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WC CWF Health District Board Minutes - 02/25/2000WICHITA FALLS - WICHITA COUNTY PUBLIC RECEIVED IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE By PLACE: Wichita Falls- Wichita County Public Health District TIME: 12:15 p.m. DATE: February 25, 2000 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: C. J. Lippard, Chairperson Michael Brooking, DVM, Secretary Diane Stewart, RN Russell Porter, Ph.D. Gregory Stockton BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Sam R. Landers, DDS, Vice - Chairperson Susan M. Strate, MD HEALTH DISTRICT Barbara J. Clements, RNC, Director of Health REPRESENTATIVES: Elia C. Dimitri, MD, MPH., Assoc. Medical Director Reuben A. Warren, Jr., Assistant Director of Health Barbara Sapp, Recording Secretary WICHITA CO. REPRESENTATIVE: None mile - 010 WICHITA FALLS CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Robert Powers, Asst City Manager WICHITA FALLS CITY COUNCIL: None GUESTS PRESENT: Dewey Nicholson, PE MINUTES: I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lippard at 12:15 p.m. II. Recognition of Outgoing Members Ms. Clements stated that she had invited Mr. Nicholson and Ms. Scott to the meeting today to present them with a plaque in appreciation of their dedication and service to the community and the Public Health Board. Mr. Nicholson was presented with his plaque; however, Ms. Scott had called prior to the meeting and stated that she would not be able to attend. Ms. Scott asked if she could be invited to the next Public Health Board meeting in April. Page 1 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No. Page 2 Ill. Swearing -in of Appointed Members Mr. Powers, Assistant City Manager, administered the Oath of Office to Dr. Russell Porter and Mr. Gregory Stockton, new City appointees and Dr. Brooking was also sworn -in as a re- appointment. IV. Election of Officer - Chairperson Mr. Lippard stated that the chairperson position is now vacant due to Ms. Scott's leaving the Board and motions to nominate a replacement were opened. After a brief discussion of who is eligible to hold office, Dr. Porter nominated Mr. Lippard for the office of chairman. Nominations ceased and Dr. Porter motioned and it was seconded by Mr. Stockton that Mr. Lippard be chosen as chairman. Vote carried unanimously. Ms. Clements reminded the Board that there is now a vice - chairperson vacancy and it was discussed and Dr. Brooking motioned that Dr. Landers serve as vice - chairperson. Motion seconded by Dr. Porter and carried unanimously. V. Program Reports - Barbara J. Clements, Director Ms. Clements stated that Mr. Lippard had requested her to follow up on the Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP) premium payments being payroll deductible. She stated that she had been in contact with Randy Fritz at Texas Department of Health (TDH) and he stated that this is not an option at this time. She also spoke with Lynn Denton, Public Information Officer for the CHIP program, regarding premium payments being made by other resources. Ms. Denton stated they want parents to be responsible for paying the premium. Ms. Denton also stated that parental responsibility is a key part of CHIP and parents are expected to pay all premiums. Dr. Porter inquired about potential clients being uninsured for 90 days to qualify for CHIP and Ms. Clements answered that this is a concern. Dr. Dimitri arrived (12:30 p.m.) and was introduced. Ms. Clements distributed copies of the summary of programs available at the Health District. She also explained the membership of the Board and positions allocated as well as who is eligible to vote and who is not eligible to vote on advisory issues. She further stated that we have a speaking group that represents the various divisions of the Health District. If anyone should like someone to speak on a particular topic, they should contact Ms. Sapp in the Director's office for the right person or division. Ms. Clements continued to explain the other activities that the Health District provides and gave a brief overview of each program's functions. Ms. Clements stated that the Diabetes Program will not be funded after August 31, 2000. She explained that there are two programs similar to ours in the state and funds for all three will be withdrawn August 31, 2000. A discussion followed regarding other possible funding sources for the program. Dr. Dimitri asked if an agency such as United Way could be approached for funding. Dr. Porter and other Board members commented that other funding sources should be explored. Ms. Clements stated that the staff would look for additional resources. She completed her review of services by reviewing services offered at the Martin Luther King Center. Page 2 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No. Page 3 At this time Ms. Clements asked the Board for suggestions for agenda items for the April 28th meeting. After some discussion she suggested a review of the Vector Control Program would be a timely item. VI. Public Health Week - Reuben A. Warren, Jr. Mr. Warren gave a video presentation on the upcoming Public Health Week. The program reviewed the origin of public health in Texas and listed some of the dates that specific programs and activities began. He mentioned to the Board that Mayor Yeager will sign a proclamation at a March council meeting and asked if the chairperson could be there in honor of the occasion. Mr. Warren informed the Board there would be an open house and reception on April 5, 2000 at the Health District and that invitations would be forthcoming. VII. Other Business Dr. Porter presented information to the Board about a Texas Department of Health Grant to address childhood asthma. He stated the Midwestern State University is considering submitting a proposal. He asked if the Health District might be interested in writing a joint proposal. Dr. Dimitri commented that asthma is a significant health problem in our community. Ms. Clements suggested that MSU and the Health District discuss the possibility of a collaborative grant. Dr. Porter stated the deadline for submitting proposals is April 18, 2000. A. Excused Absences It was noted that both Dr. Strate and Dr. Landers called to state that they would not be able to attend today's meeting due to being out of town. Absences were unanimously excused. VIII. Adjourn It was motioned by Mr. Stockton and seconded by Dr. Porter that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Barbara A. Sapp Recording Secretary Michael Brooking, Secretary Public Health Board Page 3 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No. —