Board of Health

KEVIN A. ELAK, MPH City of Middletown Director of Health Department of Health 245 deKoven Drive Middletown, CT 06457 TEL: (860) 638-4960 FAX: (860) 638-1960 TDDL: (860) 344-3521 Middletown Board of Health Minutes from November 12, 2024 Meeting Present: Robyn Anderson, Tanielle Davis, Kevin Elak, Yvonne Joy, John Laudano, Anthony Mangiafico, Leslie Spatola Absent: None Call To Order:  Anthony Mangiafico filled in as temporary chairperson for the meeting.  Meeting called to order at 6:07 PM New Commissioner Welcome:  Director Elak introduced John Laudano as a new Commissioner. John provided the Board with his background, and the Board welcomed John. Approval of Minutes:  Minutes presented from the September 10, 2024 meeting. Motion by Leslie Spatola, 2nd by Robyn Anderson. 1 abstention. Motion passed. Public Hearing for Agenda Items:  None Department Reports  Director Elak provided an update on the following: o Director was recently appointed by Governor Lamont to serve on the State Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee. The committee is tasked with deciding  how national Opioid Settlement funding received by the State of CT should be spent.  The vaccine clinics run by Stop & Shop Pharmacy have been well attended, although there is a slight decrease in participation from last year. One of the reasons is that Stop & Shop changed changed their policy last minute to only vaccinate individuals ages 19 and older. They said that it was due to a change at the state level. They said that they are working on applying for the Vaccines for Children Program so that they can vaccinate under 19 next season. The city may need to find a new vendor.  The health department is assisting the Water & Sewer Department to gain access to residences in Middletown who may have lead service lines. This is part of a statewide Department of Public Health initiative.  One of the short term goals for 2025 is to review and revise City of Middletown Ordinances that pertain to the health department. The first priority is to revise the ordinance pertaining to the keeping of animals, as the current ordinance does not address the needs of the community.  The Office of General Counsel developed ethics training for city Commissioners. This will be distributed to all Board of Health Commissioners.  The City of Middletown now has a Fair Rent Commission. A flyer was shared with Board of Health Commisioners. Old Business  Director Elak reported that there is one commissioner seat that is vacant. There is a person who is interested in joining the board. New Business:  Election of new Board of Health Chairperson. Motion was made by Anthony Mangiafico to nominate Robyn Anderson. 2nd by Yvonne Joy. Motion passed unanimously. Robyn Anderson graciously accepted. Chairwoman Anderson presided over the meeting. Other: None Adjournment:  Motion made by Yvonne Joy to adjourn, 2nd by Anthony Mangiafico Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Kevin A. Elak, MPH Director of Health KEVIN A. ELAK, MPH City of Middletown Director of Health Department of Health 245 deKoven Drive Middletown, CT 06457 TEL: (860) 638-4960 FAX: (860) 638-1960 TDDL: (860) 344-3521