 4, 1985 The Health Directors of the NWMC are working on a new Tanning Booth Ordinance. This will be brought to the Board of Health as soon as it is completed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.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 Attorney Village Clerk