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Board of Health
Minutes
Calhoun County Board of Health
Monday, March 20, 2006
Meeting Minutes
| Board of Health |
Health Department |
| Larry Anderson |
Dottie-Kay Bowersox |
| Dr. Jeff Mitchell |
Ted Havens |
| Kathy Foerster |
Brigette Reichenbaugh |
| Byron McDonald |
Mike Waite |
| Ben Miller |
Tim Wanner |
| Ken Ponds |
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| Rick Tsoumas |
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| Calhoun County |
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| Jim Latham |
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| Nancy Mullett |
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| Greg Purcell |
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Anderson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Motioned for approval of the agenda. Dr. Mitchell added discussion of an
attendance matrix handout to the agenda. Anderson asked for
introductions.
Tobacco Reduction Coalition Presentation
Tim Wanner introduced the coalition members and
students working on a campaign for smoke-free air in Calhoun County.
- Kim Tanner, Athens, EXPAND Youth Group
- Kathy Bloch, Lakeview School, Drug Resistance Team
- Carol Meyer-Niedzwiecki, Substance Abuse Council
- Carmelia Hawkins, Albion, Tobacco Student Coalition
- Sandy Hood, Counselor, Albion Washington Gardner
Middle School
Purcell summarized the County’s smoke free policy
and the 25’ non-smoking area outside of County buildings. Kathy Bloch
stated that there are 13 states considered smoke free and the students
in Lakeview, when asked annually, are 100% supportive of smoke free
air. Anderson moved support. Dr. Mitchell supported. Miller stated
that he would vote the resolution down but he encourages these groups
and youths to continue with their goal. He suggested that the groups
speak to individual restaurant owners. Once one restaurant implements
a smoke free policy, review their attendance and customer satisfaction
over a period of time. If attendance and customer satisfaction
increases, use as an example.
The Tobacco Reduction Coalition is asking for the
State Legislature to remove a preemption permitting local units of
government to adopt policy. The County can not set the policy for the
entire county. It was suggested that the group go to city. Anderson,
Ponds, Dr. Mitchell, McDonald, Foerster, and Tsoumas voted yes. Miller
voted no. April 18th at 7:00 p.m. present to the BOC.
Miller motioned that agenda items seven and eight
be moved ahead of the consent agenda and finance officer’s report.
Approved.
BOARD EDUCATION AND DISCUSSION
The money for the BOH governance meeting and
strategic planning retreat (April 17, 2006 and April 21, 2006) was
donated by Summit Pointe. The survey and strategic planning was
donated by Summit Pointe. Anderson stated that he plans to arrive late
on April 21st due to a prior meeting.
HEALTH OFFICER’S REPORT
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP):
The Komen Foundation has approved a grant of $12,500. Due to the
significance of this grant, Bowersox will speak with Kalamazoo County
about coordinating the BCCCP program. The Family Health Center (FHC)
would like to be the primary screener in Calhoun County; however, they
do not want to perform the case management piece. The Komen Grant
provides funding for the First Look program that serves women 39 and
under. Mike stated that the Komen is breast only and serves 40 – 60
women per year. The FHC has the efficiencies and care prospective to
provide an entire range of services that we can’t offer here. The
operational efficiency of the FHC can be cross used in other
departments and programs. Miller is concerned with the location of the
service performed. Waite stated that only the screening is done here
and the other services are referred out. The FHC in Albion will also
see current CCPHD Albion clients. Tsoumas stated that the FHC offers
the high level of care as a patient seen by a paying/insured client.
Foerster stated that we are moving the services out to a one stop
shopping facility and will balance fiscally. Waite gave a background
as to why the program funding was reduced. What level of service to
provide? Where do you want to provide? What are we going to do in
2007? Dr. Mitchell asked what the cost of the basic screen is….Waite
stated the basic screen is approximately $130. The state will not
serve those age 40 - 49 because of the state’s revisions to the
program. If FHC says no, then we will look at individual programs.
Ponds asked about the testing of women age 40-49 and serving them. The
word at the State level is that will cut the program. Would be helpful
to see the age incidence for Calhoun County.
Miller asked about the coordinator position for the
Health Partnership. McDonald would like to see her resume. Tsoumas
stated that he spoke with several individuals of color within the
community about the potential hiring of a non-minority coordinator for
the program. The question remains about the increase in salary to a
non-minority recommended candidate.
No updates to the Adolescent Health Center at this
time.
The community water supply: Ted summarized.
The State recognized Tetrault and his outstanding performance within
this program. Dr. Mitchell asked for formal recognition, potentially
an article in the paper.
Tsoumas asked for an update on the Nursing Clinic
of Battle Creek (NCBC) and their evaluation (specifically Amy Latham’s
report to the Nursing Clinic Advisory Council (NCAC). The BOH would
like to see.
Anderson motioned for support of the consent
agenda. Foerster moved. Mitchell supported. The approval is subject to
review of the Healthy Community Access Program (HCAP) contracts. All
in favor of the consent agenda.
Mac asked how much money we saved on the vacant
finance officer position. With salary and benefits we have saved about
$10,000….based on fringe $67,000 and current salary of contractors.
Tsoumas asked for a month-by-month budget of where we are and where we
should be. He would also like to see an explanation of why we are
over/under currently.
ATTENDANCE
According to the bylaws Article III, Section 7 “The
Board member shall recommend for removal of any member who has
excessive absences. Excessive absence means two or more unexcused
absences within one year. Unexcused is defined as not providing notice
of absence before the Board meeting. The Board of Commissioners shall
decide whether to remove the member.” Dr. Mitchell stated why he asked
for this summary. MacDonald stated that he was on his way in February
but due to icy roads, he turned around and went back. In January he
was out to a funeral. Mac was not aware that board members have the
option to call in. Reichenbaugh to provide the telephone numbers on
each future agenda. Tsoumas stated most other boards allow for
teleconference Board meetings due to Board member volunteer status and
other business. Foerster stated that at one time we need to add
videoconferencing, internet, etc. Mullett stated that governmental
entities are different. Mullett suggested that a quorum is present
prior to allowing teleconference. Mullett suggested that the quorum be
revisited. Tsoumas asked Mullett to look into how we can make this
work to encourage your board members to attend. Dr. Mitchell stated
that we need to determine how many should be in the room and what
level of technology is available in order to hear. Purcell found that
Board rules do not allow telephonic communications.
McDonald asked if Mullett would look into role call votes.
Dr. Mitchell stated that he does not feel right
about changing the agenda due to someone’s personal needs. We will
stick to the discussion item and order of the agenda. Dr. Mitchell
also asked how we get to a change in meeting format -- exchange of
information versus 1,000 questions. Assisting staff know what
information is expected of staff. Add the mission statement to the
agenda.
Ponds suggested the Health Officer’s report to the beginning of the
meeting.
Meeting adjourned 9:55 a.m.
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