The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1998 Board Of Health OF f�C� City of Elgin Mayor _n .� a� I^ Kevin Kelly•■ °Rr1TED Council Members Terry Gavin Robert Gilliam MINUTES John T. McKevitt Ed Schock ELGIN BOARD OF HEALTH John Walters Marie Yearman JANUARY 12, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms . Joanne Demuth, Dr. Ronald Hirsch, Mr. Gus Stuart, Ms . Harriet Ward, Mr. Edward Whitcomb MEMBERS ABSENT: Dr. Franz Stockman STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Paul Slaby, Public Health Officer Mr. Brad Bohner, Sanitarian Ms . Carolyn Jackson, Secretary The Elgin Board of Health regular meeting was held on Monday, January 12 , 1998 in the lower level conference room at City Hall . The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hirsch at 7 : 33 p.m. Gus Stuart made a motion to accept the Minutes from the July 14, 1997 meeting (there was no meeting in October) . Seconded: Harriet Ward. Motion carried. REVIEW 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER INSPECTION REPORTS Paul Slaby gave a detailed report of the 3rd and 4th quarter inspections . New food service establishments include Baskin Robbins on Summit Street, La Rosita Groceries on Villa Street, San Marcos Restaurant on Villa Street, Schlotzsky' s Deli, A Private Affair, The Mission (nightclub) on Chicago Street, Pasta for You By Sue on North State Street, Cuisine America on Bluff City Blvd, Amoco McDonalds on St . Charles Street and Ararak (bagel & coffee cart) Big Timber Road office building. Food service establishment closings include Everything' s Pecan and St Charles Street Amoco (which was demolished and rebuilt) . Plans were reviewed for a Citgo/7-11 on East Chicago Street and Ameritech Cafeteria. 150 Dexter Court • Elgin, IL 60120-5555 • Phone 847/931-6100 • Fax 847/931-5610 • TDD 847/931-5616 ® Printed on recycled paper 4 . Page 2 Minutes Elgin Board of Health January 12 , 1998 Gus Stuart asked what kind of smoking complaints had been received by the department. Paul Slaby related events leading to a complaint about smoking at one of the local private schools . Paul stated that the problem should be resolved next week, when smoking in the building will be prohibited. The weed cutting program and swimming pool inspections were discussed. REVIEW MOSQUITO ABATEMENT CONTRACT Mr. Slaby explained the mosquito abatement program and the upcoming contract renewal with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. A copy of the proposed Agreement was distributed for further discussion. After some discussion, Gus Stuart made a motion the Board recommend approval of the proposed Agreement with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. , for 1998 and 1999 . Harriet Ward seconded. Yeas : 5 Nays : 0 Motion was carried. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 14 p.m. R= pectfull submi ted, . r• Ca yn Ja• �� .!-creta y CJJ • OFEtc City of Elgin FO UM, # Mayor i I Kevin Kelly r \\� Council Members Terry Gavin MINUTES Robert Gilliam John T. McKevitt Ed Schock ELGIN BOARD OF HEALTH John Walters Marie Yearman April 13, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms . Joanne Demuth, Dr. Ronald Hirsch, Dr. Franz Stockman, Mr. Gus Stuart, MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms . Harriet Ward, Mr. Edward Whitcomb STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Paul Slaby, Public Health Officer Mr. Brad Bohner, Sanitarian Ms . Carolyn Jackson, Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Michelle Matlock (Hairs What ' s Happening, Inc) Carol Matlock (Hairs What ' s Happening, Inc) Traci Richardson (New Attitude Day Spa) Traci Cork (New Attitude Day Spa) Karena Clatterbuck (Karena' s Hair and Nail Design) Laurie Gallagher (Karena ' s Hair and Nail Design) Sharon Babus (Angelic Touch Royal Fox Golf Course) Wareen Phillips (Blue Violet Bodyworks) The Elgin Board of Health regular meeting was held on Monday, April 13, 1998 in the lower level conference room at City Hall . The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hirsch at 7 : 34 p.m. Mr. Stuart made a motion to accept the Minutes from the January 12 , 1998 meeting. Seconded: Ms . Demuth. Motion carried. PROPOSE AMENDING MASSAGE ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE BATHING FACILITY REQUIREMENT Mr. Slaby gave members of the board background information on massage facilities and the proposal to eliminate bathing requirements . 150 Dexter Court • Elgin, IL 60120-5555 • Phone 847/931-6100 • Fax 847/931-5610 • TDD 847/931-5616 ® Prnled on recycled paper r- Page 2 Minutes April 13, 1998 Elgin Board of Health Warreen Phillips gave an explanation of the different types of massages and stated that showering/bathing facilities are not necessary. She further stated that her building is on a slab and it would not be financially feasible to provide showers . Ms . Phillips also questioned the "Out Call" requirements in the ordinance that would make the practice illegal for most people. She has provided services as an Aromatherapist and Herbalist for five years . Michelle Matlock stated that their clients would not want to shower after their massage. Clients are allowed to change in the treatment rooms and their belongings stay with them, eliminating the need for dressing rooms and lockers . After some discussion Dr. Hirsch stated that he would have no problem modifying the ordinance to exclude bathing rft. facilities, dressing rooms and lockers . Mr. Hirsch made a motion to delete section 6 . 31 . 110 under Facilities Necessary, paragraphs 1, 2 and three from the massage ordinance. Dr. Stockman seconded. Motion was carried. Further discussion centered around the "out call" section of the ordinances . Dr. Hirsch asked Mr. Slaby to discuss the matter with the City' s Zoning Officer to find out if this type of operation can be conducted from a residence, prior to taking any action to change the ordinance. Mr. Slaby will also notify those present when this matter comes before the Committee of the Whole for consideration. REVIEW DRAFT NOISE ORDINANCE After reviewing the proposed noise ordinance, some members questioned the wording in paragraph B on page three, specifically "the next 7 : 00 p.m. " Dr. Hirsch asked Paul to get some clarification on this wording. Clarification is need under Section 5 paragraph A on page three and continuing to page four. The language is very confusing. y - rk Page 3 Minutes April 13, 1998 Elgin Board of Health Also, it was suggested that Section 9 on page six be eliminated, because it would be impossible to enforce. Mr. Slaby will check on these matters and report back at the next meeting. REVIEW DRAFT LIGHTING ORDINANCE The lighting ordinance was briefly discussed. Dr. Hirsch stated that there is a need for limits, but you also need to be able to enforce whatever code. He further stated that paragraph A on page 5 (under 2 . 6 Prohibitions) should be eliminated. No decisions were made. MISCELLANEOUS Responding to a letter received by his office from Mr. & Mrs . McGowan, Mr. Slaby requested input from the Board as to whether the current smoking ordinance needs to be rok revised to make it a little stronger. Ms . Demuth wanted to know how any changes in the ordinance would be enforced. Mr. Slaby responded that any changes would target the establishment owner. After some discussion, the consensus was that the current ordinance is adequate. Dr. Hirsch will draft a letter to the McGowans . There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :45 p.m. Re.sectfully submitted, ��! i' Carolyn . . kson Secreta, y cjj eft MINUTES ELGIN BOARD OF HEALTH JULY 13, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Ronald Hirsch, Chairman, Ms . Joanne Demuth, Mr. Gus Stuart, Ms . Harriet Ward, Mr. Edward Whitcomb MEMBERS ABSENT: Dr. Franz Stockman STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Paul Slaby, Public Health Officer, Ms . Carolyn Jackson, Secretary The Elgin Board of Health regular meeting was held on Monday, July 13, 1998 in the lower level conference room at City Hall . The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hirsch at 7 : 31 p.m. Dr. Hirsch made a correction to the Minutes from the April rik 13th meeting, changing the term "call out" to "out call . " Mr. Stuart made a motion to accept the Minutes from the April meeting as corrected. Seconded: Mr. Whitcomb. Motion carried. NOISE/LIGHTING ORDINANCES Mr. Slaby stated that he was working with the Parks, Engineering and Planning Departments to develop a draft to submit to the Corporation Counsel . He hopes to have something by the October meeting. OTHER BUSINESS The massage ordinance is on the Committee of the Whole Agenda for Wednesday, July 15th. Mr. Stuart submitted a complaint about a house on the southwest corner of West Chicago and Monroe that is half burned and has a tarp over a portion of the roof . Also, an unlicensed vehicle on the northeast corner of Van and Moseley Streets . t Page 2 fem' Minutes July 13, 1998 Ms . Ward questions the hand washing facilities at the upcoming Elgin Fest. Mr. Slaby stated that he would make sure that there are adequate hand washing facilities . There was some discussion regarding a complaint about pigeons . Mr. Slaby reported that the problem will be resolved when the owners move in November. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 12 p.m. RJe Ipectfully subttted, rolyn Jac' son, ' Secretary CJ ttt r r r MINUTES ELGIN BOARD OF HEALTH OCTOBER 19, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Ronald Hirsch, Chairman; Mr. Edward Whitcomb; Mr. Gus Stuart; Dr. Franz Stockman; Ms . Joanne Demuth MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms . Harriet Ward STAFF PRESENT: Mr. Paul Slaby, Public Health Officer Mr. Brad Bohner, Sanitarian The Elgin Board of Health regular meeting was held on October 19 , 1998 in the lower level conference room at City Hall . The rft meeting was called to order by Chairman Hirsch at 7 : 33 p.m. Dr. Hirsch made a correction to the Minutes from the July 13th meeting, deleting the term "something" regarding the noise/lighting ordinances . Mr. Stuart made a motion to accept the Minutes from the July meeting as corrected. Ms . Demuth seconded the motion. Motion carried. THIRD QUARTER REPORTS Mr. Slaby gave a detailed report of the third quarter inspections . Newly opened food service establishments and retail food stores during this quarter were the Asia Inn, Speedway on Dundee Avenue, The Coffee Shoppe and 7-11/Citgo on Chicago Street . Food service and retail food businesses that closed were Kimball 66, Dos Rios , 7-11 on Chicago Street, Butternut Bread and Carniceria Guerrero. El Parasio and Al ' s Cafe were closed for 24 hours . Paul reviewed four plans and 99 properties were sent to the cutters . NOISE ORDINANCE-, - The second revised noise- ordinance which incorporates provisions of the Illinois Pollution Control Regulations was presented to the board. After some discussion, Dr. Hirsch motioned to approve the Noise Ordinance as written exclusive of typographical errors upon approval by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Ms . Demuth seconded the motion. Yeas : 5 Nays : 0 The motion carried. Page 2 Minutes Board of Health October 19, 1998 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Bohner discussed the weed cutting program for 1998 . He stated 1, 011 complaints were received by the health department regarding tall weeds and grass to date. This is an increase of 20% from 1997 . Of these complaints, 396 ( 39% ) were invalid. The health department has forwarded 238 properties to the cutters for compliance which has cost the City $23, 137 . 95 . Of that amount, $6, 243 is not reimbursable since these are either City owned properties or properties ordered cut by the Director without proper notification to the property owner. With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brad Bohner, R. S . •