Minutes

BOARD OF HEALTH

February 14, 2007 @ 4:30 P.M.
City of Oak Creek City Hall
Common Council Chambers

  1. Roll Call: Called to Order by J. Price at 4:45 PM.  On roll call, the following members were present:  B. Kopplin, J. DeVita, S. Schneider,  J. Price, Dr. M. D’Amico, W. Kopplin (arrived @ 5:00PM).  Members     M. Zabkowicz and L. Struhar were excused.  Guests:  Robert Harris SERO Regional Director, S. Wojcinski.
  2. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2006, meeting. Motion by B. Kopplin, seconded by S. Schneider; approved as written.
  3. Guest speaker:  Robert Harris gave an overview of the expectations of a Board of Health member.  An informational handout was given to all members: “Orientation/Review for Board of Health Members & Public Health Staff”.  Mr. Harris suggested that the Board review their By-Laws, term of the members, strategic planning and programs for the Health Department. J. Price offered a member to attend the WALHDAB Annual Meeting (May 23-24, 2007, at the Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI).  The attendee’s cost would be covered by the Board of Health budget.
  4. Correspondence – None
  5. Health Officer’s Report – December & January Monthly Report.  Discussion followed regarding the Communicable Diseases.  J. Price stated that she meets with Lisa Kujawa on a monthly basis on a number of issues.  J. Price shared her desire to begin a sentinel surveillance system for tracking any marked number of illnesses in school on a weekly basis.  A communicable illness may show up at a school before it hits the general public whereas the Health Department needs to be aware of such a situation.
  6. City Sanitarian Report – Update on KFC, DiCarlos’, Bender Park Pub and Melrose Restaurant.  The space next to DiCarlos’ will be occupied by an optometrist.  Discussion related to the Willow Glen Apts. followed.
  7. Medical Advisor Report – Dr. D’Amico announced that the Urgent Care has extended their hours.  The new hours are now from noon- 9 PM and will be serviced by a Physician’s Assistance.
  8. Council Representative Report – B. Kopplin gave an update on the Registered Sanitarian position.  This is on the Common Council Agenda for February 19, 2007, at 7PM.
  9. Old Business
    1. Sanitarian Update:  J. Price related that the Common Council will be in closed session on Monday to discuss the recommendation of the Board of Health Recruiting Committee.  S. Schneider explained that in preparation for the Common Council, she and J. Price developed a bullet sheet on the recommended candidatate’s experience and achievements and included a list of all of the duties this person would be responsible to perform.
    2. Department of Health & Family Services (DHFS) and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (WDATCP) visits:  On February 6, 2007, representatives from WDATCP visited to review the draft work and timeline with        J. Price.  On February 2, 2007, representatives from DHFS visited to review the drafts and timeline with J. Price.  Both divisions stated that we are on track and should be able to issue the licenses for the 2007-2008 years (barring any unforeseen problems).
    3. Draft of Ordinance for Lodging, Recreation and Food Protection (attachment #2):     J. Price informed the Board that a couple of words have been added to this document and that City Attorney Larry Haskin had reviewed this document.  S. Schneider made a motion that the Board approve the draft Ordinance for Lodging, Recreation and Food Protection as stated contingent upon review by the Registered Sanitarian and possible Larry Haskin.  B. Kopplin seconded.  Passed unanimously.
    4. Terms of Agreement for WDATCP (attachment 3):  S. Schneider made a motion to approve the draft of the Terms of Agreement for WDATCP to be accepted contingent upon final approval by the Registered Sanitarian and Larry Haskin if needed.  B. Kopplin seconded.  Passed unanimously.
    5. Terms of Agreement for DHFS (attachment 4):  S. Schneider made a motion to approve the draft of the Terms of Agreement for DHFS to be accepted contingent upon final approval by the Registered Sanitarian and Larry Haskin if needed.  B. Kopplin seconded.  Passed unanimously.
    6. License Fee Schedule for both WDATCP & DHFS (attachment 5):  J. Price passed out another sheet called “Fee Schedule – Examples at 10% & 20%”.  The Board Committee (W. Kopplin, M. Zabkowicz, S. Schneider, and J. Price) met and decided to reflect the State’s charges with an additional 20% increase.  The rationale was that the State will assess the Health Department 10% on all issued licenses.  Per the State Statute, the State can assess up to 20%.  Meanwhile, the remaining 10% would cover the Sanitarian’s supplies.  J. Price developed a spreadsheet of what the actual charges to the vendors would look like (see attachment).  This was just an example and is not all inclusive of the license fees.  After Board discussion, it was recommended that J. Price also add a column with a 15% increase.  This new chart will be shared with the Common Council.  B. Kopplin made a motion for the license fee schedule for both the WDATCP & DHFS attachment #5 that we recommend 20% and to pass this onto the Common Council for acceptance.  S. Schneider seconded.  Passed unanimously. 

      7. Sanitation Fee discussion related to 5b:  J. Price shared the possibility of a $75 Sanitation Fee for those vendors not covered under the license fee structure presented.  For example a tavern who does not serve food.  The Sanitarian would make at least an annual visit to inspect the facility for hot and cold running water, soap in the bathrooms, flushing toilets, etc. and this would need to be addressed on our ordinance as well.  Facilities that are not identified within the parameters of the license fee schedule would be assessed a $75 sanitation fee. This would need to be discussed with the new Sanitarian. B. Kopplin moved to amend the attachment # 5 of the WDATCP & DHFS as stated.  Therefore made a motion to combine the License Fee Schedule (attachment 5) and add the $75 Sanitation Fee (attachment 5b).         S. Schneider seconded.  Passed unanimously.

    7. School nursing (see Health Officer’s Report):  Will continue to assess school services on a limited basis and focus on education.
  10. New Business
    1. Memorandums of Understanding (attachments 6 & 7):  2007 MOU with Cudahy regarding Immunizations, Lead, Early Identification of Pregnancy Program, and Community Tobacco Control Coalition and the 2007 MOU with Cudahy and WIC.  Another MOU was shared with the Board related to Pandemic Flu (draft) with Cudahy as the fiscal agent for this project.  J. Price asked the Board for approval to sign MOUs as they develop.  S. Schneider made a motion to allow the Health Officer to sign the MOU if it is a continuation from a previous MOU; but if it is a new MOU it must be brought to the Board.  Seconded by B. Kopplin.  Passed unanimously. 
    2. Sharps containers:  J. Price explained an incident which occurred regarding accepting used syringes from a nonresident.  J. Price will check to see if Franklin offers a similar program.  Board decided to table this until a later date. 
  11. Next Meeting: March 1, 2007, @ 4:30 PM or at call of chair.
  12. Adjournment: motion by S. Schneider, seconded by B. Kopplin; approved to adjourn at 6:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Price, RN