Meeting Minutes
Date: May 25, 2011 - Place: CHD - Health & Human Services Bldg. LDR Classroom
Presiding: H. Banks Carroll, M. D.
Attending Members: Ms. Brenda Dozier, William DeNamur D.M.D., Todd Jarrell, M.
D. , Isaiah Hugley
Absent Members: Carlos Wise, M.D., Mayor Teresa Tomlinson
Others Present: Dr. Beverley Townsend, Judy Tucker for Mayor Tomlinson, Steve
Gunby, Ed Saidla, Eileen Albritton, Pam Middleton, Joanne Strickland, Karon
Bush, Brenda Forman, Sheila Mayfield, Pam Fair, Jerome Deal, Colethia Moore,
Cathy Graves
Agenda Topic Discussion Decision Responsibility
I. Call to order Dr. Carroll called the Columbus Board of Health to order at 1:00pm.
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II. Approval of Minutes Dr. Carroll asked if there were any questions or comments on
the previous minutes received (April 27, 2011). Dr. Carroll asked for a motion
to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Dr. DeNamur seconded by Dr.
Jarrell and approved by all members present.
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III. Excused Absences Dr. Carroll stated there is one Excused Absence for the meeting,
Dr. Wise. Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the Excused Absence. A motion was
made by Ms. Dozier seconded by Mr. Hugley and approved by all members present. None
IV. Financial Report Dr. Carroll called on Joanne Strickland to present the financial
report to the Board. Ms. Strickland stated the financials are on target for the year
based on the adjustments relevant to the planned furlough days. None
V. Old Business Dr. Carroll called on Ed Saidla. Mr. Saidla discussed:
1) Tentative schedule for one day a month furloughs for FY12 which begins
July 1.
Dr. Carroll called on Pam Fair. Ms. Fair discussed:
1) The Baby Expo was a success with approximately 4000 people in
attendance. The committee is looking at potential partners for next year?s
event. Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the furlough dates. A motion was made
by Dr. DeNamur seconded by Mr. Hugley and approved by all members present.
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VI. New Business Dr. Carroll called on Ed Saidla. Mr. Saidla discussed:
1) The annual GAFP conference will be held from June 15 ? 19, 2011 in
Hilton Head, South Carolina. This is a continuing education event for Dr.
Townsend. Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the expense for the GAFP
conference. A motion was made by Mr. Hugley seconded by Dr. DeNamur and
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VII. District Health Director?s Report Dr. Carroll called on Dr. Townsend is to give
the Director?s report. Dr. Townsend presented the following;
1) Governor Deal signed the bill to make Public Health a separate agency.
2) Columbus Health Department collaborates with the Healthy Kids Program.
3) She is looking forwarding to attending her first District Health
Directors meeting in Atlanta and meeting her new colleagues.
4) Eileen Albritton will be retiring the end of June, with a celebration
scheduled for June 29th at 2pm.
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VIII. Presentation Dr. Carroll called on Colethia Moore to present information on National
Infant Immunization Week. None
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IX. Adjourned
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Dr. Carroll,
Chairman.
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