Board of Health

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESTWOOD BOARD OF HEALTH HELD on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022 AT 7:30 P.M. BOROUGH HALL, 101 WASHINGTON AVENUE, WESTWOOD, NJ 1. Opening of the Meeting by Louise Cue @ 7:32PM This meeting, which conforms with the Open Public Meetings Law, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, is a regular Board of Health meeting. Notices have been filed with our local official newspapers and posted on the municipal bulletin board. 2. Roll Call Susan Blake – present Donna Bott – absent Maria Costello- absent Louise Cue – present Nataly Hook – present Su McCloskey – present Maria Montana – present Cheryl Pletsch – present Additional Attendees: Cheryl Hodges – Councilperson, Liaison to Board of Health Gina Behre – NWBRHC Andy Merlo – Candidate for Alternate Member, Board of Health Annette Merlo – Wife of Candidate Merlo 3. Salute to the Flag led by Susan Blake 4. Public Forum Motion to open to public: Susan Blake 2nd: Maria Montana Public present: Annette Merlo 5. Swearing in of Andy Merlot as Board of Health Alternate Member 6. Close Public Forum (Mrs. Merlo only present for swearing in) Motion to close to public: Su McCloskey 2nd: Cheryl Pletsch 7. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of March 9, 2022 Motion to approve: Susan Blake 2nd: Maria Montana 8. Activities report for March/Health Officer report by Gina Behre  Mask mandate continues on buses/transit until at least 5/3/22  Brookside Elementary School Covid breakout resolving  40+ cases of flu were reported as well  Flu vaccine: clinic will be offered in September/October   Food Management classes, in person, will resume pending Covid situation.  Grease traps: updates and inspections continue.  “Healthy Homes”: health and safety hazards. Possible information handout at May 22 Wellness Fair. 9. Council Liaison report by Cheryl Hodges  Marissa Tarateta, Vulnerable Population Outreach Coordinator has received grant for “lunch & learn” for this group, pending securing a location for meetings.  Wellness Fair has been moved from Westvale Park to HUMC @ Pascack Valley Hospital campus. May 22, 10AM-2PM  Community Health Improvement Survey coming out  5 Dimes Brewery official opening 4/22/22  Reminder: we have ability to post announcements on the Borough’s electronic billboard by train station. Karen Hughes is contact. 10.Social Media Project read out by Susan Blake.  Goal is to improve communication with the community  Applications for Facebook & Instagram apps have been filed with Karen Hughes & then Dureen Ayers.  ONE WAY social media….postings only. 11.Partner with HUMC/PV Wellness Fair update by Maria Montana  HUMC/PV Community Outreach Coordinator, Shannon Freeman is contact  Vendors and demonstrations include: Zumba, Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutritionist, exercise equipment, healthy food preparation.  Mobile screening: bone density, Cholesterol screening, BP  The Farmer’s Market will take place simultaneously  Board of Health Table ideas: ? walk, Yoga? Spin for prizes? 12. Andy Merlo: 55+ Club update  Senior Fellowship Group: meets 2nd Tuesdays @ Westwood Community Center. Not limited to Westwood residents  55+ Group at St. Andrew’s : monthly, open to non-residents  Senior van getting more use  Social media not a good choice for communicating with these groups, as they mostly get information from Pascack Press. 13. Emergent matters for May 11 regular meeting: Motion to move to Closed Session by Susan Blake 2nd: Cheryl Pletsch Motion to include Cheryl Hodges in closed session by Susan Blake 2nd: Cheryl Pletsch 14. Adjournment at 9:13PM Motion by Su McCloskey 2nd: Cheryl Pletsch