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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH September 19, 2002 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by V. Anne Miles 3 September 19, 2002 state moves closer to final budget approval. • Drought Response Planning Update The department has been involved with other county, state, and federal agencies, and the water suppliers to develop a coordinated public education effort and public information to the drought situation in the county. Donna King presented the information packet that was developed for distribution to raise public awareness and reported actions and goals of the committee. A web site has been developed for public education and reference regarding water restrictions and links to drought information and other educational resources. Tip sheets in English and Spanish have been developed that give sources for water saving devices and helpful tips for home and outdoors to conserve water. The environmental health division is working with area restaurants and is distributing a water conservation checklist for their use. The division is mailing and distributing the checklist during inspection visits. Water suppliers are all stepping up efforts with educational flyers in their water bills and OWASA has provided tent cards with a water conservation message for area hotel rooms to remind guests of water restrictions and that we are in a drought situation. Low flow devices for county residents are available through the Orange County Cooperative Extension. Committee members are also looking into possible federal grants and loans for individuals that have a dry well and cannot afford replacement. • Employee Recognition Breakfast Confirmation The breakfast to recognize outstanding health department employees is scheduled for October 23 at 7:30 am at Southern Human Services Center. There are seven employees being recognized this year. • Report from Human Services Advisory Commission Forum The Orange County Human Services Advisory Commission held its annual community forum September 10 on the topic of abuse to children and adults. Wayne Sherman provided the Board with an update of issues considered to date. • Comprehensive Land Use Planning Task Force Update The Comprehensive Land Use Planning Task Force has met several times in the past months. Mel Hurston is the Board’s representative to the Task Force and Alice White is the alternate. Staff also attends those meetings. Moses Carey provided the Board with an update of issues considered by the task force, population growth in the county and water issues.