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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH September 22, 2010 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Lisa Smith 4 September 22, 2010 east a year before the rules become finalized and Orange County is experiencing increasing numbers of applications for geothermal wells now. In particular, the issues surrounding the definitions of an appropriate setback from house and property lines are presenting issues as was illustrated with the appeal hearing heard last spring. Motion to approve the revisions to the Orange County Groundwater Protection Rules as presented and forward to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources was made by Tony Whitaker, seconded by Chris Harlan, and carried without dissent. Motion to approve the resolution adopting the Orange County Groundwater Protection Rules as presented with an effective date of September 22, 2010 was made by Tony Whitaker, seconded by Chris Harlan, and carried without dissent. B. Joint Board Meeting Plan The Board of Commissioners will be meeting with the Board of Health at a dinner meeting on October 12, 2010 beginning at 5:30 pm. The meeting must adjourn no later than 6:30 pm so that Commissioners may hold a work session following the meeting. At the Board meeting in August it was decided that the discussion would focus on the impacts of health care reform on public health and some general input from commissioners on the health department’s new strategic plan. The Board of Commissioners has expressed an interest in this topic as well. The Board discussed the approach to use and it was decided that an overview using some of the slides from the presentation on Health care reform given by Pam Silberman. It was discussed and decided the BOH should extract some main points on what we should be watching, assurance, and overview of Healthcare Reform and how it will affect Public Health. Several members made the point that much of the public health impacts are still unknown, but that points should focus on what we do know, rather than what we do not know. The Health Director will send a first draft to Board members for their use in preparing for the discussion. C. Customer Service Survey Results Motion to delay until the next BOH meeting due to the late hour was made by Chris Harlan, seconded by Tony Whitaker, and carried without dissent. D. Informational Items Informational items are provided to the Board to cover topics that Board members should be aware of or for general interest. Items are not discussed during the meeting unless Board members ask for discussion. No informational items presented were selected for discussion or questions at this meeting. A synopsis of the items follows. a. Reminder Annual Healthy Carolinians Meeting Healthy Carolinians Annual Meeting is September 24 from 8-10 am at the Seymour Senior Center (2551 Homestead Road) in Chapel Hill. Breakfast is served; no registration fee. Hear about the NC Institute of Medicine Preventive Services Report. b. Impact of Changes in NC PH Dental Program the State Health Director made a decision to reduce staff in the Oral Health Program Section subsequent to budget cuts made by the General Assembly. Dr. Engel decided to cut six public health hygienist positions. The six hired most recently were subject to a reduction in force. The