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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 23, 2002 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by V. Anne Miles 3 May 23, 2002 was a critical factor in getting this before the state legislature for action. Motion to authorize Rosemary Summers to prepare a resolution to advocate for an increased tax on alcohol on the Board of Health’s behalf was made by Martha Stucker, seconded by Kate Wilder, and carried without dissent. 2. Budget Update Rosemary Summers provided the Board with the latest information regarding the budget process for FY 02-03 so that the Board may plan for the public hearings on the budget. These hearings will be held May 30 at Southern Human Services Center and June 6 at the Courthouse in Hillsborough. It is estimated that the total projected budget cuts for the Health Department could be as high as $332,648; however that is a worst case scenario based on the fiscal research staff proposal. Board members were asked to support a letter writing campaign to our state representatives and Orange County Commissioners requesting their support in advocating for adequate levels of funding to support the public health services in Orange County and statewide. 3. Public Hearing Preparation For the past two years, Board members have attended the public hearings on the budget and communicated to the Commissioners budget priorities for the department. This year with the budget shortfalls imminent, it is important for the Board to carry messages to the Commissioners on the importance of maintaining the services provided by the department. 4. Renovation Update Rosemary Summers reported that the department has been engaged in planning a renovation of the clinical space within the Whitted Building for four years. The department’s plans were completed more than a year ago and then delayed pending replacement of the HVAC system in the entire complex by the county. The HVAC replacement proje ct that has been let for bid, includes the health department’s renovation plans. It is anticipated that the HVAC project will begin this August. 5. Water Summit Report The Board of Commissioners has been concerned with the impacts of development on current and future water supplies in the county. This recent Water Summit was held with all of the water providers in the surrounding counties (Durham, Orange, and Chatham) to discuss concerns, issues, and future needs identified by public utilities. Ron Holdway and Rosemary Summers attended the Summit to hear the discussion and report to the Board.