HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes 4-13-15BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY OF ELGIN
MINUTES OF MEETING
April 13, 2015
The Elgin Board of Health quarterly meeting was held on Monday, April 13, 2015 in the
first floor conference room at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Poulos
at 7:36 p.m.
Members Present: Dr. Dorothea Poulos, Cynthia Applehoff-Siedsma, Jeanine
Seitz-Partridge, Joni Courtney
Staff Present: Brad Bohner, Public Health Coordinator
Members Absent: Edward Whitcomb, Dr. Franz Stockman,
Approval of Minutes: Dr. Poulos moved to approve the minutes from the January 12,
2015 Board of Health quarterly meeting. Joni Courtney seconded the motion. The
motion was adopted by a vote of four yes, and zero no.
REVIEW OF FIRST QUARTER OF 2015
Before Tracks Café, Paleteria La Michoacana Alverez, and Church of the Word food
pantry opened. Windy City Quality Foods was licensed to deliver frozen meat to pre-
approved customers. Big Lots now sells potentially hazardous food. Lexington Inn and
Suites are now licensed to serve continental breakfast. Hickory Stick Bar and Grill, Elgin
Community College coffee shop, and McLean BP closed.
Joe’s BBQ and Fish’s food handling permit was suspended for 6 days due to a fire in
their smoker. It reopened after repairs were made to the hood, ventilation motor, and the
fire suppression system. Casa Lara’s food handling permit was suspended for 2 days due
to the lack of a valid occupancy permit.
Approximately 190 pounds of food was discarded from Casa Lara due to improper
labeling of the food. About 5 pounds of food was discarded from Taqueria Chapalita due
to temperature abuse. IHOP was fined a total of $900 for storing a second dumpster
outside their fenced dumpster enclosure in a parking stall.
The Health Department conducted inspections of every establishment that has a liquor
license for sign ordinance violations. Forty three establishments were given a notice that
their business was not in compliance with this ordinance. The property maintenance staff
of the Code Enforcement Division will conduct follow up inspections for compliance.
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Minutes of Meeting
April 13, 2015
MISCELLANEOUS
Dr. Poulos discussed her work with Randy Reopelle, the Elgin Parks and Recreation
Director. They have developed a program to encourage a healthy lifestyle for Elgin
residents which includes a map of park facilities, park programs, and tips for healthy
living. They also prepared a prescription pad encouraging children to be active, visit a
neighborhood park, or join a sports team. The prescription pad also may qualify the child
for a free parks program.
Mr. Bohner stated that VDCI will handle the mosquito control program again this year.
Mr. Bohner stated that most of the high risk food establishments were inspected in the
first quarter as the spring and summer months are busy with temporary food events,
public swimming pools, and nuisance and mosquito complaints.
Adjournment: There being no further items to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brad Bohner, Staff Liaison
October 12, 2015__________________________________
DATE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH