Meeting Minutes
Date: August 25, 2010 - Place: CHD - Health & Human Services Bldg. LDR
Classroom
Presiding: H. Banks Carroll, M. D.
Attending Members: Todd Jarrell, M. D., William DeNamur D.M.D., Ms. Brenda
Dozier, Carlos Wise, M.D., Mayor Jim Wetherington, Mr. Isaiah Hugley
Absent Members: N/A
Others Present: Dr. Lawton Davis, Acting District Health Director, Ed Saidla,
Pam Middleton, Karon Bush, Jerome Deal, Sheila Mayfield, Brenda Forman, Pam
Fair, Steve Gunby, Christy Kuriatnyk, Carol Popwell, Secretary
Special Guests: Constance Roberts, Kionna Ward, Monique Holmes, Yolanda Patton,
Robin Berky
Transcription:
Agenda TopicDiscussionDecisionResponsibility
I. Call to orderDr. Carroll called the Columbus Board of Health to order at
1:00pm. Dr. Carroll asked the board members to introduce themselves to Dr.
Davis.NoneNone
II. Approval of MinutesDr. Carroll asked if there were any questions or
comments on the previous minutes received (June 23, 2010). Dr. Carroll asked
for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Dr. Jarrell seconded
by Dr. DeNamur and approved by all members present. None
III. Excused AbsencesThere were no absences
NoneNone
IV. Financial ReportDr. Carroll asked Pam Middleton to present the financial
report to the Board. Ms. Middleton reminded the Board that the first furlough
day is scheduled for Friday, September 3rd.Ms Middleton stated that the
financials are on target for the year based on the adjustments relevant to the
planned furlough days. Fee collections for July 2010 were higher than July 2009.
Pam Fair will provide an additional press release to area media including CCG
TV and community partners informing of the 2010 furlough dates.
V. Old BusinessThere was no old business, but Dr. Carroll commented on the
retirement celebration for Dr. Kopp?nyi. It was a very nice affair and there
were several dignitaries from the State as well as several active District
Health Directors in attendance. Pam Fair mentioned Larry Grier from The
Columbus Ledger Enquirer wants to do an article on Dr. K as a follow-up on what
he has accomplished during his tenure as District Health Director.None
None
VI. New BusinessDr. Carroll opened the floor for New Business by introducing
attorney Steve Gunby who is replacing William Rumer as the attorney for the
Columbus Board of Health. Mr. Rumer has been appointed to a judgeship by the
Governor. NoneNone
VII. Equipment PurchaseEd Saidla stated we have a request through MMRS Grant
Funding from the Hospitals to purchase up to fourteen (14) Digital 800 MHz
radios to be on the cities upgraded system and seven (7) 800 MHz Desk-top Base
Stations radios for a total of $57,974.00, the equipment would be purchased
through the Motorola Corporation under the State of Georgia contract prices.
Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the purchase of the 800 MHz radios
and base stations using 2008 MMRS Grant Funding. A motion was made by Ms.
Dozier, seconded by Dr. Jarrell and approved by those members present.None
VIII. District Health Director?s ReportDr. Carroll called on Dr. Davis to give
Director?s report. Dr. Davis mentioned there were two (2) things he would like
to inform the Board. The first in regards to the Health Director position,
Public Health staff has done all they can in Atlanta to get the position
published. The second ties into the sensitivity to money, in State there are
two types of Grant in Aid, General and Programmatic. The disbursement of the
money is based on a formula that has not been changed since 1970 that took into
population and tax digest. A committee has been formed to look at a new
formula for Grant in Aid in the State of Georgia.NoneNone
IX. Presentation
Dr. Carroll called on Brenda Forman, from WIC to present information on
Breastfeeding Awareness to the Board.
None
None
X. Adjourned
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Dr. Carroll,
ChairmanNoneNone
Columbus Board of Health
Respectfully submitted by: Carol Popwell, Secretary
NEXT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING TO BE HELD:
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
1:00 PM
LDR CLASSROOM
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