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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-30-1985 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MEETING May 30, 1985 Those attending Board of Health on April 25, 1985, at the Plainview Country Club were: Dr. Gary Abercrombie, Dorothy Tilson, Donna Womble, Dr. Mary Bublis, Weaver McClure, Lewellen.Hooper, Tom Aday, Dr. Hugh Wilson and wife, Dr. C.L. Busby, Lanny Voss, Dr. Anthony Lyons, Mary Lou Truesdale and Jo Ann Baker, secretary. Dr. Abercrombie, Chairman, called the meeting to order. The minutes were corrected and approved. Mrs. Tilson made motion to pay bills. Mrs Womble seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Truesdale reported that Don Mouser, of Mouser Insurance informed her that St. Paul Insurance is insisting that Dr. Lyon's Liability Insurance be at least $500,000.00. Dr. Lyons presently carries $200,000.00. The premium for the insur- ance has been reduced from $2813.00 previous balance to $1643.00 for the 1985-86 budget. The policy was renewable on the 27th of March, with the stipulation that Dr. Lyons raise his insurance limit to $500,000.00. Dr. Lyons felt if his limits had to increase, that the Department should be responsible for the coverage. Mrs. Truesdale stated, should the Board care to reccoimnend to the City & County that we add an amendment to our budget to cover this contingency. Mrs. Tilson moved that the Board request the funding entities to allow a bud- get amendment to reimburse Dr. Lyons for the increase in his insurance premiums mandated by the $500,000.00 Liability requirements from St. Paul. Mrs. Womble seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Truesdale reported that the State would begin to charge all submitters (including local Health Departments) of bacteriological studies. She requested that the Board amend the fee schedule to include whatever charges the State Lab makes of the Department. Dr. Wilson moved to increase Enviromental Health char- ges for Laboratory services by the amount the Texas Department of Health Labora- tory will charge the submitters. Mr. McClure seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Tilson and Mrs. Womble presented ideas on recognizing staff members. They suggested a silver tray or pin. Mrs. Truesdale, reccommended a combina- tion of both. She also suggested inviting the employee or employees and their spouse to Board of Health luncheon, or have a dinner party for the Department and at that time present awards. Mr. Aday, suggested that there would not be any problems with recognizing Health Department staff at the annual City Banquet. The Board requested Mrs. Truesdale discuss the proposals with the staff. They can then make a decision at the next meeting. Mrs. Truesdale reported in this fiscal year we have collected $5,687.27 in fees. This fee does include the fee charges collected from Enviromental Health services. Mrs. McNally is working very diligently to learn everthing that goes on with these services. Clinics have been very busy. We're experiencing a few more broken appointments in Family Planning Clinics than last month. Dr. Lyons reported City and County in good shape, there were about 60 cases of Strep Throat, some flu-like symptoms and 2-3 cases of Chicken Pox, but nothing major. A total of 99 establishments has been inspected, 85 have met standards and permitted. A total of 200 establishments in County have been inspected. Dr. Abercrombie, Chairman asked for presentation of Budget. Mr. Hooper, then reviewed items on proposed 1985-86 Budget. The only major increase is the Director's salary. All other itmes was increased or decreased less than 10%. Mrs. Truesdale stated the Budget in 1983-84 was underspent by $1835.26. During the general discussion of the budget it was brought to the Board's attention that Dr. Lyons was averaging 40 hours a month in behalf of the Department, twice the amount of time it was anticipated he would need to spend. Dr. Wilson moved to accept the proposed budget. Mr. McClure seconded. Motion carried. Tom Aday stated that the City and County were in the process of negoit- ating a new contract for Ambulance Service. They welcomed any suggestions that the Board or individual can present. Dr. Busby motioned to adjourn. Mr. Aday seconded. Motion carried. Respectively submitted, 0./ 46 Ann Baker, Secretary