May 17, 2012 - Minutes
Members Present
Ms. Viola Poletes Montgomery (Chair)
Mr. David Bolton
Ms. Denise Brown
Ms. Patricia Coderre
Mr. Al Edmondson
Dr. Francine Lortie-Monette
Ms. Doreen McLinchey
Mr. Marcel Meyer (Vice Chair)
Mr. Stephen Orser
Ms. Nancy Poole
Mr. Mark Studenny
Regrets
None
Others Present
Dr. Graham Pollett, Medical Officer of Health & Chief Executive Officer, Secretary-Treasurer
Mr. Wally Adams, Director, Environmental Health and Chronic Disease Prevention Services
Ms. Mary Lou Albanese, Manager, Healthy Communities and Injury Prevention
Mr. Dan Flaherty, Manager, Communications
Mr. Ross Graham, Manager, Special Projects
Mr. Iqbal Kalsi, Manager, Environmental Health
Ms. Sarah Maaten, Epidemiologist, Environmental Health
Mr. John Millson, Director, Finance and Operations
Mr. David Pavletic, Manager, Environmental Health
Ms. Sherri Sanders, Executive Assistant to the Board of Health (Recorder)
Mr. Rick Shantz, Director, Information Technology
Mr. Paul Sharma, Manager, Oral Health Team
Ms. Debbie Shugar, Manager, Reproductive and Early Years Program Team
Ms. Linda Stobo, Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control
Ms. Louise Tyler, Director, Human Resources and Labour Relations Services
Mr. Alex Tyml, Online Communications Coordinator
Ms. Nathalie Vandenheuvel, Public Health Nurse
Dr. Bryna Warshawsky, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Director, Oral Health, Communicable Disease & Sexual Health Services
Media Outlets
Mallory Clarkson, London Community News
Lisa Xing, CTV 2
Jonathan Sher, The London Free Press
Free FM
Ms. Viola Poletes Montgomery, Chair of the Board of Health, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Disclosures of Confict(s) of Interest
Chair Poletes Montgomery inquired if there were any disclosures of conflict of interest to be made. None were declared.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Dr. Lortie-Monette that the May 17, 2012, Agenda be approved. Carried
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Mr. Bolton, seconded by Mr. Edmondson that the Minutes of the April 19, 2012, Board of Health meeting be approved. Carried
In Camera
At 6:35 p.m., it was moved by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Studenny that the Board of Health move in camera for the purpose of considering a matter concerning labour relations or employee negotiations. Carried
At 7:25 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Ms. Poole that the Board of Health rise and return to public session and report that progress had been made on a matter concerning labour relations or employee negotiations. Carried
Chair Poletes Montgomery announced there would be a 5 minute break.
Chair Poletes Montgomery resumed the meeting at 7:30 p.m., and advised Board of Health members that Dr. Graham Pollett, Medical Officer of Health & Chief Executive Officer, has been selected to receive a 2012 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) for his significant contributions to public health. He is being recognized for his dedicated leadership as well as his deep commitment and passion for public health throughout his career. Dr. Pollett will be receiving the Award at the alPHa Award Dinner on June 11, 2012, in Niagara Falls. Board of Health members commended Dr. Pollett on this very well-deserved award.
Reports with Delegations
8) Report No. 072-12 re Supporting Smoke Free Ontario by Reducing Contraband Tobacco Act, 2011
Mr. Wally Adams, Director, Environmental Health and Chronic Disease Prevention Services, introduced Ms. Linda Stobo, Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control. Ms. Stobo assisted Board members with their understanding of this Report using a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of Ms. Stobo’s presentation is filed with the minutes.
Ms. Stobo explained that fine payments resulting from charges laid by Health Unit Tobacco By-law Enforcement staff, go directly to the Province via the Office of the Attorney General, not to the Health Unit. Many Agencies, including the RCMP, Ministry of Finance, Health Unit, and Local Police have different responsibilities and authority under separate pieces of legislation for addressing the sale and distribution of contraband tobacco. Therefore, statistics about the total amount of seized illegal tobacco products are very difficult to collect.
It was moved by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Orser that Report No. 072-12 re Supporting Smoke Free Ontario by Reducing Contraband Tobacco Act, 2011, be received for information. Carried
9) Report No. 073-12 re Evolution of the Let’s Grow Program: Delivery of an On-line Program to Generation Y
Ms. Debbie Shugar, Manager, Reproductive and Early Years Program Team, introduced Ms. Nathalie Vandenheuvel, Public Health Nurse, who assisted Board members with their understanding of this Report. Ms. Vandenheuvel advised Board members that a display and promotional material about the Let’s Grow Program was set up at the back of the room. A copy of Ms. Vandenheuvel’s PowerPoint presentation is filed with the minutes.
Ms. Vandenheuvel advised Board members that the online newsletter is just one way for parents to receive the information. Clients without home access to the internet can still receive the same age-paced information through alternative means including accessing the information from a library computer, receiving information directly from a Public Health Nurse, or requesting a printed copy of the information. The material is also available through Quick Response Codes read by Smart phones.
The Board requested that statistics about Twitter followings be included in future Board of Health Reports.
It was moved by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Orser that Report No. 073-12 re Evolution of the Let’s Grow Program: Delivery of an On-line Program to Generation Y be received for information.Carried
Action Reports
1) Report No. 065-12 re 2012 Healthy Smiles Ontario Budget
Dr. Bryna Warshawsky, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Director, Oral Health, Communicable Disease & Sexual Health Services, introduced Mr. Paul Sharma, Manager, Oral HealthTeam. Mr. Sharma assisted Board members with their understanding of this Report.
In response to a question concerning whether or not the Boards of Education are included as community partners, Mr. Sharma reported that Health Unit staff members are welcomed in the schools for oral health education and advocacy. Mr. Sharma also reported that Health Unit staff members plan to educate parents about oral health issues before their children reach elementary school.
Mr. Sharma advised the Board that Health Units have lobbied the Provincial government to raise the current $20,000 total household income criterion in order to qualify for the Healthy Smiles Ontario program; however, the program is only in its second year and more time is needed to determine the relationship between program criteria and rate of participation.
It was moved by Mr. Orser, seconded by Mr. Meyer that the 2012 Budget for the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program attached as Appendix A to Report No. 065-12 be approved in the amount of $871,028. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Orser, seconded by Mr. Meyer that a 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Health Promoter be hired for the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program. Carried
It was moved by Mr. Orser, seconded by Ms. Coderre that Item #5 on the Agenda (Report No. 069-12 re 2013 City of London Budget Target) be discussed out of order. Carried
5) Report No. 069-12 re 2013 City of London Budget Target
Dr. Pollett advised Board members that a Resolution is going to be considered at the alPHa Resolutions Sessions in June that requests the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to implement the 75% provincial/25% municipal cost-sharing formula on a consistent basis for all Health Units.
Lengthy discussion then ensued regarding the proposed City of London 2013 budget target for the Board of Health.
It was moved by Ms. Poole, seconded by Ms. Brown:
1. That the Board of Health request staff members to develop a 2013 Business Plan as it relates to the proposed City of London 2013 budget target for the Board of Health, and further
2. That Staff members demonstrate how the 2013 Business Plan would impact the Public Health Accountability Agreement that was signed by the Board of Health in 2011; and further
3. That Report No. 069-12 re 2013 City of London Budget Target be deferred until the Board receives the above information from staff.
Carried
It was moved by Mr. Orser, seconded by Mr. Meyer that the Board of Health appoint an Assessor to review administrative practices and recommend cost saving measures. Defeated
2) Report 066-12 re 2012 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Budget
It was moved by Ms. McLinchey, seconded by Dr. Lortie-Monette that the Board of Health approve the 2012 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program Budget in the amount of $2,692,038, attached as Appendix A to Report No. 066-12. Carried
3) Report No. 067-12 re 2012 -2013 100% Ministry of Children and Youth Services Budgets
It was moved by Mr. Studenny, seconded by Ms. Coderre that the following 100% Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services funded Program Budgets, attached to Report No. 067-12 as Appendices A, B and C respectively, be endorsed:
1. 2012-2013 budgets for the tykeTALK: Thames Valley Preschool Speech and Language Program; and
2. Infant Hearing Program (Southwest Region); and
3. Blind Low Vision Program.
Carried
4) Report No. 068-12 re Funding Stabilization Reserve Contribution for Employer Paid Benefits
It was moved by Mr. Edmondson, seconded by Ms. McLinchey:
1) That the accrued benefit savings to December 31st, 2011, in the amount of $581,841, be shown for accounting purposes as part of the Funding Stabilization Reserve, recognizing that the funds are held with the insurance provider; and further
2) That $120,000 be withdrawn from the Funding Stabilization Reserve to offset 2012 benefits costs.
Carried
6) Report No. 070-12 re 2012 Board Member Compensation
It was moved by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Studenny that the Board of Health member compensation rate for a half day meeting be set at $139.93 retroactive to April 1st, 2012. Carried
Information Reports
7) Report No. 071-12 re Medical Officer of Health Activity Report – May
Dr. Pollett advised that in addition to the activities highlighted in Report 071-12, the MOH attended the May 17, 2012, event at which Mayor Fontana announced the appointment of the new City Manager, Mr. Art Zuidema.
10) Report No. 074-12 re 2011 Outcome Reports & Performance System
12) Report No. 076-12 re Opioid Dependence: A Situational Update
13) Report No. 077-12 re DineSafe Middlesex-London and Food Safety Program Update
In response to a question, Mr. David Pavletic, Manager, Environmental Health, explained that staff will begin tracking the presence of a certified food handler at each food premise. Staff will begin issuing tickets to those food premises upon inspection who fail to have a certified food handler on site one year after the implementation date of this requirement in the City and each Middlesex Municipality.
14) Report No. 078-12 re Ontario Energy Drink Work Group Update
15) Report No. 079-12 re Daily Aspirin Reduces Cancer Risks
16) Report No. 080-12 re Bed Bugs One Time Funding Final Reports
17) Report No. 081-12 re 2012 Provincial Budget – Impact on Non-Bargaining Employee Compensation
18) Report No. 082-12 re alPHa Resolutions for Consideration at June 2012 Conference
It was moved by Mr. Orser, seconded by Ms. Coderre that Reports listed as Items #7, 10, and 12 through 18, be received for information. Carried
11) Report No. 075-12 re Drinking Water Fluoridation in London – May Update
In response to a question about whether or not baby formula can be made with fluoridated water, Dr. Warshawsky informed Board members that Health Canada states that fluoridated drinking water is safe to use for making baby formula. She clarified the State of New Hampshire has a warning on its water bills that fluoridated drinking water should not be used for mixing baby formula, because the acceptable level of fluoridation of drinking water in the United States is much higher than the acceptable levels in Canada.
It was moved by Mr. Orser, seconded by Mr. Bolton that Report No. 075-12 re Drinking Water Fluoridation in London – May Update be received for information. Carried
Other Business
Board of Health members commended staff members on the transition to online access to the May Board of Health package.
Next scheduled Board of Health Meeting – Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Correspondence
There were no questions re correspondence.
Adjournment
At 9:36 p.m., it was moved by Dr. Lortie-Monette, seconded by Mr. Orser that the meeting be adjourned. Carried
VIOLA POLETES MONTGOMERY
Chair
GRAHAM L. POLLETT
Secretary-Treasurer
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