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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 02/18/2009 - BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Board of Health & Community Services Village of Elk Grove Village February 18, 2009 Board Members Present Jim Christie, Chairman Anne Feichter Teresa Anesims Dr. John Kelly Lois Colaprete Georgia Landt Nancy Czarnik, Trustee Sal Pace Dick Scholten Board Members Absent William Beaupre Dr. Harold Labinsky Ryan Bookler Jim Morrill, Vice Chair Mary Paliganoff Staff Present Michael Cavallim, Director of Health & Community Services Linda Blair, Community Services Coordinator Ryan Gapsis, Seasonal Intern Chairman Jim Christie called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Action Items: Approval of the Minutes There was a motion by Trustee Nancy Czamik, to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2009 meeting, second by Lois Colaprete. During the Trustee Liaison Report it was reported that the theme of the parade was a "Star Spangled Banner". It should be a "Star Spangled America". The minutes were unanimously approved. Introduction of Rvan Gapsis-Seasonal Intern- Ryan Gapsis was introduced to the Board members. Ryan is a student at Northern Illinois University. He is finishing up his studies and will graduate in May. Ryan gave an overview of his activities and experiences working for the Department. Ryan spoke about the fire at the Food 4 Less earlier.that day. Community Service Coordinator Report The Community Services Coordinator (CSC) continues to see residents seeking financial aid. Many of the requests are for help with high utility bills. The CSC has begun to assist clients with additional services. Residents are asking for assistance with social security disability, food stamps, and the Illinois Circuit Breaker Program (ICBP). The ICBP provides seniors with real estate tax rebates, discounted license plates, and low cost medications. Food pantry use continues to rise. The CSC is finishing up recertifying residents for the new year. New families continue to come for assistance from the food pantry. The Elk Grove High School will be holding a food drive soon to replenish the food pantry. The CSC and Director attended a two day NIMS training session. NIMS stands for National Incident Management System. NIMS provides an organizational framework for local government responders during disasters or emergencies. The CSC conducted a presentation to seniors at the EG Senior Center during the Police and Seniors Together program. The presentation provided information on services offered by the Department. HOPE NOW is a HUD sponsored program, which provides free foreclosure prevention information to citizens facing foreclosure or having financial problems paying their mortgage. Financial Assistance-January Salvation Armv Elk Grove HousinI4 Fund January - 8 families, $1115.11 January- 4 families, $395.83 Food Pantry January- average 18 families assisted/ week Anti-Smoking Campaign Smoking Education- The Positive Youth Development Program (PYD) staff members from Kenneth Young Center will be providing T.A.T.U. training for Elk Grove High School students on February 25`h at the Forest View Educational Center. The PYD staff plans to train 72 students. The Smoke Free Elk Grove Committee has not met to discuss the topic of expanded smoking education program in the elementary schools. Several Board members suggested program ideas at last month's meeting. Smokinp, Cessation- The smoking cessation program began on January 26, 2009. Two (2) residents enrolled in the class. The classes will run for eight weeks. Department Director's Report Compendium 2008- The Director provided a review of highlights for the Department for 2008. Some of the highlights included: ■ Statewide ban on smoking in public places and places of employment. The state ban supersedes the Village smoking ban that went into effect on January 1, 2007. ■ Smoke Free Elk Grove held three smoking cessation classes in 2008. ■ Smoke Free Elk Grove sponsored a number of educational programs at the high school. T.A.T.0 programs were conducted to teach elementary students the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke. Also Smoke Free Elk Grove helped with the Great American Smoke Out and Cancer Relay for Life. ■ Three Board members resigned in 2008. Ray DePalma, Terry Dill, and Merrill Froney. ■ The Mayor and Village Board addressed the issue of "No Idle Zones" in the Village. No idle zones are areas were cars shut down their engines to conserve gasoline and prevent pollution. The board decided to provide an educational program rather than enforcing no idle zones through fines. A contest was conducted in elementary schools to design a logo/slogan for the program. ■ The purchase of rain barrels by the Village to be subsidized to residents was explored in 2008. A Rain Barrel Interest Form was used to gauge residents' interest in purchasing rain barrels through the Village at a discounted price. ■ A Residential Home Licensing Ordinance was passed in February. The ordinance requires homeowners who rent out their homes pay a license fee of $20.00. The registration for rental homes will help to expedite complaints and violations when renters fail to comply with Village ordinances. ■ Environmental health activities showed a 2.6% increase. ■ TB testing requirements for food handlers were dropped. ■ Blood donations increased 20.4% ■ The Village started a Compact fluorescent bulb recycling program. ■ The Village hosted a Document Destruction Event in August. ■ Recycling decreased for the second year in a row. Recycling was down 8%. ■ Community Services continued to see an increase in the number of families using the food pantry. Average use increased by 27% from 38 families to 53 families. • Community Services saw an increase in residents seeking financial aid or assistance. ■ $500.00 was raised in the Community Garage Sale in June. Monies benefit programs at Kenneth Young Center. Recall Notices- 285 and counting is the number of recalls by the FDA in the wake of the contaminated peanut products from Peanut Corporation of America. Salmonella associated with the peanut paste is accountable for over 600 illnesses in 44 states and 8 deaths. The Department has been sending out a number of faxes to local retail food stores were products could be sold. The Department also conducted a survey of convenient stores to check for recalled products. Animal Traps- The Director is considering curtailing or eliminating the Department program to provide traps for residents. When the program began residents were able to remove animals from their properties and bring them to Busse Woods. Now with restrictions imposed by the State and County, animals are difficult to relocate. Another problem is storing traps. The traps are stored in the storage room with medical and office supplies. With the move to the new building the traps will have to be brought through the entire new office for storage. Sometime the traps smell like, skunk, are muddy or soiled, and/or returned with food still inside. Storing the traps elsewhere will create logistical problems. The Director has asked the NWMC to conduct a survey of surrounding communities to determine their wild animal control policies/programs. Rain Barrels- The Recycling and Solid Waste Committee have called a meeting for February 24`" to determine the possibility of the Village purchasing rain barrels for residents at a reduced price. Village residents have placed over 350 requests. It is hoped that purchasing in bulk will lower the price for the rain barrels. Idling Regulations- The Village has received additional artwork from the elementary students for the "No Idling" logo/slogan contest. A determination will be made to except or reject the student's submittals in the near future. Animal Rabies Clinic- The animal rabies and microchip clinic conducted by Cook County will be held on July 8, 2009 during the same day as the Farmer's Market. The program will run from 10:OOAM to 3:OOPM. Cook County residents will be able to get inexpensive rabies vaccinations for their dogs and cats, and also get their microchips implanted. Flu Vaccine- Now the flu vaccine market has stabilized, vaccine availability has become more predicable. But demand is down because of competition by retail outlets and less people getting flu shots. Because of this the Department is better able to match service with need, and cut down on flu vaccine waste. A question was asked at the January meeting if leftover vaccine could be provided to PADS users. It is hoped that the Department will not have any left over vaccine for the 2009-2010 season. The Village Attorney also expressed reservations about possible legal issues in conducting such a program. Blood Drive- The next blood drive will be held on April 251". Department Events & Activities- The Director provided the Board members with an updated schedule of up coming events and regularly scheduled programs. Environmental Health Inspector's Report-February January 2009 Activities Report Routine Inspections 81 Misc. Activities 351 Complaints 40 . Citations 4 TOTAL 476 Restaurant update: A Board*member asked if the food establishments awarded a certificate of recognition could be provided. The list will be provided at the next meeting. Community Health Nurse Report-February January Activities Report Blood Pressure Screening 43 Blood Sugar Screenings 2 Home/Site Visits 39 Office Visit 1 Consultations (Office/Employee) 4 Blood Drive 0 Day Care Inspections 7 TB Screening 2 Misc. 10 Flu Shots 0 Site Visit 0 Unhygienic Home 0 Immunization Children (including flu shots) 26 Shots (63 total) TOTAL 134 Trustee Liaison Report- Parade update Old Business- None NeNv Business- None Dick Scholten made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Sal Pace. The meeting was adjourned at 8:1 IPM. C: Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Manager Deputy Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk