Meeting Minutes
Date: January 27, 2010 - Place: CHD - Health & Human Services Bldg. LDR
Classroom
Presiding: H. Banks. Carroll, M. D.
Attending Members: Ms. Brenda Dozier, Carlos Wise, M. D., William DeNamur
D.M.D., Todd Jarrell, M. D.
Absent Members: Mayor Jim Wetherington, Mr. Isaiah Hugley, City Manager
Others Present: David Arrington (For City Manager) Dr. Zsolt Kopp?nyi, Ed
Saidla, Joanne Strickland, Sheila Mayfield, Pam Fair, Brenda Forman, Jerome
Deal, Christy Kuriatnyk, Karon Bush, Charlene Ellis, Carol Popwell, Secretary
Special Guests: N/A
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 (November 18, 2009). Dr. Carroll
asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Ms. Dozier,
seconded by Dr. Jarrell and approved by all members present. None
III. Excused AbsencesDr. Carroll stated there are no Excused Absences for
today. Although Mayor Wetherington is in Atlanta receiving an award for being
named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Georgia.The Board expressed
congratulations to Mayor Wetherington.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 BusinessDr. Carroll welcomed Dr. DeNamur to the Board. Dr. DeNamur is
replacing Dr. Lawrence.
Dr. Carroll opened the floor for nominations for Board of Health
Chairman for 2010.
3. Dr. Carroll opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman for
2010.
Dr. Carroll asked for the reappointment of Dr. Kopp?nyi as the
Commissioner of Health for another 4 year term 2010-2014.
5. Dr. Carroll presented Charlene Ellis, Administrative Assistant with a
Resolution for 34 years of service to Columbus Health Department
and 13 years as Confidential Secretary to the Board of Health. Ms.
Ellis is retiring on 1-31-2010.
Dr. Carroll was the only nomination and was approved by all members present.
Ms. Dozier declined nomination; Dr. Wise was nominated by Ms. Dozier, seconded
by Dr. Jarrell and approved by all members present.
Motion made by Dr. Jarrell, seconded by Ms. Dozier and approved all members
present.None
IX. District Health Director?s ReportDr. Carroll called on Dr. Kopp?nyi for the
Director?s Report. Dr. Kopp?nyi reported District 7 has received news from
Atlanta that 8.6% of the proposed budget will likely be withheld this year. He
also mentioned the 10th Annual Health Expo was held this past weekend, even
though the turnout was not as large as years past, 3 potentially dangerous
conditions were identified.NoneNone
X. PIODr. Carroll called on Pam Fair for the PIO Report. Ms. Fair wanted to let
everyone know that one of our own was named SafeKids Volunteer of the Year,
Cpt. Renee McAneny from the Columbus Police Department. She also mentioned
there will be an onsite tour of Safety Town in Marietta on February 15, 2010 if
anyone from the Board would like to attend.
NoneNone
XII. PresentationDr. Carroll called upon Sheila Mayfield to present an update
of H1N1 vaccinations given and upcoming onsite dates.Ms. Mayfield presented
information to the board related to the department?s H1N1 activities. As of
1/26/2010 ? 4165 total doses were given.
None
XIII. AdjournedWith 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:
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
1:00 PM
LDR CLASSROOM
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