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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOH minutes 032812MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 23, 2012 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Lisa Smith March 23, 2012 Page 1 ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: To enhance the quality of life, promote the health, and preserve the environment for all people in the Orange County community. THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MET ON March 23, 2012, at the Whitted Human Services Center, Hillsborough, NC. BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Whitaker, Chair; Liska Lackey; Steve Yuhasz, Commissioner Representative; Mike Carstens; Anissa Vines; Corey Davis; Paul Chelminski BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS ABSENT: Matthew Kelm, Susan Elmore, Michael Wood, Carol Haggerty STAFF PRESENT: Colleen Bridger, Health Director; Pam McCall Nursing Director Director; Anne Hill Interim Finance and Administrative Operations Division Director, Tom Konsler, Environmental Health Division Director; Donna King, Health Promotions and Education Director; Carla Julian, Dental Clinic Manager; Anne Hill Administrative Officer Lisa Smith, Administrative Assistant; Renee Kemske, Nidhi Sachdeva, Cristina Sansone, Karen Terrell GUESTS PRESENT: None Welcome and Introductions Tony Whitaker, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and welcomed new Health Department staff member Karen Terrell I. Approval of March 23, 2012 Agenda Motion to approve the Agenda of March 23, 2012 was made by Steve Yuhasz, seconded by Paul Chelminski, and carried without dissent. II. Public Comment for Items NOT on Printed Agenda: none III. Action Items (Consent) A. Minutes approval of February 22, 2012 meeting The Board is required to review and approve minutes of all official meetings of the Board. The latest minutes are from the meeting on February 22, 2012 B. Accept and Approve Community Health Assessment The Orange County Health Department and Healthy Carolinians of Orange County has released the completed 2011 Orange County Community Health Assessment report. Approve and share report with Board of County Commissioners in April 2012. Motion to approve the consent agenda items was made by Steve Yuhasz, seconded by Anissa Vines, and carried without dissent. MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 23, 2012 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Lisa Smith March 23, 2012 Page 2 IV. National Nutrition Month: Renee Kemske & Cristina Sansone did a presentation for National Nutrition Month. Renee gave a brief overview of the diabetes self management and nutrition program. V. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action A. Immunization/Pertussis Update Pam McCall talked about the immunization survey and how Information was collected from local medical providers regarding changes in the NC Immunization Program. Local practices were asked whether changes in eligibility for free vaccines for children have affected their provision of childhood vaccines for their clients. Orange County has currently had 13 cases of pertussis at four different schools. B. BOH Committee Structure Changes With the new BOH priorities, Colleen recommends changing the committee structure to facilitate work on these priorities. This would result with the elimination of the EH and CCP committees as issues arise the chair can always appoint Ad Hoc committees to address. There are currently two liaison vacancies on the Healthy Carolinians and one liaison vacancy on the North Carolina Association of Boards of Health. BOH members are needed to fill these liaison vacancies. Liska Lackey agreed to join the Healthy Carolinians committee and Corey Davis the North Carolinian Association of Boards of Health. C. By-Laws Review The Board of Health By-Laws was last revised November 16, 2000 and current by-laws require review every 5 years. There was a discussion of changing wording in Section 2 Terms of Office and Section 8. Contract Negotiations. Colleen will work on the recommended wording changes, there will be a discussion of the revisions at the April BOH meeting, and the board will vote at the May meeting to approve the changes. D. Joint Meeting with BOCC The Board of Commissioners has agreed to calendar a joint meeting with the Board of Health on April 19, 2012. The meeting will be held beginning with dinner at 5:30 pm. The meeting must adjourn no later than 6:45 pm so that Commissioners may hold a work session following the meeting. The following topics will be discussed: Update on Dental Consolidation Board of Health Priorities (Access to Care, Child & Family Obesity, Substance Abuse/Mental Health) Board of Health Strategic Plan The Board decided Colleen Bridger and Carol would lead in the dental consolidation, Paul Chelminski and Liska Lackey would lead the BOH priorities, and Colleen Bridger, Tony Whitaker, and Matthew Kelm would lead the talking points and questions for the BOH strategic plan. MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 23, 2012 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Lisa Smith March 23, 2012 Page 3 E. Board Terms & Upcoming Vacancy There is one upcoming term of service vacancy for the Board as of June 30, 2012. Anissa Vines has served as an At-Large Member for two full 3 year terms. She is not eligible for another term. The nominating committee will begin the recruitment and selection process for this position Tony Whitaker has served one full term and is eligible for an additional three year term. Motion to have Tony Whitaker reappointed for another term was made by Mike Carstens, seconded by Liska Lackey, and carried without dissent. Mike Carstens has served one full term and is eligible for an additional three year term. Motion to have Mike Carstens reappointed for another term was made by Paul Chelminski, seconded by Corey Davis, and carried without dissent. Corey Davis will be serving his first full term. Corey Davis was appointed December 13, 2011 to fill the remainder of a term vacated by Christopher Cook. Motion to have Corey Davis appointed to begin serving a full term was made by Paul Chelminski, seconded by Corey Davis, and carried without dissent. F. Health Director probationary review Tony Whitaker will do the WPPR review with Colleen Bridger and bring it to the board in April to vote. G. Informational Items Informational items are provided to the Board to cover topics that Board members should be aware of or for general interest. Items are not discussed during the meeting unless Board members ask for discussion. a. Health Director’s Report b. Environmental Health Updates c. Media Clips VI. Board Comments VII. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. was made by Anissa Vines, seconded by Paul Chelminski, and carried without dissent. MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 23, 2012 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Lisa Smith March 23, 2012 Page 4 The next Board of Health Meeting will be held April 25, 2012 at the Whitted Human Services Center Hillsborough, NC at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Colleen Bridger, MPH, PhD. Health Director Secretary to the Board MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 23, 2012 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Lisa Smith March 23, 2012 Page 1