HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-31-1989 Board of Health MinutesBOARD MEETING
AUGUST 31, 1989
Those attending the Board of Health meeting on August 31, 1989 at the Golden Corral
Steakhouse were: Chairman Lanny Voss; Vice Chairman Dorothy Tilson; Lewellen
Hooper; Dr. Kit Linton and Attorney Ben Linton; Donna Womble, R.N.; Dr. Anthony
A. Lyons; Dr. C.L. Busby; and Dr. Mary Bublis; Nina Morris; Jim Jeffers; Mayor
Gene Ridlehuber; Richard Orr from the Plainview Daily Herald; Mary Lou Truesdale,
R.N.; and secretary Elvia Montez.
Chairman Voss called the meeting to order and asked for the approval of the June
minutes since there was no meeting in July due to the fact that there was not a
quorum for July's meeting. The minutes were approved.
Chairman Voss asked for the approval for the June and July bills. Mrs. Tilson moved
that the bills be paid. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hooper. Motion carried.
Appointment of the nominating committee by Chairman Voss were as follows: Donna
Womble to serve as chairperson, with Dr. G. Abercrombie, and Lewellen Hooper. They
are to present the Board with recommendation for new officers at the September
Board of Health meeting.
Chairman Voss mentioned that this was Weaver McClure's third unexcused absence. Mr.
Voss has tried to contact Mr. McClure to suggest he consider tendering his resignation
but has been unsuccessful in making contact. Chairman Voss will notify the City Council
that a vacant position on the board needs to be filled by the City Council.
Mrs. Tilson reported for the appreciation dinner committee. The dinner will be held
at the Golden Corral on September 28, 1989. The board will have a brief meeting at
6:30 P.M. and banquet at 7:00 P.M. All decorations and arrangements had been completed.
Chairman Voss thanked Mrs. Tilson for her time in preparing for this year's banquet.
An Emergency Item was added to the August meeting due to time constaints involved in
having the contracts approved by the governmental entities. The item was the discussion
of approval of the 1989-1990 contracts with the Texas Department of .Health for the
continuing services provided jointly by the Plainview -Hale County Health District
and the Texas Department of Health. Chairman Voss asked Mrs. Truesdale to present
the contract to the board. Mrs. Truesdale mentioned that the state had added one
additional attachment that deals with the immunization program. The Texas Department
of Health has put a dollar value on supplying immunizations of $51,213.00. There are
some changes on the contract this year. First, the contract reflects the salary increase
for Mrs. Truesdale's promotion that took effect on January of 1989. Also the sanitarian
fringe benefits and salary increase. Also the contract was amended to reflect the
salary increase for the Maternal and Child Health Nurse II position. This years
contract amount is $89,707.00. These figures do not include the immunizations fund
as this fund is met with inkind services. Mrs. Tilson moved that the board approve
the contract as presented by the State and to recommend that the City Council and
Commissioners Courts execute the contract as presented. Mrs. Womble seconded. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Truesdale reported that the department has a new R.N., Ann McAdams, and a new
clinical assistant, Antonia (Toni) Rodriguez. The clinics have been serving increased
numbers. Immunization Clinics has been very busy getting children immunized that
will be starting school for the first time. Mrs. Truesdale said she will try to
figure out a way that she can advertise services to the public that are available
from the department,
Dr. Lyons reported that a very low level on disease counts for the past 2 months
had been reported; mostly vomiting and diarrhea, chicken pox, and a few Hepatitis
A cases. These counts will probably increase when the school year begins. Dr.
Lyons pointed out that services and revenues had increased compared to last year
and felt that the department was dong a good job.
Chairman Voss discussed the inspection list on Food Service Establishments for
the month of July. He questioned the "No Score", Mrs. Truesdale explained that
when a new establishment is trying to open for business the Sanitarian at times
goes out to do a pre -inspection to discuss the facility with the owner of manager,
and does not give a score until the establishment is ready to operate.
Chairman Voss asked for excused absences for Dr. G. Abercrombie. Motion was
made by Mr. Hooper and seconded by Dr. K. Linton. Motion carried.
The Vice Chairman adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully,
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Elvia Montez, Secre ary