Board of Health Minutes from 5/20/2010
 

Kenilworth Board of Health

575 Boulevard

Kenilworth, NJ, 07033

(908)-276-2740

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Minutes of the May 20, 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����� ������������� ABSENT�

Jeanine Pentz������������� ����������� PRESENT

����������������������� ����������� Thomas Pugliese�������������������� ABSENT

����������������������������������� Susan�� Ryan��������������� ��� ������� ������

Adina Lee������������������������������ PRESENT

Liaison Scott Klinder, Health Officer Ferraioli and REHS Weinberg were present for this evenings meeting. �

A motion was made by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Commissioner Lee 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 Forman.� All in favor.

The monthly income and expenses for April: Income-$798.50 and Expenses-$1,061.68

A motion was made by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Commissioner Lee 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��������������������� �

Jeanine Pentz������������� ���������������� �

Adina Lee������������������������������ ���� �

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Correspondence:�

None�

New Business:

The Seasonal Flu Program 2010-VaxCare was tabled until the June meeting.

Notice of Resignation from Registrar/Secretary, Mary Casiero, was introduced.� Mary stated she would be leaving the beginning of October.� There was a brief discussion concerning a new person for the position and the need for an Alternate Deputy Registrar in the interim.

A Resolution to appoint Jessica Weinberg as the Alternate Deputy Registrar was introduced.

A motion was made by Commissioner Forman and seconded by Commissioner Pentz to accept the Resolution.� Motion carried on roll call as follows:

Randy Moscaritolo�������� ������� ���AYE

����������������������������������� Carla Gabriel�������������������������� ���� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������� Dr. Jerome Forman��������������������� �

Jeanine Pentz������������� ���������������� �

Adina Lee������������������������������ ���� �

The rodent problem at Harding School was discussed.� There is a rodent problem on 18th Street� close to the playground area in the back of the school.� It was originally though the problem centered around the two houses near the playground but REHS Weinberg discovered the rodents were nesting in the garage on Harding School property.� There are bags of garbage from Harding School that remain there overnight and the rodents get into those bags.� Health Officer Ferraioli stated they will continue to pursue the situation.

24/7 Bio-Cold Storage has been purchased for use in case of an emergency.� The unit is situated at the KFD.

A complaint was received against Annemarie Rice again.� She is posing as a rescue agency and is selling dogs for approximately $300 - $800 per dog.� This is her third location since Christmas.� She is at 306 Lafayette Street.� Bob is working on the problem.

An itinerant vendor at Galloping Hill Gold Course was discussed.� REHS Weinberg followed up on the situation after receiving a call from our Health Officer concerning the vendor.� The vendor was cooking and cutting up hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken using the same cutting board he used to cut the raw chicken.� He informed REHS Weinberg that he made his salads in his home.� She informed the vendor that he could not serve the food to the approximately 150 people attending the outing and he would have to leave.�

Liasion Klinder excused himself at 7:45 pm

Old Business: �

The Health Fair location and date were discussed.� Health Officer Ferraioli stated the Board could use Harding School gym and cafeteria for the Health Fair.� He also stated the cafeteria would be used to draw the blood and the exhibitors would be located in the gym.�� President Moscaritolo instructed REHS Weinberg to make a floor plan for the areas.� He stated she should use the old plan and superimpose it over the new area. The date of the Health Fair will be September 25th.�

The Rabies Clinic was discussed.� Health Officer Ferraioli stated there were 52 dogs and 8 cats for a total of 60 animals.��

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The unexpended H1N1 funds were discussed.� Health Officer Ferraioli stated the signs were looked into but they were too expensive.� The A.M. radio station was discussed.��� He reintroduced the portable AM station for Kenilworth to alert the public. �President Moscaritolo expressed concern that there would be an ongoing fee for the license.� The Board agreed to purchase the station.

A motion was made by Commissioner Pentz and seconded by Commissioner Lee to purchase the AM radio station.� Motion carried on roll call as follows:

Randy Moscaritolo�������� ������� ���AYE

����������������������������������� Carla Gabriel�������������������������� ���� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������� Dr. Jerome Forman��������������������� �

Jeanine Pentz������������� ���������������� �

Adina Lee������������������������������ ���� �

Health Officer Ferraioli stated the Health Department has accepted the plan and the revisions for Frank�s Pit Stop.� A letter was sent indicating that he can go ahead and build the structure, we received notification from construction code official that they have nothing more to do with the plan.� The plumbing inspector has issued a permit for a backflow prevention device to protect the potable water supply.� REHS Weinberg will be doing a pre-operational inspection if he passes he will get his license.

KinderCare Daycare Center affidavit was discussed.� The agreement between KinderCare Daycare Center and the Board of Health was no fine, $75.00 court costs and they must submit a formal policy manual within 60 days of the court date.

Commissioners Report:

None

Liaisons Report:

The school budget was discussed.� Many programs have been cut.

Opened meeting to the public at 8:09 p.m.

Closed meeting to public 8:09 p.m.

A motion was made by Commissioner Forman and seconded by Commissioner Pentz to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

Next scheduled meeting will be June 17th at 7:00 p.m.



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