Present: Clement, White, Delong, Haugen, Kriegl. Elsen
Absent: Horenberger
Also present: Bodendein, Konkel
Meeting called to order at 6 P.M. By White, and compliance with the open meeting law was noted.
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Clement to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
Moved by Haugen, seconded by Delong to adopt the minutes of the October 10, 2007 meeting. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
COMMUNICATIONS:
Bodendein distributed the November 2007, Sauk County Tobacco Free Coalition, Smoke Free News.
Bodendein distributed the National Association of Local Boards of Health, News Brief, Third Quarter, 2007
BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Moved by Elsen, seconded by Haugen to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of a vehicle for the Environmental Health Specialists. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:
A. Moved by Clement, seconded by Kriegl to add the monthly reports to the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried.
B. Moved by Elsen, seconded by Delong to approve paying October vouchers totaling $19,671.71. Motion carried.
C. Report by Bodendein on Sauk County Health Functional Group
D. Presentation by Bodendein on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Requested by Elsen a report to be presented at the next Board of Health meeting on how information regarding health issues is disseminated to the public and to devise a plan that will outline the process that will be used.
E. Board requesting additional information regarding staffing needs and budgetary impact of maintaining a environmental health specialist at full time and creating a half time clerical position.
F. Legislative update presented by Mr. Haugen.
Next Board of Health Meeting scheduled for December 12, 2007 at 6 P.M.
Moved by Kriegl, seconded by Clement to adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Pat Elsen, Secretary