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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD OF HEALTH - 06/16/2010 - BOARD OF HEALTH/CS MINUTES RECEIVED Board of Health & Community Services AUG 31 2010 Village of Elk Grove Village June 16, 2010 VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE Board Members Present Jim Christie, Chairman Georgia Landt Teresa Anesinis Jim Morrill, Vice Chair Ryan Bookler Sal Pace Lois Colaprete Mary Paliganoff Dr. John Kelly Dick Scholten Board Members Absent William Beaupre Anne Feichter Nancy Czarnik, Trustee Dr. Harold Labinsky Staff Present Linda Blair, Community Services Coordinator Staff Absent Michael Cavallini, Director Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM. Action Items: Approval of the Minutes Trustee Dick Scholten made a motion to approve the minutes from May 19, 2010. The motion was seconded by Jim Morrill. The minutes were unanimously approved. Community Service Coordinator Report Community Service Coordinator CSC) Report- Food Pantry-The CSC met with representatives of the Elk Grove Food Pantry. They are exploring changes to how'the food pantry operates and how long clients may be serviced. The food pantry will be making gradual changes that will minimize any impact ori the food pantry's clients. The number of people seeking service from the food pantry continues to grow. Rebuilding Together-Ten Rebuilding Together projects were completed throughout the northwest suburbs. Elk Grove Housing Fund-The Elk Grove Interfaith Council is looking into becoming a recognized 501 (3) c, not for profit group. This would provide the group with some tax-free fundraising benefits. Community Paint—A-Thon-The Community Paint-A-Thon is gearing up for their September 11th event. The CSC asked the Board if they knew of any senior that could benefit from the program (people may apply until July 1S). The CSC also encouraged people to volunteer for the event by scraping or painting homes. All the paint is provided by the Valspar Paint & Coatings. i May Activities Salvation Army Elk Grove Housing Fund 1 families, $100.00 3 families, $275.00 Food Pantry 67 families assisted (168 people) Anti-Smoking Campaign Positive Youth Development Program (PYDP)- PYDP personnel will again be helping to man the the informational table at the Smoke Free Elk Grove concert series this summer in July. Department Director's Report Director Retirement-The Director provided a memo to the Board announcing his retirement on January 15, 2011. The Chairman stated he was not sure how this would affect the Department. Changes could take place in the structure of the position. If the Village decides to fill the position the Board would likely be involved to find a replacement. Ryan Bookler asked about the Director's part-time status after his retirement. Chairman Christie stated that the Director can work up to 600 hours per year. The Chairman noted that the Director would provide more information in the future. Kristen Gonsur- Kristen Gonsur will be leaving her job early to begin her maternity leave early. She will begin her FMLA time on June 18tH. Weed & Grass Complaints- The Department has responded to over 150 grass and weed complaints this spring. The grass and weed contractor has had to cut additional properties this year. Electronic Food Inspections- The Director will be working with IT to bring the food inspection process into the electronic age. The EHIs will be equipped with laptops and printers in the field to provide onsite food service inspection reports. Data can then be recorded and stored digitally. Summer Intern(s)- The spring intern has returned for the summer season. Brianna Officer will be able to conduct higher ranked activities and inspections because of her previous stint with the Department. The .Department's additional summer intern, Ashley Mcllwee will be graduating from ISU after completing her requirements with the Department. Idling Education Program- Chairman Christie attended the May 25th Village board meeting and noted he was impressed by the professional quality of work that the students showed in creating the "No Idling " street signs. The JPZ and Recycling Committees will have to meet to discuss how to implement the program. The Director has contacted Clean Air Counts about possible funding for the program. Blood Drive-The next Community Blood Drive will be held on Saturday August 7tH Department Events &Activities-The Director provided a list of upcoming and ongoing Department events and activities. Motion to Cancel the July Meeting- A motion was made by Lois Colaprete and seconded by Mary Paliganoff to cancel the July meeting. The motion was approved unanimously. Environmental Health Inspector's Report May 2010 Activities Report Routine Inspections 49 Misc. Activities 329 Complaints 305 Citations 5 TOTAL 688 New Restaurants- Two new restaurants will be going in at the Town Center. The Good Tequila Mexican Grill (La Magdalena) and Asian Buffet (TOPA). Community Health Nurse Report May 2010 CommunitV Health Nurse Activities Report Blood Pressure Screening 54 Blood Sugar Screenings 0 Home/Site Visits 40 Healing touch (new) 24 Office Visit 0 Consultations (Office/Employee) 4 Blood Drive 0 Day Care Inspections 8 Misc. 10 Flu Shots (inc. employees/homebound) 0 Site Visit 0 Unhygienic Home 0 Immunization Children (including flu shots) 7 Shots (12 total) TOTAL 147 Trustee Liaison Report- None Old Business- None New Business- None Jim Morrill motioned to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Georgia Landt. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 PM. C: Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Manager Deputy Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk