MINUTES -  BOARD OF HEALTH

June 7, 2007 @ 4:30 P.M.
City of Oak Creek City Hall – Solarium

  1. Roll Call: Called to Order by Chairman W. Kopplin at 4:30 PM.  On roll call, the following members were present:  Ald. B. Kopplin, S. Schneider, J. Price, D. Cammilleri RS, M. Zabkowicz, L. Struhar (arrived 4:35 PM), Dr. M. D’Amico (arrived 4:40 PM).  Guest:  S. Wojcinski.
  2. Approval of Minutes – May 3, 2007 meeting. Motion by B. Kopplin, seconded by S. Schneider: approved as written.  All voted “aye”; motion carried.
  3. Correspondence – Shared the “Fresh Air Fest” flier with the Board.
  4. Health Officer’s Report –   Reviewed April Report (Attachment 1).  Also informed the Board that Health Officer made an administrative decision related to the temporary permits for this summer.  This summer the permits will be waived as the D. Cammilleri informs the various vendors of this new requirement.  It also gives the health department time to research the activity level for such permits.  P. DeGrave, City Administrator was also informed.   
  5. City Sanitarian Report – D. Cammilleri, RS shared his report for May, 2007.  At this time there are 17 inspections left before the end of June.
  6. Medical Advisor Report – None. 
  7. Council Representative Report – Ald. B. Kopplin informed the Board that there was discussion at the C.C. pertaining to lakefront property (Bender Park).  B. Kopplin asked the Board to suspend the July meeting due to the 4th of July.  Motion made by W. Kopplin, moved by L. Struhar, seconded by B. Kopplin.  All voted “aye”; motion carried barring any emergency for the Board.    
  8. Old Business
    1. RS backup; tabled, awaiting further information from M. Gesner, Health Officer for the Caledonia/Mt. Pleasant Health Department.
  9. New Business
    1. Department of Revenue Section 77.61(11) Wisconsin Statutes: J. Price informed the Board that if an establishment owes taxes for the State of Wisconsin, we must also hold their operator’s license.  Currently there are several establishments on the hold list.
    2. West Nile Virus Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Grant:  J. Price summarized the objectives for the $450 grant.  Motion was made by W. Kopplin to allow J. Price to sign the contract for the WNV Epi/Lab Capacity Grant, moved by L. Struhar and seconded by B. Kopplin.  All voted “aye”; motion carried.
    3. Part-time Public Health Nurse Position: Discussion related to the 1,000 hour part-time public health nurse position.  Reviewed the Job Posting and revised PHN Job Description.  No motion was needed for the revision since this is a part-time position; however motion made by W. Kopplin to advertise for the PT-PHN Position as described with the minor addition under certification of First Aid; moved by L. Struhar, seconded by S. Schneider.  All voted “aye”; motion carried.
  10. Next Meeting:  August 2, 2007, at 4:30 or at call of chair.  Location: Solarium.
  11. Adjournment – Ald. Kopplin moved to adjourn meeting at 4:56 PM, seconded by S. Schneider.  Passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Price, RN