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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH January 26, 2006 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 3 January 26, 3006 contract that was renewed at the beginning of the fiscal year did not reflect this decreased service level. The amendment takes the decrease into account by reducing the amount of the reimbursement to the Dental School equal to the reduced number of days of service from a dental resident. In addition the number of vacation days and professional leave days is also adjusted downward. The total amount of the decrease is $7,865. The Department will use the unexpended funds to secure temporary services from a private dentist in order to keep service levels for patients at the same level. Motion to approve the minutes of December 15, 2005 and items on the Consent Agenda was made by Sharon Freeland, seconded by Matt Vizithum, and carried without dissent. V. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action A. Strategic Plan Presentation for Joint BOCC/BOH Meeting The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet with the Board of Health on January 31, 2006 at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill beginning at 5:30 pm. In November the Board of Health agreed that the major focus of this meeting should be discussion of the 2006-2011 Health Department Strategic Plan. Staff prepared a power point presentation with notes for the Board’s review. Board members suggested revisions to the presentation and volunteered to address the Commissioners on the topics of focus at the joint meeting. Seven Board members indicated their ability to attend on the 31st. Staff will make the suggested revisions and redistribute it to Board members prior to the meeting on the 31st. B. Review Environmental Health Permitting Handbook A draft handbook for clients in Environmental Health has been under consideration and development for many months. The Board of Health reviewed an early version and requested that it be brought back for further consideration in 2006. Staff has solicited reviews and comments from contractors and other clients and has incorporated many of those edits in this draft. Staff will continue to “test” the document with clients and adjust the content as necessary to best meet the needs of the regulated community. Board members commented on how thorough and easily understood the handbook makes the permit process and commended the staff for their work. Motion to approve the draft of the Environmental Health Permitting Handbook was