HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1999.09.09 - 25880REPORT (Misc. #99135) September 9, 1999
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE - SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIR
IN RE: MR #99135 - FOOD HANDLING POLICY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee hereby recommends that the resolution be
adopted with the following language added to the first BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph:
%..and that said position will be established on 10/01/99 as a
government funded position but will be converted to a special
revenue funded position on 10/01/2002 and supported at that time by
a fee established by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners."
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance Committee, I move the
acceptance of the foregoing Report.
FIN CE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Causey-Mitchell absent.
August 19, 1999
REPORT (Misc. #99135)
BY: PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, THOMAS A. LAW, CHAIRPERSON
RE: MR #99135 Health Division - Food Handling Policy and Education Program
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Personnel Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on August 11, 1999, recommends
to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Personnel Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
June 10, 1999
REPORT (Misc. #99135)
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE -Shelley G. Taub, Chairperson
RE: MR #99135 HEALTH DIVISION - FOOD HANDLING POLICY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on June 2, 1999,
recommends to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners the resolution be adopted as amended.
Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED paragraph #1 to read as follows:
"1. A requirement that the Health Division dcvclop and implement a an enhanced comprehensive Food
Handling Safety and Education Program for food service personnel in Oakland County."
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
General Government Committee Vote:
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with McPherson absent.
Miscellaneous Resolution # 99 135
BY: Commissioners Eric Coleman, District #21, Frank H. Millard, Jr., District #4
RE: Health Division - Food Handling Policy and Education Program
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, food-borne illness kills over 10,000 people each year. Many of these
food-borne outbreaks originate in food service operations. According to the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), as many as 40% are the result of poor hand washing and
cross-contamination; and
WHEREAS, hand-transmission is a critical factor in the spread of bacteria,
pathogens and viruses which cause disease and food-borne illness. While everyone is
vulnerable, over one-third of the population is at high risk, including the elderly, young
children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems (including those
with the common cold or a seasonal flu); and
WHEREAS, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised Food Code of 1997
recommends the implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
guidelines. The NAACP is a prevention-based food safety system that is designed to
prevent the occurrence of potential food safety problems and stresses "proper hand
washing and use of utensils or gloves for working with ready-to-eat foods;" and
WHEREAS, the FDA is recommending the implementation of HACCP in food
establishments because it is a system of preventive controls that is the most effective and
efficient way to ensure that food products are safe. A HACCP system clearly identifies the
food establishment as the final party responsible for ensuring the safety of the food it
produces; and
WHEREAS, a good education and training program for food handling and sanitation
is key to successful HAACP implementation. Critical in any food establishment is ongoing
personnel training, including management. Personnel training should instill and nurture
an understanding of where potential problems exist and appropriate food handling
practices.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby request the Oakland County Department of Human
Services/Health Division to amend Article IV of the Sanitation Code for Oakland County to
include the following:
1. A requirement that the Health Division develop and implement a comprehensive
Food Handling Safety and Education Program for food service personnel in Oakland
County.
2. A requirement that prior to receiving a permit to operate a new food service
business in Oakland County each business applicant shall have at least one (1)
employee/staff member per food service business site who has successfully completed a
food service manager certification program offered by the Oakland County Health Division,
the Michigan Restaurant Association, the Michigan Department of Agriculture or successor
agency or a food service manager certification program offered through a Michigan
community college, college or university that meets Michigan criteria for food service
manager certification.
3. A requirement that within five (5) years of adoption of a revised Article IV of the
Oakland County Sanitary Code, all food service businesses operating within Oakland
County shall be required to have at least one (1) employee/staff member per business site
who has successfully completed a food service manager certification program offered by
the Health Division, the Michigan Restaurant Association, the Michigan Department of
Agriculture or successor agency or a food service manager certification program offered
through a Michigan community college, college or university that meets Michigan criteria
for food service manager certification.
4. A requirement that any employee/staff member of a food service business
operating in Oakland County that handles food or unsealed food container(s) should wear
hair coverings and shall minimize bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods by the use of
disposable gloves, deli tissue, suitable utensils or dispensing equipment, except when
washing fruits and vegetables, or as otherwise authorized by State law or rules.
5. A requirement that each food service business operating in Oakland County
incorporate verbal and visual (e.g. signs, printed procedures, etc.) reminders to
employees/staff members that reinforces the importance of proper hand washing and
emphasizes to food handlers that disposable gloves or other sanitary alternatives are not
a replacement for proper hand washing. The use of utensils, including deli tissues,
spatulas, tongs, or single-use gloves shall be preceded by thorough hand washing. Hands
should be washed and disposable gloves should be discarded after engaging in any
activities that may contaminate hands and/or gloves. Examples include the following:
A. After touching bare human body parts.
B. After using the restroom.
C. After handling animals.
D. After coughing, sneezing, using a tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking.
E. After handling soiled equipment or utensils.
F. Before food preparation.
G. When switching between raw foods and ready-to-eat foods.
H. After handling money.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
shall create one (1) Senior Public Health Sanitarian position within the Health Division's
Environmental Health Services to implement and conduct the comprehensive food
handling safety and education program.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
does hereby request the Oakland County Health Division to conduct a public hearing
regarding revisions to Article IV and to present recommendations for amending Article IV
of the Oakland County Sanitary Code and implementation of a comprehensive Food
Handling Safety and Education Program to the Board of Commissioners within ninety (90)
days.
Mr. Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Eric Coleman Frank H. Millard, Jr.
Commissioner, District #21 Commissioner, District #4
Resolution #99135 May 27, 1999
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government and
Finance Committees. There were no objections.
Resolution #99135 June 10, 1999
The Vice Chairperson referred the resolution to the Personnel Committee and
the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #99135) September 9, 1999
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: HEALTH DIVISION - FOOD HANDLING POLICY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed
the above referenced resolution and finds:
1) It is recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revised
Food Code of 1997, to implement the Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Point (HACCP) guidelines in food establishments as a means
of preventive controls to most effectively and efficiently ensure
the safety of food products.
2) It is requested that the Oakland County Human Services/Health
Division amend Article IV of the Sanitation Code for Oakland County
to include the following:
a) A requirement that the Health Division develop and implement
a comprehensive Food Handling Safety and Education Program for
food service personnel in Oakland County.
b) A requirement that prior to receiving a permit to operate a
new food service business in Oakland County each business
applicant shall have at least one (1) employee/staff member
per food service business site who has successfully completed
a food service manager certification program offered by the
Oakland County Health Division, the Michigan Restaurant
Association, the Michigan Department of Agriculture or
successor agency or a food service manager certification
program offered through a Michigan community college, college
or university that meets Michigan criteria for food service
manager certification.
c) A requirement that within five (5) years of adoption of a
revised Article IV of the Oakland County Sanitation Code, all
food service businesses operating within Oakland County shall
be required to have at least one (1) employee/staff member per
business site who has successfully completed a food service
manager certification program offered by the Health Division,
the Michigan Restaurant Association, the Michigan Department
of Agriculture or successor agency or a food service manager
certification program offered through a Michigan community
college, college or university that meets Michigan criteria
for food service manager certification.
d) A requirement that any employee/staff member of a food service
business operating in Oakland County that handles food or
unsealed food container(s) should wear hair coverings and
shall minimize bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods by
the use of disposable gloves, deli tissue, suitable utensils
or dispensing equipment, except when washing fruits and
vegetables, or as otherwise authorized by State law or rules.
e) A requirement that each food service business operating in
Oakland County incorporate verbal and visual (e.g. signs,
printed procedures, etc.) reminders to employees/staff members
that disposable gloves or other sanitary alternatives are not
a replacement for proper hand washing. The use of utensils,
including deli tissues, spatulas, tongs, or single-use gloves
shall be preceded by thorough hand washing. Hands should be
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Causey-Mitchell absent.
washed and disposable gloves should be discarded after
engaging in any activities that may contaminate hands and/or
gloves. Examples include the following:
1. After touching bare human body p
2. After the restroom.
3. After handling animals.
4. After coughing, sneezing, using
tobacco, eating or drinking.
5. After handling soiled equipment
6. Before food preparation.
7. When switching between raw foods
foods.
8. After handling money.
3) It is further requested that one (1) Senior Public Health Sanitarian
position be created within the Health Division's Environmental
Health Services to implement and conduct the Comprehensive Food
Handling Safety and Education Program.
4) The Health Division is requested to conduct a public hearing
regarding the revisions to Article IV and to present recommendations
for amending Article IV of the Oakland County Sanitation Code and
implementation of a comprehensive Food Handling Safety and Education
Program to the Board of Commissioners within ninety (90) days.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Resolution #99135 September 9, 1999
Moved by Taub supported by Melton the Finance, Personnel and General
Government Committee Reports be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the reports were accepted.
Moved by Taub supported by Melton the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Taub supported by Melton the resolution be amended to coincide
with the recommendations in the Finance and General Government Committee Reports.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendments carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch,
McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez,
Taub, Amos, Appel, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Devine, Dingeldey. (24)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as amended,
was adopted. rI HEREBY
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
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STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 9, 1999 with the original
record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 9th day pf September, 1999.
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G( William Caddell, County Clerk