DECEMBER 12, 2007

WANTAGE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH
MINUTES OF MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2007

The Wantage Township Board of Health held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at the Wantage Township Municipal Building, 888 State Route 23 South, Wantage, New Jersey 07461 at 7:30 p.m.

Members present: Dr. A. Braunwell, Mrs. Susan Floyd, and Mr. Joseph Greenaway.  Absent: Mrs. Gloria Li Trenta, Mr. Daniel Pelt.  Also present was Jeanne McBride, Secretary and Michael Plaza, Sussex County Sanitarian.

Mr. Greenaway made the following statement:  “This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public laws of 1975 Chapter 231.  It has been properly advertised and certified”.

On motion by Mrs. Floyd, seconded by Mr. Greenaway, the minutes of October 10, 2007 were approved as presented and ordered filed.

Roll call:  Mrs. Floyd, Mr. Greenaway, yes, carried.   Abstain:  Dr. Braunwell.   

READING OF REPORTS

  Sussex County Health Department   October 2007
  Sanitarian, Michael Plaza                  October 2007
  Secretary                                        October 2007
  Registrar                                         October 2007

READING OF REPORTS

A Notice of Violation was sent to the owners of 114 Libertyville Road for a septic system malfunction.  The owners are trying to work out a deal with the buyers of the home.  Mr. Plaza explained to them the septic problem must be addressed.  The owners have until January 15th to make repairs or go before a judge.

There was a dog bite in Lake Neepaulin, a boxer bit a neighbor that was visiting the boxer’s home.

A family cat bit two children as the children were placing it in a carrier.  The cat’s legs were paralyzed and the cat was biting at its paws before being placed in the carrier.  The cat tested negative for rabies.

A customer of Eastern Garden found bugs in their rice and soup.  Eastern Garden first told the customer to come back for a refund with the uneaten food then refused to reimburse the customer because the food was almost completely gone.  An inspection of the kitchen found no bugs and the kitchen was very clean.  Mr. Plaza felt it was a consumer and establishment disagreement.

Tim Russell of Liberti’s Restaurant requested copies of his files with the Health Department.  His request was denied because of a pending lawsuit with the owners of the building.  He must make a request with the County’s Council.  The information is not public until after the case is settled. 

There was a dog bite on Greenville Road.  A Sussex County Sheriff’s Officer delivering a summons was bit. The dog was quarantined for ten days. 

A resident complained of a neighbor at 86 Crigger Road spreading horse manure.  Upon inspection the neighbor was re-grading his lawn. No odor or flowing water was detected. New grass was sprouting. 

OLD BUSINESS

CORRESPONDENCE

SUSSEX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: 
   
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Braunwell and seconded by Mrs. Floyd. Ayes:  Dr. Braunwell, Mrs. Floyd, Mr. Greenaway. Nays: None. Absent: Mrs. LiTrenta, Mr. Pelt.

Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne M. McBride
Secretary, Board of Health