MONMOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION NO. 1 CALL TO ORDER: REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 20, 2013 15 min. 43 sec. President Roman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He then led the Regional Board of Health in the salute to the flag. President Roman next read the Open Public Meeting Act Statement. ROLL CALL: Brielle Jim Langenberger, Fair Haven Theresa Casagrande, Little Silver Les Mathis, Ocean Twp Vinnie Buttiglieri, Rumson Dr. Teresa Liccardi, Shrewsbury Borough Paul Roman, Boro of Spring Lake Heights Dr. Len Giles, Tinton Falls Gerry Turning Upon completion of the roll call, the Secretary reported that a quorum was present. ABSENT: Boro of Highlands, Boro of Monmouth Beach, Boro of Red Bank, Boro of Sea Bright, Boro of Sea Girt, Boro of Spring Lake, Boro of Tinton Falls, Twp of Wall, Boro of West Long Branch OTHERS PRESENT: Sandra Van Sant Secretary/Health Officer, Barbara Birdsall, Esq., Heather Frketich Sr. Administrative Assistant, David Henry, MCRHC HO candidate MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: OPEN SESSION: Les Mathis motioned to approve the Open Session Minutes of the July 23, 2013 Regular Meeting, seconded by Vinnie Buttiglieri. Fair Haven Abstain Shrewsbury Boro Yes Ocean Twp Yes Tinton Falls Abstain 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Abstain Page 1 of 5
MINUTES (continued): Vinnie Buttiglieri motioned to approve the Open Session Minutes of the August 13, 2013 Special Meeting, seconded by Dr. Liccardi. Little Silver Yes Spring Lake Heights Abstain Ocean Twp Yes Tinton Falls Abstain 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Abstain CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Closed Session Minutes of March 26, 2013, and April 23, 2013, June 25, July 23 and August 13th are not yet available. They will be carried forward to the September 24th, 2013 meeting. COMMUNICATIONS: From NJ State Dept. of Health there has been a revision to include a ban of E-Cigarettes in the Smoke Free policy to be followed by those in charge of Indoor public or workplace areas. Navesink Journal publicized the addition of Red Bank Bike Racks provided for under the Shaping NJ (Red Bank) Grant President Roman asked the Commissioners to read two letters in tonight s folders directed to them from Sr. REHS Lisa Muscillo in regard to two employees. HEALTH OFFICER S REPORT: The August 2013 Health Officer s Report, the July 2013 Conferences & Meetings, the July 2013 Epidemiologist report and 5 monthly financial reports were previously mailed/e-mailed. The 2 nd Quarter Vital Statistics Report is in tonight s folders. The Health Officer reported only one human West Nile Virus case in Burlington County, NJ. She also reported one positive result in a bird from Wall sent for West Nile Virus testing. Jim Langenberger asked the Health Officer if there had been an abnormal rate of aggressive raccoons countywide as there have been a couple of incidences recently in Brielle. She responded there was not. Jim Langenberger motioned to accept the Health Officer s report, seconded by Dr. Giles. VOTE: Unanimous Page 2 of 5
TREASURER S REPORT: Presented by President Roman in the absence of Liz Finnerty, Treasurer. He reviewed the Statement of Accounts for period ending July 31, 2013. The Treasurer s Report was accepted as presented. CFO REPORT: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Personnel Committee Chair Les Mathis motioned to enter Closed Session at 6:06 pm for the purpose of the discussion of the Health Officer search and Union Contract Negotiations. The motion was seconded by Jim Langenberger. The Health Officer and Ms. Frketich, exited the meeting. Mr. Henry was called into Closed Session partway through. He exited and re-entered once again. At 6:59 pm, motioned to exit Closed Session, seconded by. VOTE Unanimous The Health Officer, Ms. Frketich, and Mr. Henry rejoined the meeting. UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS Attorney Birdsall announced that notification was received that the Local 97 Union members ratified a Memorandum of Agreement today that mirrors the latest version agreed to by the MCRHC. It can be acted upon if the Commission chooses. It is also subject to incorporation into the final contract version which will be once again presented to the Commissioners on or before the September 24, 2013 meeting for review. Following final review, the necessary signatures will be obtained. Theresa Casagrande motioned to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) presented at the August 20, 2013 Commission meeting Closed Session between Local 97 and the Page 3 of 5
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (continued): MCRHC for the period of January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2015. The motion was seconded by Les Mathis. Commissioner Turning and Attorney Birdsall acknowledged the great job done by Commissioner Mathis and the Personnel Committee throughout this difficult and lengthy process. HEALTH OFFICER Les Mathis motioned to employ as an at will employee Mr. David Henry as the new MCRHC Health Officer effective September 9, 2013 at a salary of $115.000 per annum. This agreement will run from September 9, 2013 to September 8, 2014. Theresa Casagrande seconded the motion. Congratulations and Welcome to Mr. David Henry, HO. FINANCE COMMITTEE: PAYMENT OF BILLS: NOTE: No bill listing has been prepared due to the rescheduling of the monthly meeting date from August 27 th to August 20 th. Per resolution, appropriate bills will be paid, with a list presented and memorialized at the September 24, 2012 Commission meeting. Page 4 of 5
OLD BUSINESS: AWARD OF BANKING SERVICES President Roman reported there were two responses to the recent Request for Proposal posted on the MCRHC website and distributed by Mr. Gallagher, CFO to area banks. - Two Rivers State Bank and Valley National Bank, our current depository/provider. Valley National offered services in the areas of payroll expenses, compensating bank charges on interest, and the possibility of remote deposit. In 2014, MCRHC will be required to pick up one-half of the payroll cost. This has not been a budget item in the past. Two Rivers State Bank offered none of the above. Vinnie Buttiglieri motioned to approve the CFO s Resolution recommending the newly proposed agreement with Valley National Bank for a period of three years October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2016. Dr. Liccardi seconded the motion. NEW BUSINESS: PRESIDENT S REPORT: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:08 pm on a motion by Vinnie Buttiglieri, seconded by Les Mathis. VOTE: Unanimous Next Regular Meeting of the MCRHC #1 Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. at the Regional s headquarters located at American Red Cross building 1540 West Park Avenue Suite # 1, Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Respectfully submitted, Sandra Van Sant SECRETARY Page 5 of 5