Meeting Minutes
Date: October 27, 2010 - Place: CHD - Health & Human Services Bldg. LDR
Classroom
Presiding: H. Banks Carroll, M. D.
Attending Members: Carlos Wise, M.D., William DeNamur D.M.D., Mr. Isaiah
Hugley
Absent Members: Todd Jarrell, M. D., Ms. Brenda Dozier, Mayor Jim Wetherington
Others Present: Dr. Lawton Davis, Acting District Health Director, Steve
Gunby, Ed Saidla, Eileen Albritton, Pam Middleton, Joanne Strickland, Karon
Bush, Jerome Deal, Sheila Mayfield, Brenda Forman, Pam Fair, Christy Kuriatnyk,
Carol Popwell, Secretary
Special Guests: Sharon Webb, Rosia Thomas, Gr?te Lawrence, Maj. Troy Culpepper,
Maj. Mike Massey, Agent Keith Slay, Darrell Enfinger
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 (September 22, 2010). Dr. Carroll
asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Dr. DeNamur
seconded by Dr. Wise and approved by all members present.
None
III. Excused AbsencesDr. Carroll stated there were two excused absences ? Ms.
Dozier and Dr. Jarrell. Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the Excused
Absences. A motion was made by Dr. DeNamur, seconded by Dr. Wise and approved
by all members present.
None
IV. Financial ReportDr. Carroll called on Joanne Strickland to present the
financial report to the Board. Ms. Strickland informed each board member they
received a copy of the FY2010 audit report. Mr. Larry Young will be at the
November meeting to go over the audit.Ms. Strickland stated the financials are
on target for the year based on the adjustments relevant to the planned
furlough days.
None
V. Old BusinessNoneNoneNone
VI. New BusinessDr. Carroll opened the floor for New Business - Ed Saidla
mentioned there were four (4) equipment requests utilizing MMRS Grant Funding.
1)Presented by Maj. Troy Culpepper, the request was for one (1) VISLINK Group 1
TRC Extended Antenna Range System, cost $18,111.00 and one (1) VISLINK Group 1
Receiver, cost $25,857.00 for a total of $43,968.00.
2) Presented by Maj. Troy Culpepper, the request was for six (6) Day/Night
Optics (devices) which can be mounted on a tripod. Cost for each is $5,347.90
for a total of $32,087.40.
3) Presented by Ed Saidla, the request was for one (1) credentialing printer
and software to be utilized by the local chapter of the American Red Cross for
making identification badges for volunteers. Cost is $3,295.45.
4) Presented by Ed Saidla, the request was for one Trailer and Emergency
Response Supplies to be utilized by East Alabama Medical Center. Cost of
$16,144.501) Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the purchase of the
VISLINK Antenna and Receiver systems using MMRS Grant Funds. A motion was made
by Dr. Wise, seconded by Dr. DeNamur and approved by all members present.
2) Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the purchase of the six (6)
Day/Night Optics using MMRS Grant Funds. A motion was made by Dr. Wise,
seconded by Dr. DeNamur and approved by all members present.
3) Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the purchase of the Credentialing
Printer and Software using MMRS Grant Funds. A motion was made by Dr. DeNamur,
seconded by Dr. Wise and approved by all members present
4) Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the purchase of the Trailer and
Emergency Response Supplies using MMRS Grant Funds. A motion was made by Dr.
DeNamur, seconded by Dr. Wise and approved by all members present.
None
VII. District Health Director?s ReportDr. Carroll called on Dr. Davis to give
the Director?s report. Dr. Davis mentioned the new formula to distribute
General Grant in Aid has been presented to Dr. Francois. He also gave an
update of the Health Director position, the announcement will close on November
26, 2010 and so far there are six (6) applicants. The Governor has appointed a
study committee to determine where Public Health Agency should reside. It has
been recommended to create a new department where Public Health will stand
alone and report directly to the Governor.
NoneNone
VIII. PresentationDr. Carroll called on Sharon Webb to present information on
Breast Cancer Awareness. Rosia Thomas shared her story of being a Breast
Cancer Survivor. None
None
IX. Adjourned
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Dr. Carroll,
Chairman.
NoneNone
Columbus Board of Health
Respectfully submitted by: Carol Popwell, Secretary
NEXT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING TO BE HELD:
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
1:00 PM
LDR CLASSROOM
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