 Posted: Fri, Feb 13 2009, 9:07 am EST Post subject: The January 5, 2009 Board of Health meeting minutes |
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| The January 5, 2009 Board of Health meeting minutes have been posted.
"... REORGANIZATION Mr. Jackson and Ms. Gerberich were sworn in for new terms by Mr. Van Hise. ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIR Nominations were held for the Board of Health Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Ms. Coyle nominated Dr. Notterman as Chairman; seconded by Mr. Jackson; all in favor. Mr. Jackson nominated Ms. Coyle as Vice-Chairperson; seconded by Dr. Notterman; all in favor. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS A motion was made by Mr. Jackson; seconded by Ms. Coyle; all in favor, to adopt a Resolution appointing Kevin Van Hise as board attorney, Michael Lupovici as board physician and Michael Young as board veterinarian. A motion was made by Ms. Gerberich; seconded by Mr. Jackson; all in favor; to adopt a Resolution establishing meeting dates for 2009. MINUTES The December minutes were unanimously approved as amended; motion by Mr. Jackson; seconded by Ms. Coyle. ... OLD BUSNESS Cat Licensing – Review of State Model – The Board members should review all sample ordinances provided and the State’s model ordinance before the February meeting and send any comments to Mr. Van Hise. Dr. Notterman suggested having a meeting with the liaison from the Township Committee prior to the February meeting to provide an update and ask for guidance. Mr. Van Hise will contact the Township Administrator to arrange a meeting. It was recommended that Dr. Young be invited to the meeting. Mr. Jackson will contact Dr. Young. The Secretary will send the information on cat licensing that is to be published in the Township Newsletter to Mayor Stave. Ms. Gerberich advised that she spoke with Laura Zurfluh, a local veterinarian, who will prepare a letter in support of cat licensing. Ms. Coyle advised that a letter dated December 16, 2008, was received from David Papi, Director of the Middlesex County Health Department, in support of cat licensing, which also addressed the Board’s letter dated November 3, 2008, regarding the Informational Guide Concerning Rabies. Mr. Van Hise will review Mr. Papi’s letter and advise the Board if and how to respond. Dr. Notterman reiterated that Mr. Papenberg’s presentation before the Board at its December meeting was “excellent”. AED Equipment in Public Places/AED Training – The Secretary spoke to Charlie Smith of the Cranbury First Aid Squad regarding the medical provider of the AED equipment. Mr. Smith advised that it made sense for the provider to be the same as that of the First Aid Squad – Robert Wood Johnson. Ms. Gerberich agreed to be the person responsible for maintaining the equipment located in Town Hall. Ms. Gerberich will contact Marilynn Mullen at the Public Library regarding the status of its purchase of AED equipment. DISCUSSION Mr. Bob Kramer of Four Seasons appeared before the Board to discuss a rodent problem that exists at Four Seasons. Mr. Kramer advised that some homeowners are not taking the steps necessary to get rid of the problem. Mr. Longo will conduct a survey at Four Seasons and respond accordingly. Mr. Kramer thanked Mr. Longo for his assistance and advised that he has been very helpful. Ms. Mary Lou Young and Mr. George Smith attended the meeting as prospective Board members. They both gave a brief review of their backgrounds and their reasons why they may want to be a member of the Board. Dr. Notterman advised that if they were interested, they should send a resume to the Secretary. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING There being no further business, the meeting was thereupon adjourned at 8:11 p.m. ..." http://www.cranburytownship.org/BOH_minutes_2009_jan05.pdf |
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