Board of Health

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTWOOD BOARD OF HEALTH HELD JUNE 12, 2019 Vice President Farrell called the Meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. Vice President Farrell 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 10, 2019 and published in The Record on March 11, 2019. A copy of the meeting dates are on file with the Borough Clerk. Present: Mr. Jon Andresen, Ms. Maria Costello, Ms. Louise Cue, Mr. Dennis Farrell, Dr. Theresa A. Lardaro (Alternate #1), Ms. Susan McCloskey, Mr. Lee Tremble. Excused Absence: Mrs. Betsy Beckman, Mrs. Donna Bott. Absent: None. Present: Sharon Blehl-Secretary, Darlene Mandeville-REHS Supervisor. Excused Absence: None Present: Beth Dell-Council Liaison. Excused Absence: None. Guests: None SALUTE TO THE FLAG Ms. Costello 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 Ms. Costello. 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 Ms. Cue. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. ACTIVITIES REPORTS 1) APRIL AND MAY HEALTH OFFICER, PUBLIC HEALTH, INVESTIGATOR, REGISTRAR, SECRETARIAL The Board Members reviewed the following Activities Reports for April and May, 2019 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 April & May, 2019 be approved; seconded by Dr. Lardaro. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. MINUTES 1) JANUARY 9, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING The January 9, 2019 Minutes will be addressed at the next meeting. 2) FEBRUARY 13, 2019 – REGULAR MEETING The February 13, 2019 Minutes will be addressed at the next meeting. 3) MARCH 13, 2019 – REGULAR MEETING The March 13, 2019 Minutes will be addressed at the next meeting. 4) APRIL 10, 2019 – REGULAR MEETING The April 10, 2019 Minutes will be addressed at the next meeting. PURCHASE ORDERS Bills for April and May, 2019 in the amount of $2,650.27 were presented to the Board Members. Mr. Tremble made a motion that the following be accepted for payment; seconded by Ms. Costello. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Andresen, Ms. Costello, Ms. Cue, Mr. Farrell, Dr. Lardaro, Ms. McCloskey, Mr. Tremble. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. APRIL AND MAY 2019 PURCHASE ORDE RS Borough of Hillsdale April CHC $ 35.00 Christine Compesi Office Chair 149.99 G&D Surgical Child Health Clinic Supplies 428.51 NJ State Department of Health – Vet March 2019 Dog Monies 50.40 R.R. Donnelley State Vital Records Paper 1,176.00 Thomson Reuters-West Update Title 24, 25 & 26 285.00 Treasurer, State of New Jersey 1st Quarter Burial Permit 10.00 Treasurer, State of New Jersey 1st Quarter Marriage Monies 150.00 W.B. Mason Office Supplies 365.37 Carried. NEW BUSINESS : 1) YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC Gary Buchheister, Recreation Director sent emails to Ms. Blehl containing information about the youth vaping epidemic. This information was distributed to the Board Members. Vice President Farrell asked the Board to read over the information provided and bring suggestions to the next Board Meeting. A discussion followed. OLD BUSINESS 1) 2019 BOARD OF HEALTH SALARY BUDGET Vice President Farrell asked Council Liaison Dell if she had any information about the 2019 Salary Budget. Council Liaison Dell said that a general 2% increase would be given to the non-contractual employees. This item will remain on the Agenda until the Salary Budget is finalized. 2) BOARD OF HEALTH OFFICE HOURS Due to the backlog of work in the Board of Health the department closed temporarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The department was closed a total of nine mornings between the dates of April 2 – May 7, 2019. So much work was accomplished because the staff was not constantly interrupted by phone calls or walk in requests. A discussion followed. 3) SPECIAL EVENTS: MAY 5, 2019 - CRAFT/ANTIQUE FAIR The Craft/Antique Fair was held in Veteran’s Park on May 5, 2019. It was cold and raining during event, therefore, not too many vendors were in attendance. JUNE 1, 2019 - FARMERS MARKET The weekly Farmers Market started on June 1, 2019 and is expected to run every Saturday through October 26, 2019. The market is held in the parking lot of Hackensack UMC at Pascack Valley and will be inspected weekly. It was mentioned that they would like to move the market to Veterans Memorial Park. There was a lengthy discussion. Some of the Board Members voiced their opinion opposing moving the market to the park as it could create a parking issue and the establishments in the brick and mortar stores could object. JUNE 2, 2019 - WESTWOOD PRIDE DAY/CRAFT FAIR Westwood Pride Day/Craft Fair was held on June 2, 2019 in Veteran’s Park. Chantal Folkes, Health Educator with Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission manned the Board of Health table giving out Health Education materials. Ms. Blehl conducted the inspections of the food vendors. JUNE 8, 2019 – CELEBRATE WESTWOOD The Celebrate Westwood event was held on June 8, 2019 in Veterans Memorial Park. This event celebrated the 125th Anniversary of Westwood. There were food vendors, children’s activities, bands as well as give-a-ways from various businesses. It was a well-attended event. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT 1) BABYSITTING TRAINING CLASS The Babysitting class was held at the Riley Center on May 30, 2019. There was only one senior in attendance however eight younger people attended. It was a great class. A discussion was held. 2) SENIOR CPR There will be a Senior CPR class presented on June 19, 2019 between 12:30 – 1:30 PM. The class will be held at the Riley Center. EMERGENT MATTERS: There were no Emergent Matters to discuss. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, Mr. Tremble made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Ms. Costello. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.  Sharon Blehl Secretary The next meeting will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019 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 October, 2019.