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BOARD OF HEALTH 1 AUGUST 22,
<br />1996
<br />MINUTES
<br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
<br />AUGUST 22, 1996
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<br />ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: To enhance the quality of life,
<br />promote the health, and preserve the environment for all people in the Orange County community.
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<br />THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MET ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1996, AT THE
<br />EFLAND-CHEEKS COMMUNITY CENTER IN, EFLAND, NORTH CAROLINA.
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<br />BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS PRESENT: Timothy Ives, PharmD, MPH, Chair; Brenda Crowder-Gaines,
<br />MSA, Vice-Chair; Beverly Foster, RN, PhD; Jonathan E. Klein, M.D.; Barry Lynn Adler, OD; Cleon Currie, BS, At
<br />Large; Janet H. Southerland, DDS, MPH; Richard J. Marinshaw, PE; Ronald J. Cammarata, DVM.
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<br />BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS ABSENT: Alice Gordon, PhD, Commissioner; Barbara Chavious, MPH, At
<br />Large.
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<br />STAFF PRESENT: Daniel B. Reimer, MPH, Health Director; Eileen Kugler, RN, MPH, Personal Health Services
<br />Director; John Sauls, Animal Control Director; Barbara Washington, Accounting Technician; Gary Morrison,
<br />Animal Control Officer; Ann Hill, Administrative Assistant; Elvira Mebane, Administrative Assistant.
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<br />1. CALL TO ORDER AND RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
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<br /> 1.1 Introduction of New Employees
<br /> Dr. Ives, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30 and asked Health Director, Mr. Reimer to introduce the above
<br />noted staff and new employees who were present. New employees that were present included Barbara Washington,
<br />Accounting Technician and Gary Morrison, Animal Control Officer.
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<br />2. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
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<br /> Add HSAC after Item #7 and add Announcements after Item #3.
<br /> A motion was made by Dr. Foster to accept the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Dr.
<br />Southerland and passed unanimously.
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<br />3. REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
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<br /> Correct spelling of Dr. Cammarata’s name in Item #5 and Item 6.3.
<br /> A motion was made by Dr. Foster to accept the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Dr.
<br />Southerland and passed unanimously.
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<br />3a. ANNOUNCEMENTS
<br /> 1. The Community-based Public Health Initiative Steering Committee will hold their annual meeting on
<br />September 7, 1996, at the William and Ida Friday Center in Chapel Hill. All Board members are invited to attend.
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<br /> 2. Mr. Reimer reviewed information and news releases regarding the second rabies case in Orange County. John
<br />Sauls, Animal Control Director, was on hand to answer questions from Board members.
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<br /> 3. The Orange County Healthy Carolinians Task Force will meet on September 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., at New
<br />Hope Elementary School. Dr. Foster is the representative of the Board on the task force. The meeting is open to all
<br />Board members and to the public. All members will be receiving courtesy invitations and a copy of the preliminary
<br />report that the task force will be reviewing and prioritizing.
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<br /> 4. The Orange County Human Services Advisory Commission Annual Forum will be held September 18, 1996, at
<br />the William and Ida Friday Center. All Board members will receive invitations. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
<br />Dr. Cammarata voiced concern that he had not received a invitation. The Administrative Assistant will call the
<br />Manager’s office and request an invitation be sent to Dr. Cammarata’s correct address.
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<br /> 5. Call for Nominations - The Durham-Orange County Medical Society recognizes the outstanding efforts of
<br />individuals of Durham and Orange counties who contribute meaningfully to improving the health and well-being of
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