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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH August 27, 2009 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 2 August 27, 2009 Labs. Also, the temporary food establishment fee charged by Environmental Health is set by the state and was increased by the State during the state budget process. These additions and change must be approved before the department can begin charging these fees. Once the Board of Health approves the fees as required by NC General Statute 130A, they will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval. B. Approve Contract Renewal for Dental Preschool Project Coordinator The Health Department has traditionally received funds from the Orange County Partnership for Young Children (OCPYC) for a preschool dental screening, education and referral program for child care centers and family child care homes in Orange County. For FY 08-09 a new full-time position was approved for the Community Dental Care Coordinator/Dental Hygienist position. The duties for this position were to be split between this grant project and clinical services in an effort to increase our dental capacity in the hygiene area. The Department was unable to recruit a qualified candidate and requested to return to the previous model of contracting for services with a hygienist. As the state budget crisis grew throughout 08-09, it became apparent that there might not be the same level of support from Smart Start during the next funding cycle. The Department is recommending continuing with contract personnel for this project until the budget stabilizes and then the Department will reconsider the reactivation of the approved dental hygiene position. The Department has not yet been notified of a final approved amount for this grant project, but the interim funds committed are sufficient to cover the costs of this contract. In the event that funds are reduced, the contract has a clause that allows for a re- negotiation of the contract. Ginger Mann, a private dental hygienist has served in this role for more than 8 years and as Project Coordinator is responsible for scheduling dental screenings with facilities, UNC School of Dentistry Hygiene Students, private dental providers, calibration for students and dentists, data entry, quarterly and final reports. A small amount of funds for temporary personnel would pay a Public Health Dental Hygienist to provide follow-up for children identified with dental needs, additional screenings in child care homes, and educational workshops for directors, teachers and parents. c. Approve Minutes of June 24, 2009 Meeting. The Board is required to review and approve minutes from all meetings held by the Board according to the Board’s adopted operating procedures. Motion to accept items on the Consent Agenda was made by Steve Yuhasz, seconded by Michael Wood, and carried without dissent. V. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action