Board of Health - Dissolved

Board of Health 4/1 7/08 CITY OF LARAMIE Community Development Depa'rtment Environmental Health Division (307) 721-5271 P.0. Box C FAX (307) 721-5248 Laramie, WY 82073 TDD (307) 721-5295 Minutes Board of Health April 17, 2008 Carnegie Building; 405 Grand Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:20 PM II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Becki Burman Chair Ron Mavrich Vice Chair Staff Present: Judi Davis Environmental Health Specialist Members Absent: Dave O'MalleyCouncil Liaison Jean Allais Health Officer Sandy Novick Secretary Ill. APPROV AL OF AGENDA Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes. Becki noted that we might not have enough people present to have a meeting. It was decided to run through the agenda issues. IV. OLD BUSINESS Pigeons continue to be a problem. The city has hired consultants to determine strategies to remediate the issue. As far as Judi knows, there has been no definitive plan developed as of yet. We still need to find a person to replace a former Board member. Becki said that we should talk with Jerry about the process. No one has anyone to recommend at this point in time. There was discussion about the need to advertise and then get approval from the Council and the Board. V. NEW BUSINESS According to Judi the City of Laramie and the UW extension educator teamed up to provide a "Going for the Gold" class to 1 "l people who work in the food industry in 'lmproving Our Quality of Life" Board of Health 4/1 7/08 Laramie. The feedback from the class was excellent. There was a press release that acknowledged and thanked the businesses that participated. The next class is scheduled for May 5'h. We will be offering the classes every other month as long as there is demand. There is a local tattoo artist interested in sponsoring a tattoo and motorcycle exposition, with 50 artists, in August. All Board members were contacted prior to the meeting for feedback. Judi said the code does address the issue of temporary tattoo and piercing events. All board members, responding, were in agreement that as long as code is met and sanitation issues addressed there is no problem. The CMCC (Judi took Tyler Bandemer's seat in the organization) is participating in a State Pandemic Influenza Response Exercise (S.P.I.R.E.) June 23rd-June 26'h. Becki suggested that Judi get with Dr. Allais to further determine her role. Becki said that the exercise will point out problems and it will be a good tool to Find out what we need. Ron questioned where all the new restaurants will find staff. It has been a challenge for several of the establishments to be fully staffed with trained people. Judi was asked if she is aware that Turtle Rock is delivering and does she know how they do Italian night. She was not aware of them doing deliveries and will check into there processes. Judi has scheduled a training session with the vendors for Jubilee Days. Vll. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Judi asked for clarification support of the process by which to get compliance from establishments that are not doing a good job. She is concerned about EI Zarape's management's lack of food safety knowledge and how they handle heating and cooling. The received a "D" on their inspection report. Judi has provided information to them and they have agreed to go to "Going for the Gold" in May. Becki and Ron said to throw away the food that is in question. Judi stated that she does that. Becky said that an ultimatum is issued-either fix the violations by tomorrow (or set time) or come to a special BOH hearing. If restaurant management is not aware of what they need to do-teach them. If they are aware and not compliant they may need to be closed. Ron and Becki recommended that Judi follow up again the week of April 21 to see if they have implemented what she has told them. Judi said that they are already scheduled. Ron asked about Wingers. Judi reported that they, also, have significant issues. They received a "C" on the last inspection. There were rodent feces in the dry storage area. Open food was discarded. They have a follow up the week of April 21s'. All evidence of pest infestation must be gone. They have hired an exterminator. Vlll. ADJOURNMENT Ron motioned to adjourn at 7:25 PM and Becki seconded. "lmproving Our Quality of Life" Board of Health 4/17/08 3 The next meeting is scheduled for July 1 7'h, 2008. "lmproving Our Quality of Life"