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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH August 23, 2007 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 4 August 23, 2007 review of secondary data in order to ensure that the assessment included both statistical data as well as perspectives from the community. Together, these sources provide a broad perspective of the health of our community and help focus on which health issues Orange County residents are most affected by. The priority issues selected will serve as the foundation for the Community Health Action Plan for the next four years. The top 10 – 15 health issues identified by the community assessment team will be narrowed down to the four priority issues at the September 26 OC Healthy Carolinians Annual Meeting. Participants will be asked to rank priorities by vote on two criteria: importance and ability to change. Sub-committees will then be formed to address each priority area chosen and create actions steps to tackle each issue. Sharon Van Horn asked who would be attending the Community Health Assessment Team. Donna King replied that there are in excess of 24 public and private human services providers participating. The annual meeting will be broadly publicized and all residents are invited to attend. Matt Vizithum asked what issues were coming to the front at this stage of the study. Bobbie Jo replied that access to health care, obesity, mental health, risky child behavior and homelessness are the main issues at this point. Motion to approve the prioritization procedures as presented was made by Tim Carey, seconded by Chris Harlan, and carried without dissent. B. Strategic Plan Review Rosemary Summers reported that the County Manager would be accelerating the budget preparation process this year and that it would be useful to review the Strategic Plan for the Health Department for 2006 – 2011 at this time for accomplishments and adjustments. This action would enable the Board and staff to better plan for budget implications for the upcoming budget cycle of 2008-2009. Staff reported on accomplishments to date and plans for the upcoming year in each area of the service and activity. C. Capital Requests for 2008-2009 It is anticipated that the Commissioners will act upon Capital Improvement Plan request in the fall. County departments were asked to submit requests by August 20 for the 10-year period. The Health Department focused on those items requested in previous years that were not funded and looked at the Strategic Plan for additional needs over the next several years. All equipment has been put on a five-year replacement schedule. Staff has not completed work on this report, therefore by consensus Board members agreed to delay this item until the September meeting. Matt Vizithum commented that when he talked to the County Manager today, she suggested that the 10-Year Capital Request submitted to her include the facility and technology request displayed prominently.