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MINUTES-Draft <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />May 22, 2019 <br />S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2019 Agenda & Abstracts/ May Page 6 <br />involved in the process avoids any potential influence. OWASA Executive Director, Ed Kerwin, <br />has instructed the BOH to proceed as it sees fit. Various BOH members agreed with Mr. Kerwin <br />noting that there was no need to be hasty in the continuation of the Committee’s process. <br /> <br /> <br />VII. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action <br /> <br />A. Health Director Report <br /> <br />In addition to her report, highlights given by Ms. Stewart are below. <br /> <br />• The NC Attorney General, Joshua Stein, announced that the state of NC is suing Juul <br />over allegations that it’s marketing its products to youth and misled the public about risks <br />associated with its products. <br />• Thanks were given to those that assisted with the Community Health Assessment (CHA) <br />surveys including BOH member Bruce Baldwin and BOH member Susan Elmore’s <br />daughter. Mr. Baldwin encouraged all to volunteer. Ms. Stewart noted that there are <br />more opportunities for those that are able to volunteer and that there may be a change in <br />the proposed schedule. <br />• June 6th is the budget session with the BOCC. <br />• On June 21st at the SHSC, the Health Equity Commission Forum will take place from <br />9am-12pm with breakfast starting at 8:30am. There will be a gallery walk that will <br />display health equity data and provide a visual image. <br />• Earlier today, Ms. Stewart met with Elinor Landess, Director, Campus & Community <br />Coalition. She felt that HB 536, which includes language that would create a new <br />exception to authorize the issuance of permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages at <br />stadiums, athletic facilities, or arenas on the campus or property of a public college, will <br />most likely pass; however, it will be up to the UNC trustees to decide if they will sell <br />alcohol at collegiate sports facilities. It was mentioned that some other state universities <br />use some of the proceeds from the alcohol sales to go towards funding other school <br />programs. A letter of support from the BOH detailing best practices will probably be <br />requested by Ms. Landess. <br />• Ms. Stewart referred to the NALBOH newsletters that were on the table and revealed <br />that the national conference will be held in Denver, Colorado this year. She indicated <br />that there are funds available if a BOH member would like to attend. BOH Chair, Timothy <br />Smith stated that the NALBOH conference is a very good event. <br /> <br />B. Media Items <br /> <br />Kristin Prelipp, Communications Manager, briefly mentioned articles regarding the whooping <br />coughs cases at Glenwood Elementary and the Family Success Alliance were included in the <br />Media Items packet. <br /> <br />Media items were in the packet which focused on Orange County’s events and our <br />involvement in various efforts. <br /> <br /> <br />VIII. Board Comments <br /> <br />None.