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Public Health & Welfare
Committee Actions
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
ATTENDANCE: Judy Rivas, Chair; Barbara Hudgins, Peter Wien
STAFF: Tim Callahan, Director of Health
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Rivas called the meeting to order at 8:10pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 15, 2003
The following correction was made: page 3, fourth line, after the word ‘temperature, add ‘being recorded for Hartford’.
** MRS. HUDGINS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINTUES AS CORRECTED.
** MOTION PASSED WITH ONE ABSTENTION (MR. WIEN).
** MR. WIEN MOVED TO TABLE APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE
17, 2003 UNTIL NEXT MEETING.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH GRANT
Mr. Callahan explained that the department is in the second year of a three-year grant. The amount for the 2003-2004 year is $40,000. Mr. Callahan added that there would be three new walking routes with maps, totaling ten walking routes to date. He said that the media campaign and the nutrition campaign would continue as well. Mr. Wien asked if there is any money spent from the city budget. Mr. Callahan responded that the grant covers the expenses. The state reimburses the city for money spent on these projects.
** MR. WIEN MOVED TOAUTHORZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMETNS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT FOR THE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH PORJECT FO THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2003 TO JUNE 30, 2004.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
** MR. WIEN MOVED TOAUTHORZE THE MAYOR, ALEX A. KNOPP, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH PROJECT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
HEALTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Callahan gave an update on the West Nile virus. He said that a bird from the Rowayton area and a mosquito from the Cranbury area were tested positive for West Nile. He said that there were 104 dead birds found between June 1 and August 28 of this year. Mr. Callahan said that the population pest control continues and added that there are two population pest controls in the budget for this year. He said now that the weather is cooler; there will be less activity.
Mr. Callahan said the Board of Education authorized the health department to perform school entry physicals. He said that this generated some revenue for the department. Mr. Callahan said that if the individual has insurance, then the insurance is submitted and payment goes to the department. He said the department uses a sliding scale for families that have no insurance. He said that 34 of the 58 physicals were paid in full.
Mr. Callahan said that the emergency preparedness continues and includes the
plan for small pox and mass vaccination, which was completed and sent to Hartford.
He said that the plan includes a plan for a natural disaster. Mr. Callahan said
that the flu clinics would begin. He said that three volunteers are needed as
well as the person, usually a staff person that gives the flu shot. He added
that with the volunteers getting older, it’s an opportunity for staff to become
more involved with the clinic. Mr. Callahan said that the clinics are targeted
for minority areas and senior housing. He said that the department asks for
donations and that payment is not mandatory. The department will take payments
from Medicare.
Mr. Callahan said that Nancy Joyce, who runs the EAP program for the city is retiring and the City would be looking for someone to replace her. He said that the City is deciding to either hire someone or have a consultant. Ms. Hudgins asked Mr. Callahan if he would receive advice for the City’s Human Resources department on this position. Mr. Callahan responded that HR is involved in the process. He said that Nancy Joyce put together a request for information that was sent to ten EAP providers and they in turn sent us their proposals. He added that he would give a report at next months meeting.
Ms. Hudgins asked if City is responsible for payment for the employees. Mr. Callahan responded that the employees insurance would cover either all or part, according to the employee’s insurance plan.
Mr. Callahan said that concerning building issues, a TV satellite was installed and used for a distance learning facility with the state. He added that details are still being worked out with the state on how to promote the satellite.
Mr. Callahan said that the emergency generator should be replaced at the building. He said that the department would purchase an interface switch with the committed $10,000 from the building funds. He added that the goal is to have the refrigerators, computer server and first floor lighting, and HVAC powered by the generator if power is disrupted.
Mr. Callahan said the elevator bids are in and the lowest bid is $95,750. He added that the budget is $95,000.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Rivas distributed the Hatch and Bailey Investigation Summary for the Committee.
Ms. Hudgins said that the word ‘acceptance’ is not the appropriate word being used in the report.
Discussion took place on the ‘acceptance’ of the report. Mr. Wien said that a ‘sign off’ should be appropriate. Mr. Callahan said that this was just an acceptance of the improvements by the property owners and did not waive their rights about other complaints.
Ms. Rivas said that at the bottom of page one, the sentence ‘ The residents are also not satisfied and feel that the investigations were not adequate’ should be added. She said to add after ‘contact’ in the last paragraph, second line, ‘and the Committee has recognized acknowledgement and acceptance by owners but does not preclude them from filing future complaints for code violations.’
Ms. Rivas asked Mr. Callahan to send Ms. Paulk a copy of the report. She added that the report would be forwarded to Mr. Perrone with attachments.
Ms. Rivas asked Mr. Callahan about the status of the complaints against 24 Cliff Street. Mr. Callahan responded that he would speak with Mr. Goo and get back to Ms. Rivas with a report. Ms. Rivas said that a resident contacted her about open garbage cans, and rodents in the area because of the garbage that is left out in the open. She also asked Mr. Callahan to look into the ordinance about citing the property owner for violations. Mr. Callahan responded that he would contact Ms. Rivas with an answer.
As there was no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Lane
Telesco Secretarial Services
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