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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH February 22, 2007 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 5 February 22, 2007 to meet that goal and that it would be difficult to acquire building lots in the projected range. The total impact of the policy should be looked at. Dr. Carey felt that there was a social justice issue involved and that certain populations were getting pushed further and further out into the rural areas of the County. Sharon Van Horn advised the last bullet be moved to the top of the list. Physically and Mentally Safe Communities: Jessica Lee felt that different cultural contexts for services should be considered. Anissa Vines suggested a bullet be added to address child abuse prevention programs. Environmental Justice: The Board felt that the focus was too narrow and needed to be broadened beyond the Environmental Responsibility Goal that the County Commissioners passed in 2005. F. Public Health Preparedness Update The Health Department has a responsibility to prepare its staff and operation to be able to respond appropriately in the event of an emergency that endangers the public health. The Board received an update on progress toward completing the initial plans and upcoming elements and exercises from Carla Julian. G. Informational Items 1. Water Resources Work Group The final report of the Water Resources Work Group was provided. Work group members agreed that they would be unable to develop a solution in the absence of a directive on how the County government wants to organize itself to address water resources management. The report will be forwarded to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners for clarification of how the County as an organization will address water resources. The work group is willing to meet with the County Manager for any clarification of the report. Otherwise, the group will leave the job description and position’s placement within the County government up to the County Manager. 2. Legislative Items There are several current public health state legislative issues of interest to the Board of Health. They are: House Bill 23/Senate Bill 25: This bill appropriates funds for FY 07-08 and 08-09 to be used for the Statewide Health Promotion program to support the work of one full-time public health professional in each county to work on the public health issues of physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use.