Township of Fredon Advisory Board of Health Minutes February 3, 2023

MEMBERS PRESENT:      Green, Kline, Richardson, Vollero

MEMBERS ABSENT:        Dashfield, Flora, Nichols

ALSO PRESENT:                Mr. John McDonough Sussex County Board of Health, Mr. Alan DeCarolis ACO

Ms. Carlson, acting as chairman pro-tem, called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.

Ms. Carlson invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.

New Members Ms. Donna Green and Ms. Jessica Vollero were sworn in at this time.

REORGANIZATION:

Ms. Carlson, acting as chairman pro-tem, opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board of Health for the year 2023. Ms. Vollero nominated Mrs. Kline. Mrs. Green second. Roll call vote: In favor Green, Richardson, Vollero, and Kline. Opposed none. So moved.

Chairwoman Kline called for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mrs. Green nominated Ms. Vollero.               Mrs. Richardson second.  Roll Call vote: In favor Green, Richardson, Vollero, and Kline. Opposed none. So moved.                                  

Chairwoman Kline called for nominations for Board of Health Secretary. Mrs. Kline nominated Ms. Carlson. Mrs. Richardson second.  Roll call vote: In favor Green, Richardson, Vollero, and Kline. Opposed none. So moved.

MINUTES:

Ms. Kline made a motion to accept the minutes for the February 5, 2020 meeting as written, and waived reading. Mrs. Richardson second. Roll call vote: In favor Richardson and Kline. Opposed none. So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE:  

None

OLD BUSINESS:  

None

NEW BUSINESS:   

Rabies Clinic – Ms. Carlson stated that Fredon Township has been doing one rabies clinic a year since 2020, usually in November. Due to Covid, Fredon Township implemented a “drive thru” format in 2020. The result was well received by everyone, and we have continued to use the same drive thru format since then. Rabies Clinics will continue to be announced in the Township newsletter and on our website.

Pet Microchipping - Low cost microchipping was added on a trial basis at our 2022 rabies clinic. Ms. Jessica Vollero coordinated the microchipping part of the clinic. The proceeds from the microchipping were deposited into the Fredon Feral Cat Fund to help support our trap/neuter/release program. We plan to offer the microchipping at future rabies clinics.

Hunts Pond Road Feral Colony – A previous issue regarding a feral colony on Hunts Pond Road was discussed. Ms. Vollero stated that the former owner moved and left some of the feral cats. Ms. Vollero was able to rescue several cats that were left behind. The feral colony issues appear to be resolved at this time.

LIAISON REPORT:

Township Committee – None (no representation)

Sussex County Health Department Inspector – Mr. John McDonough stated that there is nothing to report at this time. He continues to provide support to Fredon as necessary and is available if any questions or concerns arise.

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:46 a.m. by a motion from Ms. Vollero and seconded by Mrs. Green. All in favor. So moved.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Carlson