Meeting Minutes
Date: April 22, 2009 Place: CHD- Health & Human Services Bldg., LDR Training
Room
Presiding: H. Banks. Carroll, M. D.
Attending Members: Todd Jarrell, M. D., Carlos Wise, M. D., Isaiah Hugley,
City Manager
Absent Members: James Lawrence, D.D.S., Brenda Dozier, Mayor Jim Wetherington
Others Present: Dr. Zsolt Koppanyi, Ed Saidla, Pam Middleton,
Eileen Albritton, Sheila Mayfield, Christy Kuriatnyk, Joanne Strickland, Karon
Bush, Charlene Ellis
Special Guests: None
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. (March 25, 2009) Dr. Carroll asked
for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Dr. Jarrell, seconded
by Mr. Hugley and approved by those members present. None
III. Excused AbsencesDr. Carroll stated there are two Excused Absences for the
meeting. Dr. James Lawrence and Mrs. Dozier are both out of town. Dr. Carroll
asked for a motion to approve the Excused Absences. A motion was made by Dr.
Jarrell, seconded by Mr. Hugley and approved by those members present.None
IV. Financial ReportDr. Carroll asked Joanne Strickland to present the
financial report to the Board.Ms. Strickland stated that the financials are on
target and there are no issues.None
V. Old BusinessNoneNone
None
VI. New BusinessNoneNoneNone
VII. Equipment NoneNoneNone
VIII. District Health Director?s ReportDr. Carroll asked Dr. Koppanyi for the
Director?s Report. Dr. Koppanyi stated that after May lst there will be more
information from the Governor?s office regarding the final decisions that have
been made. Dr. Koppanyi stated that with the upcoming change with Public Health
moving over to Community Health the Babies Can?t Wait Program will go with
Public Health. Also, District Child Health will receive an 8% GIA budget cut in
the next FY 2010. Also stated, the school nurse positions have been restored in
the school systems for the State. Mr. Hugley stated that Mayor Wetherington
would be discussing the City Budget on April 28th for any future changes that
will be noted. NoneNone
IX. Nursing Report Dr. Carroll asked Ms. Mayfield for the Nursing Report.
Ms. Mayfield stated that Immunization Week is going to begin on Monday, April
27 and end on Friday, May lst. Ms. Mayfield stated that with the lack of
nursing staff it will be challenging to service the expected attendance.
None
X. Environmental HealthDr. Carroll asked Christy Kuriatnyk for the
Environmental Health Report. Ms. Kuriatnyk stated there would be a rabies
clinic next month held in the Columbus Civic Center parking area. Mr. Hugley
stated that the rabies clinic that is much appreciated and is essential for the
community. NoneNone
XI. PresentationDr. Carroll called on Sheila Mayfield, Nursing Administration
to present the presentation to the Board. There was a brief discussion
regarding teen health. Ms. Mayfield asked the Board Members to tour the Teen
Health Center at its new location which is across from the Health and Human
Services Building. NoneNone
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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