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MINUTES - Draft <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> January 26, 2022 <br /> The BOH had questions and comments that were addressed by Ms. Stewart. <br /> E. Media Items <br /> Kristin Prelipp, Communications Manager, briefly mentioned some of the articles in the Board <br /> packet including articles on the NC FIT program in which OCHD staff, Tommy Green, was <br /> interviewed, OC having the fewest COVID-19 cases per capita in NC, and the 3rd rabies case <br /> reported in OC in 2021. <br /> Media items were in the packet which focused on Orange County's events and our <br /> involvement in various efforts. <br /> VII. Board Comments <br /> Earlier in the meeting, Chair Bruce Baldwin welcomed back Commisioner Jean Hamilton for a <br /> 2 d term as our BOCC representative. <br /> Commissioner Jean Hamilton wanted to follow up on a previous conversation regarding trying to <br /> help our community understand the indicators used for some of the COVID policy decisions. <br /> The BOCC looks to the health department and the Board of Health for guidance. Many of the <br /> conversations are held between Ms. Stewart, the BOCC Chair and the mayors. Commissioner <br /> Hamilton would like the Board of Health to bring more ideas to Ms. Stewart and to think more <br /> broadly about how we stay safe even in an environment where enforcement is going to be a <br /> challenge. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton would also like the Board of Health to work on water and sewer issues <br /> as a follow up to the presentation given by a UNC Greensboro student last year. The BOH is <br /> able to make recommendations to the BOCC about what should be done. She thinks that this <br /> would be a good issue for one of the BOH subcommittees to tackle. <br /> Discussion was held by Board members about possibly posting restaurants that require proof of <br /> vaccination on our website. Points made included the consultation of the county attorney and <br /> defining "fully vaccinated". <br /> Mr. Baldwin officially congratulated Ms. Stewart on becoming the Secretary of the NC <br /> Association of Health Directors (NCALHD). Mr. Baldwin also requested to be contacted if <br /> anyone knows Tom Donahue, the person that placed a comment in the chat mid-way through <br /> the Board meeting, as he would like to reach out to him. <br /> As an awareness point, Brian Crandell brought up the topic of radon in OC. This is Radon <br /> Action Month and this week is Radon Week. He's spoken with Ms. Prelipp and is aware that the <br /> OCHD website does provide links regarding radon. The EPA also has an excellent citizens' <br /> guide. <br /> VIII. Adjournment <br /> Jessica Frega moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:57pm and Alison Stuebe seconded. <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda &Abstracts\2022 Agenda &Abstracts/ <br /> January Page 6 <br />