Board of Health

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTWOOD BOARD OF HEALTH HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 President Beckman called the Meeting to order at 7:39 P.M. President 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 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, Mrs. Betsy Beckman, Mrs. Donna Bott, Ms. Maria Costello, Mr. Dennis Farrell. Excused Absence: Ms. Louise Cue, Ms. Susan McCloskey, Dr. Theresa A. Lardaro (Alternate #1), Mr. Lee Tremble. 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 Health Officer Musella led those present in the salute to the flag. PUBLIC FORUM Ms. Costello made a motion to open the floor to the public to discuss any topic; seconded by Mr. Andresen. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. There being no public discussion, Ms. Costello made a motion to close the public forum; seconded by Mr. Andresen. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. ACTIVITIES REPORTS 1) JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST HEALTH OFFICER, PUBLIC HEALTH, INVESTIGATOR, REGISTRAR, SECRETARIAL The Board Members reviewed the following Activities Reports for June, July and August, 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. Farrell made a motion that the Activities Reports for June, July and August, 2019 be approved; seconded by Ms. Costello. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. MINUTES 1) JANUARY 9, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING Mr. Farrell made a motion that the Minutes of Regular Meeting held January 9, 2019 be approved; seconded by Ms. Costello. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Beckman, Mrs. Bott, Ms. Costello, Mr. Farrell. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. Carried. 2) FEBRUARY 13, 2019 – REGULAR MEETING Ms. Costello made a motion that the Minutes of Regular Meeting held February 13, 2019 be approved; seconded by Mr. Farrell. Roll Call: Ayes: Mrs. Beckman, Mrs. Bott, Ms. Costello, Mr. Farrell. Nayes: None. Abstained: Mr. Andresen. Carried. 3) MARCH 13, 2019 – REGULAR MEETING Mr. Farrell made a motion that the Minutes of Regular Meeting held March 13, 2019 be approved; seconded by Mrs. Bott. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Beckman, Mrs. Bott, Mr. Farrell. Nayes: None. Abstained: Ms. Costello. Carried. 4) APRIL 10, 2019 – REGULAR MEETING Mr. Andresen made a motion that the Minutes of Regular Meeting held April 10, 2019 be approved; seconded by Mr. Farrell. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Beckman, Ms. Costello, Mr. Farrell. Nayes: None. Abstained: Mrs. Bott. Carried. 5) JUNE 12, 2019 – REGULAR MEETING The June 12, 2019 Minutes will be addressed at the next Board of Health Meeting as there is a lack of quorum available to approve the Minutes. PURCHASE ORDERS Bills for June, July and August, 2019 in the amount of $4,037.59 were presented to the Board Members. Mr. Farrell made a motion that the following be accepted for payment; seconded by Ms. Costello. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Beckman, Mrs. Bott, Ms. Costello, Mr. Farrell. Nayes: None. Abstained: None. JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST, 2019 PURCHASE ORDE RS Amazon Capital Services, Inc. Stand up desk $ 159.99 *MGL Printing Solutions Smoking education tools 3,160.00 *MGL Printing Solutions Pet license paper 288.00 NJ State Department of Health – Vet June & July dog monies to state 24.00 NJ State Department of Health – vet August dog monies to state 17.40 *NJ State Department of Health – Vet April & May dog monies to state 28.20 *Treasurer, State of NJ 2nd quarter marriage monies to state 275.00 *Treasurer, State of NJ Medical waste generator 7/20/19-7/19/20 85.00 * Previously submitted for payment Carried. NEW BUSINESS : 1) BERGEN/PASSAIC REGISTRAR’S ASSOCIATION MEETING Ms. Blehl, Ms. Compesi and Mrs. Netzer will be attending a Registrar’s Seminar on September 17, 2019 in Fair Lawn. The meeting is scheduled from 8:00 AM to approximately 1:30 PM. Three credits will be awarded for attending the entire seminar. The Board of Health office will open as soon as we return. All the proper paperwork has been submitted to the Administrator and a sign has been posted on the Board of Health window. A discussion followed. OLD BUSINESS 1) 2020 BOARD OF HEALTH SALARY BUDGET Pres. Beckman explained that for 2020 the department will continue to operate with the current staff. The staff is unable to properly quantify and justify all the work required in the department because it became a monumental task and was taking away from the everyday duties required to run the department. Ms. Blehl explained that there are so many variables involved with issuing just a birth certificate and offered many examples to the Board (mother has different last name, child’s name legally changed, parents made spelling errors on the record, father not listed on the record, the requestor does not have proper identification etc.). It became very time consuming to try and justify all the different scenarios. A discussion followed. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT 1) NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION Council Liaison Dell explained that the first New Year’s Eve Celebration will be held between 3:00 – 6:30 PM on December 31, 2019 in Veterans’ Park. This will be a family event and will include a ball drop. Council Liaison Dell explained that this has been in the planning stages since 2018. A discussion followed. 2) FARMERS MARKET Council Liaison Dell explained that the Farmers Market is expected to move to the Municipal Complex parking lot if all paperwork/documentation is submitted as requested. The market is currently held in the parking lot of Hackensack UMC at Pascack Valley Hospital every Saturday. It was explained that having a Farmers Market benefits the town as it is considered a Green Initiative and money is also raised for a scholarship. There was a discussion held. 3) WESTWOOD REGIONAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL Council Liaison Dell explained that the Borough of Westwood joined with Westwood Regional Veterinary Hospital to offer free Lyme disease testing and inoculation to all registered dogs in Westwood. This free service is valid until September 30, 2019. A discussion was held. 4) STIGMA FREE Council Liaison Dell explained that there will be a Stigma Free meeting at the Library on October 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM. A discussion followed. EMERGENT MATTERS: 1) BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Mrs. Bott explained that the Westwood Area Clergy Council partnered with the Westwood Library to offer a six week Bereavement Support Group which started September 11, 2019. Mrs. Bott explained that this support group is for those suffering the loss of a loved one. A discussion followed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, Ms. Costello made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Mr. Farrell. Voice Vote: Ayes: All present voted in favor. Nayes: None. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:14 P.M. Sharon Blehl Secretary The next meeting will be held Wednesday, October 9, 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 day of , 2020.