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WC CWF Health District Board Minutes - 10/22/1999WICHITA FALLS - WICHITA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD PLACE: Wichita Falls - Wichita County Public Health District TIME: 12:15 p.m. DATE: October 22, 1999 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: C. J. Lippard, Vice - Chairperson Michael Brooking, DVM, Secretary Diane Stewart, RN Susan M. Strate, MD BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Peggy Scott, Chairperson Dewey Nicholson, PE Sam R. Landers, DDS 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. REPRESENTATIVES: Joe Miller, MD, County Commissioner WICHITA FALLS CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: None WICHITA FALLS CITY COUNCIL: Bill Altman, City Councilor MINUTES: I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lippard in the absence of Ms. Scott at 12:20 p.m. IV. Approval of Minutes Dr. Brooking made a motion that the minutes of August 27, 1999 be approved and Ms. Stewart seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. V. Next Meeting Date Ms. Clements noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting date will fall on Christmas Eve and asked if the Board members would like to choose another date for the meeting. It was motioned by Dr. Brooking and seconded by Dr. Strate that the Board meet on December 17th. The motion carried unanimously. Page 1 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No. 7--� Page 2 IV. Consumer Confidence Report - Reuben Warren, Jr., Assistant Director Mr. Warren presented a program to the Board of Health on the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rules. Mr. Warren stated that the CCR is an annual drinking water quality report to customers of public water systems that documents any regulated or unregulated microbiological or chemical contaminants found in the drinking water. This new report also must provide specific information about special health risks, especially for the immunocompromised populations. The Environmental Protection Agency mandates this report. There was a brief question and answer period following the presentation. V. County /Public Nuisance Laws - Reuben Warren, Jr., Assistant Director Mr. Warren opened discussion of House Bill (HB) 1159 as requested by Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom and Wichita County Commissioner Dr. Joe Miller. HB 1159 lifts the population restriction in the Texas Health and Safety Code Section 343.011. The section is titled public nuisance. According to Dr. Miller, Wichita County officials are interested in enforcing the revised public nuisance regulations in the unincorporated areas of the county. Dr. Miller explained the county's position regarding nuisances. He asked if the Health District had any objections or comments regarding this law. Dr. Miller stated the county needs to react to public nuisance complaints, and asked what, if any, assistance the Health District could possibly provide. Mr. Warren stated that the Environmental Health Division staff has a full workload and is unable to offer the county additional assistance in this area at this time. Dr. Miller asked if a representative from the Health District would be able to attend the next hearing at the county. VI. Other Business A. Excused Absences Ms. Scott and Mr. Nicholson both called and stated that they could not attend the meeting due to illness. The absences were excused by the Board. B. Dr. Dimitri questioned whether or not the current Health District Dental Program could be extended to accommodate adults and an increased number of children. Wichita County may pay at the Medicaid rate for emergency dental care as part of indigent health care. Ms. Clements has spoken with Dr. Jackson regarding increasing his hours. Dr. Terri Cook, DDS has stated she would volunteer and bring her assistant with her. Dr. Miller asked about dental equipment and Ms. Clements reported that the Health District has a dental clinic area and equipment available for use. She added that there is a waiting list of children in need of dental care. Dr. Miller inquired about Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP) money being used for dental services and Dr. Dimitri stated that he is not sure at this time. Page 2 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No. •" r Page 3 Dr. Dimitri mentioned the CHIP proposal for Wichita County. Helen Kent Davis is a person with Texas Medical Association to contact regarding the CHIP program. The CHIP program is to start in May 2000. The target population should be outreached by the city and county to locate children not covered by Medicaid. The county can only take care of 20% of the needed population defined by poverty level. Dr. Dimitri added that the target population is those that have income less than 200% of poverty level. Wichita County children qualify for the CHIP funds. Ms. Clements stated that there are two other grants the Health District is checking into and one is an essential services grant. In conclusion, Ms. Clements stated that at present the Health District has three vacant RN positions which will have an impact on the provision of services at the Health District. C. Expiring Terms of Board Members Ms. Clements stated that Board members Peggy Scott, Dewey Nicholson and Michael Brooking terms will expire on December 31st: Ms. Scott and Mr. Nicholson are not eligible for reappointment. Dr. Brooking, however, may be able to serve another term. These vacancies will be posted on cable TV, Channel 11. VII. Adjourn It was motioned by Ms. Stewart and seconded by Dr. Strate to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Barbara A. ... Recording Michael Brooking, Secretary Public Health Board Page 3 of 3 Pages Agenda Item No.