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Meeting Minutes
Date: October 28, 2015 - Place: CHD - Health & Human Services Bldg., District
Administration Conference Room
Presiding: Carlos Wise MD
Attending Members: Ms. Yasmin Cathright, James Lopez, DDS, Ravindra Agarwal,
MD
Absent Members: Rajinder Chhokar MD, Mayor?s office, City Manager?s office
Others Present: Beverley A. Townsend, MD, Mr. Steve Gunby, Karon Bush,
Tori Endres, Joanne Strickland, Sheila Mayfield, Kristi Ludy, Brenda Forman,
Pamela Kirkland, Carol Popwell, Secretary
Agenda Topic Discussion Decision Responsibility
Call to order
Dr. Wise called the Columbus Board of Health to order at 1:05pm.
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Approval of Minutes
Dr. Wise asked if there were any questions or comments on the previous minutes
received (September 23, 2015).
Dr. Wise asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Dr.
Agarwal, seconded by Ms. Cathright and approved by all members present.
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District Health Director?s Report
Dr. Wise called on Dr. Townsend to give the Director?s Report;
1. Restructure project going well, will plan a tour during the January 2016
meeting.
2. Health Department continues to promote Flu Vaccine
3. Attended the local UGA Cooperative Extension annual Legislative Breakfast
today
4. Will participate in Community Needs Assessment through Columbus Regional
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Financial Report Dr. Wise called on Joanne Strickland to present the financial report
to the Board. Ms. Strickland presented the following;
1. Written copy of the financial report and overview for FY16 budget is
$5,677,814 with one revision.
2. Expenses were $1,306,814 which is $204,350 more that the same time last
year, which is under target for 3 months of operations.
3. Fees collected are $350,996 which is up from same time last year by $13,975.
4. All other programs on target for 3 months of operation.
5. FY15 Audited Financial Statements in notebooks; Mr. Larry Young will be here
next meeting to give an overview.
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Excused Absences Dr. Wise stated there is one excused absence for the meeting, Dr.
Chhokar
Dr. Wise asked for motion for the excused absence of Dr. Chhokar. A motion was
made by Dr. Lopez seconded by Ms. Cathright and approved by all members present. None
New Business Dr. Wise opened the floor for New Business.
1. Dr. Wise brought the board?s attention to the 2016 meeting schedule in front
of binder. BOH meetings are generally on the 4th Wednesday each month with
exception of July and November. This year there are two conflicts; the March
and April meeting, new dates are listed.
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Program Reports Dr. Wise asked if there were any Program reports;
Kristi Ludy, County Environmental Health Manager reported;
1. Provided Environmental Health numbers from September 16 to October 15 which
included a number of permitted establishments and routine inspections.
2. Changes to the Food Service Rules effective November 1st, major changes are
food allergies and Mobile Unit trucks.
Sheila Mayfield, County Nurse Manager reported;
1. Provided data on clients from July 1 ? September 30;
a. Total clients 9,621
b. Initial visits to HD 85% - return visits 15%
2. Scoliosis clinics will continue until December, along with immunization
audits
3. September was Sickle Cell awareness month, worked with Lois Williams
4. Met goal set for Cancer Coalition donation through fundraising activities
within the health department.
5. Staff remains busy providing flu vaccines to our community partners (i.e.
schools, private businesses, etc.)
6. Earlier this month, we participated with Operation Baby Shower providing
education on WIC services, as well as, other services Public Health has to
offer our veterans within the community
7. Staff have completed 12 of our 34 scheduled outreach clinics
8. Participating since September on the Muscogee County Attendance panel
9. Participating on a new committee through the DA?s office ? (SDYC) Sudden
Death of Young Children ? covering ages 8 ? 21 years.
10. Received books through a Safe Kids grant that will educate parents on
co-sleeping
Brenda Forman, WIC Nutrition Director reported;
1. WIC also received some of the books to educate parents on co-sleeping
2. Have partnered with the 1st Foundation; they will mail books monthly to
children ages 0 to 5 years. WIC was able to enroll 100 children.
3. WIC on Wheels is now serving 235 families throughout our district. We hope
to be able to continue the program because funding has run out.
Pam Kirkland, PIO reported;
1. Looking at solidifying agreements with local schools for non-clinical
interns and volunteers
2. Completing brochure and website for Project Launch. Have PSA?s and Radio
announcements planned. Also plan on an ad in Family & Kids magazine.
3. Hal Weidman will be on the Dee Armstrong shop talking about Lead Poison
Prevention week.
4. Updating the Facebook page with all activity as well.
5. Will be at ?Spooktacular in the Park? on Saturday handing out info on Lead
Poison Prevention and safe trick-a-treating.
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Adjourned With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Dr.
Wise.
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Columbus Board of Health NEXT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING TO BE HELD:
Respectfully submitted by: Carol Popwell, Secretary DECEMBER 2, 2015
1:00 PM
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM
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