S C O T T C O U N T Y B O A R D O F H E A L T H

S C O T T C O U N T Y B O A R D O F H E A L T H

REGULAR MEETING 12:00 NOON October 18, 2001

MEETING HELD AT: Scott County Health Department

Bicentennial Building

428 Western Avenue

5^th Floor

Davenport, Iowa 52801

ROLL CALL: Mrs. Mohr, Dr. Keppy, Dr. Sunderbruch, Mrs. Coiner, Dr. Garvin

STAFF: Larry Barker, Al Moore, Mary Helfrich, Roma Taylor, JaNan Less, Jim Hagerman, Larry Linnenbrink, Jackie Hall, Denny Coon, Karen Payne

OTHERS: Otto Ewoldt, Ray Wierson, Larry Minard, Paul Grueffe, Bill Fennelly, Mark Postma, Dennis Conard, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Beckman, Dewi Yuhr, Mike Bladel, Don Schaeffer, Jim Hancock, Dr. Barbara Harre

Mrs. Mohr, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 12:00 Noon. The Recording Secretary took the roll call. All members were present with the exception of Dr. Garvin, who arrived at 12:24 p.m.

Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the Agenda. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Coiner moved to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2001, Board Meeting as received. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Mohr welcomed the Board of Supervisors to their annual visit with the Board of Health, along with other distinguished guests, present for the County's recognition of Dr. Paul Beckman.

Jim Hancock presented Dr. Beckman with a plaque from the County, recognizing his nineteen years as Deputy Medical Examiner and thirteen years as Medical Examiner.

Although she was not able to attend the Board Meeting, the Board of Health recognized Cheri Bustos from the Quad City Times for her promotion of public health. Cheri has accepted a new position as Director of Corporate Communications for Trinity Health Systems.

Larry Barker recognized the Board of Health members for their years of service on the Board, and presented each with a County lapel pin:

Dr. Garvin for 9 years of service
Mrs. Coiner for 12 years of service
Mrs. Mohr for 13 years of service
Dr. Keppy for 18 years of service

In 1938, Dr. Sunderbruch was appointed Health Officer for the City of Davenport, and served in that capacity until 1968, at which time he was the driving force in creating the Scott County Board of Health. He has been an active member of the Scott County Board of Health since its inception in 1968. Therefore, Dr. Sunderbruch was recognized for 63 years of service

The Board of Health discussed with the guests present the roles of law enforcement agencies and the Health Department in responding to terrorism concerns/incidents.

From a medical standpoint, Larry Barker stated that a solid team is in place in Iowa. The Health Department, with Dr. Katz as Medical Director, has an excellent relationship with the University Hygienic Laboratory and with Dr. Quinlisk, the State Epidemiologist. Any reports of suspected bioterrorism are initially handled by the police, who if deemed appropriate consult with FBI and the Iowa Department of Public Health. If tests are conducted and determined to be positive, the Health Department is activated for follow-up and to help prevent other cases. The State is in the process of developing medical disaster teams to assist local areas.

The following reports were reviewed and discussed by the Board:

1. Director’s Report of September - October, 2001 activities.

Larry Barker reported that 4.3% is to be cut from the FY'02 Iowa Department of Public Health budget. There is concern as to the impact of those budget cuts. The State is also going through a re-design of government and may be re-organizing and dissolving some agencies.

2. Core Public Health Activity Report for the month of September, 2001.

3. Budget Report for the month of September, 2001, as well as the Closeout Report for FY'01.

Following discussion, Dr. Keppy moved to approve the claims. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Maternal & Child Health Program report of September, 2001.

Dr. Keppy moved to approve all the reports. Motion seconded by Dr. Sunderbruch. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Mohr asked for Public Comment. There was no one present who wished to make any comments.

Following discussion, Mrs. Coiner moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the 2002 I-4 Grant Application in the amount of $32,108.00. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the FFY'02 AIDS Preventive Health Grant Application in the amount of $7,150.00. Motion seconded by Dr. Sunderbruch. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Mrs. Coiner moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the FFY'02 AIDS Preventive Health Grant Contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health in the amount of $7,150.00. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the staff educational requests. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1:09 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helfrich

Recording Secretary