November 8, 2004 – 6:30pm
NOTE: Changed from originally scheduled date.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Approval of Agenda*
- Public Comment
- Approval of June 22, 2004 Board of Health Special Session Minutes and October 14, 2004 Board of Health Meeting Minutes*
- Employee Information
- Open Positions
- LPN Outreach Worker (BCCP)
- Sanitarian (EH)
- Open Positions
- Division Reports
- Maternal Child Health
- Chronic and Communicable Disease
- Influenza Clinics
- Environmental Health
- Solid Waste Update – Composting Operations
- Health Promotion
- Administrative Reports
- Financial Status
- October 2004 Financial Report*
- FY2005 Budget*
- Financial Status
- Old Business
- New Business
- Executive Session*
- Adjournment*
* Board Action Required
Minutes
- Members Present
- Ms. B. Durell
- Ms. J.M. Flageole
- Dr. R. Mann
- Dr. L. O’Connor
- Dr. P. Reeder
- Dr. G. Trapp
- Ms. R. Turner
- Members Absent
- Mr. W. Boudreau
- Ms. L. Faber
- Staff Present
- Ms. B. Schaafsma
- Mr. J. Bevis
- Ms. P. Boudreau
- Ms. S. Stevenson
- Ms. K. Marcotte
- Others Present
- Patrick Joyce
- Mr. Barker
- Ture Carlson
- Rebecca Greer
- Janet Weldon
- Kieth Wojnowski
Call to Order
Dr. Trapp called the meeting to order at 6:35pm. Dr. Reeder motioned to accept the agenda. Dr. O'Connor seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Public Comment
None.
Approval of June 22, 2004 Board of Health Special Session Minutes and October 14, 2004 Board of Health Meeting Minutes*
A motion was made by Dr. Reeder to accept the minutes of the October 14, 2004, Board of Health meeting minutes. Ms. Durell seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The June 22, 2004 Board of Health Special Meeting minutes will be ready at the next meeting for approval.
Employee Information
Ms. Schaafsma informed the Board that the open position for an LPN Outreach Worker is on hold due to evaluation of the position. Mr. Bevis will be interviewing for the Sanitarian position next week.
Division Reports
Maternal Child Health
None.
Chronic and Communicable Disease
Ms. Boudreau stated that we have received 1600 and should be receiving 1600 more to fill our original order. The original contracted price was approximately $80.25 per vial. The cost per vial will be $6.00 more because it is coming from Aventis through the Illinois Public Health Association Consortium. There are 10 doses per vial. The cost to the public will be $20.00. Appointments will be taken on certain days/times with four phone lines available. Ms. Boudreau noted that advertisements have been placed in local newspapers and on the radio. Immunity takes about two weeks and it is hoped to have the clinic completed by Christmas. So far Kankakee County has received over 12,000 doses to area providers. A memo was sent out to all the physicians advising them of the CDC's high risk guidelines. Ms. Schaafsma noted that the vaccine is being provided for staff who have patient contact. Staff will also be able to reserve vaccine for two family members who are in the high category. In addition County employees who are high risk will be able to receive their vaccine for $20.00 at next week’s employee benefit meetings. Dr. Mann asked if vaccine could be ordered from both providers next year. Ms. Schaafsma stated that the price is lower when ordering through the State’s consortium. It is possible that it would be an option next year.
Environmental Health
Ms. Schaafsma informed the Board of a few citizens and a County Board member that have raised concerns to the Health Committee regarding composting operations in the county. Mr. Bevis presented an in-service regarding the Solid Waste Program. In April of 1989 Kankakee County Board and the Kankakee County Health Department entered into the delegation agreement with the EPA to be able to inspect the following:
- Kankakee Recycling/Disposal Facility in Otto township
- XL Disposal Composting in Chebanse – no longer active
- Joyce Farms Recycling, Inc.
- Kankakee Co. Recycling Program – no longer active
- United Disposal of Bradley, Inc.
- Bauer Farms
- Starlight Drive – landscape waste
- VanDrunen Farms – allowed to take farm compost
- Apollo Disposal Service in Momence
- 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
Within this program solid waste complaints are investigated and followed-up if there is a nuisance. Each of these facilities has received complaints in the past. The EPA requires that complaints are to be made to the facility. The facility is required to register those complaints with the health department. Most of the complaints are because of odor; some complaints are due to traffic from the trucks. Mr. Bevis provided a chronological report of the recent complaints and/or investigations regarding Joyce Farms. Dr. Mann asked how far the complainants live from Joyce Farms. According to Mr. Bevis they live between 1 to 1 ½ miles from Joyce Farms with neighbors in between. Several inspections have been made to the Joyce Farms facility from Environmental Health. In addition, due to the complaints, the EPA sent an inspector who found additional violations not previously noted. Mr. Bevis explained that at the time of the EPA’s inspection there was a heavy rainfall that showed inadequate drainage. Another issue was the use of pineapple waste which is permitted with the proper documentation. After a facility is cited for violations they are informed of what corrections are needed to be made. Mr. Bevis followed-up and found that Mr. Joyce had complied with the corrections within the allocated time frame. Dr. Mann was concerned with the type of waste that is composted. Mr. Bevis explained that the compost is created from grass, brush, leaves, and vegetable waste; no animal waste is used.
Ms. Schaafsma addressed the concern of Ms. Bernard, Kankakee County Board member, who feels that the well water is being contaminated. Joyce Farms needs to ensure quarterly testing of the monitoring wells and to send the results to the EPA for interpretation. The Health Department does not receive the test results unless the EPA determines a problem. These reports were not submitted by Mr. Joyce in a timely manner, however, the wells were being tested. At this time all of the reports have been submitted. Ms. Schaafsma noted that some past test have indicated levels of nitrates, chromium, and phosphorus were above the background but the EPA has not indicated that they are health threatening. Dr. Mann confirmed with Mr. Bevis that at this time Joyce Farms is in compliance with his permit. Dr. Trapp commended Environmental Health staff for the duties they have done in the Solid Waste program as well as the restaurant inspections. Dr. Mann motioned that the Board had received an extensive discussion regarding the Joyce Farms composting operation and the Board wishes to state its confidence in the inspectors and operation of the Solid Waste Program. The motion was seconded by Ms. Durell which passed unanimously.
Health Promotion
None.
Administrative Reports
Financial Status
The October 2004 Financial Reports was presented. At the end of October, (92% of the year), we had received 89.97% of the revenue and spent 94% in expenses. Ms. Schaafsma anticipates that next month we should be receiving some of the grant money. In addition we were guaranteed to get reimbursed for the septic pumping done in Pembroke as well as the County’s share of the Solid Waste grant. Dr. O’Connor motioned to approve the October 2004 financial report; seconded by Dr. Mann. The motion passed unanimously.
FY2005 Budget
Ms. Schaafsma presented the FY 2005 budget which was submitted as an addendum to the County Board for approval at Tuesday’s meeting. The budget does allow for a 3% COLA for staff. The budget may need to be amended due to receiving additional monies for Bio-Terrorism and for reducing obesity through the WIC grant. Ms. Durell stated that she is impressed with the number of community programs that are working on obesity issues, especially with children. Dr. Reeder made a motion to approve the FY 2005 budget; seconded by Ms. Turner. The motional passed unanimously.
Old Business
None.
New Business
None.
Executive Session
None.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Board, Ms. Turner moved to adjourn at 7:40pm. The motion was seconded by Ms. Durell which passed unanimously.