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Corpus FOOD SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Christi Regular Meeting - January 21, 1992
Administrative Conference Room
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Health Department
MEMBERS PRESENT: D. W. Haven, Chairman; Method Snapka; Edward Dominguez;
Robert Ard; Fred Kuddes
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Bell ; Robert Ard; John Otto ab
STAFF PRESENT: Dr. Sisley; Leon Decker; Jim McFarland; Cynthia Hillen (Nln
CALL TO ORDER: By Mr. Haven at 2 :00 p.m. Minutes approved.
ATTENDANCE REVIEW: All in good standing, except Mr. Otto. He will be
submitting hisresignation as other duties prevent his participation. MOTION
APPROVED to excuse Mr. Ard due to a Del Mar commitment .
DIRECTORS REPORT: Mr. Decker report for 1991: Less food inspections--
probably due to staff shortage; less complaints investigated; less Food
Handler Courses completed--probably due to large number of Food Handler Cards
still being valid, which were issued in 1990 during strictly enforced
temporary events; less Food Manager Permits; Food Establishment Health
Permits slightly increased; summary inspection scores about the same as 1990;
Health Permit Collections down a little--100% was collected. So far in 1992
(with the new fee increases) Health Permit Collections are up over $29,000
with 113 establishments outstanding (some may have closed their business) ; a
$25 late fee will be charged.
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Haven presented the Committee's 1991 Annual Report; he
asked that Mr. Decker's report accompany it. Due to complaints, the City has
asked for the Committee's recommendation regarding changing the smoking
ordinance to a higher percentage of restaurant space allocation for
nonsmokers, and to having the smoking area completely separate from the
nonsmoking area. Members were informed that the Health & Welfare Board
recommended an increase in the nonsmoking area but chose not to address other
issues. Members feel there is a misunderstanding of the existing ordinance;
they feel the wording of the ordinance allows each food establishment enough
flexibility to accommodate its customers requests; that an increased
percentage of nonsmoking seating might result in empty seats in some
establishments . Members stated that smoking areas are located by the exhaust
to maximize the air flow; they feel it is less harmful for a nonsmoker to
walk through a smoking area than it would be to have the smoke drift back
over the nonsmokers toward the exhaust. Motion approved to recommend leaving
the smoking ordinance unchanged as it applies to restaurants . Mr. Haven
requested a copy of the complaint list as he feels many places being
complained about are not food establishments.
DISCUSSION: The need for Food Handler examinations for Tuberculosis,
Sexually Transmitted Diseases & AIDS was discussed. Dr. Sisley informed
Members that these diseases are not transmitted thru food handling.
ADJOURNMENT: At 2: 40 p.m. Next meeting 3-17-92 at 2:00 p.m.
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