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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH June 24, 1999 Board of Health Minutes Transcription completed by Patsy L. Bateman 3 June 24, 1999 C. BOARD OF HEALTH HALF-DAY WORK SESSION IN SEPTEMBER, 1999 Potential topics for the Board of Health half-day work session were included in the packet. Topics suggested by the Board as being of most urgency were the final reorganization of Personal Health, Dental Health Program, and areas of new development. Tim Ives suggested the Board members receive an agenda and pertinent information prior to the work session. Two dates suggested for the work session are the afternoon of Friday, September 24th or Friday, October 1st. The work session would begin around 12:30 with lunch. IV. HEALTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT A. BUDGET The environmental health position was not funded and the WTMP did not receive a set aside. There were no funds set aside for the outsourcing of the billing function. Fifty percent of the Healthy Carolinians position was funded by the general fund. The other half of that position and the entire other position were approved contingent upon receiving grant funds or other outside funds. The University (UNC) had made a commitment to the Healthy Carolinians position, however, Ned Brooks voluntarily gave up his contingency fund, which may have included the funding for this position. The operating funds were approved at requested levels. The requested fee increases were approved. The time upgrades for the school nurse and office assistant were approved. B. WTMP COMMITTEE MEETING The WTMP Committee met last week to review a skeleton outline of an education plan developed by Cornelia Ramsey. Rosemary’s sense from the meeting was that the two commissioners would like to broaden the scope of education to include broader environmental issues and use the education plan to build support for the program. If support for the program cannot be built through the education program, the program should not go forward at that point. The two commissioners would like some revision of the educational plan, a summary of the entire plan incorporated, and a timeline prepared. They would like to have it presented at another Commissioners work session for a more full discussion. C. NC HEALTH CHOICE FOR CHILDREN The Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce sponsored a booth at Hog Day for Health Choice outreach. Cathy Ferniany of the Health Department was the organizer and she reported that a lot of parents came by the booth and took applications. There is a possibility of a small Americorp grant for outreach activities. Orange County is currently at 80% enrollment or 378 children. Rosemary Summers has nominated the Orange County Health Choice Coalition to be awarded a Glaxo Child Health Award. D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Included in the Board packet was an update on Healthy Carolinians need for legislative contact to support funding. Board members were asked to contact legislators as soon as possible. New issues have arisen with the HB280 Graduated Driver’s License legislation. Board members were asked to refer to the handout. Board members were also given the current arguments/negotiations around the tobacco settlement funds. The dental bill for NC Health Choice is in the Senate for action.