Kenilworth Board of Health

 575 Boulevard

Kenilworth, NJ, 07033

(908)-276-2740

Minutes of the March 25, 2010

The regular meeting of the Board of Health was called to order at 7:00 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                          “

                                    Susan   Ryan                            ABSENT

Adina Lee                                    “

Liaison Scott Klinder was present for this evenings meeting.  Health Officer Ferraioli was absent.

REHS Jessica Weinberg and Former REHS Danielle Grady were present.

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

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

The monthly income and expenses for February: Income-$3,655.00 and Expenses-$537.89

A motion was then made by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Commissioner Pugliese 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                          “

Correspondence: 

There was a brief discussion concerning the letter from NJDEP regarding 21 South 22^nd Street. The soil is contaminated.  Mr. Mohammad is the owner of the house and he is aware that he has to get permits.

The letters to Frank Locarriere regarding Frank’s Pit Stop were discussed.  President Moscaritolo inquired as to the reason for the air conditioner.  Danielle stated it was in response to the open window.    

There was a brief discussion concerning the letter to Eric Loneker regarding Apples Lounge.

Email to Gail Driscoll from Merck regarding the Health Fair – no reply. 

New Business:

REHS Jessica Weinberg was introduced by President Moscaritolo.

The A.M. radio station was discussed briefly.  Danielle stated Health Officer Ferraioli had acquired two radio stations.   President Moscaritolo asked that the stations be discussed further at next months meeting.  President Moscaritolo asked that the subject be continued at next meeting.

The discussion concerning the Agreement between UMDNJ (Lattimore TB Clinic) and the Union & Kenilworth Health Departments was tabled.

Old Business:  

KinderCare Daycare Center was discussed.  REHS Weinberg stated the case was carried over and Health Officer Ferraioli received summonses to appear at a later date.  It is scheduled for May 5^th.

The Rabies Clinic is being held at the firehouse on April 25, 2010 from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Commissioners Report:

None

Liaisons Report:

Liaison Klinder stated the council was asking for a 5% cut in our budget.  President Moscaritolo stated we cut our budget to the bare minimum last year, therefore; we did not have anything left to cut.

Opened meeting to the public at 7:28 p.m.

Closed meeting to public 7:28 p.m.

A motion was made by Commissioner Neuhauser and seconded by Commissioner Pentz to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m.

Next scheduled meeting will be April 15^th at 7:00 p.m.