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MINUTES AMENDED 11-17-2005 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH October 27, 2005 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Anne Miles Cassell 3 October 27, 2005 seconded by Moses Carey, and carried without dissent. V. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action A. Primary Care Grant Application OCHD was the recipient of $86,460 in community health grant funds last fiscal year to support the start-up of primary care services. In FY 2005, there was $7 million available for grants. This year there is $2 million to be shared between community health centers, rural health centers and local health departments for new and continuation projects. The maximum grant amount is $75,000 with the average grant anticipated to be $50,000. OCHD is requesting $52,831 to support temporary personnel for non-reimbursed sliding scale fee costs, and pharmaceuticals for 0-20% pay clients. Moses Carey requested clarification of services that would be provided under this grant. Dr. Summers explained that the funding would provide only for the existing programs and services and is not an expansion. No new projects are currently planned due to staff and funding limitations. The grant would not provide funding for any new positions, only temporary staff. Motion to endorse the grant proposal was made by Moses Carey, Jr., seconded by Chris Harlan, and carried without dissent. B. Minority Health/Disparities Grant Application The NC Legislature appropriated funds for one-time grants to enhance efforts to reduce disparities across the state. Maria Hitt, Healthy Carolinians Coordinator, coordinated the ideas and preparation for this grant application. Because of the grant award timing, it was decided to build upon activities that have already been started or planned. The focus of the grant is on diabetes prevention and education. The Department expects notification of award or rejection by the end of the calendar year and the funds will need to be spent no later than May 31, 2006. Commissioner Carey was complimentary about the collaboration event in the application. Motion to endorse the grant application was made by Tim Carey, seconded by Moses Carey, Jr., and carried without dissent. C. 2004-2005 Budget Report Letitia Burns provided the Board with a graphic report showing the overall performance of the Department and each Division in meeting both revenue and expenditure projects. Staff responded to questions with information on line items that had significant changes during the fiscal years. The Department expended 96.5% of the revenues for the fiscal year and returned approximately $163,000 to the county general fund.