The regular meeting of the Columbus Board of Health was held in the LaQuita
Dowdell Rogers Classroom of the Health and Human Services Center on Wednesday,
January 23, 2008, at 1:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
James H. Sullivan, M.D.
Banks H. Carroll, M. D.
James A. Lawrence, D.D.S.
Ms. Brenda Dozier
Mayor Jim Wetherington
Isaiah Hugley, City Manager
Howard Willis, M. D.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Zsolt Koppanyi, M. D. Pam Fair
Bill Rumer Sheila Mayfield
Ed Saidla Charlene Ellis
Eileen Albritton Margaret Gosden
Pam Middleton
Jackie Miller
Karon Bush
SPECIAL GUEST:
Mrs. James H. " Bunny" Sullivan
Mrs. Nancy Burgin
Ms. Elizabeth Sullivan
Mr. Jay Sullivan
Mr. Bishop
Marie Pearre
Dee Cantrell
Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the last board
meeting. A motion was made by Dr. Lawrence, seconded by Dr. Willis and approved
by those members present.
Dr. Carroll stated there were no Excused Absences to be approved at this board
meeting.
Dr. Carroll also stated there was no Old Business on the Action List to be
discussed at this time.
Dr. Carroll stated that the next order of business would be the election of
officers. Since Dr. Sullivan is going to be retiring, new officers will need to
be elected. Dr. Carroll opened the floor for nominations of officers. Dr.
Lawrence nominated Dr. Carroll for Chairman of the Board. Dr. Carroll asked for
any other nominations. There being none, Dr. Carroll asked for all members in
favor of this nomination, please raise their hands. There were none opposed. It
was accepted by all board members that Dr. Carroll would be the new Chairman.
Dr. Carroll stated that the floor was open for any nominations for
Vice-Chairman. Dr. Lawrence nominated Ms. Dozier for Vice-Chairperson. Dr.
Carroll asked for any other nominations. There being none, Dr. Carroll asked
for all those in favor of Ms. Dozier as Vice-Chairperson to please raise their
hands. There were none opposed. It was accepted by all board members that Ms.
Dozier would be the new Vice-Chairperson.
Dr. Carroll thanked the board for their participation and Ms. Gosden stated
that history had been made by Ms. Dozier being the first woman Vice-Chairperson
elected to this board.
Dr. Carroll asked that the board members review the information on the GPHA
Policy and Legislative NewsLetter that is included in the board books. Dr.
Carroll asked if anyone had any comments regarding this information. Mr. Saidla
stated this board is a member of the Georgia Public Health Association and Dr.
Skelton, Dr. Koppanyi?s counterpart in the Coastal District, sent out this
newsletter with information making you aware of what the GPHA positions are
currently in the Legislative Session. Dr. Carroll asked if there were any
questions about the newsletter.
Dr. Carroll asked Mr. Saidla to present the Equipment Request to the Board. Mr.
Saidla stated that a purchase of two (2) Patch Panel Switches for the computer
network system. The switches that we currently have are not fast enough and the
computer network system has outgrown the switches. The cost for the two
switches would be approximately $3,500.00 each.
This bid price is from the lowest bidder, out of three bids received. This bid
was received from Cpak Technology Solutions. Dr. Carroll asked for any
questions or comments from the board members. Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to
approve the purchase of these items. A motion was made by Mr. Hugley, seconded
by Dr. Lawrence and approved by those members present.
Dr. Carroll stated in lieu of the abbreviated session, as far as the business
session, there would be no financial reports.
Dr. Carroll welcomed and introduced Dr. Sullivan?s family. Mrs. Sullivan and
three of the children, Jay, Nancy and Elizabeth.
Dr. Carroll called on Mayor Wetherington to present and read the Proclamation
on behalf of the City of Columbus in honor of Dr. Sullivan on his retirement
from the Board.
Dr. Carroll called on Dr. Koppanyi to present and read the Resolution from the
Columbus Board of Health in Dr. Sullivan?s honor. Dr. Koppanyi had personal and
professional comments for Dr. Sullivan.
Dr. Carroll had personal and professional comments for Dr. Sullivan. Dr.
Carroll unveiled Dr. Sullivan?s portrait that will be displayed in the Columbus
Health Department Board Room.
Comments of appreciation were made by Dr. Willis, Mr. Hugley, Ms. Dozier, Dr.
Lawrence, Mr. Rumer, Ms. Gosden, and Ms. Cantrell.
Dr. Sullivan gave his appreciation to everyone.
Dr. Carroll asked if there was any other business to discuss. There being none,
the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:
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Charlene Ellis, Secretary
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