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MINUTES - Draft <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br />June 26, 2019 <br />S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda & Abstracts\2019 Agenda & Abstracts/ June Page 6 <br />E. Strategic Plan Update <br /> <br />Beverly Scurry presented changes to the BOH Strategic Plan Action Steps for the Board’s <br />approval that included: <br /> <br />• PAN Subcommittee – Changes were made to the first Focus Area and a third focus area <br />was added to address racial equity as discussed in meetings. <br />• SDH Subcommittee – Changes were made to the first Focus Area regarding trauma- <br />informed care. Minor changes made Focus Area #2 and a 3rd Focus Area was added to <br />address racial equity. <br />• SAMH Subcommittee – Minor change made to the first Focus Area. Changes were <br />made to Focus Area #2 regarding mental health screenings and a third Focus Areas was <br />added to address racial equity. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Liska Lackey to approve the changes to the 2019-2020 BOH <br />Strategic Plan Action Steps, seconded by Jessica Frega and carried without dissent. <br /> <br /> <br />VI. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action <br /> <br />A. Current BOH Recruitment <br /> <br />Jessica Frega, Co-chair, stated that the physician seat recommendation, Dr. Aparna Jonnal, <br />was approved by the BOCC. The BOH was hoping to interview to fill Barbara Chavious’ At- <br />large seat but time was an issue. The BOCC opted to fill her seat with Dr. Allison Stuebe. <br />Susan Elmore, Bob Marotto and Quintana Stewart will meet on July 5th to discuss the <br />Veterinary seat and the specifications needed for whomever fills that seat. <br /> <br />It was agreed by the BOH to form a subcommittee to fill the Veterinary seat. Bruce Baldwin, <br />Jessica Frega and Timothy Smith volunteered to serve. <br /> <br />B. Health Director Report <br /> <br />In the interest of time, Ms. Stewart asked if there were any questions regarding her report. None <br />were asked. <br /> <br /> <br />VII. Board Comments. <br /> <br />Keith Bagby would like a separate list of upcoming events. Timothy Smith mentioned that San <br />Francisco has banned the sale of e-cigarettes. Mr. Smith then presented Paul Chelminski with <br />a plaque of appreciation as this is his last Board of Health meeting after serving for over 9 years <br />which included 3 three-year full terms and a partial term. Dr. Chelminski was thanked for his <br />service. While acknowledging that the BOCC possesses the appointing power, Liska Lackey <br />mentioned recent BOH appointments by the BOCC which led to a short discussion about the <br />need to communicate BOH needs to ensure BOH priorities and general statutues are met. <br /> <br /> <br />VIII. Adjournment <br /> <br />Jessica Frega moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:19pm and Liska Lackey seconded.