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Norwalk
Health Department
Board of Health Actions
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Board of Health
March 11, 2008
5:30 PM
Library
Public Hearing
Minutes
Fees for Environmental Services
Mr. Callahan opened the public hearing at 5:30 PM and reviewed the proposed fee schedule.
Diane Lauricella, 304 Main Avenue, a resident and environmental consultant spoke in support of the fee schedule. Ms. Lauricella said the modest increases were merited and reasonable. Ms Lauricella suggested fees be established to cover the cost of specialized reviews of site plans for the development of difficult properties.
The hearing ended at 5:40 PM
Monthly Meeting
Minutes
Call to order at 5:40 PM
Present: Board of Health – Kenneth Lalime, RPH, Sheldon Miller, Theresa Quell,
PhD, RN, and Edward Tracey, MD
Staff – Tim Callahan, Director of Health, Darleen Hoffler, Clinical Supervisor
and Gabrielle Grode, Health Promotion Program Associate:
Approval of February 12, 2008 meeting minutes
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Lalime, seconded by Mr. Miller
and passed unanimously.
Action on Environmental Fees
A monition to approve the proposed fee schedule was made by Dr. Tracey, seconded
by Ms Quell and passed unanimously.
Travel Clinic Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
Darleen Hoffler presented the results of a customer satisfaction survey of travel
clinic patients. The survey was conducted from August through October 2007 and
27% (75/279) of the patients receiving the survey completed and returned the
instrument in a pre stamped envelope. The survey assessed patient satisfaction
with telephone contact and the clinic visit. Overall 88% of the respondents
expressed satisfaction with their telephone contact, which occurred when making
the appointment. Overall 89% of the patients responding to the survey expressed
satisfaction with their clinic visit. Areas in need of improvement were the
length of time in the waiting room before being seen by the clinician and the
neatness and cleanliness of the facility. Improvement efforts are underway.
A time study of the entire process is underway from registration to waiting
room to clinician to check out. To improve cleanliness the waiting room, reception
area and examination rooms were painted and cleaned. Examination tables donated
by the Norwalk Community Health Center are being readied for use. The survey
results are being reviewed with all clinic staff.
Fodor Farm Community Garden
Gabrielle Grode presented the community garden project. The Norwalk Health Department
proposal to address obesity by establishing a community garden to allow residents
an opportunity to increase physical activity and improve consumption of nutritious
foods was ranked number 1 of 13 applications. The Connecticut Department of
Public Health awarded $100,000 for an 18-month period. The target group is young
people between the ages of 8 and 18 residing in South Norwalk. The garden is
open to any Norwalk resident. Suggestions were made to zero in on schools and
church groups. The New Canaan Nature Center was also identified as a resource.
The garden will be located on 1.8 acres at the Fodor Farm property. Plots are
4’ x 12’. The Recreation and Parks Department is working closely with the Health
Department on this project. A marketing campaign is underway to recruit gardeners.
Information sessions on gardening basics will be offered in the months of April
and May.
Other Business
Larry Cross, Executive Director of the Norwalk Community Health Center, received
a copy of the Board’s letter to the public health service. Mr. Cross Asked Mr.
Callahan to extend his thanks for the support of NCHC.
Alexis Chericheeti, Conservation Commission, forwarded an update on geese control activates. Egg oiling will commence in the next few weeks. Ms. Cherchetti is seeking volunteers to assist.
Ms Quell announced a toy demonstration and screening for lead. The event will take place on March 29, 2008 at the Stepping Stones Children Museum.
Adjourn at 6:28 PM
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