Ron DeBruyne called to order the regular meeting of the
Vilas County Public Health Board at 9:30 a.m. on January 4, 2008 in Conference
Rooms 2 & 3 at the Vilas County Courthouse,
Present: Ron
DeBruyne, Linda Thorpe, Ed Bluthardt,
Absent: Bev Brandt, Bev Bauman and Dr. Dan Paretsky.
Motion by Bauman, second by Favorite to approve today’s agenda. Carried.
Motion by Thorpe, second by Favorite to approve minutes of December 10, 2007 meeting. Carried.
Introduction of Dental Health Advisor, Dr. Kozeluh: Introductions were made all around. Dr. Kozeluh introduces himself and tells committee about himself and how he will be available for the program. DeBruyne speaks. Thorpe asks if he will be charging a fee. Dr. Kozeluh responds that he is volunteering his time.
WIWINS Program – Brian Blahnik Program Manager: Mr. Blahnik explains the program to the committee. They conduct compliance checks at businesses to make sure minors are not buying tobacco products. Marshfield Clinic contracts with DHFS for this program. They use kids to make the tobacco buys. At this time the kids they use are from out of the area. Egan asks if it is possible for the FACT members to have an opportunity to help out with this program. Mr. Blahnik will get together with appropriate persons to make this happen. Discussion regarding compliance checks at tribal businesses. Terri Timmers, Regional Director from Northern Regional Office informs committee that State does not have jurisdiction over tribal lands.
Tourist/Rooming House State Contract: Terri Timmers, Regional Director speaks. DHFS offers the option of a limited agent program to local health departments allowing them to inspect facilities that are considered at lower risk of having food or water borne outbreaks. Greg Kleinheinz speaks regarding the program being conducted in conjunction with the well water program that he presently manages through Public Health. The County will bill the CARS unit of the State for each inspection and will be reimbursed 80% for program costs.
All members are agreeable to this program. Motion to bring
resolution to
Approve Staff
Attendance at Upcoming Meetings: Motion by Bauman, seconded by Thorpe
to approve attendance of Laurel and Lori at Breastfeeding Conference in
Dr. Moe leaves meeting at approximately 10:30 am
Public Health Standing Rules: Discussion of Standing Rules for Public Health Committee. Motion by Bauman, seconded by Thorpe to eliminate #12. Amended motion by Bauman, seconded by Thorpe to eliminate #12 and add language to #13 to reflect county health officer or designee. Carried.
Favorite makes suggestion for change on page 30 of the General Rules. Bauman suggests DeBruyne present this change to Legislative and Judicial Committee.
DeBruyne discusses appointment of citizens to Public Health Board. Letter must be submitted to Board of citizens on the committee wish to continue.
Bluthardt asks why voucher program is not on the agenda. Egan informs him that Rotary Club has not yet decided whether they will be giving money for this program. It will be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
2008 Flu Vaccine Order: Egan informs committee that 2300 doses have been reserved for the 2008 flu shot season. In 2007 the department ran out of vaccine and had to order more.
NEWCAP Memorandum of Understanding: Corp Counsel has not had an opportunity to review the material she was provided on the Newcap MOU. It will be put on agenda for next meeting.
Director’s Report: Points discussed as follows:
1) After Action Report from the tabletop exercise distributed. Egan highlights important points. DeBruyne gives committee an overview of the details of the mock disaster tabletop. Cindy Burzinski joins meeting. DeBruyne tells he about proposed program for state inspections. She suggests Egan come to County Chamber Meeting to present program.
2) Grant for $4,999 Dental Outreach received.
3) Egan requests more electrical outlets in clinic area of office. She is informed she must go to Property Committee.
4) Incident Command Chart distributed and discussed.
5) 1 pediatric death was reported in state from influenza. Weekly Surveillance Report is passed out.
6) Norovirus spread at schools from computer keyboards.
7) Radon month. We sell kits to detect radon in homes.
8) Increase of pertussis this year in counties west of us.
Review of Monthly Budget: Discussion.
Approve Vouchers: Motion by Bluthardt, seconded by Bauman to approve vouchers. Carried.
Letters and Communications: None received.
Next Meeting: Special meeting Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 8:30 am. Next monthly meeting is Friday, February 8, 2008 at 9:30 am.
Motion by
DeBruyne, second by Thorpe to convene into closed session pursuant to
Motion by Bauman,
second by Thorpe to return to open session pursuant to
Committee may consider ratifying any action taken in closed session. No action taken.
Motion by DeBruyne, second by Bauman to adjourn at 11:55 am. Carried.
Minutes reflect notations of the recorder, Wendy Budde, and are subject to approval by this Board.