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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-1994 Board of Health MinutesBOARD OF HEALTH MEETING THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 1994 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Plainview - Hale County Health District was called to order at the Golden Corral Steakhouse on Thursday, February 10, 1994, at approxi- mately 12:30 P.M,, by Vice Chairman Dorothy Tilson. Those attending were: Dorothy Tilson, John Castro, Bublis, Dr. Stephen L. Turner, Margaret Kay, Donna Earl Brown, Dr. Kit Linton, Dr. Tony Loggins, Nina Don Dickson, John Quinby, City Manager Jim Jeffers E.V. "Gene" Ridlehuber. Dr. Mary Womble,R,N., Morris, and Mayor Also present were Ben Linton, a guest; Esther Banks,R.N., Director of Nurses at the Department; Cheryn Russ, Department Sanitarian and the secretary, Billie Standefer. At the request of the Vice Chairman for approval of theminutes of the last meeting, Dr. Stephen Turner moved that they be approved. Approval for payment of the Expenditures followed a motion by Dr. Turner, with a second to this motion by Donna Womble. Vice Chairman Tilson then asked the Board to allow by-passing the Reports to the Board and move directly to the agenda item calling for the nomination and selection of new officers. Margaret Kay stated that in a meeting of the Nominating Committee, Dr. Stephen Turner had been selected as a nominee for Chairman of the Board with Dorothy Tilson to serve as Vice Chairman. Mrs. Kay then moved that these candidates be nominated for these offices. There were no nominations from the floor, and Earl Brown seconded Mrs. Kay's motion. With a vote by the Board, these two officers were elected. The Vice Chairman asked the newly elected Chairman to chair the re- mainder of the meeting. It was announced that City Councilman. Don Dickson had been selec- ted to replace Lanny Voss as the new Board member. The Chairman asked Dr. Mary Bublis to give her report. Dr. Bublis stated that the current most reported Communicable Diseases were Strep, Flu, Pneumonia, Gastro Enteritis, Upper Respiratory Infections, Chicken Pox and Bronchitis. She stated that three cases of Hepatitis B had been reported. Following Dr. Bublis report, Mr. Castro told Board members four Vista Volunteers had been chosen to go to Austin to a seminar provided by Texas Department of Health. He stated that Della Riggins, Sheila Walls, Nora Ramirez and Janie Pena, along with Director of Nurses Esther Banks would be in. Austin, beginning Monday, February 14, 1994, thru Friday, February 18, 1994, atten- ding classes for the Vista Program. He also shared that he had completed and sent to Tommy Snell, Region I, Lubbock, the proposed Performance Based Objectives, required by Texas Department of Health in Austin; that there had been no response from his request for adding another L.V.N. and Community Servuce Aide to the Department Staff; and he had re- ceived no information on the Case Management Contract. He stated that he was putting together a Food Managers' Workshop for March 18, 1994 and April 19, 1994 to allow interested parties to attain a Certification of Completion of a Food Handlers course. Chairman Turner asked for comments concerning the discussion of the Facilities for the Department; Mr. Castro said a meeting was held with City Manager Jim Jeffers and Mr. Jim Collier of the Depart- ment of Human Services to discuss possibilities of considering, again, the concept of "one-stop shopping" with other service providers. He stated that, if an agreement could be reached about a facility that was large enough for this concept to be workable, Mr. Collier would pay rent or lease to share the facility. Discussion of the Jail Contract was "tabled", since the Contract had not been completed. The Chairman moved to the Discussion of Enviromental Permit Fees, Stating there were four (4) points for discussion; 1. Charging a Reinspection Fee for the establishments that made failing scores on their Inspection and had to be reinspected. 2. Seperate Permits for Retail Food Establishments/Delis for the establishments being comprised of both. Raise failing scores for establishments from the current score of 59 to 69. 4. Raise the current Permit Fee from $ 75.00 to $ 150.00. He asked Department Sanitarian Cheryn Russ to share with Board members the proposed procedures and reasons for these changes. Ms. Russ stated that all Fee changes were designed to afford an incentive for establishment mamagements to keep their places cleaner and comply more readily with necessary requirements. Mr. Castro suggested it might be better to get "public input" before making any decisions. City Manager Jim Jeffers agreed with this suggestion, saying it would be fair to the establishments concerned. The Chairman ruled that no decision by the Board would be reached until establishmemts were informed of the new Fee proposals thru the news media and individual contacts. He stated discussion of this business would be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Under new business, the Chairman made reference to the fact that in years past, Board members had received no compensation for serving on the Board. He said it was his feeling the meeting meal could be afforded the Board members as some measure of app- reciation. He asked this be considered an agenda item to be voted on at the next meeting. Chairman Turner also shared his concern, due to a governmental ruling being considered, about the possibility of a need to inspect every food establishment in the surrounding areas (as country eating establishments, etc.); he felt if this ruling passed, there would be a need to hire an additional Sanitarian, since the work load would increase. He said the fee from these establishments would help to supply the salary for the additional Sanitarian. After allowing an excused absence for Dr. Gary Abercrombie, the C airman adjourned the meeting. Billie Standefer Secretary