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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />October 24, 2007 <br />Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 7 <br /> October 24, 2007 <br />County should be one of the leaders in the state based on who and <br />where we are. <br /> <br />Chris Harlan stated that she felt the department should not be in a <br />position of having to beg for funds but should be able to clearly state our <br />needs. <br /> <br />A funding comparison with similar counties was provided to Board <br />members and Orange County was ranked at the bottom of per capita <br />expenditures for health services. Anissa Vines suggested simplifying the <br />chart for readability. Dr. Vines also voiced an opinion that the Board <br />should not stress the technology need, but make the Commissioners <br />aware that we are not immune to the need to upgrade software. <br /> <br />G. Informational Items <br /> <br />a. Drought response update: Tom Konsler reported that although the <br />drought continues there has not been an increase in well permits as a <br />result. He said there have been many calls from concerned well <br />owners about conserving water. An effort to educate the public <br />through the media will be undertaken. A joint effort with OWASA will <br />send out information to food services on water conservation without <br />sacrificing sanitation. <br />b. Influenza update: Wayne Sherman reported that the department has <br />2545 doses of influenza vaccine. Several local flu clinics and <br />community senior centers have scheduled flu clinics. <br /> <br />H. Tracking Form Review <br /> <br />The Tracking Form had no changes. This form allows the Board a snapshot <br />of upcoming items. <br /> <br />VI. Board Comments/Announcements <br /> <br />None <br /> <br />VII. Adjournment <br /> <br />Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jim Stefanadis, seconded by <br />Jessica Lee, and carried without dissent. <br /> <br />Immediately following a joint dinner meeting with the Board of Commissioners at the <br />Government Services Center at 5:30 PM, the next Board of Health meeting will be held <br />on November 13, 2007 at the Whitted Human Services Center, Health Department <br />Conference Room, Hillsborough, North Carolina at 7:30 PM. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />