Board of Health — Skokie, IL
Date: 2022-10-13

Skokie Board of Health
 Thursday, October 13, 2022
 7:00 pm
 Board of Health Members
 Zoom/Virtual Meeting


 AGENDA


 Due to the level of COVID-19 cases, this meeting is being held virtually. Members of the public who wish to comment as to
 an item on the published agenda must submit their statement or question in writing to Michael Charley,
 michael.charley@skokie.org and all properly submitted statements or questions will be presented to the Board of Health
 members and be made part of the record. Written comments also may be submitted by email to
 publiccomments@skokie.org by mail to Village of Skokie, Attn: Michael Charley with the Skokie Health Department, 5127
 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois, 60077; or via the Village’s drop box located by the public entry to Village Hall.


I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes, September 8, 2022

IV. Chair’s Report, Dr. Linn

V. HHS Food Inspections & Rat Control, Cameron Hendricks, Environmental Health Supervisor (HHS)

VI. Director’s Monthly Report, Mike Charley, Director of Health and Human Services

VII. Old/New Items of Business
 A. BOH Onboarding Subcommittee
 B. Sue Reisberg, Personal Health Supervisor Retirement/Recognition
 C. Partners in Public Health Excellent Awards Presentation Recap

VIII. Public Comments

IX. Adjournment




 Next Meeting: November 10, 2022, 7:00 p.m.




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Skokie Board of Health
 Thursday, October 13, 2022
 7:00 pm
 Board of Health Members
 Zoom/Virtual Meeting


 MINUTES

Present: BOH Chair: Dr. Edward Linn; BOH Members: Dr. Swapna Dave, Margaret Keeler, Jan Shiffman, Dr. Kyungran Shim,
Romil Sood, Irtaza Usman, Patricia Urbanus, Ruth Varma, Dr. Michael Vernon, Dr. William Werner, Dr. Larry Williams, Sibyl Yau;
Staff: Mike Charley, Cameron Hendricks

Absent: BOH Members: Dr. Bruce Gaynes, Juliet Haido, Maureen Hanlon, Dr. Girija Kalyan Kumar, Juliet Haido, Heidi Nickisch
Duggan, Rohit Pandya, Dr. Jeremy Schwartz, Emeritus Member: Dr. Michael Drachler; Trustee Liaison Keith Robinson, James
Johnson; Staff: Sue Reisberg


 I. Call to Order at 7:00 PM

 II. Approval of Agenda: Agenda approved by consent.

 III. Approval of Minutes, September 8, 2022: Minutes approved by consent.

 IV. Chair’s Report, Dr. Linn: Dr. Linn communicated that there COVID-19 transmission is still prevalent, and many experts
 are forecasting an increase in upper respiratory illnesses this fall. Dr. Linn shared that only a small percentage of individuals
 have received their bivalent booster and individuals should get their booster to be protected, especially high-risk individuals.
 Now entering flu vaccine season. Experts are predicting a higher than normal flu season. Finally, there is RSV that is
 prevalent. Dr. Werner related that him and his wife visited the HHS Department’s flu vaccine clinic and it was very efficient
 and well run.

 V. HHS Food Inspections & Rat Control, Cameron Hendricks, Environmental Health Supervisor (HHS): Cameron provided
 an overview of the Health and Human Services food protection and rat control programs. Cameron provided an
 overview of Skokie’s HHS Department being a state certified Health Department. Discussed the process to start a new
 restaurant including the plan review process and change of ownership process. Discussed how restaurants are
 categorized high to low risk and frequency of inspections. Discussed Village Sanitarians inspecting restaurants and the
 fact that the Village is also using a contracted company, Health Inspection Professionals to inspect food establishments.
 Provided data on number of food establishments in Skokie. Provided examples of common violations and process to
 gain compliance including re-inspections, enforcement and embargoes. Provided a summary of other food programs
 including: Mobile food, Temporary food, Cottage food, Food complaints including foodborne illnesses. Cameron then
 discussed the rat program where he provided general information regarding rat activity in metropolitan areas
 throughout country, discussed specific attributes of rats in Skokie and observed behaviors, provided an explanation of
 the current rat control program including the process to request service and the use of Village staff and Rose pest
 solutions and discussed contributing factors that resident can correct to assist in rat abatement.




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 VI. Director’s Monthly Report, Mike Charley, Director of Health and Human Services: Mike provided the following updates
 as part of his monthly report: Skokie COVID-19 cases have decreased slightly since one month prior, the Cook County
 CDC Community Level is “low”. On October 12, the CDC Director approved the administration of bivalent boosters to
 children 5+. HHS continues to administer all Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. There have been three Skokie resident
 cases of Monkeypox. HHS is in the midst of the IPLAN community health needs assessment process with a community
 meeting scheduled for November 18 to identify priorities for the next IPLAN 5-year period. HHS hosted two
 community flu clinics in October with slightly over 1,000 individuals registered. Mike provided brief updates on the
 Assist a Family Program and provided an update on Asylum Seekers being housed at a Skokie housing location.

 VII. Old/New Items of Business

 A. BOH Onboarding Subcommittee: Dr. Linn communicated that Heidi recommended at a previous email that the
 BOH create an onboarding document. Mike Charley communicated that he met with Heidi earlier today and
 Heidi has already drafted an outline for the BOH onboarding. Mike shared that Heidi was out of town and
 could not attend the BOH meeting tonight. Mike communicated that Heidi would be coordinating a time with
 a small number of BOH members to work on the BOH onboarding documents and process.
 B. Sue Reisberg, Personal Health Supervisor Retirement/Recognition: Dr. Linn communicated that Sue Reisberg,
 Personal Health Supervisor is going to retire effective Friday October 14 after serving the Village for a number
 of years. Dr. Linn thanked her for everything she did for the Village. Mike Charley communicated that Sue
 Reisberg will be missed and that Jennifer Davis was promoted to the Personal Health Supervisor. Jenn has
 been with the Village for several years serving as a public health nurse with the Village’s COVID response.
 C. Partners in Public Health Excellent Awards Presentation Recap: Mike Charley related that on October 4, 2022
 Dr. Linn, Mike Charley and Sue Reisberg, Personal Health Supervisor presented the annual Public Health
 Partners of Excellence Awards to two deserving Skokie organizations Heartland Health Centers and Kid’s First
 Pediatrics.

 VIII. Public Comments: No public comments

 IX. Adjournment @ 8:05 PM, First by Dr. Williams, Second by Dr. Werner




 Next Meeting: November 10, 2022, 7:00 p.m.




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