Board of Health

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTWOOD BOARD OF HEALTH HELD APRIL 11, 2018 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 12, 2018 and published in the Record on March 26, 2018. A copy of the meeting dates are on file with the Borough Clerk. Present: Mr. Jon Andresen, Mrs. Betsy Beckman, Mrs. Donna Bott, Ms. Maria Costello, Ms. Louise Cue, Mr. Dennis Farrell, Dr. Theresa A. Lardaro (Alternate #1), Ms. Susan McCloskey, Mr. Lee Tremble. Excused Absence: None. Absent: None. Present: Sharon Blehl-Secretary, Angela Musella-Health Officer. Excused Absence: None. Present: Beth Dell-Council Liaison. Excused Absence: None. Guests: None. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mr. Farrell led those present in the salute to the flag. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Tremble made a motion to open the floor to the public to discuss any topic; seconded by Mr. Farrell. 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) MARCH HEALTH OFFICER, PUBLIC HEALTH, INVESTIGATOR, REGISTRAR, SECRETARIAL The Board Members reviewed the following Activities Reports for March, 2018 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 March, 2018 be approved; seconded by Ms. Cue. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. MINUTES 1) MARCH 14, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING Mr. Farrell made a motion that the Minutes of Regular Meeting held March 14, 2018 be approved; seconded by Ms. Cue. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Costello, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Ms. McCloskey. Nayes: None. Abstained: Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Bott, Dr. Lardaro, Mr. Tremble. Carried. 2) MARCH 14, 2018 – CLOSED SESSION Mr. Farrell made a motion that the Closed Session Minutes held March 14, 2018 be approved; seconded by Ms. Costello. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Costello, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Ms. McCloskey. Nayes: None. Abstained: Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Bott, Dr. Lardaro, Mr. Tremble. Carried. PURCHASE ORDERS Bills for March, 2018 in the amount of $1,455.90 were presented to the Board Members. Mr. Tremble made a motion that the following be accepted for payment; seconded by Mr. Farrell. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Beckman, Mrs. Bott, Ms. Costello, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Dr. Lardaro, Ms. McCloskey, Mr. Tremble. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. MARCH, 2018 PURCHASE ORDERS Sharon Blehl Registrar’s Meeting 4/10/18 – 3 @ $65.00 ea $ 195.00 Borough of Hillsdale January 2018 CHC Clinic 35.00 NJ State Department of Health-Vet 1st Quarter 2018 Dog Monies 749.40 North Jersey Media Group, Inc. 2018 BOH Meeting Dates – The Record 41.50 Schneider Laboratories, Inc. Lead Testing 2 Sites 210.00 Treasurer State of NJ 1st Quarter 2018 Marriage Monies 225.00 Carried. NEW BUSINESS: 1) NEW ALTERNATE #2 BOARD MEMBER Mr. Jon Andresen was appointed to the Board of Health as an Alternate #2 Member on April 3, 2018. The Board welcomed Mr. Andresen. A discussion was held. OLD BUSINESS: 1) 2018 OPERATING EXPENSE BUDGET The Board of Health’s Operating Expense Budget was approved as requested, in the amount of $127,800.00 by the Mayor and Council during their April 3, 2018 Meeting. A discussion followed. 2) 2018 BOARD OF HEALTH SALARY BUDGET Pres. Beckman explained that the Board of Health Salary Budget was discussed during the last Board of Health Meeting. Pres. Beckman explained that she will discuss the Salary Budget with Council Liaison Dell and Borough Administrator Kezmarsky and will submit the requested budget in the required format. A discussion followed. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: 1) WATER FOUNTAIN TESTING Council Liaison Dell explained that all Borough owned water fountains will be tested for lead contaminants. This will be conducted by Department of Public Works employees and the samples will be sent to an independent laboratory for testing. A discussion was held. 2) ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES Council Liaison Dell explained that a recent study stated that electronic cigarettes (e- cigs) were found to be more hazardous than cigarettes. A discussion was held regarding the validity of that study. Mrs. Dell also asked if the Board of Health utilized a Facebook account for posting health related information. Pres. Beckman explained that the Board of Health utilizes Westwood’s Web Site for informing residents of health related items. 3) MARIJUANA Council Liaison Dell explained that she met with Health Officer Musella and Director Blehl on January 24, 2018 to discuss various concerns in the event marijuana is legalized in New Jersey. Since the meeting Mrs. Dell discovered that the Zoning Laws list all allowable uses and growing/selling marijuana is not listed as an allowable use. A discussion was held. 4) NEW POLICE CHIEF Council Liaison Dell commended Borough Administrator Kezmarsky for his fair and equitable interview process for the office of Police Chief. Michael Pontillo will be sworn in as Westwood’s Police Chief at the April 17, 2018 Mayor and Council Meeting. A discussion followed. EMERGENT MATTERS: 1) DEER POPULATION Mr. Tremble voiced his concerns about the deer population. It was stated that it was a county wide problem not just a Westwood problem. Pres. Beckman stated that the deer are being forced into populated neighborhoods due to over development and residents need to learn how to live with the deer. A discussion followed. 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. Abstained: None. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Sharon Blehl Secretary The next meeting will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2018 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 9th day of May, 2018.