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MINUTES-Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH November 29, 2017 S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2017 Agenda & Abstracts/ November Page 7 Motion to elect Timothy Smith to Vice-Chair for the 2018 calendar year was made by Jennifer Deyo, seconded by Barbara Chavious and carried without dissent. VII. Reports and Disccussion with Possible Action A. Periodic Review of Drinking Water Fluoridation Dr. Cilenti began by acknowledging Ed Kerwin, OWASA’s Executive Director. She referred to the November 3rd letter from OWASA requesting feedback and recommendation regarding a County-wide process for periodic review of fluoridation. The letter was sent following public input and discussion at OWASA’s meeting held on October 26th. Our Communications Manager, Kristin Prelipp, was also in attendance at that meeting. Dr. Cilenti stated that a discussion needs to be had to develop a process about how the OCHD/BOH is going to address key concerns from those opposed to fluoridation, the oral health benefits and risks, and make sure it’s communicated to the public in a clear way. Suggestions by BOH members included creating a subcommittee with the new health director, hiring an outside party to give the OCHD/BOH a recommendation and possibly having an expertise in toxicology be involved. As a response was needed to the OWASA letter, it was suggested that this topic be a future agenda item. It was determined that this would occur in February 2018. Mr. Kerwin thanked the Board for all of its help and stated that he will pass the information on to his Board of Directors. The BOH had questions that were addressed by Dr. Cilenti and Mr. Kerwin. B. Health Director Report In addition to the report, Dr. Cilenti invited all to the meet and greet taking place on December 19th at the Whitted Building Room 230 from 2-4pm to welcome the new health director, Quintana Stewart. Speakers are to include the county manager as well Vice-Chair, Susan Elmore and Commissioner Mia Burroughs. The newly hired health director has also been invited to attend the OCHD All Staff meeting on December 15th at 2:30pm at the SHSC. Dr. Cilenti stated that it’s an opportunity for staff to meet her before she starts on December 18th. Lastly, she expressed that it’s been a great privilege to work at the OCHD again and that she will be available during Quintana’s transition. On behalf of the BOH, Chair Liska Lackey conveyed how thankful and appreciative the Board was for Dr. Cilenti and for the space she gave to the Board that allowed them to conduct the health director search eventhough it took longer than expected. C. Media Items Media items were in the packet which focused on Orange County’s events and our involvement in various efforts. At 8:55pm, Paul Chelminski motioned to move into closed session and Sam Lasris seconded.