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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH March 22, 2007 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 2 March 22, 2007 Rosemary Summers reported that the Department has received notification of additional funds distribution by the state for Food, Lodging, and Institutional Inspection Program in the amount of $8,228.16. These funds will be used to purchase new desk units for the staff in anticipation of the move to the new building in 2008. The program is currently using furniture that is 25 to 30 years old. The Department received notification of additional federal Title X (family planning) funds distribution through the state, based on the number of patients seen in the previous year. The amount of $12,050 will be used for purchasing additional birth control methods and to defray the increase in costs for language line interpretation for family planning clients. The Department’s Volunteer Coordinator applied for and received a $10,000 grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) to support operational costs of the medical reserve corps. We anticipate delaying the use of these funds in 2007-2008 as operational cost support for this program. Motion to approve the acceptance of new funds and forward them to the Board of County Commissioners for approval was made by Jim Stefanadis, seconded by Chris Harlan, and carried without dissent. C. Approval of Annual Consolidated Agreement with NC Division of Public Health The Consolidated Agreement stipulates the provisions for receiving state and federal support for programs offered by the Department. Most programs are funded at the same levels approved for the current budget year; however, there are two funds that may have reductions. Health Promotion funds in the amount of $24,451 are dependent upon the inclusion of the preventive services federal block grant by the U.S. Congress. Public Health preparedness funds are anticipated to be reduced by 10% across the board to all counties, a loss of $5,600 for Orange County. Final guidance on budgetary amounts will be provided in July. Rosemary Summers reported that the state Consolidated Agreement is anticipated to provide $409,683 federal and state dollars to the county to provide specific services for the fiscal year 2007-2008. Each year supplemental funds become available during the fiscal year in various programs depending on state and federal action and on performance by the county. The total anticipated amount of funding as of July 1, 2007 represents less than 8% of the overall health department budget. Motion to approve the Consolidated Agreement and forward to the Board of County Commissioners for action was made by Tim Carey, seconded by Jim Stefanadis, and carried without dissent. V. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action A. 2007-2008 Budget Approval