July 15, 2004 – 6:30pm

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Food Service Awards – Dr. Trapp presents
    (break for refreshments)
  3. Approval of Agenda*
  4. Public Comment
  5. Approval of June 17, 2004 Board of Health Minutes and June 22, 2004 Board of Health Special Session Minutes*
  6. Employee Information
    1. New Employees
      • Paula Sparenberg, RN Case Manager
    2. Resignations
      • Beatriz Pena, Client Services Representative (MCH)
    3. Open Positions
      • Client Services Representative (MCH)
  7. Division Reports
    1. Maternal Child Health
      1. Teen parent Services Review
      2. Case Management Certification
    2. Chronic and Communicable Disease
    3. Environmental Health
    4. Health Promotion
  8. Administrative Reports
    1. Financial Status
      1. June 2004 Financial Report*
  9. Old Business
  10. New Business
    1. Hopkins Park Sewage System
  11. Executive Session*
  12. Adjournment*

* Board Action Required

Minutes

Members Present
  • Mr. W. Boudreau
  • Ms. B. Durell
  • Ms. L. Faber
  • Dr. R. Mann
  • Dr. L. O’Connor
  • Dr. P. Reeder
  • Dr. G. Trapp
  • Ms. R. Turner
Members Absent
None
Staff Present
  • Ms. B. Schaafsma
  • Ms. K. Marcotte
  • Mr. J. Bevis
  • Ms. P. Boudreau
Others Present
  • 2004 Food Service Award Recipients
  • Sharon Vanderhei
  • Keith Wojnowski
  • Janet Weldon
  • Sean Guimond
  • Rebecca Greer
  • Ture Carlson

Call to Order

Dr. Trapp called the meeting to order at 6:33pm. Board of Health members introduced themselves to the public. Ms. Schaafsma welcomed everyone and expressed appreciation for the effort given in following the guidelines during the Boil Order. Ms. Schaafsma explained that the Boil Order actually comes from the EPA to Aqua Illinois until samples that were taken come back clean. Ms. Schaafsma introduced the Environmental Staff. Mr. Bevis explained the criteria food establishments need to meet in order to qualify for the award which include a record of consistently high sanitation inspection scores, compliance with the Food Sanitation Ordinance requirements, and a high standard of cooperation with KCHD inspection staff. Dr. Trapp presented the 2004 Food Service Awards to the food establishments that were represented. Following is a complete list of the recipients:

  • All Natural Superstore
  • America’s Bistro
  • Annie’s Eggroll
  • Aventis Behring
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Basket Beginnings
  • Ben’s Grocery
  • Bonfield Elementary
  • Boz #25/Hobbie
  • Brad-Bour Comm HS
  • Casey’s #1372/Herscher
  • Casey’s #2217/St. Anne
  • Casey’s #2231/Grant Park
  • Cheezer’s Pizza
  • Coyote Canyon
  • Dairy Queen/Maple
  • Good Shepherd Manor
  • Holiay Inn Express
  • Homestead
  • Hostess Wonder Bread
  • Johnson Greenhouse
  • Kmart/Deli
  • Mancino’s Pizza/Kennedy
  • McDonald’s/Court
  • Nancy’s Pizzeria
  • Noel Levasseur School
  • Papa’s Pizza to Go
  • Paramount Theatre
  • Parkway Inn
  • PJ’s Ice & Coffee
  • Poppy’s, Poor Boy’s
  • Reddick Elementary
  • Riverside Healthcare
  • Soul Da Soul
  • Station Street Pub
  • Taco Bell/Kinzie
  • Taco Bell/Main
  • Target/Food Service
  • Three Points (Phillips 66)
  • Toys ’R’ Us
  • Traxx Sports Bar

Ms. Faber moved to accept the agenda; Dr. O’Connor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Public Comment

None.

Approval of June 17, 2004 Board of Health Minutes and June 22, 2004 Board of Health Special Session Minutes*

A motion was made by Mr. Boudreau to accept the minutes of the June 17, 2004 Board of Health meeting, seconded by Ms. Durell which passed unanimously. Approval of the June 22, 2004 Special Meeting of the Board of Health was postponed until the next meeting.

Employee Information

Ms. Schaafsma reported that Paula Sparenberg has been hired as a RN Case Manager in MCH. Also announced was the resignation of Beatriz Pena, Client Services Representative, which is currently an open position in MCH.

Division Reports

Maternal Child Health

Ms. Schaafsma reported on the recent Teen Parent Services review. This was the first full year of the grant and there were no issues reported. Due to an increase in caseload the grant was increased by $9,000. Maternal Case Management review overall was very good and was re-certified for two years.

Chronic and Communicable Disease

None.

Environmental Health

None.

Health Promotion

None.

Administrative Reports

Financial Status

The financial report for June 2004 was not ready yet due to end of the year expenses and will be presented at the next meeting.

Old Business

None.

New Business

Hopkins Park Sewage System

Ms. Schaafsma reported on the Hopkins Park sewer system which is failing and causing an overflow onto the surface of the road. The village of Hopkins Park does not have the funds to repair the system. The County Board had asked for KCHD to investigate the situation which was done. It was deemed necessary to approve having a contractor pump out the excess sewage (100,000 gallons) for $3,800. A grant from the State has been approved to help with the repairs and we will be reimbursed when the money arrives. Dr. Mann asked about how the community will maintain this system and Dr. Trapp was concerned about who will control the money. Ms. Schaafsma replied that the County Board will have control and determine the plan needed.

Water Main Break

A folder of information/articles regarding the water main break at the Aqua Illinois water company in Kankakee was distributed. Ms. Schaafsma explained that the Emergency Operations Center was activated at 6:15 on Monday, July 12, 2004 in order to coordinate efforts that may be needed in the county. KCHD, as well as other county offices were closed to the public, however a number of staff from the health department were asked to come in to work. Non-essential services, including restaurants, were asked to not use water to help with conservation and to prevent potential contamination. A Boil Order was in effect until Thursday, July 15 in the afternoon when the EPA had the negative results of two water samples that had been taken.

The KCHD web site was very helpful in providing information regarding the boil order, both to residents and businesses. Comcast cable television also provided information on Channel 4. Also utilized was the Teletask Autodialer computer program which “called” each of the food establishments in the areas that were affected to leave a recorded message. Ms. Schaafsma and Mr. Bevis commended staff for their contribution during the water outage. Dr. Mann presented a motion to officially commend staff for their actions during the water main break. Dr. Reeder seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Hazardous Material Vehicle Contribution

Ms. Schaafsma informed the Board that KCHD participates with the Kankakee County Local Emergency Planning Council which is also serves as our Bio-Terrorism Council. It is made up of members from ESDA, Fire, Police and representatives from the industrial community. The LEPC was given a grant for over $250,000 worth of equipment so that Kankakee County would have its own hazardous material team. The issue is that the County does not have a vehicle to carry the equipment. Money has been pledged from local industry and hospitals towards the purchase of a used vehicle. Ms. Schaafsma asked the Board for approval of a $5,000 contribution to the LEPC to help with the vehicle purchase. Dr. Reeder made a motion to approve the $5,000 contribution; seconded by Ms. Durell. The motion passed unanimously.

New Board of Health Appointment

Jean Marie Flageole was welcomed to the Board of Health. She will be filling Mr. Charlier’s term which continues through June 30, 2005. A new list of Board of Health members was distributed as well as a personal profile sheet. Please inform Ms. Marcotte of any corrections.

Executive Session

None.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Board, Dr. Reeder moved to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. Ms. Turner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Minutes
respectfully submitted by, Dr. Phyllis Reeder, Secretary
reviewed by, Bonnie Schaafsma, RN, BSN, MBA, Public Health Administrator
prepared by, Ms. Kris Marcotte, Administrative Assistant