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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />January 24, 2018 <br />S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2018 Agenda & Abstracts/ <br />January Page 2 <br />A.Recycling <br />Muriel Williman, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Orange County Solid Waste, gave a <br />presentation on the process of recycling in the county. Some highlights included: <br />x There are 2 transfer stations (Waste Industriesand City of Durham) and 1 landfill (Sampson <br />County) in which garbage is taken. <br />x It takes 40,000 gallons of diesel yearly to move the garbage. <br />x According to an OC waste audit, over 56% of the recyclable materials is paper which is a <br />number that Solid Waste would like to see increased. <br />x At least 50% of what we throw away is food; therefore, it was recommended that we plan <br />meals and eat smart to decrease the amount of refuse. <br />x Plastic bags, foods, electrical cords and wire hangers are examples of some of the items <br />that should be excluded from recycling bins. These contaminators cost Triangle <br />communities over 1 million dollars last year. <br />x Solid Waste’s message is to increase recycling’s value and decrease environmental costs. <br />x There are 7 resin identification codes on the bottom of containers. They indicate the type of <br />plastic that an item is made from. These numbers are intended to help consumers know <br />whether and how to recycle various plastic items. <br />x Corrugated cardboard and shredded paper must be separated. Shredded paper should be <br />bagged. <br />The BOH had questions that were addressed by Ms. Williman. <br />B.Immigration Updates <br />Susan Clifford, Immigrant and Refugee Health Program Manager, provided updates on <br />immigration and the OCHD’s Immigration and Refugee Health (IRH) program. Below are some <br />highlights. <br />x Overview of the IRH <br />Provides coordination of OCHD language services and policies. <br />Has 3 staff medical interpreter/translators and 18 contractors. <br />Provides telephonic (accessibility to 100s of languages) and video interpretation(via <br />IPads with accessibility to 20 different languages). <br />x Changesin Federal Administration policies <br />Termination of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for <br />Parents of Americans aka Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA). <br />Refugee resettlement agencies are laying off employees and some employees are <br />personally affected by the legislation. <br />End of temporary protected status. <br />x Fear/Impact on Health Care <br />The focus isn’t solely on criminals but on anyone present regardless of their activities. <br />Local law enforcement are acting as I.C.E. officers and are able to immediately process <br />persons for deportation. <br />There is hesitation regarding applying for healthcare and reluctance in seeking out other <br />services needed. <br />x Interdivisional taskforce <br />Taskforce consists of Dr. Erica Pettigrew, Iulia Vann, Juliet Sheridan, Anne Marie Tosco, <br />Carla Julian and Susan Clifford.