March 13, 2003 – 6:30pm

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda*
  3. Public Comment
  4. Approval of February 13, 2003 Board of Health Minutes*
  5. Employee Information
    1. Resignation
      • Jane Schwark, RN Case Manager (BCCP)
    2. New Employee
      • Betty Tatro, LPN Case Manager (BCCP)
      • Erin Walker, Sanitarian (EH)
    3. Anniversary
      • Linda Hildebrandt, Health Educator – 15 years
  6. Division Reports
    1. Maternal Child Health
    2. Chronic and Communicable Disease
      1. Smallpox
      2. Title II AIDS Grant Review
    3. Environmental Health
      1. Subdivision – Hawkins Grove (First Edition)*
    4. Health Promotion
      1. Tobacco Update
      2. Women’s Cardiovascular Health Grant
  7. Administrative Reports
    1. Financial Status
      1. January and February 2003 Financial Reports*
  8. Old Business
  9. New Business
  10. Adjournment*

* Board Action Required

Minutes

Members Present
  • Mr. W. Boudreau
  • Mr. B. Charlier
  • Ms. B. Durell
  • Dr. R. Mann
  • Dr. L. O’Connor
  • Dr. P. Reeder
  • Dr. G. Trapp
Members Absent
  • Ms. L. Faber
  • Ms. R. Turner
Staff Present
  • Ms. B. Schaafsma
  • Ms. K. Marcotte
  • Ms. S. Stevenson
  • Ms. J. Bevis
Others Present
  • Tracy Ahrens (The Daily Journal)
  • John Fogarty
  • Darvin Smith
  • Lance Beigh

Call to Order

Mr. Boudreau called the meeting to order at 6:33pm. Ms. Schaafsma added the following informational topics to the agenda under New Business:

  1. Board of Health information
  2. State of Financial Interest
  3. Meeting reminder calls

Public Comment

Mr. Fogarty was present for Public Comment. Mr. Fogarty stated that he had no new information to present. Mr. Joe O’Connor will be collecting additional tests on his property. A meeting is scheduled with Mr. Bevis and the gentleman who owns the pond. He would like to get things settled before the spring rains start. He will have more information gathered for the next meeting.

Approval of February 13, 2003 Board of Health Minutes*

Dr. Reeder moved to accept the agenda; Mr. Charlier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A motion was made by Dr. Mann to accept the minutes of the February 13, 2003 Board of Health meeting, seconded by Ms. Durell, which passed unanimously.

Employee Information

Ms. Schaafsma announced the following new employees. Betty Tatro, LPN will be starting as a Case Manager in the BCCP; she started this Monday. Erin Walker, MPH and Ture Carlson, BS will be starting next Monday as Sanitarians. Due to an excellent pool of applicants it was decided to hire two at this time. Erin Walker is a registered dietician and has a Masters in Public Health. Ture Carlson is from the Herscher area and is a graduate from ISU. Ms. Schaafsma also announced the 15 year employment anniversary of Linda Hildebrandt. Linda continues to increase the types of presentations she gives as Health Educator. Recently she has taken on the Freedom from Smoking classes after Nancy’s retirement. She has recently received training to provide car seats to clients who need them. This class includes instruction on proper installation of the car seats into the client’s cars.

Division Reports

Maternal Child Health

None.

Chronic and Communicable Disease

Ms. Schaafsma distributed information from the State’s Attorney regarding the smallpox vaccination and the workmen’s compensation issue. Further discussion ensued. The Board supports the continuation of training and participation in the small pox pre-event but to delay immunization of any KCHD staff members until workmen’s compensation is assured. Dr. Mann motioned to proceed with smallpox training and education, but to wait on vaccination until the workman’s compensation issue is cleared. Dr. Trapp seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Ms. Schaafsma distributed the report of the Title II AIDS grant review. This grant, administered by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, provides case management services for medical/dental care, oversight of housing, etc. for clients with HIV/AIDS.

Environmental Health

Ms. Schaafsma stated that the subdivision on the agenda for approval has been postponed. Dr. Mann asked if the health department has a mosquito abatement program in place for this coming spring/summer. Mr. Bevis explained that the Vector grant does provide monies to cover some of those activities. Last year a survey was conducted to obtain information regarding the preparedness of the communities. Most cities/municipalities have funding for some larvaciding; the rural areas aren’t so well prepared. A half day seminar will be presented at the health department the second week of April to provide further information to township supervisors, etc. Dr. Mann expressed the concern of having a proactive plan in place, even if this meant dipping into the funds to provide monies for abatement. Mr. Bevis commented that they are working on the plan and that the weather this spring/summer will play a large part on the West Nile Virus mosquito population.

Health Promotion

Ms. Schaafsma reported that 18 people completed the Freedom from Smoking class recently held at the health department. The health department has applied for a $40,000 Women's Health grant to provide weight loss, stress management, health education, etc. at area businesses.

Administrative Reports

Financial Status

The January and February 2003 Financial reports were presented. At the end of January (16% of the year) we have taken in 22% of the revenue and spent 14% in expenditures. Mr. Charlier moved to approve the January 2003 financial report, seconded by Dr. O'Connor. The motion passed unanimously. At the end of February (25% of the year) we have received 25% of the revenue and allocated 22% of the expenditures. Ms. Durell moved to approve the February 2003 financial report, seconded by Dr. Mann. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

None.

New Business

Because the Board of Health has a governing authority regarding health department finances, personal information was collected from members in order to process Medicare claims that have been billed for the Flu/Pneumonia clinics held last fall.

In addition, each of the board members should have received a statement of financial interest from the county clerks’ office. Anyone who has decision making in spending of governmental funds needs to turn one in.

Ms. Schaafsma asked if the board members wanted to continue to receive reminder calls for the Board of Health meetings. It was noted that they would like to be called.

Mr. Boudreau commented that he was unaware that we have car seats available to be distributed. Ms. Schaafsma noted that Ms. Hildebrant has received training on installation of car seats and is able to provide classes to clients who need to receive a car seat.

Executive Session

None.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Board M. Charlier moved to adjourn at 7:16pm Dr. Trapp 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