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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH <br /> February 25, 2026 <br /> • Dr. Royce commented that she appreciated how the resolution included information <br /> requested at the previous meeting but suggested a revision to focus more on the <br /> Department of Human Services rather than the specific secretary. She also noted that <br /> the ask was a little unclear and that the language should be strengthened to make it <br /> clear who the Board is asking and what they are asking them to do. Through discussion, <br /> the Board determined that the resolution should be addressed to the Department of <br /> Health and Human Services' Division of Child and Family Wellbeing. Commissioner <br /> McKee requested a copy of the resolution draft to share with the Orange County <br /> Commissioners so that they can approve a corresponding resolution to encourage <br /> expedited action. <br /> Board members agreed to review and revise the draft resolution in advance of the March Board <br /> of Health meeting, where it will be presented for further consideration. <br /> VIII. Actions Items <br /> A. Inactive Accounts Policy <br /> Frederick Perschau, Financial and Administrative Services Director, presented the revision to <br /> the policy, which would lengthen the amount of time before a debt is deemed uncollectible from <br /> twelve months to twenty-four months and would increase the frequency of sending outstanding <br /> debts to collections from once every twelve months to once every six months. In response to <br /> Commissioner McKee's question, Ms. Quatrone said that there are 1,390 unique debtors and <br /> approximately $262K in outstanding debt, with over $70K collected. Mr. Perschau noted that <br /> often people will pay their outstanding debts when they receive a letter noting the outstanding <br /> balance and said sometimes asking is all that's needed. <br /> A motion to approve the revisions to the Inactive Accounts policy as presented was <br /> made by Dr. Rachel Royce, was seconded by Dr. Aparna Jonnal, and carried without <br /> dissent. <br /> B. Board Member Reappointments <br /> Three current board members have terms ending on June 30th, 2026. The Board of Health <br /> voted to recommend Dr. Rachel Royce to her 2nd full term, and Dr. Shielda Rodgers to her 3rd <br /> full term. Dr. Lee Pickett declined to be considered for reappointment, as she plans to move out <br /> of the county in the near future. To allow each appointee to vote, the Board decided on two <br /> different motions for the reappointment of the members with each of them abstaining from the <br /> vote in regard to their own reappointment. <br /> A motion to recommend a second full term for Dr. Rachel Royce and forward to the <br /> Board of County Commissioners was made by Dr. Lee Pickett, was seconded by Dr. <br /> Brian Crandell, and carried without dissent. Dr. Rachel Royce abstained. <br /> A motion to recommend a third full term for Dr. Shielda Rodgers and forward to the <br /> Board of County Commissioners was made by Dr. Lee Pickett, was seconded by Dr. <br /> Aparna Jonnal, and carried without dissent. Dr. Shielda Rodgers abstained. <br /> C. Ad Hoc Nominating and Operating Procedures Committee <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agendas &Abstracts\2026 Agenda and Abstracts\ <br /> February Page 6 <br />