Meeting Minutes
Date: March 25, 2009 Place: CHD- Health & Human Services Bldg., LDR Training
Room
Presiding: H. Banks. Carroll, M. D.
Attending Members: Mayor Jim Wetherington, Todd Jarrell, M. D., Ms. Brenda
Dozier, Carlos Wise, M. D.,
Absent Members: Isaiah Hugley, City Manager, James Lawrence, D.D.S.
Others Present: David Arrington(for the City Manager)Dr. Zsolt Koppanyi, Bill
Rumer, Attorney, Ed Saidla, Pam Middleton,
Eileen Albritton, Sheila Mayfield, Pam Fair, Christy Kuriatnyk, Jerome Deal,
Joanne Strickland, Brenda Forman, Charlene Ellis
Special Guests: Service Award Recipients
Transcription:
Agenda TopicDiscussionDecisionResponsibility
I. Call to orderDr. Carroll called the Columbus Board of Health to order at
1:00pm.NoneNone
II. Approval of MinutesDr. Carroll asked if there were any questions or
comments on the previous minutes received or any problems with the new format
of the minutes. (February 25, 2009) Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve
the minutes. A motion was made by Dr. Jarrell, seconded by Mrs. Dozier and
approved by those members present. None
III. Excused AbsencesDr. Carroll stated there is one Excused Absence for the
meeting. Dr. James Lawrence is out of town.Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to
approve the Excused Absence. A motion was made by Ms. Dozier, seconded by Dr.
Wise and approved by those members present.None
IV. Old BusinessNoneNoneNone
V. New BusinessDr. Carroll asked for any New Business to come before the Board.
There were twenty-two Service Awards to be presented to employees ranging from
5 years to 30 years of service. Dr. Carroll and Dr. Koppanyi presented the
certificates.
Dr. Carroll called on Christy Kuriatnyk, Environmental Health to discuss the
Gray Water Ordinance. Ms. Kuriatnyk explained the regulations in order to adopt
this ordinance and asked for the Board approval. A brief discussion followed.
None
Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the adoption of the Gray Water Use
Guidelines. A motion was made by Ms. Dozier, seconded by Dr. Wise and approved
by those members present.None
None
VI. EquipmentNoneNoneNone
VII. District Director?s ReportDr. Carroll asked Dr. Koppanyi for the
Director?s Report. Dr. Koppanyi stated that the outcome of the decision
regarding the placement of public health is still pending. No decision has been
made at this time as to where public health will be placed under Community
Health or Mental Health. Dr. Koppanyi stated that the independent agency idea
for public health no longer exists. There was brief discussion regarding this.
Mr. Saidla stated that the 2009FY Public Health Budget is sufficient but there
are questions concerning the 2010FY Budget. Mr. Saidla suggested that Board
Members contact their local representatives and ask for their support. NoneNone
VIII. Nursing Report Dr. Carroll asked Ms. Mayfield for the Nursing Report.
Ms. Mayfield stated there was one retirement application from Adult Health that
had been received. There are still nursing positions that need to be filled.
None
Referring to February 25, 2009 minutes the stated times that the meningococcal
vaccine can be given is to children between the ages of 11-18 years of age
according to VFC Standards.
IX. Environmental HealthNoneNoneNone
X. Financial ReportDr. Carroll asked Joanne Strickland to present the financial
report to the Board. Percent of budget spent is on target for the year at 67%
for 8 months.None
XI. PresentationNoneNoneNone
XII. AdjournedWith no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by
Dr. Carroll, Chairman. All members present were in favor. NoneNone
Columbus Board of Health
Respectfully submitted by: Charlene Ellis, Secretary
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