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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 08/19/2009 - BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Board of Health & Community Services Village of Elk Grove Village August 19, 2009 Board Members Present Jim Christie, Chairman Anne Feichter Teresa Anesinis Dr. John Kelly William Beaupre Georgia Landt Ryan Bookler Jim Morrill, Vice Chair Lois Colaprete Sal Pace Nancy Czarmk, Trustee Mary Pali ganoff Board Members Absent Dr. Harold Labinsky Dick Scholten Staff Present Michael Cavallim, Director Call to Order Chairman Jim Christie called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Action Items: Approval of the Minutes There was a motion by Dr. John Kelly, to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2009 meeting, second by Georgia Landt. The minutes were unanimously approved. Anti-Smoking Campaign SmokinIz Cessation- No new smoking cessation sessions have been scheduled at this time. Summer Concert Series- Smoke Free Elk Grove Summer Concert series was held on the four Tuesdays in July. The concerts were well received by the residents. The Department handed out information on smoking and smoking cessation. The Positive Youth Development Program of the Kenneth Young Center assisted at the information table. Department Director's Report Swine Flu Report- The Department will be offering seasonal flu vaccine clinics again this year. There will be two clinics offered in November. The cost will be $20.00/shot, and the Department will bill Medicare. The seasonal flu shot is not affective on the novel H1N1 flu virus. Regarding the novel H1N1 (Swine) flu, the flu still continues to persist, causing continuing outbreaks and sporadic cases. Presently the Federal Government is working on a novel H1N1 vaccine (it is currently being tested). The Government hopes to have the vaccine available by mid October. The vaccine may have to be given in two doses. At this point the Government is concentrating on certain target groups in the initial thrust of their vaccine program. These target groups have been affected the most by the novel H1Nlvirus. Target groups include, pregnant women, school-aged children K-12 and school staff, children under 6 months of age an their parents and/or care givers, persons with chronic medical conditions, health care workers, and emergency services personnel. The Director has posted information on the novel H1N1 virus and seasonal virus on the website. Committee member Sal Pace stated that he has done a lot of research on the novel H1N1 virus and went on to praise the Director's efforts and hard work to keep the public informed, and that the information provided is as good as any website on the subject. The Chairman also gave kudos to the Director for providing credible information when there is so much misinformation being put out in the media. West Nile Virus (WNV)- West Nile Virus activity is low this season. The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District (NWMAD) is reporting low numbers of WNV carrying mosquitoes. They have been treating catch basins and have been adulticiding when weather permits. No human cases have been reported this season. Mary Paliganoff noted increased adulticiding trucks out this year. Grass and Weed Complaints- The unusual weather has caused a rash of grass and weed complaints this summer. The Department has received over 170 grass and weed complaints. The Department has also had a more difficult time getting compliance for grass and weed complaints. The Department has had the contractor cut over 40 properties this season. The Village pays the contractor and then places a lien on the property. The Director feels the increase in enforcement is due to a number of foreclosed/vacant properties in the Village. Animal Rabies and Microchip Clinic- The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control held a rabies vaccine and microchip clinic on July 8`h, during the Farmers Market. Thirty (30) one-year,-and eighty-six (86) three-year rabies vaccines were administered. Fourteen (14) animals received microchips. Rain Barrels- Residents continue to purchase rain barrels through the Village subsidized program. About 160 rain barrels have been purchased. Idling Education ProjZram- Three students from Mead Junior High School were presented with plaques and gift cards for their top three selections in the "No Idling" slogan/logo contest. The Department will work with High School students in the fall to design street signs. Computer and Electronic Recyclin2- SWANCC is once again offering at home pick up of computers and electronics. For $25.00 SWANCC will pick up a maximum of 6 items. Call SWANCC or go to their website to schedule a pick up. Starting January 1, 1012 the State of Illinois will ban all E-waste from landfills. Along with the new legislation, some additional changes will take place. Manufactures of electronics will need to set up recycling venues to handle E-waste. Citizens will also need to have convenient sites in which to dispose of E-waste. SWANCC is looking into a number of options to collect and recycle E-waste. Some options would be having a "host" community collect E-waste on an on- going basis. A trailer would be provided to collect the E-waste. Villages could also opt to sponsor once-a-month collections at a chosen spot. SWANCC will be reviewing several options to determine the most viable recycling program(s). Blood Drive- At the August 1, 2009 blood drive 37 people presented to donate. 36 pints were collected with one deferral. The next clinic will be held on November 71h. Document Destruction Event- The Document Destruction Event will be held on August 29, 2009 in the Village Hall Parking lot. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Department Events & Activities- The Director provided a list of upcoming and ongoing Department events and activities. Community Service Coordinator Report Emerj4ency Preparedness- The Community Services Coordinator (CSC) continues to work on the emergency sheltering aspect of the emergency action plan for the Village. The CSC will be coordinating with the CERT members on the specifics of site locations. Cristus Victor has been identified as a sheltering site. School Supplies- Community Services distributed school supplies to the children of families that utilize the food pantry. A number of generous donations were provided to Community services. They were also able to offer free "back-to-school" haircuts as well. Salvation Armv- Funding for the Salvation Army fund will remain at $15,000.00 Financial Assistance-June-July Salvation Army Elk Grove Housiny,Fund June - 6 families, $1,100.00 June - 3 families, $295.51 July - 13 families, $2,927.95 July - 5 Families, $500.00 Food Pantry June - 61 families assisted July - 64 families assisted Environmental Health Inspector's Report- June/July June/July 2009 Activities Report Routine Inspections 252 Misc. Activities 643 Complaints 360 Citations 17 TOTAL 1,272 Restaurant Update- ■ Village Deli closed, but sent out an E-mail stating they would be opening in another location ■ TOPA closed ■ KFC may open in the former Boston Market ■ Big Sammy is opening another restaurant at Meacham/Biesterfield. Community Health Nurse Report- June/July June/July 2009 Activities Report Blood Pressure Screening 81 Blood Sugar Screenings 0 Home/Site Visits 60 Healing touch (new) 31 Office Visit 1 Consultations (Office/Employee) 2 Blood Drive 0 Day Care Inspections 5 TB Screening 0 Misc. 9 Flu Shots 0 Site Visit 0 Unhygienic Home 0 Immunization Children (including flu shots) 41 Shots (86 total) TOTAL 230 Respite Care- Trustee Czarmk asked about the Respite Care Program. The Director stated that number of people utilizing the program have been low and it was suspended for the summer. Trustee Liaison Report- 0 Rev. Rodney Pickett won the give away for the rain barrel. • PADS is having a fund raising walk on September 19`h. • Kenneth Young Center is having a house walk fundraiser. Participants will visit preexisting homes that have been redesigned or remodeled. • October 4`h is the Frank Czamik Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Outing. Old Business- None New Business- Board member Ryan Bookler mentioned the difficulty he and his wife faced getting a car seat installed. ABMC and baby books recommended using the Police Department or Fire Department. Neither Department provides that service (the Police Department did at one time). Other communities in the area that do provide the service, did not allow non-residents to participate. Trustee Czamik motioned to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Jim Morrill. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 PM. C: Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Manager Deputy Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk I I