Eastern Highlands Health District
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Coventry Town Hall – Annex
Chair E. Paterson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Present: D. Cameron, J. Elsesser, R. Fletcher (Alternate Seated), M. Kurland, E. Paterson, J. Stille, T. Tully, S. Werbner
Staff Present: R. Miller, J. Smith
Absent: C. Anderson (Alternate), S. Chace (Alternate), L. Eldridge (Alternate), M. Hart, R. Skinner, A. Teveris, C. Johnson, P. Schur, Andover Appointee (Vacant)
Approval of August 16, 2007 Minutes: A MOTION was made by J. Stille , seconded by D. Cameron, to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2007 meeting as presented. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
Old Business:
A MOTION was made by J. Elsesser, seconded by S. Werbner to amend the Eastern Highlands Health District By-Laws, Article VII, Section 4 – Budget Amendments as presented on October 18, 2007. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
A MOTION was made by S. Werbner, seconded by D. Cameron, to approve the Eastern Highlands Health District Personnel Rules revisions to Articles 3, 13, 14 & 15 as presented October 18, 2007. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
A MOTION was made by S. Werbner, seconded by J. Elsesser to adopt the Eastern Highlands Health District Board of Directors 2008 regular meeting schedule as presented. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
R. Miller reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the regular board meeting and voted to accept the quarterly financial report. Fee for service revenue was down 11% for fiscal year 2007.
A MOTION was made by J. Elsesser, seconded by J. Stille to adopt the Nondiscrimination Resolution as presented. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously. (A copy of the resolution is attached)
R. Miller reported that the Finance Committee reviewed the proposal prior to the regular board meeting and voted to recommend taking advantage of the DOT Grant to purchase the alternative fuel vehicles. R. Miller reported EHHD received $12,400 from the CT DOT to supplement the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles.
A MOTION was made by J. Elsesser, seconded by J. Stille to amend the FY 07/08 Capital Nonrecurring Fund Budget by increasing estimated expenditures by $27,400 and estimated revenues by $27,400 for fiscal year 2008 and to adopt the DOT Signature Authority Resolution (copy of resolution attached) (Item #7 on Agenda). The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
Town Reports:
R. Fletcher reported that the DEP and EPA are on the Wagon Shed Property in Willington (Route 44) for heavy metal clean up/contamination of the area.
J. Elsesser reported Coventry is finished with installation of sewers.
A discussion ensued regarding recent outbreak of MRSA in schools.
Directors Report:
8. Public Act 07-2 An Act Concerning the Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning:
R. Miller reported on changes to the childhood lead protection regulations. R. Miller briefed the board on the salient changes that will impact Eastern Highlands Health District. Some changes may burden agency resources due to potential workload increases.
R. Miller reported that the health district has decided to take on the role of Drought Coordinator in the event that a need occurs, for member towns.
EHHD is applying for two grants, one of which is the Community Heal Grant, which is going to address healthy behaviors in the community. The other grant is targeting women’s health.
Communications: no discussion
Chairs Report: No discussion
Executive Session: A MOTION was made by J. Stille, seconded by D. Cameron to go into Executive Session at 5:20 p.m. with R. Miller to participate. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously. (Out of Executive Session at 5:27 p.m.)
Adjournment: A MOTION was made by J. Stille, seconded by J. Elsesser to adjourn the Board of Director’s Meeting at 5:27 p.m. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Miller
Secretary