Board of Health

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTWOOD BOARD OF HEALTH HELD NOVEMBER 9, 2016 Pres. Beckman called the Meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. Pres. Beckman 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 posted on the Borough Web Site on January 14, 2016 and published in the Record on April 28, 2016. A copy of the meeting dates are on file with the Borough Clerk. Present: Mrs. Betsy Beckman, Ms. Louise Cue, Mr. Dennis Farrell, Mrs. Sabrina Johnston, Mr. Lee Tremble. Excused Absence: Mrs. Donna Bott, Ms. Maria Costello, Dr. Theresa Lardaro (Alternate #1). Absent: None. Present: Sharon Blehl-Secretary, Angela Musella-Health Officer. Excused Absence: None. Present: Christopher Montana-Alternate Council Liaison. Excused Absence: None. Guests: None SALUTE TO THE FLAG Ms. Cue led those present in the salute to the flag. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Farrell made a motion to open the floor to the public to discuss any topic; seconded by Mr. Tremble. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. There being no public discussion, Mr. Tremble made a motion to close the public forum; seconded by Mr. Farrell. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. ACTIVITIES REPORTS 1) OCTOBER HEALTH OFFICER, PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR, REGISTRAR, SECRETARIAL The Board Members reviewed the following Activities Reports for October, 2016 which are on file and available to the public: Administrative and Supporting Services Animal Control Laboratory Services Vital Records Monies Received Environmental Health Communicable Disease Maternal and Child Health Chronic Illness Health Education Nursing Supervision Miscellaneous A discussion was held. Mr. Tremble made a motion that the Activities Reports for October, 2016 be approved; seconded by Mr. Farrell.  Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. MINUTES 1) OCTOBER 12, 2016 – REGULAR MEETING Mr. Farrell made a motion that the Minutes of Regular Meeting held October 12, 2016 be approved; seconded by Mr. Tremble. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Mr. Tremble. Nayes: None. Abstained: Mrs. Johnston. Carried. PURCHASE ORDERS Bills for October, 2016 in the amount of $927.60 were presented to the Board Members. Mr. Farrell made a motion that the following be accepted for payment; seconded by Mr. Tremble. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Johnston, Mr. Tremble. Nayes: None Abstained: None. OCTOBER PURCHASE ORDERS Sharon Blehl Clothing Allowance $400.00 NJ Department of Health 3rd Quarter Marriage Monies 500.00 NJ Department of Health 3rd Quarter Burial Permit Fees 15.00 NJ State Department of Health-Vet September & October 2016 Dog Monies 12.60 Carried. NEW BUSINESS: 1) 2017 HILLSDALE BOARD OF HEALTH CHILD HEALTH CONFERENCE CONTRACT Pres. Beckman presented the 2017 Child Health Conference Contract which is supplied and overseen by the Hillsdale Board of Health. The cost of the contract is $35.00 per visit and an annual fee of $125.00 and will keep the Westwood Board of Health in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services. The Board discussed various ways to get more Westwood residents to attend the monthly Child Health Conference. Mr. Tremble made a motion that the 2017 Hillsdale Board of Health Child Health Conference contract in the amount of $35.00 per visit and an annual fee of $125.00 be approved; seconded by Mr. Farrell. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Johnston, Mr. Tremble. Nayes: None Abstained: None. Carried. OLD BUSINESS 1) 2016 BOARD OF HEALTH BUDGET The 2016 Salary Budget is still pending Mayor and Council approval. Councilmember Montana stated that the Salary Ordinance should be adopted during December. This will remain on the agenda until the 2016 Board of Health Salary Budget is adopted. 2) 2017 BOARD OF HEALTH OPERATING EXPENSE BUDGET Pres. Beckman handed out the 2017 Operating Expense Budget Worksheets to the Board Members and explained that all departments were asked to reduce their Operating Expense Budgets. Pres. Beckman explained that she and Ms. Blehl were able to reduce the budget by $273.00 based on spending habits from past years. The 2017 Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission contract was not increased therefore the 2017 Operating Expense Budget was able to be reduced, as stated above. The Board thanked Health Officer Musella for not increasing the contract for 2017. A discussion followed. Mr. Tremble made a motion to submit the 2017 Board of Health Operating Expense Budget in the amount of $127,251.00 (copy annexed); seconded by Mr. Farrell.  Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Johnston, Mr. Tremble. Nayes: None Abstained: None. Carried. 3) 2017 BOARD OF HEALTH SALARY BUDGET Pres. Beckman and Ms. Blehl have discussed the 2017 Salary Budget in detail. The workload In the Health Department has increased tremendously due to the number of births generated from the hospital and changes/requirements from the State of New Jersey Vital Statistics Office. However, Ms. Blehl feels with the proper equipment (upgraded computers) and reassigning job responsibilities the work will get done as efficiently as possible with the current staff for 2017. However, Mrs. Netzer who currently works 25 hours per week may need to work extra hours on an as needed basis. The actual salaries for each employee will be discussed at a later date. A discussion was held. 4) ORDINANCE 16-01 – SECOND READING ORDINANCE 16-01-AN ORDINANCE REGULATING RETAIL FOOD SAFETY-2nd READING Pres. Beckman requested that Ordinance # 16-01 be given its second reading. Pres. Beckman announced that Ordinance #16-01 has been published in the Record and posted in the Municipal Complex and on the Borough of Westwood’s web site. Copy Annexed. Pres. Beckman presented the Ordinance. Mr. Farrell made a motion to open the public hearing; seconded by Ms. Cue. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Johnston. Nayes: None Abstained: Mr. Tremble. Carried. Pres. Beckman declared the hearing open to the public and asked if anyone wished to be heard. No one wished to be heard. Mr. Farrell moved that the hearing be closed to the public; seconded by Ms. Cue.  Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. Mr. Farrell moved that Ordinance #16-01 be passed on the second and final reading and that a Notice of Adoption of said Ordinance be published in the official newspaper the Record according to law; seconded by Ms. Cue. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Johnston. Nayes: None Abstained: Mr. Tremble. Carried. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT 1) COMPUTERS A discussion followed regarding the numerous problems with the three computers that are in the Health Department. In order to make the department run more efficiently Councilmember Montana will address the computer issues with the Governing Body and request new computers for all Board of Health Employees. A discussion followed. EMERGENT MATTERS: 1) 2017 NORTHWEST BERGEN REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION CONTRACT Pres. Beckman presented the 2017 Contract for Public Health Services from Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission in the amount of $94,548.26 to the Board. This contract represents a 0% increase over the 2016 contract amount. The Board commended Health Officer Musella for not increasing the 2017 contract. A discussion followed. Mr. Tremble made a motion that the 2017 Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission Contract in the amount of $94,548.26 be approved; seconded by Mr. Farrell. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Mrs. Johnston, Mr. Tremble. Nayes: None Abstained: None. Carried. 2) QUORUM REMINDER Pres. Beckman reminded the Board Members that they MUST respond to the Board of Health Meeting notices. Due to the lack of responses we have been unable to determine if we have quorums for meetings. 3) EARLY DEPARTURE FROM MEETINGS Pres. Beckman asked all Board Members to please let her know at the beginning of the meeting if you have to leave early so agenda items can be moved and resolved. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, Mr. Farrell made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Mr. Tremble. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 P.M. Sharon Blehl Secretary The next meeting will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. in the Municipal Complex. These Minutes were approved at a meeting of the Board of Health of the Borough of Westwood held on the 8th day of March, 2017.