02-10-69 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Mrs. Kathryn L. Blough City Clerk City Hall South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Mrs. Blough: FEBRUARY 10, 1969 January 20, 1969 This is in response to your letter of January 14 asking for statistics regarding dental care provided welfare recipients in the past year. Our dental program has been increased in its extent of coverage considerably in the past two years so any figures, I believe, would not be of any assistance in determining a reduction in dental needs, as a result of the effectiveness of using Hydrofluosilicic Acid in South Bend city water. Also, you will note that our figures are county wide since we have the entire county, and are unable to give South Bend city figures only. During the year 1967, 57 dentists were paid $78,388.50 and for the year 1968, 61 were -paid $95,721.72, or an increase of $17,333.22 for 1968 over 1967. I am sorry we do not have figures that would reflect any of the effectiveness of the use of Hydrofluosilicic Acid in South Bend water. If we can be of any other help, please feel free to call on us. Sincerely, Wilmer H- .Tolle, Director Councilman Allen questioned Mr. Hunter as to the change from 23% Hydrofluosilicic Acid to 25 %. Mr Hunter suggested Mr. Smurr explain this. Mr. Smurr said the firm had difficulty providing constan 23/a.(sometimes 270/0 solution. It is hoped that a 25% solution will enable better distribution. Dr. Gish stated agreement with Councilman Allen that there is need for specific control statistics and that diligence should not be relaxed. Councilman Allen spoke against the fluoride ordinance,, and stressed the need..for control statistics Dr. Gish told of the benefits of $uoride throughout the state. In a fluoride community, the Head Start children (4 -5 yrs.) program showed none had seen dentists and they had good teeth. Dr. Gish stated that a preventive program in dental care eliminates tooth decay, that is, the use of fluoride dental floss, fluoride dentifrice and fluoride water. Dr. Molenda told of the teacher training program the Dental Society offers in South Bend. Dr. Schiller claimed a fluoride program should have been started in South Bend years ago. Councilman Laven made a motion to amend the ordinance to read the 20th day of January instead of the 8th day of January. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion Carried. 9 ayes, 0 nays. Councilman Laven m ;owed- tYj-�_Ordinance go to the.Council favorable as amended. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 ayes, (Councilmen Craven, Grounds, Laven, Palmer,Reinke, Wise and Zielinski) 2 nays, (Councilmen Allen and Szymkowiak) There being no further business before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Laven made a motion to -rise and report to the Council. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 8:54 p.m. ATTEST: CLE