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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMUNITY SERVICES - 08/16/2006 - COMMUNITY SERVICES MINUTES (2) MINUTES Health & Community Services Board Village of Elk Grove Village I August 16, 2006 Board Members Present Jim Christie, Chairman Merrill Froney Teresa Anesmis Dr. John Kelly Lois Colaprete Georgia Landt Nancy Czarnik, Trustee Liaison Jim Morrill Ray De!Palma Mary Paliganoff Terri Dill Dick Scholten Anne Feichter Mike Touzzo Jim Foss Peg Vallillo Board Members Absent William Beaupre Ryan Bookler Dr. Harold Labinsky Sal Pace Des Raftery Staff Present Michael J. Cavallini, Director of Health & Community Services Linda Blair, Community Services Coordinator Chairman Jim Christie called the meeting to order at 7:04PM. Mr. Christie asked that all Board members introduce themselves, and to relate how long they have served on their respective Boards. Chairman Christie went on to explain how the agenda was to be presented this evening and how over time it would evolve as the newly created Board became established. Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Health Motion by Dick Scholten to approve the minutes of June 21, 2006 Board of Health meeting, second by Merrill Froney. The minutes were unanimously approved. Approval of the Minutes of the Community Service Board Motion by Peg Vallillo to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2006 Community Service Board meeting, second by Jim Foss. The minutes were unanimously approved. Ordinance Creating the Health & Community Services Board Village Ordinance# 3091 established the new Health & Community Services Board. Chairman Christie directed the Board to review Ordinance# 3091 which formalized the merging of the Board of Health and Community Service Board. The ordinance provides for a Board not a committee or commission. All current members of both Boards will remain on the new Board. Through resignation, retirement, or release of duties, the board will ultimately be comprised of ® eleven (11) members. Board members Mary Paliganoff and Mike Tuozzo raised questions regarding Section 2-2-3 (2), enforcement powers. Chairman Christie offered clarification of the wording using the restaurant inspection program as an example. Although Board members do not have the power to enforce ordinances directly, they do have oversight in certain enforcement actions (hearings, etc.) conducted by the Department. There was no further discussion. Anti-Smokinlz Campaign Chairman Christie provided background information to the Board regarding the Ad Hoc Committee that worked diligently through the summer to develop an anti-smoking program. The Committee worked within the guidelines outlined by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, concentrating on smoking cessation, smoking prevention, and promotion of Elk Grove Village as a Smoke Free Community. A kick-off date was set for November 16"'. This is the date of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smoke Out. The final draft approved by the Committee was presented to the Health & Community Service Board. Discussion followed. Lois Colaprete presented a preliminary proposal by the Kenneth Young Centers' In Touch staff to coordinate some of the smoking education programs targeted to the youth as part of their normal work schedule. It may be possible for two (2) staff members to commit up to five (5) hrs per week to implement and oversee children's anti-smoking programs. Dick Sholten questioned why the logo design contest would not be opened up to elementary or junior high school students. Chairman Christie indicated that it was important that the logo be developed fairly quickly and they already had a commitment from the Elk Grove High School Art Department. The Committee was also looking for a more professional look to the logo since it would be used for all promotional aspects of the program. The Board recommended that all high schools attended by Elk Grove students be allowed to compete in the logo contest. Mike Tuozzo asked for clarification on the lung scans offered by Alexian Brothers Medical Center (ABMC). Chairman Christie explained that ABMC has offered a limited number of lung scans and they would be used as incentives for participation in some of the anti-smoking programs. Merrill Froney stated that he felt the Committee should be commended for their efforts. Other members of the Board concurred. A motion was made by Mike Tuozzo and seconded by Dick Scholten to approve the draft proposal of the 2006 Start Up Program submitted by the Committee for a Smoke Free Elk Grove. The proposal was unanimously approved the Health & Community Service Board. The Director will present the proposal to the Village Manager. It will then be reviewed at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Additional discussions focused on the use of Channel 6 for publicity, and development of an anti-smoking website. Director's Report West Nile virus The Director reported that two (2) birds (crow and hawk) submitted to the State of Illinois for testing were positive for West Nile Virus. Northwest Mosquito Abatement District has conducted a number of night sprayings this season. In DuPage County, Clark Mosquito has been contracted to conduct a mosquito control program for Village areas. The Board was provided with information on how to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes this summer. Blood Program Thirty-nine pints of blood were donated at the August 5"' blood drive. The next blood drive will be held in November. Health Risk Assessment The Village will be offering employees a chance to be part of a Health Risk Assessment. This two-part screening is being offered free of charge by Alexian Brothers Medical Center. The program consists of biometric screenings and a health risk survey. Employees will be able to use it to make personal decisions about their health.The Village can use the information to plan health and wellness programs or activities. Pandemic Flu Preparedness The Department of Health & community Services will be meeting with the Police and Fire Departments to discuss how to prepare for a possible flu pandemic (avian flu pandemic). The Director stressed that currently there is no threat of an avian flu pandemic in the United States. Flu Vaccine The Department has received confirmation that flu vaccine will be available in a timely fashion for this flu season. Unless some unforeseen event takes place, flu clinics should begin in early November. Staff Job Descriptions It was announced that the Environmental Health Inspectors and Community Health Nurse will attend a future meeting to outline their job duties. Community Service Coordinator's Report • Linda Blair introduced herself and offered a brief overview of the Community Service Office and the programs that are provided to residents. The Coordinator reported that the Senior and Disabled Directory is being updated and will be ready for distribution by the first of the year. This directory is offered to residents through the Community Service Office. The Salvation Army funding for this-year is $15.000. These monies are provided to residents facing eviction or utility shut-off. Up coming events/programs include: the Interfaith Council Food Drive, Make-a-Difference Day, and during the holidays (Thanksgiving/Christmas) Adopt a Family Program, and Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringing. Environmental Health Inspector's Report-August June/July Activities Report June July Routine Inspections 103 62 Misc. Activities 234 231 Complaints 102 85 Citations 1 5 TOTAL 440 383 Community Health Nurse Report—AuLust ,June/July Activities Report June July . Blood Pressure Screening 64 44 Blood Sugar Screenings 4 2 Home/Site Visits 52 52 Office Visit 0 0 Consultations (Office/Employee) 2 2 Blood Drive 0 0 Day Care Inspections 1 2 TB Screening 0 59 Misc. 9 5 Flu Shots 0 0 Site Visit 1 2 Unhygienic Home 0 0 Immunization Children (including flu shots) 28 45 Shots (54/85 total) TOTAL 161 213 Old Business The Community Service Board was in the process reviewing a number of topics before the merger of the two Boards. Those items included; The Storm Ready Community Program, Make- a-difference Day, Red Cross shelter training, and presentations by local social service agencies. The combined Board will revisit these in the near future. New Business Chairman Christie stated that he would like the members to bean discussions about the organizational structure of the new Board. The agenda format and meeting process will continue to evolve over the next several months. Trustee Liaison Report Trustee Czarnik reminded the Board members that the Farmer's Market is an offshoot of the Community Service Board. It takes place every Wednesday through September. Trustee Cztunik stated she will continue her position on the new Health & Community Service Board. At 8:35PM a motion to adjourn was made by Merrill Froney, and seconded by Teri Dill. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:35PM. C: Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Assistant to the Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk Res&Form PrinbForm PLACE THIS EDGE INTO SCANNER Document Type COMMUNITY SERVICES Meeting Date 06-21-06 Description Community Services Minutes Start Time 19:00 IVCIP INUT I ll E MINUTES Board of Health Village of Elk Grove Village June 21, 2006 Board Members Present Board Members Absent Jim Christie, Chairman William Beaupre Lois Colaprete Ray De Palma Terri Dill Merrill Froney Dr. John Kelly Dr. Harold Labinsky Sal Pace Dick Scholten Staff Present Michael J. Cavallini, Director of Health & Community Services i Approval of the Minutes The minutes from the Board of Health meeting held on May 17, 2006 were unanimously approved. Reorganization of the Board of Health At the May 18thCommunity service board meeting, Mayor Johnson announced that he and the Village Board made a decision to combine the Board of Health and Community Service Board into one Board. The reorganized Board would start out with all current members of both boards, and eventually be comprised of an eleven member Board. Jim Christie has been asked to remain as chairman of the new Board. Jim Christie attended the Community Service Board meeting to discuss the transition. Jim Christie, the Director of Health & Community Services, and Community Services Coordinator will meet prior to the August meeting to discuss how the new Board meetings will be structured. The new Board will meet for the first time in August. As part of the restructuring, regular attendance will be expected. The Village Board will need to amend the current ordinances governing the Board of Health and Community Service Board to create this new Board. That will take place at a future Village Board meeting. Committee for a Smoke Free Elk Grove The Committee for a Smoke Free Elk Grove met for the first time on June 12"'. Fifteen people were in attendance. The Committee is comprised of a number of provider agencies (American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, etc.), ABMC, and community leaders. Jim Christie acted as facilitator for the meeting. The participants provided lots of ideas and information. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2006. Copies of the member list and minutes were provided to the Board. • Summer Intern Gabrielle Blossom started her internship with Health Services on June 12"i. Gabrielle is a junior at Illinois State University majoring in Environmental Health. Her main duties will be investigating complaints. She will also conduct inspections of low risk food establishments and • swimming pools. She will also be asked to conduct a project during her internship. Food Preparation Sink Ordinance Health Services has provide the Village Attorney with a proposed amendment to the Food Service and Retail Food Store Codes adding a paragraph regarding the installation of food preparation sinks in all restaurants and food stores. Food services establishments and retail food stores that prepare food on the premises will be required to install a preparation (vegetable) sink in the kitchen area. The sink shall also be required to have at least one drain board. Preparation sinks are used to clean and prepare meats seafood and produce. They are also used for cooling hot foods. Use of the preparation sink prevents cross-contamination of the equipment and hand washing sinks and contamination of food products. Unused Medication Disposal The prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical and medication drop-off was conducted on May 31, 2006. Health Services and the Elk Grove Park District collected two and a half large garbage bags of unwanted and unused medications. The medications were transported to a Cook County Sheriff's site for proper disposal. Park District Meeting The Director plans to attend an Elk Grove Park District meeting to discuss the topic of avian (bird) flu. They are interested in basic facts and their options should the avian flu become a pandemic in Elk Grove Village. The presentation will take place sometime this summer. • West Nile virus Health Services has submitted three birds to the Cook County Department of Public Health for West Nile virus testing. So far the results have not come back from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The State of Illinois will be testing an expanded list of bird species this year. Only crows and blue jays were tested in the past. July Meeting A motion was made to cancel the July Board of Health meeting. The Board of Health normally does not meet in July. Environmental Health Inspector's Report-June Mav Activities Routine Inspections 101 Misc. Activities 223 Complaints 130 Citations 1 TOTAL 455 Community Health Nurse Report—June May Activities Report Blood Pressure Screening 60 Blood Sugar Screenings 5 Home/Site Visits 58 Office Visit 0 Consultations (Office/Employee) 2 Blood Drive . 46 Day Care Inspections 4 TB Screening 37 Misc. 9 Flu Shots 0 Site Visit 4 Unhygienic Home 0 Immunization Children (including flu shots) 24 Shots (47 total) TOTAL 249 C: Mayor and Board of Trustees Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Assistant to the Village Manager Village Attorney • Village Clerk