Kenilworth Board of Health

 575 Boulevard

Kenilworth, NJ, 07033

(908)-276-2740

Minutes of the February 18, 2010

The regular meeting of the Board of Health was called to order at 6:30 pm. by President Randy Moscaritolo who announced that the meeting was being held in conformance with the Open Public Meeting Act.  Sunshine law was read.

On roll call the following members responded as follows:

                                    Randy Moscaritolo                 PRESENT                                                                                           Carla Gabriel                                “

Dr. Jerome Forman                      “

Trudy Neuhauser                         “ 

Jeanine Pentz                               “

                                    Thomas Pugliese                     ABSENT

                                    Susan   Ryan                                 “

Adina Lee                               PRESENT

Health Officer Ferraioli & REHS Grady were present for this evenings meeting.  Liaison Scott Klinder arrived at 6:33 pm.  Commissioner Pugliese arrived at 6:58 pm.

A motion was made by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Commissioner Forman to go into Executive Session.  All in favor.  President Moscaritolo called the meeting into Executive Session at 6:33 pm.

The candidates for REHS position were discussed. Afterwards a vote was taken by the Board of Health members and candidate Jessica Montiero was selected for the position with a starting salary of $40,000. A motion was then made by Commissioner Forman and seconded by Commissioner Neuhauser to hire Jessica Montiero.  Motion carried on roll call as follows:

                                    Randy Moscaritolo                 ABSTAIN                                                                                          Carla Gabriel                             AYE

Dr. Jerome Forman                      “

Trudy Neuhauser                         “ 

Jeanine Pentz                               “

                                    Thomas Pugliese                     ABSTAIN

                                    Adina Lee                                 AYE

A motion was made by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Vice President Gabriel to close executive session of the meeting at 7:01 p.m.  All in favor. 

The regular meeting started at 7:02 p.m.

A motion was made by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Vice President Gabriel to accept the regular minutes of the previous meeting.  All in favor.

The monthly reports were discussed, approved and carried on motion by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Commissioner Lee.  All in favor.

The monthly income and expenses for January: Income-$4,066.75 and Expenses-$594.89

A motion was then made by Vice President Gabriel and seconded by Commissioner Pentz to approve the finance report and pay the current bills.  Motion carried on roll call as follows:

                                    Randy Moscaritolo                    AYE                                                                                                 Carla Gabriel                                “

Dr. Jerome Forman                      “

Trudy Neuhauser                         “ 

Jeanine Pentz                               “

                                    Thomas Pugliese                          “

                                    Adina Lee                                    “

Correspondence: 

The memo from Bob Herbert, Zoning Official, regarding 223 No. 9^th Street was discussed.   This was the individual who was conducting a business in a residential zone.  She was selling puppies out of her residence.  The original address was Coolidge Drive.  Bob Herbert determined that she was in violation, a summons was issued and she went to court.  She then moved to 223 N. 9^th Street.  She is conducting the same business at the new address.  Mr. Herbert was again involved. Mr. Herbert stated she will be moving as of Friday, February 12^th.   She has not moved as of this date.  Health Officer Ferraioli stated that if she moves into a commercial area than he can take action against her.

New Business:

The candidates for REHS position were discussed in Executive Session.

The 2010 Health Fair was discussed.   Merck has acquired Schering-Plough and Health Officer Ferraioli stated our contact person, Joe Starkey, is no longer there.  Health Officer Ferraioli also stated we may have to find a new venue for the health fair.  He suggested the school but that we would have to make sure there were no conflicts with their scheduling.   Liaison Klinder stated the library may have a contact person for Merck and it was suggested that Health Officer Ferraioli contact the library director.

Old Business:  

Health Officer Ferraioli stated the Rabies Clinic is set for February 28^th at the Fire Department from 1 – 3pm.    The clinic will be open to everyone; however, dogs and cats are the only animals that will be inoculated. 

KinderCare Daycare Center was discussed.  Health Officer Ferraioli stated summonses were issued to KinderCare through Mr. Fruchter who sent them to the President of the Corporation indicating that Health Officer was the complainant and they must appear in court by March 15^th to offer their plea.  He also requested they have their legal representative contact him to discuss the case.  The letter and summonses were sent out on the 9^th of February to the headquarters in Portland, Oregon.

Commissioners Report: 

Commissioner Forman stated he and Health Officer Ferraioli met with the Borough Finance Committee on January 27^th.   At that time, they were asked to explore how Kenilworth Emergency Volunteer Services could get some funding.  Some facilities have been overusing their services.  Health Officer Ferraioli sent the Board Members a memo regarding the situation and his findings.  Kenilworth’s Emergency Medical Services can enter into an Agreement with the facilities to set a fee for services rendered to the facility which does not itself provide a medical emergency response and transportation.  The Board agreed the findings should be presented to the Borough Council.

Liaisons Report: 

None

Opened meeting to the public at 7:30 p.m.

Closed meeting to public 7:30 p.m.

A motion was made by Vice President Gabriel and seconded by Commissioner Lee to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m.

Next scheduled meeting will be March 25^th at 7:00 p.m.