February 13, 2003 – 6:30pm

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda*
  3. Public Comment
  4. Approval of January 16, 2003 Board of Health Minutes*
  5. Employee Information
    1. Resignation
      • Jane Schwark, RN Case Manager (BCCP)
    2. Open Positions
      • Sanitarian (EH)
      • Case Manager (BCCP)
    3. Anniversary
      • Linda Hildebrandt, Health Educator – 15 years
  6. Division Reports
    1. Maternal Child Health
    2. Chronic and Communicable Disease
      1. Smallpox
    3. Environmental Health
      1. Bridlewood Update
    4. Health Promotion
  7. Administrative Reports
    1. Financial Status
      1. December 2002 and January 2003 Financial Reports*
  8. Old Business
  9. New Business
  10. Executive Session
    1. Legal Issue*
  11. Adjournment*

* Board Action Required

Minutes

Members Present
  • Mr. W. Boudreau
  • Mr. B. Charlier
  • Ms. B. Durell
  • Ms. L. Faber
  • Dr. L. O’Connor
  • Dr. P. Reeder
  • Ms. R. Turner
Members Absent
  • Dr. R. Mann
  • Dr. G. Trapp
Staff Present
  • Ms. B. Schaafsma
  • Ms. K. Marcotte
Others Present
  • John Fogarty

Call to Order

Mr. Boudreau called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Due to a lack of a quorum proceeded to Public Comment. Mr. John Fogarty resident of Bridlewood Subdivision voiced concern regarding the article in the paper which appeared to clear Mr. Eubanks for respoinbility for the water. Concerns were also addressed for discrepancies between water testing of the private lab and the State Lab. The dumping has stopped and the water quality has improved and one well identified as a possible source of contamination has been re-drilled. He also expressed concern regarding what would be done with the pond. Mr. Fogarty also had questions regarding the posting of the meeting dates. Meeting notices are posted inside the health department and the county offices. A meeting schedule for 2003 was given to him.

Approval of January 16, 2003 Board of Health Minutes*

Dr. O’Connor moved to accept the agenda; Ms. Faber seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Charlier to accept the minutes of the January 16, 2003 Board of Health meeting, seconded by Dr. O’Connor, which passed unanimously.

Public Comment

None.

Employee Information

Ms. Schaafsma announced the resignation of Jane Schwark, RN Case Manager in BCCP. Open positions are RN Case Manager (BCCP) and Sanitarian (EH).

Division Reports

Maternal Child Health

None.

Chronic and Communicable Disease

Ms. Schaafsma reported that the smallpox pre-event vaccination program is still on hold due to the workman’s compensation for employees who may have side effects. Currently immunization is voluntary and thus not covered under the county’s workman’s compensation policy. The Bio-terrorism plan is prepared and as more information is clarified from the State further action would be brought to the Board for approval.

Environmental Health

Ms. Schaafsma commented on the community meeting with Bridlewood Estates residents held January 31, 2003 with approximately 25 residents in attendance. The wells and the pond have been tested and reviewed according to State guidelines. The geological survey was studied per the residents’ request to confirm the direction of the water flow. Following this testing and investigation, Mr. Joe O’Connor, Regional Environmental Health Director, feels that the evidence would lead to the buried wells and the pond as the more likely source of the contamination.

Ms. Schaafsma also announced that a meeting will be scheduled with the Board and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the State Attorney General’s office to discuss the legal issues with the Shell pipeline leak in Limestone township.

Health Promotion

None.

Administrative Reports

Financial Status

The December 2002 Financial report was presented. At the end of December (8.3% of the year) The YTD budgeted amount is showing the annually budgeted amount and not the correct amount which would be 1/12 of the year for December. Dr. O’Connor asked about the debt of the State in regard to grant monies coming in. The question will be what is allocated for the next fiscal year. Dr. Reeder moved to approve the December 2002 financial report, seconded by Ms. Durell. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

Meeting Schedule

Dr. Reeder asked about Riverside’s response regarding the rent. Ms. Schaafsma stated that she is waiting for another invoice to be sent from Riverside; at that time she will send a letter as directed by the Board at the last meeting.

New Business

Mr. Boudreau asked if an approval was received regarding the DHS audit response. Ms. Schaafsma reviewed the findings with the Board.

Mr. Charlier expressed thanks for the information Mr. Bevis provided him regarding the expiration dates on food products.

Executive Session

None.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Board Ms. Turner moved to adjourn at 7:35pm. Dr. Reeder seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Minutes
respectfully submitted by, Ms. Roxanne Turner, Secretary
reviewed by, Bonnie Schaafsma, RN, BSN, Public Health Administrator
prepared by, Ms. Kris Marcotte, Administrative Assistant