Meeting Minutes
Date: August 24, 2011 - Place: CHD - Health & Human Services Bldg. LDR
Classroom
Presiding: H. Banks Carroll, M. D.
Attending Members: Isaiah Hugley, Mrs. Brenda Dozier, Carlos Wise, M.D.,
William DeNamur D.M.D.
Absent Members: Todd Jarrell, M. D.
Others Present: Dr. Beverley Townsend, Judy Tucker for Mayor Tomlinson, Steve
Gunby, Ed Saidla, Pam Middleton, Pam Fair, Christy Kuriatnyk, Kathy Nickerson,
Carol Popwell, Secretary
Agenda Topic Discussion Decision Responsibility
I. Call to order Dr. Carroll called the Columbus Board of Health to
order at 1:00pm. None None
II. Approval of Minutes Dr. Carroll asked board members to review the
revised minutes from the June 22, 2011 meeting. The revision consists of names
of who made the motion and seconded for the GASB 54 vote. Dr. Carroll asked for
a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Dr. Wise seconded by Dr.
DeNamur 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. Jarrell. Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the Excused Absence. A
motion was made by Dr. DeNamur seconded by Mrs. Dozier and approved by all
members present. None
IV. Financial Report Dr. Carroll called on Pam Middleton to present the
financial report to the Board.
1) From the June 2011 report, the expenses from FY11 were less that the
expenses from FY10. Also the amount of fund balance used during FY11 is less
than FY10.
2) The next report is July 2011, this is the beginning of our new year,
FY12, the expenses are less than same time last year.
Larry Young, CPA from Albright Fortenberry will come to the November meeting to
discuss the audit.
Budget on target for one (1) month of operation, based on the adjustments
relevant to the planned furlough days.
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V. New Business Dr. Carroll called on Ed Saidla. Mr. Saidla discussed:
1) Since we did not meet in July, a fact sheet was mailed to each board
member to approve the purchase of Video Conference Equipment which listed the
full dollar amount granted by the USDA. USDA is the funding source for the WIC
program, they have allocated money to put in video conference capability in our
Health Departments, particularly because of the rural nature of our health
district; this equipment is to be used to provide tele-nutritional information,
it will allow for staff training opportunities without having to travel and in
the future using it for tele-medicine. The total amount of the system is
$286,000.00; this includes the hardware, set up and training for 17 sites (16
health department and Fort Benning) throughout the district.
2) Equipment purchase of a replacement ID Badge Printer using MMRS
funding to be utilized by The Medical Center, cost $3,078.00.
We have already received confirmatory votes from the majority of the board
members.
Dr. Carroll asked for a motion to approve the purchase of the ID Badge
Printer. A motion was made by Mrs. Dozier seconded by Dr. Wise and approved by
all members present.
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VI. District Health Director?s Report Dr. Carroll called on Dr. Townsend is
to give the Director?s report. Dr. Townsend presented the following;
1) She attended the District Health Directors meeting in Atlanta last
Thursday, August 18, 2011. Dr. Fitzgerald is looking at a model from Alabama,
in regards to their financial standpoint and ideas on how they sell their
public health.
2) The GA Board of Dentistry has concerns regarding duties of dental
hygienist requiring direct supervision of a Licensed Dentist. The duties
performed by dental hygienist working for public health does not apply to this
opinion.
3) We are waiting on the final approval from the State office for the
appointment of our District Clinical Nursing position.
4) Effective October 1st, the state will cut 15% of the GIA monies to be
in compliance with the Governor?s request to balance the budget. This will be
phased in over a 7 year period, with 15% each year for 6 years, then 10% for
final year 7.
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VII. Presentation Dr. Carroll called on Kathy Nickerson to present information on the
Dental Health Program. None
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VIII. Adjourned
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned by Dr. Carroll,
Chairman.
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Columbus Board of
Health NEXT
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING TO BE HELD:
Respectfully submitted by: Carol Popwell,
Secretary SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
1:00 PM
LDR CLASSROOM
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