HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-1995 Board of Health MinutesBoard of Health Meeting
June 15, 1995
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Plain-
view -Hale County Health District was called to order at
approximately 12:30 P.M., June 15, 1995, at the Health Depart-
ment facility by Board Chairman Dr. Stephen L. Turner.
Those attending were: Dr. Stephen L. Turner, Dorothy Tilson,
Dr. Kit Linton, Margaret Kay, Dr. Tony Loggins, John Castro,
Larry Mc Bee, Nina Morris and Benny Cantwell.
Also present were Cheryn Russ, Department Sanitarian, Traci
Prutzman, staff L.V.N.,and the secretary, Billie Standefer.
There was no quorum at the beginning of the meeting, but the
Chairman declared the minutes of the last meeting approved as
presented, and called for reports.
In Dr. Mary Bublis' absence, Mr. Castro gave the report of
the current most reported Communicable Diseases. He stated
Upper Respiratory Infection, Gastro Enteritis, Pneumonia, Strep,
and Bronchitis were the diseases most reported.
In Mr. Castro's report he shared the following:
He and Cheryn Russ had completed an informative Environ-
mental Study Course.
The adfor bids on renovation of the Health Department
facility had been placed in the Plainview Herald, and would
run until July 10, 1995.
Construction on the facility could start as soon as August 1,
1995.
The Department's new L.V.N.'s were Traci Prutzman and April
Watkins.
The Department would be open during the lunch hour with one
staff nurse and one clerk to serve anyone at that time.
The Community Needs Accessment report is to be ready for the
Board by September, 1995.
Mr. Castro stated Animal Control Officers had started their
planned "sweeps" through Seth Ward to check for dogs that were
problems to residents. He explained to date the officers had
reported good results.
Mr. Castro said the new L.V.N."s would attend HIV training
sessions, and stated this would be an advantage for the De-
partment. He also shared that Lubbock City Health Department
had called asking for our Department's policy for permiting
snow cone stands. He stated this was complimentary to have
Lubbock asking our advise about policies.
There was a lengthy discussion of the planning for T.B.
skin tests for the schools. However, there was no decision
made on this matter.
At this time, Dr. Loggins joined the group, and the Chairman
called for a.motion and vote to pay the Expenditures. Mrs.
Tilson made the motion which was seconded by Mrs.Kay. A vote
by the Board carried the motion.
There was no new business. The Chairman adjourned the meet-
ing.
Billie Standefer
Secretary