Minutes

BOARD OF HEALTH

December 6, 2007 @ 4:30 P.M.
City of Oak Creek City Hall
Solarium

  1. Roll Call: Called to Order by Chairman W. Kopplin at 4:40 PM.  On roll call, the following members were present:  W. Kopplin, J. Price, D. Cammilleri RS, Dr. D’Amico, and S. Schneider.  L. Struhar and Ald B. Kopplin were excused. 
  2. Approval of Minutes – October 4, 2007, meeting. Motion by Dr. D’Amico, seconded by S. Schneider:  approved as written.  All voted “aye”; motion carried.
  3. Correspondence – J. Price read the WI WINS Program report.  Summary: 33 checks were conducted with no businesses being cited for selling tobacco to a minor.  W. Kopplin suggested that the Health Department publish these finding in the NOW or the next ACORN issue.  J. Price distributed a brochure from the National Association of Local Boards of Health “News Brief”. 
  4. Health Officer’s Report – J. Price shared the following:
    1. October - November Report (attachment 1)   
    2. The following Oak Creek Common Council items were approved:
      1. MOU with UWM-Milwaukee – 11-06-07
      2. Oak Creek Health Department Budget – 11-19-07
      3. MOU with City of Franklin Health Department – 11-20-07        
  5. City Sanitarian Report – D. Cammilleri, RS (attachment 2) – one change:  Inspections for recalls should be 16 (not 8).  D. Cammilleri informed the Board of a newly formed Code Committee to discuss possible code violations.  This is a multidisciplinary committee, which handles these issues as a team. 
  6. Medical Advisor Report – Dr. D’Amico discussed the disease MRSA (Methicillin Staphylococcus Aureus).  Dr. D’Amico also informed the Board that the Oak Creek-Franklin School District has hired him as the Medical Advisor.
  7. Council Representative Report – None.    
  8. Old Business
    1. Board of Health Meeting dates for 2008 – S. Schneider made the motion to set the 2008 Board of Health Meetings as February 7, April 3, June 5, August 7, September 4 and November 6 and, if necessary, schedule as needed.  Seconded by Dr. D’Amico.  All voted “aye”; motion carried.
  9. New Business
    1. Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) Potential Fee Increase – see below.
    2. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade & Consumer Protection (W-DATCP) Potential Fee Increase – D. Cammilleri reviewed the local fee structure as “agents” and informed the Board that both DHFS & DATCP is planning on increasing their fees beginning in 2008 with further increases in 2010.  The suggested increase and agent reimbursement amounts were mailed to the Board prior to today’s meeting as well as a copy of a letter sent by WI Association of Health Department and Boards NOT endorsing this increase (refer to mailed packet).  J. Price informed the Board that DATCP has already increased their fee twice in the past five years.  Options were discussed by the members ranging from no increase, various increases, to let’s see what happens at the State level.  J. Price explained this information was primarily as an information packet of what may happen if legislation is passed.  Discussion followed regarding the increased number of recalls the Health Department has received and the steps we take to follow-up to ensure public safety.
    3. Community Health Focus Group Recruitment – J. Price reported that an article was put in the ACORN to recruit community members for the Community Needs Assessment Focus Group.  J. Price also informed the Board that Stephanie Scott (newswoman for the NOW) called and discussed this Needs Assessment and the need to recruit citizens from a diversified background.
    4. Medicaid Provider – J. Price is requesting the approval from the Board of Health to proceed and become a Medicaid Provider.  Dr. D’Amico motioned to allow the Health Officer to proceed with the Medicaid Application to become a provider; seconded by S. Schneider.  All voted “aye”; motion carried. 
  10. Next Meeting: February 7, 2008, at 4:30 or at call of chair.  Location: Solarium. 
  11. Adjournment – S. Schneider motioned to adjourn meeting at 5:33 PM, seconded by Dr. D’Amico.  Passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Price, RN