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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
May 31, 2000
Board of Health Minutes
Transcription completed by Anne Miles Thomas 1 May 31, 2000
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 THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2000 AT THE
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BUILDING IN HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA.
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS PRESENT: Jonathan Klein, Janet Southerland, Richard Marinshaw,
Barry Adler, Mel Hurston, Martha Stucker, Ron Cammarata, Lee Werley
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS ABSENT: Brenda Crowder-Gaines, Barry Jacobs, Sandra Quinn
STAFF PRESENT: Rosemary Summers, Health Director; Anne Miles Thomas, Administrative Assistant
GUESTS PRESENT: No guests were present.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Jonathan Klein called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. There were no guests or other staff present.
II. Action Items
A. APPROVAL OF May 25, 2000 AGENDA and MINUTES (April 27, 2000)
Motion to approve the Agenda of May 25, 2000 as stated was made by Martha Stucker,
seconded by Janet Southerland and carried without dissent.
The Minutes of the April 27, 2000 meeting Section III, item A-3, Personal Health Fee Schedule
should reflect “annual” review of the fee schedule. The last sentence of Section III, item B-1
should read “This increase is to be applied primarily to increase employee salaries to the
County’s living wage level and for other operational needs.” Rick Marinshaw suggested the last
sentence of Section III, item B-1 in the paragraph covering the adoption specialist deferral
(acquisition of software package) be deleted to accurately reflect the Board’s actions in this
matter.
The motion to approve the minutes of April 27, 2000 with the above corrections was
made by Mel Hurston, seconded by Martha Stucker and carried without dissent.
III. Reports/Action from Committees
A. Nominating Committee
1. Four members of the current Board of Health have appointments that expire on June 30,
2000. Mr. Mel Hurston, at-large member and Dr. Barry Adler, optometrist member are just
completing their first term and have indicated their willingness to serve a second three-year
term. They are eligible for reappointment.
Ms. Brenda Crowder-Gaines, at-large member and Mr. Rick Marinshaw, engineer member are
completing third terms on the Board and are not eligible for reappointment. The committee has
started the recruitment process, however, has not received suitable applications at this point in
time to make a recommendation.
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The motion to forward Barry Adler and Mel Hurston to the Board of Commissioners for
reappointment to a second term was made by Martha Stucker, seconded by Janet
Southerland and carried without dissent.
B. Dental and Personal Health Committee
1. Annual Contract Renewals
a. UNC Family Medicine/Physician Coverage
The proposed contract includes an increase in time to cover additional needs the
department has for communicable disease coverage, protocol consultation, and to
increase our continuity of care for patients by enabling a single physician to provide
more of the clinical services needed by the department.
The motion to approve the UNC Family Medicine/Physician Coverage contract subject to
Commissioner and budget approval was made by Janet Southerland, seconded by
Martha Stucker and carried without dissent.
b. UNC Dental Pediatrics/Resident Coverage
This contract covers the services of a pediatric dental resident at a standard per day
charge for residents of the dental school.
The motion to approve the UNC Dental Pediatrics/Resident Coverage contract subject to
Commissioner and budget approval was made by Martha Stucker, seconded by Lee
Werley and carried without dissent.
c. UNC Dental Ecology/Dental Director
This contract covers the services of the Dental Director for FY00-01. There is no
increase over the previous year’s contract, however, more specificity has been added to
the contract.
Motion to approve the UNC Dental Ecology/Dental Director contract subject to
Commissioner and budget approval was made by Janet Southerland, seconded by Barry
Adler, and carried without dissent.
d. UNC Dental Resident Services
This contract covers the services of a dental resident for FY00-01. There may be an
increase over the previous year’s contract depending on legislative action regarding
UNC salaries.
Motion to approve the UNC Resident Services contract subject to Commissioner and
budget approval was made by Janet Southerland, seconded by Martha Stucker, and
carried without dissent.
C. Executive Committee
1. Budget Hearing Preparation
Board of Health members agreed to split attendance at the two public hearings to be
held by the Board of County Commissioners and make brief presentation in support of
the health department budget request for FY 2000-2001. Bullet points on several topics
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were distributed at the meeting for discussion and for each member attending the
meeting.
2. Follow-up from April 14 work session
The list of priority issues discussed at the April 14 work session was brought to the
Board’s attention for discussion. It was suggested that the Board of Health focus on core
areas and put these on a future agenda for discussion. This will be done and the list
collapsed into broader areas for the next meeting.
3. Legislative Matters
The Health Trust Fund relates to the Tobacco Trust Funds allocated to North Carolina.
Advocacy of these funds for health purposes was discussed. An e-mail campaign to
each of our representatives in support of this legislation is encouraged.
The Right to Health Care legislation, sponsored by Verla Insko, provides legislation
ensuring every citizen the fundamental right to health care on a regular basis.
Healthy Carolinians Legislation is a new bill restoring financial support for Healthy
Carolinians.
IV. Board Comments
Rosemary Summers discussed budget issues that have been submitted to the Board of County
Commissioners for approval and the course of action needed to promote awareness and
improve visibility of the role the Health Department plays in the community.
V. Announcements and Public Comment
Ron Cammarata announced his upcoming resignation of his Board of Health appointment.
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mel Hurston, seconded by Janet Southerland,
and carried without dissent.
The Board of Health meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
The next regular Board of Health meeting will be held on June 22, 2000 at the Government Services
Center in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemary L. Summers, MPH, DrPH
Health Director
Secretary to the Board RLS:amt