September 11, 2003 &ndash 6:30pm

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda*
  3. Public Comment
  4. Approval of August 14, 2003 Board of Health Minutes*
  5. Employee Information
    1. Resignations
      • Jeanette Coronel, Phlebotomist
    2. Open Positions
      • Client Services Representative
  6. Division Reports
    1. Maternal Child Health
      1. DTap Reaction
    2. Chronic and Communicable Disease
      1. HIV Outreach
    3. Environmental Health
      1. Additional Advisory Board Member*
      2. Essex Landing Subdivision*
      3. West Nile update
      4. Out of State travel request
    4. Health Promotion
      1. Heart Smart for Women
  7. Administrative Reports
    1. Financial Status
      1. August 2003 Financial Reports*
      2. Fiscal Year 2004 Budget*
  8. Old Business
  9. New Business
    1. Training Equipment*
  10. Executive Session*
  11. Adjournment*

* Board Action Required

Minutes

Members Present
  • Mr. W. Boudreau
  • Mr. B. Charlier
  • Ms. B. Durell
  • Ms. L. Faber
  • Dr. R. Mann
  • Dr. L. O’Connor
  • Dr. P. Reeder
  • Ms. R. Turner
Members Absent
  • Dr. G. Trapp
Staff Present
  • Ms. B. Schaafsma
  • Ms. K. Marcotte
  • Mr. J. Bevis
  • Ms. P. Boudreau
  • Ms. S. Stevenson
Others Present
  • Janice Grant

Call to Order

Mr. Boudreau called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. Dr. O’Connor moved to accept the agenda; Ms. Turner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Public Comment

None.

A correction was noted by Mr. Boudreau that he was present and called the August 14, 2003 Board of Health meeting to order. A motion was made by Dr. Reeder to accept the minutes of the August 14, 2003 Board of Health meeting, seconded by Dr. O'Conner. Mr. Boudreau noted a correction that he was present and called the meeting to order. The motion passed unanimously to accept the minutes as corrected.

Approval of August 14, 2003 Board of Health Minutes*

A motion was made by Dr.Trapp to accept the minutes of the September 11, 2003 Board of Health meeting, seconded by Ms. Durell which passed unanimously.

Employee Information

Ms. Schaafsma announced the resignation of Jeanette Coronel, Phlebotomist, who took a position in the Kankakee District 111 school-based clinic. It is uncertain at this time whether the position will be refilled. There is currently an open position for a Client Services Representative.

Division Reports

Maternal Child Health

Ms. Stevenson provided information of recent reactions to the DTaP immunization primarily in the fourth dose. The vaccine is provided from the State through the Vaccine for Children program. The appropriate adverse vaccine reporting forms have been submitted and they are looking into the situation.

Chronic and Communicable Disease

Ms. Boudreau explained that they have expanded HIV outreach from Duane Dean to the Kankakee Detention Center once a week on Thursdays. Information was provided to the approximately 250 inmates and around 70 responses were interested in testing. Education, testing, and case management is provided through the different grants available.

Ms. Faber asked about the required DNA testing for those convicted of a felony. The probation department is responsible to see that the test is completed for those who were convicted but not incarcerated. Because there is a large back log, they have met with us to have the lab take the sample. Obtaining a fee has been discussed to help cover the cost of the phlebotomist.

Environmental Health

At last month’s meeting a tentative slate was approved for the Advisory Committee. Since that time a recommendation was received from the Kankakee Valley Beverage Association (KVBA) for John Reed to be their representative on the committee. Ms. Faber made the motion to ask John Reed to be on the Advisory Committee representing the KVBA; seconded by Ms. Turner. The motion passed unanimously. The committee has not yet met but a survey soliciting meeting dates/times has been sent. Mr. Bevis has contacted other health departments to obtain information about their “rating” system for restaurants. This would be one of the first items the Advisory Committee would work on. Dr. O’Connor asked about the number of members and the typesof establishments they represent. Mr. Bevis replied that there are nine members which cover the different categories, i.e. low, medium, high risk, fast food, grocery, etc.

A representative from the Essex Landing Subdivision was not present. Mr. Bevis asked if he could give the information that he has in order to vote tonight or if it would be preferable to wait until the next meeting. It was agreed to table the vote on the subdivision until the next meeting.

Mr. Bevis presented an update to the West Nile virus. Mosquitoes collected from pools of water in the area have tested positive for the West Nile virus. This isn’t a surprise as the crows tested from the area have been positive. However, this will provide us with areas that need to be focused on with education, larviciding, etc.

A copy of the first Food Talk newsletter was distributed. An insert was included to provide information specific to Kankakee County. This issue listed the most frequent violations. Food Handler certification classes have been held here at the health department through an outside facilitator.

Health Promotion

Ms. Schaafsma informed the Board that the first class of the Heart Smart for Women program was started here at the health department with fifteen staff. A class will also be starting at Olivet, eighteen women have enrolled. The goal for the grant is 100 women. Commitments for upcoming classes are with Cognis, Kmart and Aventis-Behring, and Cigna.

Administrative Reports

Financial Status

The August 2003 financial report is not ready.

Old Business

None.

New Business

Ms. Schaafsma explained that one of the components of the Bio-Terrorism grant money was for training in the amount of $14,500.00. It was intended to be used for a state developed assessment that would be completed online which would then be used to create training modules based on the needs identified. For example in the event of a bio-terrorist incident which would entail a mass prophylaxis, staff from other departments would be needed, not just from CCD. However, the State has not been able to roll that training component out and so they have given permission to use that money on training related equipment. Ms. Schaafsma proposed the purchase of six laptops and one projector. The laptops will be connected with wireless equipment in order to set up the training center in the conference room. They would also be able to be used in the clinic room and out in the field, if necessary. An additional $16,000 has been granted to the local health departments for Bio-Terrorism, $1,000 of it needs to be used to purchase a workstation. This equipment will be purchased through a state contract and Premier Data Solutions. Dr. Reeder made the motion to purchase the 6 laptops, projector, and workstation; seconded by Ms. Turner. The motion passed unanimously.

Executive Session

On a motion made by Dr. O’Connor, seconded by Mr. Charlier, and approved unanimously the Board moved into Executive Session at 7:22pm to discuss personnel issues. The Board returned to regular session at 8:00pm.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Board Mr. Charlier moved to adjourn at 8:03pm. 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