Springdale, OH | City of Springdale



INCLUDEPICTURE "cid:image001.jpg@01D44B54.C975BEA0" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "cid:image001.jpg@01D44B54.C975BEA0" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "cid:image001.jpg@01D44B54.C975BEA0" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "cid:image001.jpg@01D44B54.C975BEA0" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "cid:image001.jpg@01D44B54.C975BEA0" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "cid:image001.jpg@01D44B54.C975BEA0" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "cid:image001.jpg@01D44B54.C975BEA0" \* MERGEFORMATINET Springdale Board of HealthMarch 14, 2019Mayor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board of Health Members Present: Scott Garrison, Rita Hart, Lynn Jones, James SquiresNot present: Dr. Webb, Medical Advisor, and Dr. Kevin KetringOthers PresentMayor Webster; Holly Emerson, Council representative to the Board of HealthCity Staff: Matt Clayton, Health Commissioner; Amy Ellis, Public Health NurseMinutes of the February 14, 2019 Board of Health Meeting – Minutes of the February 14, 2019 Board of Health meeting were considered. Mr. Squires made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted; Mrs. Jones seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously accepted. City Council ReportMrs. Emerson gave the City Council ReportFebruary 20, 2019There were six council people present. Dan Shroyer was absent from this meeting. Ordinance No. 4-2019AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK OF COUNCIL/FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCYThat passed with a 6-0 vote. Ordinance No. 5-2019ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE, OHIO TO ENTER INTO AN INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE TO A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN HUNTINGTON PUBLIC CAPITAL COPORATION AND THE CITY OF SPRINGDLAE, OHO TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF A CHIPPER FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE AND AUTHORIZING OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCYThe City was looking to purchase or lease a second chipper. There was a lot of discussion about whether or not that was a priority need right now for the City or not. That was voted 3-3. Since Dan Shroyer was not there, a tie vote means that it failed. There was some discussion on this piece of legislation. Resolution No. R3-2019RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HAMILTON COUNTY MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLANThat passed with a 6-0 vote. March 6, 2019Ordinance No. 7-2019ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION/ESTIMATED RECEIPTS ORDINANCE TO ADJUST APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES AND ADJUST ESTIMATED RECEIPTS FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGDALE, OHIO DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019That passed with a 7-0 vote. Ordinance No. 8-2019AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12000 AND 12050 PRINCETON PIKE IN THE CITY OF SPRINGDALEThis was a first reading.Ordinance No. 9-2019AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12000 AND 12050 PRINCETON PIKE IN THE CITY OF SPRINGDALEThis was a first reading also. This is for Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa and an in-house warehouse storage. This is located at the old Overstock location and the old Staples location. Old Business-NoneNew Business-NoneHealth Commissioner’s ReportMatt ClaytonNuisances, Animal Bites, and Food Illnesses - Mr. Clayton provided a summary of complaints since the last meeting; individual complaints were included in the Board of Health packet. Mr. Clayton discussed Complaint # 22351138 Chesterdale Drive – Ceiling Caved in in several spots. Hot water heater in apartment above was leaking. Was resolved on 3-7-19Complaint # 223711723 Princeton Pike (McDonald’s) – Three inches of standing water in bathroom. Plumber was called. Water was shut off to fixture in question. Was opened and resolved on 3-5-plaint # 2239855 E. Kemper Road (Chili’s) – Bug in salad. Produce for salads comes in from an outside location pre-packaged. Chili’s Manager will notify corporate office and produce supplier. Complaint # 224111700 Princeton Pike, C1 (Mi Cozumel) – Potential foodborne illness. Mr. Clayton discussed several Pre-Administrative Hearings that were held. Quantity and Quality Jade Buffet had a hearing on March 1, 2019. Penn Station also had their hearing on February 27, 2019. . This was their second hearing. They were improving after the first hearing, but more issues occurred. A comprehensive plan was brought forth by upper management and Mr. Clayton felt confident that these improvements will make the difference. Inspection of Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments Administrative Policy – Mr. Clayton included this information in the Board of Health member’s packets because accreditation requires in Measure 6.3.5.A.3 “Notifications of enforcement actions and other sharing of information concerning enforcement activities”.? Mr. Clayton included the information not only for the Board of Health members to review the enforcement action (the revised Inspection of Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments Administrative Policy), but also so that it could be documented as to this policy was being covered in the Board of Health meeting in the minutes.? Mr. Clayton then asked if there were any questions or concerns regarding the previously indicated policy.? There were no questions or concerns brought forth.? Multiple Food Inspections for Food Service Operations - Mr. Clayton included food inspection reports from facilities that had multiple inspections within the past month.Dos AmigosRoof leak – The property owner and business operator were at disagreement regarding who was responsible for the repair of the roof. The restaurant owner ultimately conducted the repairs in order to resume operation of the facility (with the intent to seek reimbursement from the property owner). Marco’s PizzaA left over item from the Ohio Department of Agriculture Audit previously this year. O’Charley’sMinor issues that have been corrected. Penn Station East Coast SubsThe Springdale Health Department held a second pre-administrative hearing for the facility. The management provided a thorough plan for improvement. SHD reviewed the existing risk control plan for the facility that was presented at the first pre-administrative hearing in 2018. Thornton’sFollow up inspections from the initial inspection conducted during the Ohio Department of Agriculture Audit that occurred earlier this year. All outstanding items were resolved. White Castle Multiple violations resulted in follow up inspections. Many violations centered on sanitation and ineffective cleaning processes; also lack of adherence to cleaning schedules. The overuse of the walk-in freezer prohibited effective cleaning of the unit. In essence, the excessive amount of product stored in the walk-in freezer had to be resolved in order to conduct the needed cleaning. The elapsed time frame resulted in multiple follow up inspections. Mr. Clayton stated that the increased number of food facilities with multiple follow up inspections is to be expected in February, due to the increased number of standard inspections. The food license inspection time frame runs from March 1st - February 28th annually. Thus each year in January and February there’s a push to complete all required inspections and follow up inspections of food facilities. Springdale Quality of Life Improvement Committee - Next meeting is coming up on April 11, 2019. A major point of discussion will be the Spring Sports Camp, which is scheduled for March 25th through March 29th. The Family Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mr. Clayton stated that at Heritage Hill Elementary alone, over 180 children were pre-registered as of March 14, 2019. Mr. Clayton advised that Heritage Hill Elementary families would have the opportunity to register for the Spring Sports Campo at Family Literacy Night (held at Heritage Hill Elementary on March 14, 2019). Springdale and Glendale Elementary Schools were also invited to participate in the 2019 Spring Sports Camp. The Princeton City School District agreed to provide a bus from the Colony Apartments (pick up at 8:00 a.m.) and Springdale Elementary (pick up at 8:15 a.m.). The bus is scheduled to arrive at Heritage Hill Elementary at 8:30 a.m. each morning. The Spring Sports Camp will begin each morning at 9:00 a.m. and each daily at 12:00 p.m. Children will be provided with breakfast and given a sack lunch each day at the end of the sports camp. The bus will drop off the children at Springdale Elementary at 12:15 p.m. and the Colony Apartments at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Clayton provided information and registration forms to the Colony Apartments. Over 100 volunteers from Vineyard Cincinnati Church are expected at the Family Celebration. Smithfield Foods will provide hot dogs (the John Morrell hot dog truck will be at the event), Kroger’s will donate ice cream, soft drinks, and water. The Springdale Health Department will distribute Frisbees and soccer balls to the children in attendance. These items, as well as the food items for the spring sports camp meals and the food drive will be purchased with donations from Humana, Target, and the Walmart Foundation. Mr. Clayton stated that he believes that attendance at the 2019 Spring Sports Camp will be higher than previous years. The Coalition of Springdale Churches - Meeting was held on March 5, 2019. It was a successful meeting that required extra chairs to be added to the meeting room. Judge Heather Russell presented information about Change Court. Change Court helps women who are engaging in prostitution and are being trafficked who are also addicted to substances; usually opioids. Steve Stephenson presented information about Life Forward Pregnancy Care. Mr. Clayton proposed moving the Coalition of Springdale Churches into a sub-committee under the Springdale Quality of Life Improvement Committee in September 2019. Produce Pop Up – A successful program was held on Friday, February 22, 2019. The next Produce Pop Up will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Heritage Hill Elementary School lunchroom; volunteers are welcomed to help serve 150 families. These events will continue over the summer months as well. Food Program - The 2019 food inspection program concluded the last week in February. Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Program - Time study and financial reporting for the February 2019 MAC time study in process. The next MAC time study is anticipated in May 2019. A check for over $9,300 was recently received for a previous time study. It normally takes about six months to receive a check from the time of the study. The Springdale Health Departments compensation for participating in the ODH MAC program in 2018 exceeded $37,000. Springdale Hotel/Motel Committee - Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2019. Jim Downton, Director of the Sharonville Convention Center will present regional tourism information and discuss upcoming programs at his facility. Ohio EPA 2019 Mosquito Control Grant - Springdale Health Department revised Mosquito Control Grant budget; final submission to Ohio EPA has been completed. SHD requested over $20,000 in funding. Public Transportation Initiative - Mr. Clayton met with Gina Marsh, the Executive Director of the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County and Mason Gray, Director of Community Services at Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency on March 7, 2019. Representatives of the City of Springdale will meet with representatives of SORTA on March 27, 2019 to discuss the public transit needs of the City of Springdale. This meeting will be held at the Springdale Municipal Building. National Public Health Week - National Public Health Week scheduled for April 1st through April 7th, 2019. A proclamation will be given to Mr. Clayton at the April 3, 2019 Springdale City Council meeting. Public Health Training – Public Health Training will be held at the Springdale Community Center on April 24th and April 25th. Mayor Webster stated that Mr. Clayton received a Dream Keeper Award by the Princeton City School Board on Monday, March 11, 2019 for his assistance in securing the large donation of items to the Princeton Closet which amounted to over $220,000 in value. Pastor Ellis of Calvary Church was also recognized for his role in securing this large donation. Results of Ohio Department of Agriculture Survey – Three action items were identified by ODA and addressed by SHD on March 14, 2019:A change in the wording on the Springdale Health Department’s Administrative Policy for Complaint Investigation. Specifically, a change was needed in the verbiage regarding timeframes to address issues of public health importance. Mr. Clayton discussed the timeframe to provide inspections for foodborne illnesses, outlined in the aforementioned document that was modified on March 14, 2019. A modification of a specific food establishment plan review packet. This determination was made by ODA based upon a 2017 plan review for a “Herbalife” retailer. In this particular case, the individual did not obtain a license before beginning operation. The Springdale Health Commissioner observed the operation and determined that a food license was needed. SHD encountered difficulty in obtaining complete information from this operator. The plan review process became lengthy due to the inability of the operator to obtain additional permits, including approval from HCPH Plumbing Division. The plan review packet for this facility was determined by ODA to be incomplete. The Springdale Health Department was asked to revisit this Plan Review Packet and to insure that the SHD Plan Review Packet specifically addressed the issues encountered during this plan review process. ODA noted specific verbiage in the Springdale Board of Health Resolution No. R1-2003 (“Authority to Issue Cease Use Orders and to Embargo Food”) regarding “over the counter drugs”. The state laws specific to health department regulation of OTC drugs as outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code were removed years ago. The Springdale Health Department modified the policy on March 14, 2019 to remove the aforementioned verbiage. The modified document was presented as Resolution R1-2019. Mr. Clayton made clear that with that exception, the Springdale Board of Health’s “Authority to Issue Cease Use Orders and to Embargo Food” was essentially the same policy. Mrs. Jones made a motion to read Resolution No. R1-2019 by title only and declare it an emergency; Mr. Garrison seconded. Mrs. Jones made a motion to pass Resolution R1-2019; Mr. Squires seconded. Resolution No. R1-2019 passed with four affirmative votes. Mrs. Emerson complimented the Springdale Health Department staff on the Springdale Health Department’s Annual Report. She suggested that the report be posted on the City of Springdale’s website. Discussion occurred regarding what should be posted to the Health Department’s webpage. Mr. Garrison inquired about the status of Steak N Shake located on Princeton Pike. It was closed and a sign was posted stating renovations were pending. No notification was given to the Springdale Health Department of the closing or of renovation plans to the restaurant. Mr. Clayton indicated SHD had received no contact from Steak N Shake, nor had plans for a remodel been submitted for plan review. Public Health Nurse’s ReportMrs. Ellis, RNHamilton County Public Health Communicable Disease Monthly Report – Nurse Ellis highlighted a few topics that will by tying in to her report. January 2019 through February 2019 through all the Southwest Ohio Counties that are cases of notifiable diseases. Hepatitis A is still on the rise, but the City of Springdale has had zero for the months of January through February. There has been an uptick in flu. Influenza-associated hospitalization in Hamilton County for January through February 2019 was 251; with the City of Springdale having five cases. Syphilis, a topic that Nurse Ellis wanted to discuss later, regarding a coalition with Hamilton County. Syphilis has been on the rise for several years. Hamilton County is currently tackling because they have received the grant from the Ohio Department of Health. In Hamilton County, there has been 68 cases for the months of January 2019 through February 2019. The City of Springdale had one case for the months of January 2019 through February 2019. Unfortunately, it is a female who is 11 weeks pregnant. Nurse Ellis had suggested a link to reading an article linking babies being born with syphilis due to meth and opioids. The link is: Hamilton County had three cases of Tuberculosis; two were from Springdale and the other one was a Hamilton County resident. Nurse Ellis stated that the Ohio Department of Health has conference calls either bi-weekly or once a month with various individual health departments from around the State. From January 2018 to February 20, 2019, the State of Ohio has 1,819 Hepatitis A outbreak-associated cases. The State of Ohio has also had seven deaths. Two have been in Butler County, and two in Montgomery County. Sixty-nine out of the 88 counties have cases of Hepatitis A. The conference call also discussed that although not all 88 counties have been affected; it is just a matter of time and that counties should be pro-active. The high-risk population is most likely to become infected. This population includes injection drug-use, homeless individuals, incarcerated individuals, and those people who are co-infected with Hepatitis C. To be pro-active, it is suggested that Health Departments go to those agencies who treat those individuals and talk to them about education and vaccinate them. Nurse Ellis would like to pursue this possibility. The Ohio Department of Health provides the Hepatitis A vaccine for free for high-risk individuals, provided that they do not have insurance. Approximately 39,000 doses have already been shipped out throughout the State of Ohio to Health Departments, federally-qualified health centers. The State has opened it up to jails, and emergency rooms as well. Nurse Ellis is interested in pursuing this after witnessing the effects in Hamilton City, which had to resort to reactive measures. Another problem with the Hepatitis A infections is that often individuals already have been co-infected with Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, which already affects and individual’s liver. If they do contract Hepatitis A, they are then going to the hospital at an increased rate. Influenza Report – Nurse Ellis discussed the recent Warren County case of the death of a fourth grade child due to complications from influenza. Nurse Ellis felt it was important to send out information to the residents. Information was sent out to all the schools located in the City of Springdale in order to pass the information on to students and their parents. Mr. Clayton also posted information on City of Springdale Facebook page. This information was included in the Board of Health packets for the board members. Syphilis - As previously stated, Hamilton County recently received a grant from the Ohio Department of Health for HIV and Syphilis. They will provide all the follow-up; all the follow-up contacts, as well as treatments. The Hamilton County/Southwest Ohio Syphilis Response Healthcare Committee will do the follow-up not only on the cases of HIV and Syphilis, but also the identified contacts for Butler, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Brown, Clermont, and Hamilton. Because we are seeing an increase in numbers, Hamilton County invited everybody to come together in a collaborative coalition to talk about how they would combat this and what the plan of action will be. The most recent conference call was a basic overview. In the Board of Health members’ packets, a letter from Tim Ingram from March 2012 declaring a Syphilis Epidemic. The goal is to go down to the pre-epidemic numbers, which was 5.5 cases per year of primary and secondary Syphilis. As previously stated, in February 2019 alone, there was 33 cases. The conference calls are currently set up to be quarterly. The next phone call will be in May 2019. TB Update – After the Board of Health members discussed at the February 2019 meeting the recent TB situation, and their recommendation to notify the schools, Mr. Clayton discussed the latest conversation he had with the Princeton City School Administration. Mr. Clayton spoke with the Assistant Superintendent of the Princeton City School District regarding the recent tuberculosis cases, how you would recognize tuberculosis, what the symptoms are, and what are the protective factors and the protective measures that should be taken. Upon receiving this information, the Assistant Superintendent stated that the protective measures are similar to what measures would be taken for the flu. Since the school district had recently covered the precautions for the flu, they felt they would not move forward at that time with the information to the public about the recent tuberculosis cases. Since Hamilton County Tuberculosis Division has been working effectively on the situation, Princeton had decided not to move further on the information. Nurse Ellis has stated that Hamilton County Tuberculosis Division has been proactive in sharing any updates on the cases. Nurse Ellis gets weekly updates from Hamilton County. There are currently two active TB cases. Both were at the location previously indicated. While one individual did pass away, the other individual did not. Both cases were not related in any way. Further testing (genotyping) was completed and the results were that it was two different strains. While both individuals lived in the same proximity, neither case was related in any way. Further all household contacts in both cases were negative. The process that Hamilton County uses is there is an initial skin test for all the individuals that they (Hamilton County) determined were in possible contact with the infected individuals. Almost 100 individuals were tested at one of the individual’s employer in February 2019. Two days later, they (Hamilton County) went back to read the skin results. While 35 individuals had positive skin tests, 25 of those individuals had received the TB vaccine before. This can result in a false/positive with a TB vaccine. If the individuals have a false/positive result, they (Hamilton County) receive a chest x-ray and they then see their doctor at the TB Clinic. Hamilton County does not stop there though. Because there is an incubation period between your last exposure and when you become ill of two to eight weeks. Hamilton County then tests them again in eight weeks. At the end of March, there is another testing session. The downside to this is that the employer where all the testing has been taking place will be closing its doors before the remainder of the testing can be completed. In order to assist any individuals that may not have the opportunity to get tested again at their employer, Hamilton County has supplied the Springdale Health Department with TB serum in order to make it an easier option instead of going all the way downtown for the testing. Due to these recent cases being drug-resistant, Hamilton County TB Clinic will still be following up with the individual contacts within the year to see if any of the individuals are exhibiting any of the symptoms. If those that test positive are found to have “latent TB”, they will receive medication as well. Latent TB means that an individual is not infectious, but an individual has the bacteria itself. However, the bacteria is inactive. The bacteria can activate and then an individual can become infectious to others. When an individual is identified with “latent TB”, an individual will want to be treated in order to not have that happen to themselves and others. The City of Springdale had 11 cases of “latent TB”. However, the more testing that is completed, the more results you will find. Foodborne Illness Investigations – One investigation was at the end of February and one the following Monday. Nurse Ellis stated that the investigations were a great example of showing how environmental health can be directly involved with nursing. Nurse Ellis stated that Ella Jergens, Springdale Health Department’s Environmental Sanitarian is very proactive and thorough while getting the food histories of the individuals involved as well as thorough inspections of the restaurants in question. Unfortunately the only way to properly identify if there has been an actual foodborne illness incident, an individual must come in and pick up a sample kit which requires specimens from the individuals involved. This service was offered to all individuals involved in both cases, but no one came in to pick up the kits. Hamilton County Drug Overdose Report –The amount of 911 dispatches responding to an overdose that occurred within the jurisdiction of City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Norwood 911 dispatch centers amounted to 203. There was 163 emergency department visits due to overdose. Ninety-six of those were Hamilton County residents. This was for all ED’s located within Hamilton County. There was one dose of Narcan used by the Springdale Fire Department for February 2019. There was a decrease in unintentional overdose deaths in 2018 from January to September. Board of Health DiscussionNo items for discussion.The next meeting will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Board of Health meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.Respectfully submitted:________________________________Matthew Clayton, Health Commissioner ................
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