AGENDA

HEALTH COMMITTEE

SEPTEMBER 24, 2002

COUNCIL CHAMBER

Convened: 5:33 p.m.

Adjourned: 6:55 p.m.

 


 

Present were:      Chairperson Councillor Barbara G. Haller

                             Councillor Dennis L. Irish

                            

Also: Assistant City Manager Paul LaCava

          Director of Housing Scott Hayman

          Chief Development Officer Philip J. Niddrie

Public Health Department Administrator Francis Birch

          Public Health Department Administrator Jay Gardiner

          Worcester Police Captain John Harrington

          Commission on Homelessness consultant Jerry Schlater

          City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk

 

          COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

1.       Relative to the West Nile Virus.

          #20C CM  August 20, 2002

Recommend File

 

Chairman’s Order request the Administration provide the City Council with a report concerning the anticipated measures and financial needs for any City directed control or detection measures against the West Nile Virus for the remaining FY 2003 and FY 2004, including any state legislation or funding mechanisms.

 

2.       Relative to information released to the press regarding the West Nile Virus.

          #20C CM  September 3, 2002

Recommend File

 

3.       Relative to spraying against mosquito deposits in the City of Worcester during 2002.

          #21B CM  January 15, 2002

Recommend File

 

4.       Relative to PIP (People in Peril) Siting.

          #17E CM  August 20, 2002

Recommend File

Speakers:

1.     Philip Callahan, 10 Park Street Place, Shrewsbury

2.     Ediberto Santiago, 13 Benefit Street, Worcester

3.     Thomas Gardner, Curry Printing Co, Worcester

4.     Donald Courtney, 12 Loxwood Street, Worcester

5.     William Breault, 4 Hathaway Street, Worcester

6.     Barbara T. White, 38 Upland Gardens Drive, Worcester

7.     Joe Gardner, Curry Printing Co, Worcester

 

Chairman’s Order request the Commissioner of Public Health report to the City Council concerning the transmission of Hepatitis B through human excrement.

 

Chairman’s Order request the City Manager report to the City Council concerning the timeline for and environment of the proposed new PIP Shelter @ 229 Southbridge Street: specifically regarding traffic, retail stores, residences, the Gateway and the South Division Fire Station.

 

Chairman’s Order request the City Manager report to the City Council concerning the scattered site model versus the single site model for a newly sited PIP Shelter.

 

Chairman’s Order request the City Manager provide the City Council with outcomes concerning recidivism at the PIP Shelter.

 

Chairman’s Order request the City Manager provide the City Council with any possible financial commitments to the PIP Shelter from the City to include possible funding sources.

 

Chairman’s Order request the City Manager provide the City Council with a report concerning the impacts of transient traffic to a newly sited PIP Shelter.

 

5.       Relative to the PIP (People in Peril) Siting.

          #17B CM  September 3, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

6.       Relative to medically involved students per nurse in the Worcester Public Schools.

          #21A CM  August 22, 2000

Recommend Hold

 

7.       Relative to Recruitment Plan/School Nurse Staffing.

          #21E CM  April 24, 2001

          In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held

          In Committee December 11, 2001 - Held

Recommend Hold

8.       Relative to funding for school based health centers.

          #21F CM  April 24, 2001

          In Committee May 10, 2001 - Held

          In Committee December 11, 2001 - Held

Recommend Hold

 

9.       Relative to current staffing in the Worcester Public Schools and at school based health centers.

          #21E  May 15, 2001

          In Committee December 11, 2001 - Held

Recommend Hold

 

10.     Relative to outlining what actually are the services that are provided in the public schools through the school based health centers.

          #23B CM  August 21, 2001

          In Committee December 11, 2001 - Held

Recommend Hold

 

11.     Relative to Legislation - Fluoride Process.

          #16A CM  December 4, 2001

          In Committee February 12, 2002 - Held

In Committee April 30, 2002 - Held

Recommend Hold

 

12.     Relative to enforcement at reducing the incidence of the sale of tobacco to minors in the City.

          #21A CM  January 29, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

13.     Relative to Dog Ordinance Education Report.

          #21C CM  February 12, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

14.     Relative to enforcement of "non-smoking" in public buildings.

          #21B CM  February 26, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

15.     Relative to number and types of dog complaints.

          #21A CM  March 5, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

16.     Relative to statistics for the infant mortality rate in Worcester for past five years.

          #21C CM  April 23, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

17.     Relative to the availability of services to the African American Community.

          #14A CM  May 28, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

18.     Relative to Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts with regard to the oral health initiative.

          #21A CM  May 28, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

19.     Relative to HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C Task Force.

          #17D CM  July 16, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

20.     Relative to how the City will bridge the gap in addressing the AIDS/Hepatitis issue.

          #20F CM  August 20, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

21.     Relative to our AIDS/HIV and Hepatitis Program.

          #20E CM  August 20, 2002

Recommend Hold

 

22.     Relative to number of trash enforcement tickets issued.

          #20A CM  September 3, 2002

Recommend Hold