MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTWOOD BOARD OF HEALTH HELD JANUARY 9, 2008

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTWOOD BOARD OF HEALTH HELD JANUARY 9, 2008 Sharon Blehl called the Meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Present: Excused Absence: Absent: Present: Present: Excused Absence: Mrs. Betsy Beckman, Ms. Maria Costello, Mr. Mahmood Jilani, Mrs. Sabrina Johnston, Mr. Rusty Miller, Mr. Lee Tremble. Mrs. Ellen Davis. Sharon Blehl-Secretary. Robert Miller-Alternate Council Liaison. Ingrid Quinn-Council Liaison. Guests: Angela Musella-Health Officer, Gary Cochran-Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Sabrina Moon-Health Educator, Gail Frasco-Former Council Liaison. Ms. Blehl read the "Open Public Meeting Act" as follows: In compliance with the "Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975, C 231, the annual notice requirements have been satisfied. The meeting dates for the year were sent to The Record on January 26, A copy of the meeting dates are on file with the Borough Clerk and a notice has been posted on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Complex. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mrs. Frasco led those present in the salute to the flag. 1

2 NEW BOARD MEMBER The new Board Member, Ellen Davis, was unable to attend this meeting as she is celebrating her birthday with her family. REORGANIZATION NOMINATION O F PRESIDENT A motion by Mr. Tremble; seconded by Ms. Costello that Betsy Beckman be nominated for President of the Board of Health for Are there any nominations from the floor? No. There being no nominations from the floor, Mr. Tremble made a motion that the nominations be closed; seconded by Ms. Costello. Abstained: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT A motion was made by Mr. Tremble that Betsy Beckman be appointed President of the Board of Health for 2008; seconded by Ms. Costello. Abstained: Pres. Beckman chaired the meeting at this time. 2

3 NOMINATION OF VICE PRESIDENT A motion by Ms. Costello; seconded by Mrs. Johnston that Lee Tremble be nominated for Vice President of the Board of Health for Are there any nominations from the floor? No. There being no nominations from the floor, Mr. Jilani made a motion that the nominations be closed; seconded by Mrs. Johnston. Abstained: ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT A motion was made by Mrs. Costello that Lee Tremble be appointed Vice President of the Board of Health for 2008; seconded by Mr. Jilani. Abstained: BOARD MEMBERS TERMS Terms for the Board of Health Members are as follows: Ingrid Quinn was appointed Council Liaison to the Board of Health for Robert Miller was appointed Alternate Council Liaison to the Board of Health for

4 Betsy Beckman...12/31/2010 Maria Costello..12/31/2009 Ellen Davis....12/31/2009 Mahmood Jilani...12/31/2008 Sabrina Johnston.12/31/2008 Rusty Miller...12/31/2008 Lee Tremble...12/31/2010 Mr. Tremble made a motion that the terms be approved; seconded by Mr. Jilani. Abstained: EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTS Pres. Beckman offered the following employee appointments for the year 2008 under the authority of Title 26:3-19 and Borough of Westwood Municipal Code and Sharon Blehl is hereby reappointed Certified Registrar/Secretary to the Board/Board of Health Director/Public Health Investigator/Pet Licensing Official/Right to Know/Hazard Communications and Bloodborne Pathogens Coordinator of the Board of Health for the year Christine Compesi is hereby reappointed Certified Deputy Registrar/Secretary of the Board of Health for the year Valerie T. Kerekes is hereby reappointed Alternate Deputy Registrar/ Secretary to Sharon Blehl and Angela Musella of the Board of Health for the year

5 Angela Musella is hereby appointed Health Officer to the Board of Health, through a contract with Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission, for the year Mr. Tremble made a motion that the Employee Appointments be approved; seconded by Mr. Jilani. Abstained: FINANCE COMMITTEE Pres. Beckman chose the following Members to make up the Finance Committee for the Board of Health for Betsy Beckman, President 2. Lee Tremble, Vice President 3. Rusty Miller, Board Member Abstained: MEETING DATES The Westwood Board of Health will hold the Regular Meetings on the following dates in the Municipal Complex, 101 Washington Avenue, Westwood, New Jersey at 7:30 P.M. February 13, 2008 March 12, 2008 April 9,

6 May 14, 2008 June 11, 2008 July 9, 2008 August 13, 2008 September 10, 2008 October 8, 2008 November 12, 2008 December 10, 2008 January 14, Reorganization Mr. Miller made a motion that the Meeting dates be approved; seconded by Ms. Costello. Abstained: HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT 1) INTRODUCTION OF NORTHWEST BERGEN REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION STAFF Angela Musella-Health Officer, Gary Cochran-Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Sabrina Moon-Health Educator each introduced themselves and gave a brief summary of their knowledge. Information was distributed regarding the services provided by Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission and their staff. Copy annexed. A discussion followed. 6

7 ACTIVITIES REPORTS DECEMBER The Board Members reviewed the following Activities Reports for December which are on file and available to the public: Administrative and Supporting Services Laboratory Services Vital Records Monies Received Environmental Health Communicable Disease Maternal and Child Health Chronic Illness Health Education Nursing Supervision Miscellaneous Mr. Miller made a motion that the Activities Reports for December 2007 be approved; seconded by Mr. Tremble. Voice Vote: All present voted in favor. MINUTES 1) DECEMBER 12, REGULAR MEETING Mr. Tremble made a motion that the Minutes of Regular Meeting held on December 12, 2007 be approved; seconded by Mr. Jilani. Abstained: 7

8 PURCHASE ORDERS Bills for December were presented to the Board Members. Ms. Blehl read the bills as follows: Other Expense $$2, Mr. Tremble made a motion that the following be accepted for payment; seconded by Ms. Costello. Abstained: OTHER EXPENSES Infection Prevention Health Care 8 Turnberry Lane Hamburg, NJ Pandemic Flu Plan Draft #1 (Paid out of Grant Account #350) $2, INVESTIGATOR S REPORT 1) Nothing to report. OLD BUSINESS 8 1) NORTHWEST BERGEN REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION CONTRACT Per N.J.A.C. 8:52, Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey, require that all inter-local contracts/agreements must be for a term of two (2) years, minimum. Therefore Section #14 the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission Contract, which was approved by Mayor and Council on November 21, 2007, was amended to comply with New Jersey State Statutes. Copy annexed. A copy of the contract with a cover Memo explaining the

9 amendment was sent to the Council Liaison, Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk. A discussion followed. Mr. Tremble made a motion that the amended Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission Contract in the amount of $79, be approved; seconded by Ms. Costello. Abstained: 2) CHILD HEALTH CLINIC CONTRACT The Child Health Conference Contract between Westwood and Hillsdale s Board of Health was approved by the Mayor and Council at their December 18, 2007 Meeting. The signed contract along with Resolution # was sent to Hillsdale for their signature. A discussion followed. 3) HEPATITIS B INOCULATIONS FOR AT RISK EMPLOYEES/VOLUNTEERS The cost of the Hepatitis B vaccine will be approximately $30.00 per inoculation. Therefore, the Board of Health can calculate about $ per person to complete the three (3) shot series. Ms. Blehl estimates that approximately 15 people will need the inoculation ($1,500.00). This is only a guesstimate. This amount will be added to the Board of Health s operating expense budget. A discussion followed. 4) 2008 BOARD OF HEALTH BUDGET-SALARIES The following Board Members were selected by Pres. Beckman to serve on the 2008 Board of Health Salary Committee: 1. Betsy Beckman 2. Lee Tremble 3. Rusty Miller 5) PET LICENSE/CENSUS/RABIES CLINIC FLYER In an effort to reduce the expense for the pet license/census/rabies clinic flyer, Ms. Blehl began exploring alternative options in December. The pet flyer will be distributed via the Community Life Newspaper with a cost savings of $ There 9

10 will also be a reduction in the cost of printing the flyers. That figure will be available in a few days. This new process will also save approximately one and one half (1 ½) days of manpower to prepare the bulk mail. The flyers will be in the Community Life prior to the Rabies Clinic. The final savings to our budget will be available at the February Board of Health Meeting. Pres. Beckman explained that it took a lot of time to finalize this new procedure however this will save so much time in the future. A discussion followed. 6) BAN SMOKING IN PUBLIC PARKS/FIELDS The no smoking signs have been ordered and will be posted in the Borough Parks as soon as the weather permits. 7) FAA UPDATE There is nothing to report. NEW BUSIN ESS 1) INDOOR AIR QUALITY Ms. Blehl received a Memo from Mr. Hoffmann, dated January 2, 2008, stating that she is the designated person in charge of the Indoor Air Quality Program for the Borough. Copy Annexed. Pres. Beckman read Mr. Hoffman s memo to the Board. Ms. Blehl began a preliminary search of the requirements for the Indoor Air Quality Standards and presented the documentation to the Board. A very lengthy discussion followed. The Board stated that Mr. Hoffman should have approached the Board with this request. The Board decided to have Pres. Beckman call the PEOSH Program Manager at the State Health Department to obtain further information regarding this subject. After speaking with the State, Pres. Beckman will address a memo to Mr. Hoffmann regarding the outcome of the conversation. This will be discussed at the next meeting. 2) 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/2008 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Per the Administrator s request the Board of Health prepared and submitted their 2007 Accomplishments and 2008 Goals/Objectives. Copy annexed. The document was distributed. The Board commented on all the accomplishments achieved by the department. 3) STATE APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFIED REGISTRAR The reappointment certificate of Sharon Blehl, Certified Municipal Registrar effective 10

11 June 2, 2007 through June 1, 2010 was signed by Pres. Beckman and Sharon Blehl. This will be forwarded to Joseph Komosinski, State Registrar for approval. 4) RABIES CLINIC JANUARY 26, 2008 The Rabies Clinic will be held January 26, 2008 at the Train Station. Dog will be inoculated 1:00 2:30 PM and Cats 2:30 3:30 PM. A discussion followed. EMERGENT MATTERS 11 GAIL FRASCO-FORMER COUNCIL LIAISON Mrs. Frasco stated that it was a pleasure working with the Board of Health during her tenure. She said it was an enjoyable and exciting time with the Health Department. The Board thanked Mrs. Frasco for her service to the Health Department. 2) ALTERNATE BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS The Mayor and Council are in the process of approving the appointment of Alternate Board Members. A discussion followed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, Mr. Tremble made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Mr. Jilani. Voice Vote: All present voted in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 P.M. Sharon Blehl Secretary The next Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. in the Municipal Complex. 11

12 These Minutes were approved at a meeting of the Board of Health of the Borough of Westwood held on the 9 th day of April,