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WC CWF Health District Board Minutes - 02/26/1999WICHITA FALLS - WICHITA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD PLACE: Wichita Falls- Wichita County Public Health District TIME: 12:15 P.M. DATE: February 26, 1999 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Peggy Scott, Chair - Person C. J. Lippard Michael Brooking, DVM, Secretary Diane Stewart, RN Sam R. Landers, DDS BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Dewey Nicholson, PE Susan M. Strate, MD HEALTH DISTRICT Barbara J. Clements, RNC, Director of Health REPRESENTATIVES: Reuben A. Warren, Jr., Ass't Director of Health Barbara Sapp, Recording Secretary WICHITA CO. REPRESENTATIVE: The Honorable Woody Gossom, Wichita Co. Judge WICHITA FALLS CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Robert Powers, Ass't City Manager WICHITA FALLS CITY COUNCIL: William Altman, City Councilor SPEAKER: Paul G. Gwynn, Jr., MT, Coordinator, Laboratory/Water Pollution VISITOR: Dr. Joe Miller, Wichita County Commissioner MINUTES: I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Ms. Peggy Scott at 12:15 p.m. II. Swearing -in of Appointed Members The following members were sworn -in by Judge Gossom: Ms. Stewart, City appointed member and Mr. Lippard, County appointed member. III. Approval of Minutes It was motioned by Mr. Lippard that the minutes of the December 4, 1998 meeting be approved. The motion was seconded by Dr. Brooking. Motion carried and the minutes were approved unanimously. Page 1 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No. Page 2 IV. Next Meeting Date The next regularly scheduled meeting date is April 23, 1999. V. Administrative Report Ms. Clements gave an overview of the current services the Health District provides and brief status of some of the programs. One in particular was the School Health Program. She stated that the Health District has provided services to the Wichita Falls Independent School District since 1962 and the school district has.decided to provide their own school nursing program starting this next school year. The desire to change seems to involve three primary issues: 1. The School District believes there is a lesser degree of civil liability exposure when health program staff are employees of the School District (as opposed to contractual employees); 2. The current contractual arrangement is resulting in a loss of Medicaid revenue for the School District. WFISD needs an employee /employer relationship with health personnel in order to include them in a time study for Medicaid reimbursement; 3. The School District desires more direct control over health program employees in matters related to hiring, staffing, placement, assignments and other personnel issues. Ms. Clements added that approximately 22 employees will be effected by this decision. An updated report on the Tuberculosis (TB) status of a local high school was given regarding the testing and treatment of the students involved. The status of an upcoming agenda item requesting the waiver of an ordinance on swine prohibition in the City limits was discussed. A question and answer discussion followed the administrative report. VI. Review of Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance Paul Gwynn, Coordinator, Laboratory/Water Pollution, was introduced to the Board by Ms. Clements. Mr. Gwynn had a visual presentation on the Industrial Pretreatment Program of the City and stated that the ordinance governing this program is currently being updated to include revisions recently set forth by the Water Quality Management Committee. He explained the time table of the ordinance and the significant changes. Judge Gossom inquired about the status of on -site septic disposal system; and added that the County may present something regarding on -site water to the Commissioner's Court. The County is looking at rural trash pick up with billing on electric bill. Page 2 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No. a , Page 3 VII. Other Business In other business, Ms. Clements reported that the Health District is reviewing the City Disaster Plan with regard to response to biological and /or chemical terrorism. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta has alerted local health departments to the need for preparation in this area. Also discussed was the situation that was aired by a local television station regarding the issuance of condoms to minors. The Health District's policy related to this matter was discussed with the Board. A question and answer session followed. Ms. Clements presented Dr. Gunnell with a plaque for his dedication and service to the Health Board. She also noted his involvement and support of other Health District activities. Vlll. Adjourn A motion was made by Dr. Landers and seconded by Dr. Brooking that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was carried unanimously. Michael Brooking, Secretary Public Health Board RECEIVED IN C17 s CLERK'S OFFICE Date Rv Page 3 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No.