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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BOH-1937 ! 2A BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. SPECIAL MEETING 4 P.M. JANUARY 5, 193' PRESENT :- Mayor Myers Commissioners--Parker,Livermore,Patterson,MoOormick, Bostwick, Carey. Health Officer-Genung Attorney--Powers Clerk-Matthews Mayor Myers welcomed Dr. Sutton to the meeting as President of the' -Tompkins County Tuberculosis Association and explained that the meeting had been called to consider two matters of importance ; first, the proposal to move the City Health office to quarters in the Library Building, and second, to consider the desirability of requiring all milk to be pasturized, in view ' of the recent serious outbreak of scarlet fever in the Village of Owego caused by the consumption of raw milk. At the request of the Mayor, Mrs. Bostwick, as Chairman of the Special Committee investigating the Library Building quarters, made a report regarding the investigation that had been made which indicated that it would be to the best interest of the City to move the Health office to the new quarters. He pointed out that the Tuberculosis Association might approve or disapprove of such a move and suggested that Dr. Sutton report their position in the matter. Dr. Sutton reported that they had taken no definite action because they had received as yet no definite roposition. He pointed out that they were obligated to pave 115 per month for 3 more years in accordance with a lease. Various other details were discussed after which the following resolution was adopted Health By Commissioner Livermore : seconded by Commissioner McCormick Office RESOLVED,that the Clerk address a communication to Dr.Sutton Library as President of the Tompkins County Tuberculosis Association Bldg. and report that the Board of Health is of the opinion that the quarters available in the City Library Building, without expense to the City, are superior in many ways to the present quarters, and that the Board deems it advisable to remove its City Health office to these quarters, and that the Board also would like to have the Association move its office to the Library building, with the understanding that necessary details be worked out later. Motion carried. Raw The Board then took up consideration of the problem of Milk requiring all milk sold in the City to be pasteurized as a Pastuer- precaution against an outbreak such as is now being suffered i zed. by the; Village of Owego where it was reported there are some 400 families under quaantine due to an epidemic of scarlet fever which was traced to raw milk. , By Commissioner McCormick : seconded by Commissioner Carey: RESOLUD,that it is the opinion of this Board that they wish to consider an amendment to the Health Code in relation to the sale of milk,which would make it compulsory to pasteurize all milk sold in the City and , RESOLVED further that the City Attorney be requested to prepare such an amendment for consideration of the Board at its neat regular meeting. Carried On motion meeting adjourned. J.E.Matthews 3 Secretary 2S BOARD OF HEALTH PROCE^DINGS CITY OF ITHAOA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. January 12, 1937 Present:- Mayor -- Myers Commissioners - Patterson, Bostwiok, Parker, McCormick, Carey Health Officer- Genung Inspectors - Kolar, $Aker Alderman - Hoover Attorney - Powers Clerk - Matthews Co. Lab. Director - Hauenstein District Health Officer - Vbn Valkenburg it Supervising Nurse - Miss Hoilene MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. REPORTS:- The usual monthly reports were read and ordered filed. Collections of $90. for milk licenses, $44.15 from the sale of vaccine and $4.00 by the VisitizW Nurse were reported. In .conjunat,iou with. his usual monthly report, Dr, Baker submitted a summary of UW bacter- iological examinations of milk secured from producers suppling the City of Ithaca during the year 1936. Dr.' Hauenstein reported that three samples of raw milk examined in Decer#ber 1936 showed evidenee of streptoecii germs, all of which proved to be -of human origin. RAW MITA-:- Comm. Patterson recommedded that the Board adopt a rule requ ringThe pasteurization of all milk sold in the City of Ithaca, suggesting that mdlk dealers be given until March 1, 1937 to comply with such a rule. Attorney Powers read a proposed amendment to the rule of the Board of Health, prepared as requested at the last meeting. He pointed out however that under the Boaardts rules, no action Mould be taken thereon at this meeting due to the lack of full membership. The matter was therefore laid on the table until the next regular meeting, February 9, 1937• Attorney Powers reported that the rules at the B96wd of Health were badly in need of revision, not having been revieod since 1910. By Comm. McCormick: seconded by Comm. Parker RESOLVED, That the matter be referred to the Committee ou Rulgs, and Regulations for study and report. Carried. At-DII Comm. Carey called attention to a bill from Physicians Servio Company for medical supplies and inquired if this business could not be given to Ithaca druggists. Dr. Genung was instructed to contact local druggists and find out if thtse medical supplies could not be purchased as cheaply in Ithaca. Three other bills in the mit were discussed and approved. By Comm. Carey: seconded by Comm. Patterson RESOLVED, That the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. OUN2y HEATH UNIT:- As requested, Attorney Powers reported in detail upon the prooedure necessary to set up a. :0ounty Health District. He stated that suoh a unit may be established by a resolution of the Boa.rc of Supervisors, which automatically abolished all local torn and viliag health boards. Cities within a county become a part of the county unit only upon consent of the Mayor and Common Council thereof and may with. drat' therefrom within three years anEl reestablish their oft Board of Health. All expenses of a county unit are a county charge, reimbursable in part by the State. A county health unit, if established, would consist of seven members, three at least to be chosen from the medical profession, paid ,on a per diem basis, and a. County Health Commissioner paid on a full time basis who would act as health officer. Comm. Carey stated tUat such an arrangement would be entirely against the interests of the city with the exception of the money-saving factor. Both Mayor Ryers and Comm. Patterson expressed the opinion that it would be ill--advised to join a county unit until such time as the city acquires more representatives on the Board of Supervisors. Cowmi Bostwick expressed her approval of such a unit, stating that health problems of the city and county have become very closely united and could be better administered from one source. No final action was taken on the matter. 9 -2- ���.P.A. NURSE:- Comm. Parker recommended that Mrs. Piper, P.P.A. nurse, be provided an allowance for bus fare in connection with her duties as visiting nurse. The matter was left with Dr. Genung. HEALTH OFFICE: The Clerk teported that Dr. Sutton had informed him that the T.B. Ass'n. had no objection to moving their office to the Library Building. if the city would assume the responsibility and that the landlord had refused to break the lease which has three �-- more years to run. Dr. Sutton explained that the T.B.Ass'n. were quite willing to have the city discuss the matter with the landlord regarding the sub letting of the premises. No further action was taken. 00UPLA - The Clerk reported that he had received a complaint from a res ent~ of South Meadow Street., vfha stated. that outside toilet facilities are still- being used at 517 South. Meadmi Street, which is contrary to the ru Lae of the Board. The Clerk-was dfreeted to have tt 'gmer. lhspeoto-r investigate, the matter and report. thereon to the HeAltlf Officer_ PLU11BING, IMOTION FE - The Clerk read a proposed amendment to the a o , the Board of Health regard# g plumbing inspection fees. Beoause of the lack of full, membership the matter was laid on the table u4til the next regular meetlBg of the Board. D R NAT 1014:;.," The Clerk read a r�ommunieation row ot" s S. Swartwood tendering her resignation as secretary to DrGenung to become effeot.tlfe January 1, 1937. On motion her resign- ation was accepted. In this. connectl=a; Dr.. Genung reported that- Miss Josephine Hurley -had been tempq*X appointed to take her place. Thd Clerk =lie­ outM that eon appointment old have approval of the Civii *s « Na explatwM that,USwartwood had beonwig the approval. of the Q err , M910M.0 hsr.",*position was on a part time basisaK " a By Oo=.. ` , '. + by,. ..,Vattersan- REBA�_ , t the Board of lieal*k rebs recommends to the Civil service , „poien that this gagt i W- n be continued in the nou- compet- i t ive and that upon theta! &W— oaei )Li.s s J'o s ephine Hurley be and she hereby is app6Azxted to full this vacancy wl%hout the necessity of taking a eompeti-t1ve elsmination,. - Carried. On iaotion the meeting adjourned. J.E iUatthew@, f city Cc, i I U' BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. Feb.9, 1937 Present:- Mayor - Myers Commissioners T Parker, Patterson, McCormick, Attorney - Powers Clerk - Matthews Health Officer - Genung Co. Lab. Director - Hauenstein Inspectors - Kolar, Baker Co. Supervising Nurse - Diss Hoilene UIRUTKS:- Minutes of the preceding meeting were dull .a "d. REPORTS The usual monthly reports were read, d1 ou# dr ordered filed. The report of the Health Officer showed an unusual high death rate from pneumonia for the preceding month. Co4A4ct4ons Of $5.50 .by the Yisiting Nurse and $5.47 from the sop misoellansous supplies were reported. Zeiss Hoilene t, the activities of the city nurses, lauded the excelleit' d th servi-ce being given at the Parochial School, outlined-r, y t ie purpose of a series of maternal welfare talks being � � Women' s Community Building, and rep*rted that Ithaca au %601ns County have been chosen as one of the districts in whiQti the { State Health Department is conducting a pneumonia MU N commended the city nurse*for their co-operation tv"eri tran- ection with this survey. In presenting his report, 9r. $sA` r ` `` explained that it had been prepared On a new .form whfoh bliaif`le s the quality of producers' samples of raw milk as go9,4,, . r qr, poor, instead of by bacteriological counts as has bei '; _ cs prior to this time. This form was adopted upon the r4c' + ,tion and repeated suggestions of State Health officials, be stijUd. Dr. Kolar reported that a. few high counts had been found in samples of raw milk, most of which proved to be old offId4i*b In this connection Dr. Genung repotted that he had not9:fi ;lhn�# dealer:* of this f$ct and advised them that the offend ' produosre must be eliminated. Dr. Hauenstein reported r - ion oft .herd of cows recently had nipped in the bud It aim have caused an epidemic of sore throats. One cow in-the!` uplift first examination showed a oount of 5,000 oolonl6s streptocoii germs and in the second examination ehtievd� bW ail of which proved to be of human origin. Further inv"tdit showed that the cow, a now one in the herd, had been from a farm where she had been attended by a boy stfe' igr from a sore throat. Upon removal of the cow from the 'herd', Y ` the garmf disappeared. AUIT:- By Commissioner Patterson: seconded by Commissioner UoCormic* SOLVED, That the bills approved and audited by the riae . Committee be and the same hereby are approved for paY&0tht'. *'`­ Carried. RAW 2LILK - PASTEURIZATION:- By Commissioner Livermore seconded by Commissioner Patterson WH_ EREA , itis the sense of this board that the public health an general welfare require the pasteurization of all milk and cream sold or offered for sale within the City of Ithaca. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the rules and regulations of the Board of Health of the City of Ithaca, be and they hereby are amended by adding a new section, to be known as section 12, to -� read as follows: Section 12. No milk or cream, other than pastuerized milk or cream, shall be sold or offered for sale within the City of Ithaca; the sale of raw milk or cream is hereby prohibited. The terms "milk" and "cream" as used in this section shall mean milk and cream offered for human consumption in its original liquid state and also shall include uncooked milk or cream when in combination with any other drink or food substance. This section shall become effective Marsh 1, 1937. Carried,,; 31_ B.H. --2- PLLUBING INSPECTION FEES:- By Oomtissioner Livermores seconded by Commissioner Parker i Resolved that paragraph #91501 of Article XV of the Plumbing Code be amended to read as follows: i INSPECTIONS - All piping, traps and fixtures of every,plumbirm system, befdre being connected to the public sewer system, shall be inspected by a Plumbing Inspeotor representing the Boated of Health, cooperating with the Building Commissioner, to assure, compliance with the requirements of this Code and the installation of the system in accordance witfh the approved plans and the permit. Any change, additions, substitutions, extensions or installations of soil or waste pipe lines or the installation and oonn$ction of additional fixtures in any existing plumbing syste'digiall also be inspected by the Plumbing Inspector. Plumbing inspections shall not be required when existing fixtures are replaced without change in the existing soil or waste line. INSPECTION 'rEES Each master plumber, before calling for inspacft y* of any Work as required by this Code, sh411 complete an application blank at the office of the City Clark or Plumbing Inopector, -indicating thereon each and every fixture, if any, for which he desires plumbing inspection, and if there are no fixtures to be inspected, he shall then indicate the soil or waste line to be inspected. He shall thereupon pay to the Clerk a fee of 50¢ far each fixture to be inspected or if there are no fixtures to be wood then 50¢ for each soil or wP,ste line to be inspected. A&A, 'WF•ICIp- Uayor Myers ingU$red if the Committee was ready to xe t; <make a recommendation on the proposed change of the •.� Heatth -Off`ioe from the No«horter block to the Cornell Library Buie. Oomaai"ioner Bostwick, Chairman, was Absent. The Clerk read a cowmuAcation from Commissioner Bostwick expressing her approval of the .change. Commioxioner MoCbrmick expressed his approval of the change but stated however that he felt the T.B. Association should be helped defray the rental of the present quarters until their lease expires. Commissioner Livermore sugg- ested that the city move their offices as proposed, invite the TO'B.Asasooiation to move also and share the new quarters, and offer to pay $50. per month of the rent for the present quarters. He outlined the growth of the. Health Department stating that he ! felt it had become sufficiently serious to warrant"standing on its own feet. " Health Officer GenunR commended the T.B.Association for the wonderful help and ea-operation riven by them in the past years in developing the several clinics which are now being conduated.' He recommended that the Health Offices be continued in 6}-t esent quarters until the lease expires. B=Bhititssioner Moflormick: seconded by Commissioner Patterson RESOLVED, That the Board of Health hereby recommends to the Common Counot'l that the City Health Offices be moved to the Cornell Library Biiilding, that the T.B.Association be invited to move and share thetie quarters with the Board of Health and that the city continue to pay the monthly rent of $75. for the old quarters in the UoWhorter block until the expiration of the present lease. Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned. �J.E.Matthews, City Clerk. i i I J 32 BOARD OF M&LTH PR0gZZ Ile CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REWUR MUTING 4:00 P.ii. March 9. 1937 M PRESENT :-- Commissioners - Patterson, Parker,Carey, MoOormtok Attorney--Powers Clerk-1%.tthews Health Officer - Genung Bounty Lab. Director - Hauenstein Inspeotors-Kolar,Baker Co. Supervising Nurse - Miss Hoilene In the absence of mayor Myers, Commissioner Patterson Predlideo., 1 IN[1TE8 I- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approiredt REPORTS :--The usual monthly reports were received read and o1rored rile'c"�"""�o'�,ieotions of $118.00 for milk licenses, 66,75 by l2�t Visiting Nurse and 41.75 from the sale of misoehaneous WtOrials were reported. After giving his report Dr. Baker stated that he wished to apologise to the Board for the very unoomplimentary entitle regarding the milk situation printed in the March Sth issues of the Ithaos Journal. The article, he stated was the result ,of a reporter overhearing his conversation with the Cierk regarding the few milk and writing it without his knowledge. He stated that it would be . very Uffloult to enforce the new rule requiring the past;ame&fttian of all milk sold in the city because milk dealers are carrying raw milk on their trucks, presumably for customers outside the city limits. He therefore recommended that a new provisio*.'U6 _*60d to the ordinanoev prohibiting the transportation of rw wA postsu ri zed milk on the same vehicle within the city limits* He rs irtet that several nearby cities have such a provision. It being the se"e of the Board that a clause as recommended by Dr! Baker be _inoorpofaimd in the present ordinanoe, the City Attorney was Instructed to draft one for oonsideration. Dr. Baker was instructed to etriotly enforce the pasteurlsIM ordinanoe after April 11 1937. 421T 3-By Commissioner Carey : seconded by Corms. MoOormick . . RESOLVED, That the bills approved and audited by the Finarnee Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. JEALZA R-•-RESIGNATION :-The Clerk read a letter from Doctor Genung tendering his resignation as Health Officer, to become effective on or before Sept.l,1937, at the oonvenienoe of ter.-;mrd. He explained that he had been obliged to tender his res&gMP r, on the advice of his physician, because of his physioa3„ #ronA► By Commissioner Carey I seconded by Comm. UoOormicks RESOLVED, That the resignation of Doctor Genung be aocep ,� And that a vote of thanks be extended him for his long and f%Lth. . service to the city. ©arrede On motion the meeting adjournedt.Z*Uatthews., CITY CUM BOARD OF' HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CITY" OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 .P.M. April 13, 1937 PRESENT: Commissioners - Patterson, McCormick; Carey arrived as group disbanded Health Officer - Genung Attorney - Powers Clerk - Yatthews L.. Co. Lab. Director - Hauenstein Inspectors - Kolar, Baker Dr. Baker exhibited a sample bottle of milk and cream from each local producer, showing the various types of caps, etc. He had in- tended using the exhibit for a demonstration. Dr. Genung submitted the usual monthly reports together with a special report summarizing his fifteen years work as Health Officer. Collections of $10. from the Vi-siting Nurse and $1..35 from the sale of supplies were received. Due to the lack of a quorum, those present approved the audit and adjourned at the call of the Mayor. J. E. Itlatthews - ' City Clerk i M 1 I i j i 34 �QiRD fly' HEAJTH PROCEEDINGS CITY CFP, IT AIS CA, N.Y. REOULAR A, Q40URKED ,'p0ETING 4:00 P.-L.. MAY A4, 1937 PRESENT Mayor Myers Commissioners - Patterson,Parker,BostTvick,Livermore,Carey Clerk - Matthews Health Officer - Genung Inspectors - Baker,Kolar Co. Supervising nurse - Miss Hoilene 11INUTES :- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. REPORTS. :- The usual monthly reports were presented and ordered filed. Colle'otions of $9.75 by the visiting Nurse and $1, 55 from the sale of supplies were reported. SPENCER ST. SEWER :- Commissioner Parker asked if the houses on the north side of Spencer Street between Clinton and Cayuga Streets were connected with the sanitary sewer. The Clerk presented sewer maps which showed that all of these houses were connected. AUDIT :-By Commissioner Patterson : seconded by Comm. Carey RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Cora.littee be and the same hereby are approved for Payment. Carried. HEALTH ZNTERS The Clerk read a letter which he had written to Dr. H. B. Sutton advisiAg him of the action taken by the Council and Board of Health regarding moving the office quarters of the Board of Health to the Cornell Library Building. He stated that the new quarters *,could be available by July 1st. Dr.. Genung reported that there was a possibility of moving to the old court house in the near future and sharing the same clinic rooTs with the county unit. In this connection Commissioner Carey reforte.d that Mr. Kulp had requested that the Board of Health mXt .with members --� of the Board of Education, the Tompkins County Health Dommittee and Dr. Hoore and his corn:littee to discuss the matter of appointing a school physician to succeed Dr.. Genung. It was moved, seconded and carried that such a meeting be scheduled for Frtday, May 21st at 4:00 P.i . Further action in 7these matters was deferred pending the results of said neetingA On notion the meeting adjourned to reconvene Friday,May 21,1937 at 4 00 P.ii. i ' . Gni ty 'Clerk. i i 35, BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA. N.Y. SPECIAL MEETING 4 P.M. May 21, 1937 PRESENT-- Mayor-Myers Commissioners--Bostwiok,Patterson,Carey,MoOormiok,Livermore,Parker Health Officer-Genung Direct or-Hauenst ein Inspeotor-Baker Mayor Myers welcomed about 30 persons, representative of the Board' of Education, the Board of Supervisors, the County T.B. Association, the County Health Committee, the District State Health Office, the County Medical Association, the Coroner, Town Health Officer, etc. , all of whom were invited to participate in a discussion of what' should be the general policy regarding the administration of public health in the City and the County. At the Mayor's request, Dr. VanVolkenburgh, District State Health Officer, acted as Chairman of the meeting. Dr. VanVolkenburgh outlined the problems confronting the City, regarding the appointment of a part time Health Officer and a part time school physician ft:,as an alternative the appointment of a full time official to handle both positions. He pointed out that it was felt that this was an opportune time to make a decision ea�.to whether or not the County Health Unit plan should be' adopted. He stated that at one time he had thought such a set-up was advisable but from experience and observation had changed his own mind and was convinced that the present split-up with a District State' Heath office here was much to be preferred. At his suggestion there was a general discussion of the advantages and disadvantages_ of the County Health plan. It developed that the general sentiment of the meeting was opposed to the County Health Unit. 'It was then moved by Commissioner Livermore, seconded and carried, that it is the sense of this group that we do not recommend to the Supervisors or to the Common Council the adoption of the County Unit plan at this time; such recommendation being made without prejudice to .aotion in the future. Dr. VanVolkenburgh stated that he was very much pleased to have that question decided so decisively by such a large group of persons, all of whom are so keenly interested in public health in the County. He suggested that this group might well indicate its opinion for the benefit of the Board of Health and Board of Education of the City, f with respect to its' feeling in the matter of the appointment of a part time or full time health officer and school physician. He stated that in his opinion it is better to have one individual in charge of all health work both in the school and in the home in any community. A general discussion of this topio soon developed the fact that the group as a whole felt the same as did Dr. VanVolkenburgh. Having reached this decision all persons except member of the Board of Health and the Board of Education retired from the meeting and representatives of these two boards further considered the matter among themselves. After some discussion it was mutually agreed that one person should be selected to handle both jobs and that he should give half his time to the schools and half his time to the city. Representatives of the Board of Education pointed out that such an appointee could not be expected to do all the school work but would be expected to supervise and be responsible for it and have charge of any other physician who might be engaged to supplement the work in the schools. It was, moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the combined salary for both jobs should be fixed at #5, 200 with no allowance for ailagge or other personal expenses and that the new appointee shall be required to operate the usual health clinic including the venereal clinic and such other clinics as the Board of Health might direct. It was further agreed that the 8ohool Board and the Board of Health each pay one half the salary. It was also agreed that such appointee could not not engage in any private practice and must meet the qualifications setforth in the respective State laws applicable to such appointment. In this connection It was agreed that the meeting adjourn to reconvene at the Board of Education office to further consider the details in connection with the selection and appointment of such an official. On motion meeting adjourned. City Clerk j 36 BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca. N.Y. REGULAR ]MEETING 4:00 P.M. JUNE S. 1937 PRESENT :- Mayor - Myers Commissioners - Patterson, Parker, McCormick Health Officer - Genung County Laboratory Director - Hauenstein Inspector * Kolar MINUTES:-Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. REPORTS:- The usual monthly reports were read and ordered filed. ._.. Oolleotions of $6. 50 by the Visiting Nurse, $5,00 by the Social Hygiene Olinic and $1.75 from the sale of supplies were reported. AUDIT :-By Commissioner Patterson : seconded by Comm. McCormiok: RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be andthe same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. On motion meeting adjourned. J.E.Mat thews, - cI/Tk aL-M- q By: Geo. A. Blean. I i i I, I 37 BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CITY OF IT A,Q .N.Y.Y REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M. JULY 13, 1937 PRESENT :- Mayor - Myers Commissioners - Patterson,BostWick,Livermore,MoOormick,Carey,Parker Attorney - Powers Heath Officer - Genung Clerk - Matthews Co.Lab.Director - Hauenstein Inspeatore- - Kolar and Baker Distri©t Heal,.W Officer - VanValkenburgh D1str1at Supervising Nurse Hoilien MINUTES : uinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. REPORTS The usual monthly reports were read and ordered filed. Collections of $4.00 for milk licenses and $2.70 from the sale of vaccine were reported. Miss Holene outlined the work of the health nurses and pointed out that at this time there is only one nurse on duty as the 17.P.A. nurse is sick and one of the city nurses is on a vacation. Commissioner Parker critized this practice and urged that a substitute nurse be hired during vacation time. It was pointed out that there is a serious shortage of persons: qualified in this type of work and that there is nobody in the City of Ithaca so qualified. By Commissioner Livermore : seconded by Comm. Carey RESOLVED, that the Health Officer be requested to employ, if possible, a nurse on a temporary basis to substitute during the vacations of the regular -oity nurses, or at any time when occasion necessitates. • Carried. Miss Holl'ene requested that the Board of Health be responsible for the actions of such a nurse. Inasmuch as there is need .for a full time public health nurse and there is nobody in the City of Ithaca so qualified,Dr. VanValkenburgh I WN-0 suggested that the Civil Service Commission be requested to consider applicants from the county or possibly the state as well as city residents. By Commissioner Livermore : seconded by Comm.. Bostwick: Resolved, that the Health Officer be requested to take up the Matter of employing another health nurse with the Civil Service Commission and request therz to permit consideration of applicants who are residents of the State of New York rather than the City of Ithaca only. Carried. NUfSAN E :- Commissioner Parker called attention to the condition of the alley running frotl N. Tioga Street to the rear of East State Street stores pointing out that several complaints had been received regarding the rubbish and garbage allowed to collect there, creating a nuisance as well as a fire hazard, On the suggestion of Commissioner Livermore the matter was referred to the Police Department for inspection with the understanding that if it 'continues the. property owners abutting such alley shall be cited before this board, FI ''WORKS .- Commissioner Patterson called attention to the practice of selling fireworks just outside the city limits branding it as a Public health menace. He suggested the matter be brought to the attention of the Board of Supervisors requesting the!: to pass an ordinance prohibiting their sale within the County. �- AUDIT :- By Commissioner Patterson : seconded by Comm. Carey : Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Cor:Lmittee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. HEALTH OFFICER :- Com-iissioner Livermore reported that the Committee appointed to study the matter of choosing a health officer to succeed Dr. Genung had, with the help of Hr. Kulp and 11r. Matthews prepared and circulated a list of the. requirements as praeortbed by the State Boardof Health and Education Law, As a result, nine applications were received, of which five have since been eliminated. He reported 38 i B.H. -2- 7"13..37 that the Committee is now engaged in seeking further infarmtion regarding the four candidates remaining and expects to-bwe a definite reoor-emendation thereon by August lst. STEIRART AVENUE SPR G :- The Clerk reported that the, Boam4-.Of Public To-rks were esirous of prohibiting the natural ging on Stewart Avenue from emptying into the street by either...:00esctimg it into a public drinking fountain or piping it into the story► sewer. He stated that they had referred the matter to tw A=ft. of Health for recommendation. It was pointed out that if the city makes this a public drinking fountain it becomes a reoponsitt ily of the Board of Health requiring the same inspection and- supervision as the city water supply,and that the paraetJoe of making springs, such as this, a source of public supply htka always been discouraged. By Commissioner Patterson ; seconded by Coma. Carey X RESOLVED, that the Board of Health recormende that the wixg referred to,be not maintained by the city as a public, f0urAaijn. On notion the -meeting adjourned. ---- . CA s,���� l�CITY CLERK t I i 11 ,i' 4' 003. J <. r 39 BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P. • x. August 10, 1937 PRESENT: Mayor - Myers Commissioners - Patterson, Livermore, Parker° Attorney - Powers Clerk -► Matthews Health Officer - Genung _ Co. Lab. Director-- Hauenstein Inspectors - Kolar, Baker Dist. Health Officer - VanVolkenburg Dist. Sup. Health Nurse - Hoiliene MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. REPORTS The usual monthly reports were presented, read and ordered filed. Collections of $4.00 for milk licenses, $2. 25 from venereal clinic and $2.00 from the sale of medical supplies were reported. Milk reports for the month of July were good. Dr. Kolar reported that Miller Brothers! milk license had been suspended by the Health Officer for 30 days because of their failure to install pasteurizing equipment and continuing to sell raw milk in bottles with pasteurized caps. By Comm. Livermore, seconded by Comm. Patterson. Resolved, that the action taken by Health Officer Genung in suspending Miller Brothers' milk license be and the same hereby is approved and ratified. Carried. NUISAFM Comm. Parker called attention to a number of manure piles being allowed to remain outside barns in the vicinity adjacent to Center Street. Dr. Genung stated that there is a city ordinance re- quiring the removal of manure from stables inside the city limits once a week. The matter was left with Dr. Parker for further report. 1 Comm. Livermore called attention to the condition existing at the corner of State and Cayuga Street where garbage and refuse are placed on the sidewalk in uncovered cans. AUDIT By Comm. Patterson, seconded by Comm. Livermore. Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereb7za re approved for payment. Carried. PAROCHIAh §CHOOL PHYSICIAN Dr. Genungrecommended the reappointment of Dr. M. J. Foran as school physician for the Parochial School. Clerk Matthews reported that the law requires that all city employees become j members of the State Retirement System but that Dr. Foran, being over the age of sixty, is ineligible for such membership and therefore can- not be employed. On the suggestion of Comm. Livermore the matter of Dr. Foran' s eligibility was referred to the City Attorney for report at the next meeting. E. MAE_WD, EVJ Dr. Genung recommended that the salary of E. Mae Mandeville, Public ic Health Nurse, be increased to $1,900. per annum. He lauded her excellent work particularly with reference to her services at the Paroohial School. By Comm.P kef, seconded by Comm. Livermore. Resolved, that the salary of E. Eche Mandeville be increased to $1,500. per annum, effective August 1, 1937, with the understanding that nursing services at the Parochial School shall be her special work. Carried. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Dr. Genung reported that he had mailed out application blanks for the position of public health nurse and to date had received only two replies. On suggestion of Comm. Livermore further discussion of the matter was deferred until more of the Board members might be present. By Comm. Livermore, seconded by Comm. Patterson. Resolved, that the Board of Health hereby requestsDr. Crum to act in the absence of Dr. Genung, while on his vacation. Carried. HEALTH OFFICER - APPOINThENT By Comm. Livermore, seconded b Comm. -Patterson. WHEREAS, Dr. Lewell T. Genung has; heretofore tendered to this Board his resignation as Health Officer of the City of Ithaca, effect- ive September 1, 1937, and WHEREAS,, the- Civil Service Commission of the City of Ithaca has . certified to this Board the name of 'Ro 'art H. Broad as a person eligi- ble for appointment to the office of alth Officer, pursuant to the rules of the Civil Service Commission' d the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS this Board has considered the qualifications of the said Dr. Robert F .. Broad and has found them acceptable, NOW THAEPDXT BE IT RESOLVED that the resignation of Dr. Lewell T. Genung as Health Officer of the City of Ithaca be and 'it hereby is accepted, to be effective September. l,` 1937, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dr: 1{ober`t"R. is appointed as, Health Officer of the City of Ithaca to be effective Septa A7, for the une�cpir AJ.%% eo t� is ', F i term eap.i"s *ember 31, 1939, anq BE �T R RESOLVEb - that the compensation of the sa d� ealt h Officer 'be arid: 'i.t hereby is, fixed at. the sum of Two Thousand Six hundred doliars, (42,0600.00) per year to be paid monthly. Carried and Approved. In t1bis W" . Qom a. Livermore reported that Dr. Broad expects to take up, Mina c iVoia Y�ere September 1, 1937 but that it would be desira- ble for the Tows of Lansing to have him act temporarily an Health Offic" „g tho township, a position which he now holds, until his successor irs .apwinted. By Comm. Livermore, seconded_ by. Comm, Patterson. Resolved, that + Broad be permitted to act temporarily as Health Officer at iia.. Town •of Lansing; after September 1, 1937 provided, how- ever, that he- shall not continue to do so after January 1, 1935. Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned. J. E. Matthews -t�� City Cleric . 1 ,s.�.�,-• . ;w s;.lyY ,'::i � ..�..V��:i:i7J.i� r �:.i �3.s� i'rvcS.`9� I I I i I I I NGS 2_ I MU R =TING 4:00 P.M. 1BPT2M 1h.1937 PRZSXNT i- mayor - Myers Commissioners - Livermore,Patterson,Bostwi ck,Parker,MoConr+dak Health Officer - Broad Inspectors - Kolar,Baker x; vlj ; District State Health Officer - VanVolkenburgh b District $Wervisipg Burse - Hoilien SA ri MIXMS :- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly appl6*6d WORTS s- The usual monthly re its were presented, r ` ' or re filed. Collections of .30 were reported for 4 of medical supplies. Miss Hoillen reported on a probl"' that had been satisfactorily corrected through the co-opsrbwc of the County Judge and County Welfare Department, NUISANCES, :- Health Officer Broad reported on severa3 ocm+plaim—* 'fit had ome to his attention since taping over his duti$rwp� 4 d September lot, outlining his action in each case. - He � twelve houses in the city that are not connected with the � sewer system. He reported that six of the- city-owned h6a oW ' Morris Avenue are being occupied and are not connected wit#-„#►,w sanitary. serer either. By Cowlssioner Livermore : seconded by Comm. Patterson. HESMUD9 1W Health Officer Broad be requested to write ah& Inform the owners of properties not connected with the sewer that': City rules require that they connect immediately or givo..d uace that they will promptly do so; and further that those tio xs�t comply with such. rules be cited to appear before the Boal at a later date. Carried ' Commissioner Patterson. called attention to four hospital presented for payment. A note from Dr. Genung a,coon nied the bills reote Rill S that the bill for the care of Oharle #sr the ae9=% o# 00 be paid and the money be oolleot** parM046 ,.'#hs for the care of User Whiting in t of and James Spencer in the amount of $101.9W011 bW-' to the Welfare Department, and` that the bili, for the ! b Alfred Robinson in the amount of ..60 be rejeetsd. By Commissioner Patterson : seconded by Comm.. arsioiC RESOLY that the Whiting and Speno+i rills be refbrrsd' 4b D Welfare b*iartment and that the Robinsdh bill be accordance with the recommendation of Dr. Genung. 01arried, By Commissioner Patterson : seconded by Cosa , McOorsdakit -- RHSOLVED, that the Rhodes bill be accepted for payment and the matter of its collection from the parents be referred to the City Attorney. Carried* By Commissioner Patterson : seconded by Comm. McCormick: RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Fimsaw Scenittee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Varried. ALH :- Oosmissioner Livermore suggested that W pp "ee be appointed o make a thorough study of the Health Code wig a view to its revision. By Commissioner Livermore : seconded by Comm. Parker IU:WLVBD, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint such a committee, to study the natter sed report thereon as soon as possible. Carried Mayor Myers accordingly appointed a committee comprising of Health Officer Broad as Chairman, Cosmissioners Parker,Livermore and the --" City Merk and Attorney. RA40CRIAL SCH00L PHYSIC t- Doctor Broad reported that Dr.lt.J.Foran expressed his desire to serve as school physician at the Parochial School for the ensuing school year,but that there was some question as to ill a_.sligibilit,_because,cif -.-Ila nge. Action on the matter was deferred until the next meeting pending further information thereon. OFF :- Commissioner Livermore reported that preliminary ng*men s had been mde for moving the office quarters of the Board of Health to the County Court House and that it had been suggeste Out they be moved January 1, 1938. By Ccamissioner Livermore : seconded by Commissioner Parkeri R VU that Health Officer Broad be authorized to make the necessary 4"' r naylvw to the mem Via_ QA by Janf 1.39 s 43 B.H. 9--14--1937 report back at a succeeding meeting. Carried. r PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE :-- Health Officer Broad reported that only applications had been received for the position of Public Health Burse and that he had not yet contacted all of the applicants. By Commissioner Livermore : seconded by Comm* Patterson: RESOLVED, that the matter be left with the Health Officer witch the Understanding that he shall arrange with the Mayor for a special meeting of this Board to take action on this matter if found to be necessary. Carried. PUBLIC HEALTH ASSIN. Dr. Broad reported that a meeting of theme/ mericanu'�bli-c Health Association was scheduled to be held in )tow York City October 5-8 and requested permission to attend. By Commissioner Parker : seconded by Comm. Patterson: RESOLVED, that Health Officer Broad be authorized to attend said meerting. at city expense. Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor, F.H. ringer Deputy City Clerk I j 44 BOARD OF MATH PR EEDINGS 'CITYN.Y. RLriEETlIT4 4:00 P.m. OCTOBER 136 1937 PRESENT:- Mayor Myers - Commi.ssi oners •- Parker,Patterson,Livermore Attorney -- Powers Depat;+ Clerk - Springer R Health Cfficer - Broad inspector Kolar .;.: Li striot State Health Officer - Amos County Lab. Director - Hauenstein t;u # 1'INU`lES t- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly oppat"ems Dr. Broad introduced Dr. Amos since this was his fjslt �' attendance at Board meeting. REPORTS : The usual monthly reports were presentedits ordered filed. Collections of 40¢ for vaccine supp1lem�V41rod ; reported. Dr- . Broad reported that Miller Brothers hada.: granted a 30 day permit on his pasteurizing plant. NUISANCES -- Dr. Broad reported several complaints in Tgd to the City Dump, stating that odors, smoke and rate were causing considerable discomfort to residents in that neighborbood. AUDIT :-By Commissioner Livermore: seconded by Com. Pstte�ess� .° ; RESOLVED: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. BE IT FURTHW-08000p1hat the City Attorney be instructed to undertake to collect the following bills A lfred Robinson, 113 Fourth St. $61. 0 James Spencer 316 Center St. 101.20 Eimer Whiting 217 Madison St. 146.60 Carried. ICAN PUBLIC A.SSOC A :- Dr. Broad reported on his attendance at the meeting of the Association in New Yorke CH"GE QF DATE OF igETING :- Commissioner Patterson oalled attention to • he conflict in time of the Board meetings, rind urged a. change in meeting date . By Commissioner Patterson : seconded by Comm. Livermore RESOLVED, that the meeting date of the Board of Health, be changed from 4:00 P. G. the second Tuesday in each month to 4:00 P.M. the second Wednesday in each month. CtarrA S.A. OMOE _QUARTERS :- Dr. Broad reported that some dissatisthation had been expressed in regard to the removal of the Health Offloe. By Commissioner Livermore : seconded by Comm. Parker : RESOLVED, that the arrangement as to the agreement with the Tuberculosis Association as to the payment of rent on quarten at #101 No. Cayuga Street after the Health Office removal, be left with the Finance Committee and City Attorney. Carrisd On motion the meeting was adjourned. F.H ringer Deputy City Clerk F 45 BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 10,1937 PRESENT :- Commiscioners - Carey,Patterson,Livermore,MoCormick Health Officer - Broad Attorney - Powers Deputy Clerk - Springer Inspector - Kolar District State Health Officer - Amos In the absence of Mayor Myers, Chairman Patterson presided. M11gTES :- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. REPORTS ;- The usual monthly reports were presented, read and ordered filed. Collections of 80¢ for vaccine virus were reported. i At IT Commissioner Carey: seconded by Comm. Me0ormiok R LVET), that the bills approved and audited by the finance Co=itte,e be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. 0"'FQt�AM t-- Attorney Powers reported that no progress had been la a chi a agreement with the Thberoul©sis Association In regard to .the Board of Health office moving to new quarters* it was regularly moved, seconded and carried that no further drrengements be made for moving until the question of the lease on present quarters is investigated further. On Nction the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Chair n, the special order of business to be as follows 'beaus* with the Tuberculosis Assn. New Quarters in Court House Budget items for 1938 Carried. i F.H. Sp - ager d Acting ecretary 46 BOARD OP HEALTH PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. - ' Adjourned Regular Meeting 4`:00 P. M. November JQ_, 1937 PRESENT Mayor - ?dyers Commissitiners - -Parker, Patterson, Livermore, McCormick Health Officer - Broad Attorney Powers Deputy Clerk - Springer Inspector - Kolar PILI: DELIVEIY Dr. Broad reported that the milk dealers of `the _.City had recently subscribed to an agreement whereby milk deliveri - ld not start until five o' clock each morning during the winter meths, but that later one or two of the dealers had withdrawn from 'th"e agree- ment. Dr. Broad stated that such an arrangement was very de'A since milk 'and cream would not be exposed to. the cold. so long after delivery, and that milk which has been frozen is not ,eYitirelp.x le-- some, especially for babies. The Board expressed the opinion that such an arrangeAent Mould later be embodied in the Sanitary Code. By Coamissioner Parker, seconded by Commissioner UcCorAt Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the q1; t agreement is a worthy idea and should be adopted by all silk; 4jers. r � : LEA Attorney Powers reported that he could find ne .err ;dip agree- ment between the Tuberculosis Association and the Board of Health in the matter of.-lease on present ouarters, and that f aw ag_1 int of view the agreement could only be from year to year,, w t to terminate at any anniversary. After discussion it was dea d to withhold further action in the matter until a definite agreement could be reached with the Counter authorities.. NEW!QARTE'R8 Dr. Broad reported on the quarters available at the Jourt House showing a floor plan of the rooms. By Commissioner Livermore, seconded by Comm. Patterson Resolved, th$t the City Attorney ascertain if a lease, satisfactory , to this Board, ms,y be negotiated with the County authorities, and report at the next meeting. Carried, i BUDGET Dr. Broad presented the tentative Budget for 1939, which indicated an increase of $2,840. over the previous year. The increase was mainly accounted for by the fact that a new office of Sanitary Inspector has been proposed. After discussion it was moved By Commissioner Livermore, seconded by Commissioner Parker Resolved, that the tentative Budget for the year 1939, be and the Same hereby is approved and adopted and a requisition ordered filed With the Common Council for an appropriation of $20,440, to cover the estimatedoost of maintenance and operation of the departments under control of the Board of Health. Csrried� On motion the meeting was adjourned. �.•• F. !Springer D uty City Clerk J 4'� I BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4;00 P. M. December 1937 PRESENT Mayor - Myers Commissioners -- Parker, Patterson, Livermore Health Officer - Broad Attorney - Powers Deputy Clerk - Springer Inspectoks - Baker, Kolar Coruhty Lab. Director - Hauenstein Distriot�vealth Offioer - Fear Dr. Fear,,- .the. District Health Officer, was introduced by Dr. Broad. Mi AJ Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. REF The usual monthly reports were presented, read, and ordered i e , Collections of $2.30 for supplies were reported. ,A By Connissioner Patterson, seconded by Commissioner Livermore ,All at the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be a0A,`the same hereby are approved for payment. VA . 0 Dr. Broad read a letter from the local Chamber of Coube W ,Zagard to proposed legislation to require vaccination in oit1 4f batt third class as well as in first and second class cities. By 1OWMweiaom. Livermore, seconded by Commissioner Parker Re wide thn't it is the sense of this Board that the same regulations ative to vaccination be effective in Ithaca as in larger cities. Carried.- SANITJRT CO The new Sanitary Code for the City of Ithaca, as re- committee was pre vented and read, after which various provielcme in the Code were discussed. By Oomladlorar Livermore, seconded ley Commissioner Parker Resolved, that the new Sanitary Code together with the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health be approved substantially as sub-mitted, sJe©t to approval and adoption at a later meeting of the Board. Carried. Dr. Fear commented on various articles in the Code and complimented the committee Wbo Were responsible for its revision, after which Mayos V to tha'ed his for _his criticism and assured him of his 'welc�dme , I`thacd and to the Board of Health meetings. On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene Thursday, December 16th at 4 P.M. for formal adoption of the Sanitary Code. F. H. ringer Deput City Clerk BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:00 P. M. December 16, 1937 PR-21 BENT Commissioners - Carey, Livermore, McCormick, Parker, Patterson t t,,r r,- Attorney - Powers .. Deputy Clerk - Springer In absence of Mayor Myers, Commissioner Patterson presided. RULES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH The draft of the new rul*s of fhe Bftrd of I.ealth as prepared by the special committee was submitted•*Ad; dis- cuased. The chairman stated that the commissioners, at th*voeot rig held December 9, 1937 approved the rules and suggested they be re- ferred to the Board at this meeting for approval and By Commissioner Livermore, seconded by Commissioner McCormick Resolved, that the annexed rules of the Board of Healttff of the +cf Ithaca be, and they hereby are approved and adopted to take of edW February 1, 1939. Unanimoualy QaWted. Q RY CODE The revised Sanitary Code as prepared by the special committee, a copy of which is appended, was next considared*: .1It was pointed out that this code was also approved at the last zwet$W o the Board, and was referred to this meeting for approval and adgVVion. By Commissioner Livermore, seconded by Commissioner McCormick Resolved, that the foregoing rules and regulations are her *Mood as the Sanitary Code of the City of Ithaca pursuant to ow ' the Ithaca Charter. The Sanitary Code of the City of Itbawa')*A ' by the Board of Health January 11, 1910 and all awendma*"YV are herab'y repealed. This code shall take effect Febru* 1 t «•. Un=Uwt*y 40110 ,. PQkJgAT1qJ 0'+. .-SANITALY CODE By 0ozadissficoer Livermore, seconded by Commissioner ftrefr Resolved, that the Secretary be instructed to cause t . �s Code, as adopted, to be published in the Ithaca Journal, o Scar#sc for three successive weeks, pursuant to section 27 , 01 Ubeftovity Charter: Be It Further Resolved, that the Secretary be instruo*ed: tit *sWtain the cost of printing and binding 1000 copies of the eods..*14-regox to the Board. Carried. On moti64 the meeting adjourned. 'Ttfru, r. 9pr inge 9 retaxy R 6-4 } £3 A I f aE 4 i RULES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH ' of THE CITY OF I THACA Section 1. Meetings. The Board of health shall �-- hold regular monthly meetings -at such time as the Board zgy 'fres" time to time, by resolution, determine. Special meetings shall be called in the manner prescribed by Section 21 ®f the Public. Health Law or, in the absence of the Mayor, upon the request. of not less than three members of the Board. Notice of such 1 special meetings shall be given to each member of the Board . either verbally or .by written notice served personally or by mail. Section 2. Quorum. A ma�arity of tote Board. shall eonstitute a quorum. Section 3 'ioers. The officers ©f the Board t shell be .a president, who shall be the mayor of the Ithaca, a health officer, and a secretary, who shall be the city clerk. ` Section 4. Chairman Pro T'em+ In the Abse e* or °s incapacity of the mayor, the Board shall appoint one of lts members to preside. a Section 5. Health Officer. The Board shall ap- point ,a health officer in the manner prescribed by seetion 20 of the Publio Health Law. Such health officer shall be the executive officer of the Board. The health officer shall have the powers and duties prescribed by the: Public Health Law and in addition thereto shall be responsible for the enforcement of the Sanitary Code of the City of Ithaca and of all orders al regulations of the Board of Health, together with such other +--►� powers and duties as may be imposed upon him by resolution of the Board, a ti ;I I� a `j SANITARY CODE of THE CITY OF ITHACA I The following rules and regulations shall constitute the Sanitary Code of the City of Ithaca and are in addition to f�f • i and supplemental to the Sanitary Code of the State of New York and the laws of the State of New York relating to public health. Whenever the following rules and regulations are in any way inconsistent with the New York State Sanitary Code or the general laws of the State of New York referring to public health, the provisions of such Sanitary Code and general laws sh*1,-3. p"vail. i CHAPTER I MILK AND CREAM ! Sec. 1. Pasteurization Required. No milk or cream# other than pasteurized milk or cream* shall be sold in the C ' of Ithaca; the sale of raw milk or cream is hereby prohibits ; The terms "milk and cream" as used in this section shall melt . ' milk and cream offered for human consumption in its original liquid state and also shall include uncooked milk or cream when in combination with any other drink or food substance. Sec. 2. Fee for Permit. The fee for the permit required by Chapter III, See. A. , of the State Sanitary Code is- hereby fixed at the sum of 43.00 per year or fraction of a year for dealers and $1.00 per year or fraction of a year for styes• CHAPTER II SANITATION Sec. 1. Buildings. Whenever any building or part t I S i j Section 6. Committees* The president of the Board Ij IC shall appoint such standing committees as may be necessary or i; as may be required by resolution of the Board. Special com- r il mittees shall be appointed by the president, unless, by resolution. I otherwise ordered, Section 7. Amendments. These rules may be amended ,I a � at any regular or special meeting by the concurring vote of a 1 majority of the entire membership of the Board. Cf I, Note: Special attention is directed to the following laws: Public Health Law Section 20, entitled "Local Boards t of Health" relating to the constitution of such Boards and apw I pointment of members thereof; the appointment of a health of- I -^ ficer, Public Health Law Section 21, "General Powers and j ji Duties of Local Boards of Health," j g Public Health Law Section 21 b, "General Powers and Duties of Health Officers." �II Public Health Law Section 21 e, "Public Health i �i Nurses. Ithaca City Charter Section 27, referring to the adoption and amendment of a Sanitary Code for the City of Ithaca} its publication, and penalties for violations. I i I I�1, �f I ii thereof may become insanitary, or for any reason endanger human s health, the Board of Health shall issue an order, to be affizod conspicuously on the building, and served on the owner or oe- i oupant thereof, requiring all persons to vacate such building _` and discontinue its use at such time as the: Board may determine, which time shall be stated in said order, or, in the alternative, to repair the builds i pa ng, or clean the same, or otherwise comply With the requirements of said order within the time stated* The s refusal or failure of said owner or occupant of any such build- f I� ing, or part thereof, to comply with said order, shall constitute { , a violation of this code. �i Seo. 2. .Garbage. Upon all premises within the City of Ithaca, garbage and other organic refuse shall be accumu- lated only in metal containers provided with a tight fitting ,4 cover. Such containers shall be kept covered at all times and shall be filled .only to the extent that Will permit the cover to �i fit tightly. No garbage or other organic refuse shall be accumu- lated in any other manner. Sec„ 3. Bumping Grounds. No person shall dump any garbage or other organic refuse matter upon any premises Within the City ,of Ithaca other than the City Dump designated by the Board of Public storks, without a permit in Writing from the Board of Health. Sec. 4, Ice* Ice out from the public waters within the limits of the City of Ithaca, or any part of the Waters known as the Inlet or Fall Creek "cove" shall under no circumstances �j be brought into contact with foods or beverages that are to be i, �{ sold or given away* All persons or corporations engaged in selling or delivering ice in the City of Ithaca, except such ice as shall be manufactured solely from the public Water supply of the said i i 413— • e City of Ithaca, shall register their names and places of business ! I with the Board of Health together with a statement of the source �! of such ice or the water contained therein. The health officer shall have power to inspect all such ice and in the event that jj he shall determine that such ice does not conform to reasonable �I sanitary standards, he shall so report to the Board of Health which shall thereupon issue such order as may be required. i � Seo. 5. Stagnat Water. It shall be the duty of I every owner or other person having the management or control of i any marsh land, swamp, sunken lot, excavation, or any other place ;j ! wherein or whereon water becomes stagnant, or in wftich mosquitoes may breed, to fill or drain such property, or employ such other �I methods as will prevent the brM(4Ag, o.r_mo mar„ Seca 6. Connection with the City Sewerage System. The use any cesspool, privy, dry earth closet, or septic tank; ! Ion any premises accessible to the city sewers in the City of 4' Ithaca shall be discontinued, and sanitary toilets shall be a I installed in such premises, and connected with the sewerage system in accordance w�,, h the Plumbing Code of the City of Ithaca, on or before June lst 1938. As the sewerage system becomes avail-fable in the future, such connections shall be made within six �Imonths thereafter, and the cesspools, privies, dr earth closets � p � p � Y , Ior septic tanks , shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner* s if Sec. 7. Analysis of City Vater. The City Water shall l1 , ibe analyzed bacteriologically daily, regardless of its source, and! 11 1 1 such analyses shall be filed in the office of the health offieer. i ii E CHAPTER III SANITARY RULES Ai'ID REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO FOOD AND DRINK I i ESTA.BLI SCENTS Sec. 1. The term food shall include all substances used or intended to be used for human consumption, including meat,! a I! -4- it " livegetables, drink, confections and condiments, whether mixed, simple or compound. Sec, 2. The term restaurant shall mean and include f 'every buffet, lunch room and every other public place where food or drink is served, sold or consumed, and all kitchens appurtenant thereto or connected therewith. x.11 bakeries, butcher shops, confectionery, delicatessen, egg, fish, fruit, grocery, ice cream, ; milk, mad vegetable stores shall be subject to these regulations. Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the owner, manager, or any other person in charge of such establishments, to enforce �Ithe faithful observance of these regulations. f� Sec. 4. Every building, room, tent, stand or other place used as a restaurant, or for any of the above purposes in 1which food or drink is handled, and the grounds surrounding the i same, shall at all times be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, and kept free from litter, rubbish and garbage, i Sec. 5. All employees shall wear clean outer garments ;I ._. land shall keep their hands clean at all times during their em-- 3 ployment. Sec. 6. Every building, room, or other place oe- cupied or used for the handling of food or drink, shall have adequate toilet facilities in a room separate and apart from the ii1place where such food is handled. Such toilets shall comply with I� ! the Plumbing Code of the City. Lavoratories and wash rooms shall be adjacent to such toilet rooms and shall be supplied with soap, running water and individual towels for cleaning the hands, and �Ishall be maintained in a sanitary manner. It is the intent of ihandle Ithis section to prevent contamination`by the hands of those who food stuffs. Sec. 7. No person or persons shall be allowed to live . E for sleep in any place where food is prepared for sale, served, or sold. I� s Sec. 8. No food intended for human consumption shall i� i 1 !� I f Si e? be kept, sold,, offered for sale, displayed or transported, unless adequately protected from dust, dirt, flies, insects and other � I contamination. Secs 9. Adequate provision shall be made for the sanitary storage and protection of food,and all perishable food or drink shall be kept at such temperature as may be necessary to prevent spoilage, t F Sec. 10. Kitchen and dining room equipment shall be of such material and so constructed as to facilitate cleaning (I and shall be :sept clean at all times. ' Sec. 11. Containers for storing drinks must be constructed so that there will be no exposure of the contend during serving. These containers shall be kept in a sanitary condition, free from breaks in the lining, and shall be emptied and sterilized once in twenty-four hours, if they are used in �e the ai�apensi of�_ �. p �atle liquids. Sec. 12. No glass, inverted over the top of any I� t° container, shall be used to drink the liquid therefrom. , s No drinks shall be dispensed directly from dip con- tainers* See. 13. All restaurants and establishments dis- pensing food or drink shall use paper cups and dishes, or pro- vide and use ample and thorough facilities for washing, rinsing a and scalding, or chemically sterilizing dishes, glasses, cups and silver. Glassware used to serve drinks shall be rinsed in Ia solution containing approximately 200 parts per million of chlorine. after washing and sterilizing, all eating and cook- ing utensils shall be allowed to drain until dry or shall be dried with freshly laundered linen and stored in a clean place free from dust, dirt, flies, ;Hecate and other aontam3.natioll. Sec. 14. Paper cups must be dispensed from a a 9i j` sanitary dispenser; straws shall be dispensed from a sanitary I IE dispenser or be individually wrapped. I ISec. 15. Ice cream scoops shall be rinsed in either j :! hot or cold Water after and before each use, and shall be kept l± on a dry rack protected from flies, dust and other sources of s: 1 contamination, ft See. 16. All garbage, kitchen waste and rubbt !l shall be accumulated in suitable covered receptacles as provided by Chapter. II Sec, 2, of this Code; such containers shall be !� 1 ' emptied and cleaned as often as necessary to keep them and their surroundings in a clean and sanitary condition, 1 Sec. 17, No person shall be permitted to Mork or I 1be employed for the handling or preparation of food or drink to 1be used for public consumption who is a typhoid carrier, or who i, F F is suspected of having or has any communicable disease or who has suppurating skin lesions, In the event that a food handler. shall be employed in violation of this section, both such emm to ee and his employer shall b.e guilty of a violatiola,of the F yg y Sec. 18. The owner, manager or other person in I ,charge of a restaurant, bakAry, butcher shop or confectionery store shall post conspicuously and at all times keep posted'`, in 1 j each such establishment a copy of this Chapter, to be furnished by. the health officer, r s j CHAPTER Iv I MEAT AND 1a4T R 013UCTS �tr _48ef. 1, The Board of H .shall. a. p t ~i' icer" to veterinarian whose duty it shall b12 o t a' f ity` t''Inspector. The veterinarian so appointed s , Ls a representative of the Board to enforce all regula Oexa�,iT +w sting to the sale of meat and meat products* The veterinarian hall have the power to enter, at any timet,iny place of business ~` here meat or meat products are sold for human consumption, or here meat carcasses or products are exposed, held or stored. j� - `7 Sec. 2. No person shall bring within the City to � ; 0 sell or to offer for sale, for human consumption, the meat of any cattle, sheep, calves, swine, lambs or goats unless in a fit condition. Such animals or parts of carcasses shall be inspected by the City Meat inspector in accordance with the regulations of the . Bureau of Animal Industry of the United States E, Department of Agrkoulture. � > y p� Sec. 3. Carcasses of cattle for inspection shall j be accompanied by the lungs, liver, heart and kidneysa 1'h® lungs and heart shall be held at one quarter by the natural i� attachments. Carcasses of calves for inspection, shall have the i lungs, heart, liver and kidneys held together by the natural attachments. Carcasses of swine shall have the head, lunge, liver, heart and kidneys by the natural attachments. +; Carcasses of lambs, sheep and goats shall have the lungs, liver, heart and kidneys by the natural attachments. Sec. 4. All carcasses of rreat or parts of carcasses shall be properly covered by clean covers as a protection against dust, dirt, flies and other contamination while being transported j to or within the City.. Sec. 5. Every carcass or part of a carcass shall :, be stamped on inspection. If fit for human consumption, it shall j+ be stamped "inspected and'-passed*" If not fit for human consump- tion, onsumetion, it shall be stamped "inspected and condemned." All carcasses, parts of carcasses and meat products Ifound to be unfit for human consumption shall be d �royed under the personal supervision of the Inspector. i Sec. 6. . Meat Products. The term meat products i shall apply to any form of food for human consumption containing any part of the carcasses of cattle, sheep, lambs, swine and ; 9 j goats. I All meat products shall be made from carcasses, or • � s i. I ` —a— 1 i f; parts of carcasses which have ,i!lously been inspected. Such �I ` products shall be packed in packages or containers plainly j= marked or stamped by an inspector where such products are shipped from outside the City, f Sec. 7. Trimmed ;'eat. 1.o carcasses or part of carcasses shall be trimmed or sold as trimmed meat unless such parts or carcasses have been previously inspected by the City Feat Inspector. All trimmed meat shall be packed in a container plainly marked or stamped by an inspector, where such trimmed meat is shipped in from without the 'City. Ir f Sec. S. It shall be unlawful for a meat dealer to return or dispose of meat scraps of any form, except for reduction. Sec: meat products shall have in his possession unstamped meat or meat products, except where such meat ex meat products are being held for in— F• spection purposes. 56`'0. 10. Any person firm or corporation engaged in the handling of meat, either as a wholesaler or retailer, shall at all times keep the premises in a clean, sanitary condition. I f CHAPTER V. a VIOLATION, PUNISFUZINT Sec. 1. The violation of this Code shall be punish— able in the manner prescribed by section 27 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca. Note— Section 27 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca Ireads in part as follows : ". . . .The vitiation by any person or jcorporation of an;; of the provisions of such sanitary code is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the I� county jail not exceeding thirty days, or by both such fine and I I j, i; S7 �S imprisonment. . . . . ." M� he foregoing rules and regulations are hereby adopted as the Sanitary Code of the City of Ithaca pursuant I ? to Section 27 of the Ithaca City Charter. The Sanitary Code of the Cit of Ithaca adopted by the Board of Health January Y P 11, 1910 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed-* This code shall take effect February 1, 1938. (I 13- to - 17 I ��� 3 reg, 1 � a II i� I I i �f 4 !. li Y ` I� d . ♦ E 1 5 1 !� APPFUNDIX The sanitary Code of the City of Ithaca is a state- ' vent of the sanitary rules. and regulations supplemental to the aril, ! general laws of the State and to the State Sanitary Code. Nothi contained in the Sanitary Code cf the City of Ithaca is to be construed to change or vary the provisions of said SULte Code and general lawsq which have full force and effect in the City of Ithaca. i Such Sanitary Code is also supplemental to the genera I! a' ordinances of the City of Ithaca. ♦ The ordinances of the City of Ithaca, in effect at the time of the enactment of the Sanitary Code on geeA4k �. IC 19 -17 , are as follows t Chapter II. Sec. 16 Smoke Sec. 17 Infectious Diseases, etc. (Ih-♦ eludes slaughter houses ) " Sec. 18 Parks and Streams. (polution) Sec. 23 Animals at lar g® n Sea. 24 Keeping Aximals Sec, 29 Weeds, Trash & Rubbish, ete. Sec. 32 City Dump L Chapter III. Seo. 5 Littering Streets Chapter IV. Sec. 9 Gargage Collection Chapter VII. Sec. 19 Poisonous Fumigation i Certain special topics are also treated in the Building Code, the Plumbing Code and the Rules of the Board of IPublic Works. 1 �_ ii