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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH April 27, 2006 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 2 April 27, 2006 Ron explained the construction process in drilling a well and that wells are sealed off between the casing and the earth with cement to prevent contamination of the well from surface water. Once a well is installed we do not require periodic water testing. This was originally a requirement when well rules were drawn up by the Board, but has since been dropped due to resistance by the homeowners. Many counties are requiring periodic testing and increased acceptance of this requirement would be worth considering in reinstatement of this rule by the Board. Matt Vizithum inquired if the Department has a record of ground water conditions in the county that would indicate acceptable locations for wells. Ron stated that no records are available for site-specific data and that conditions can change dramatically within a tract of land. Several meetings have been held on ground water and surface water availability/sustainability issues. The county is in the concept phase of looking into putting in some monitoring wells in the county to get baseline measurements on groundwater levels for planning purposes. Ron is working with the regional hydrologist on this project. II. Approval of April 27, 2006 Agenda The motion to approve the Agenda of April 27, 2006 was made by Matt Vizithum, seconded by Chris Harlan, and carried without dissent. III. Volunteer Appreciation Moses Carey, Jr. read a resolution of appreciation of volunteers from the Board of County Commissioners to Board of Health members and thanked them for their participation as a volunteer. IV. Public Comment for Items NOT on Printed Agenda None V. Action Items on CONSENT Agenda A. Minutes approval of March 23, 2006 meeting. B. General Practice Resident Contract Renewal with the UNC School of Dentistry The Orange County Health Department annually contracts with UNC School of Dentistry for the services of one full-time equivalent dental resident for four and one-half days per week. The residents provide services at both the Hillsborough and the Carrboro dental clinics. The total cost of the contract for July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 is anticipated to be $47,192. This amount was included in the 2006-07 dental budget. This contract cannot be fully executed until the state legislature passes their budget and the rate may be higher as a consequence.