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MINUTES - Draft <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> April 22, 2020 <br /> o Document your activities regarding community health and contribute to <br /> discussion during Board meetings. <br /> ➢ Carefully review meeting minutes to make sure your comments were <br /> captured. <br /> o Complete required trainings promptly. <br /> The BOH members had questions that were addressed by Ms. Rawlinson and Ms. <br /> Crawford. <br /> D. Advisory Board Report <br /> The Board accepted the information as presented in the Board of Health agenda packet. <br /> Beverly Scurry was unable to present due to technical difficulties. Jessica Frega asked the <br /> Board if there were any questions. There were none. <br /> V. Action Items (Non Consent) <br /> A. Physical Activity and Nutrition Grant Award <br /> Jessica Frega, Chair, reminded all that the Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) subcommittee <br /> annually provides community support grant funds to both county school systems. The schools <br /> have an opportunity to apply for funds up to $1,000 for projects that address physical activity <br /> and nutrition. The Board announced that Orange County Schools would be the recipients of two <br /> PAN grants of$1,000 each. <br /> Motion to award the amount of$1,000 to the Orange County Schools to implement <br /> afterschool programs was made by Liska Lackey, seconded by Earl McKee, and carried <br /> without dissent. <br /> Motion to fund the amount of$1,000 to the Orange County Schools to implement <br /> functional wellness programs was made by Jennifer Deyo, seconded by Earl McKee, and <br /> carried without dissent. <br /> VI. Reports and Discussion with Possible Action <br /> A. Health Director Report <br /> Highlights of Quintana Stewart's Health Director Report are below. <br /> • New information was received at the FY 20-21 budget meeting with the County Manager <br /> regarding supporting the economic contingency plan for the remainder of this fiscal due <br /> to COVID-19 in which the following was requested: <br /> o Reduce spending, closely monitor revenue and expenditures, and implement a hiring <br /> freeze for non-mandatory/non-essential positions. <br /> • The OCHD will still be able to hire for critical positions such as a dentist and nurses. <br /> • The OCHD will be updating their budget and looking to make a few changes in response <br /> to the county's contingency plan. Revisions/reductions will not impact staff or any of our <br /> essential services. <br /> • Board activities will not be affected at this time.* <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda &Abstracts\2020 Agenda &Abstracts/ <br /> April Page 5 <br />