REGULAR MEETING 12:00 NOON October 17, 2002

MEETING HELD AT: Scott County Bicentennial Building
428 Western Avenue
6^th Floor
Room 605 A & B
Davenport, Iowa 52801

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

STAFF: Larry Barker, Al Moore, Dr. Louis Katz, Mary Helfrich, Karen Payne, Denny Coon, Roma Taylor, Carol
Schnyder, Jackie Hall, JaNan Less, Jim Hagerman, Tammy Loussaert

OTHERS: Carol Schaefer, Otto Ewoldt, Larry Minard, Jim Hancock, Paul Gruefe, Doug Walter, Greg Adamson

Mrs. Mohr, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 12:00 Noon. The Recording Secretary took the roll call. All members were present.

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

Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the minutes of the September 19, 2002, Board Meeting as received. Motion seconded by Dr. Garvin. Motion carried unanimously.

The following reports were reviewed and discussed by the Board:

Larry Barker recognized employees for their anniversary in October for years of service:

• Lindsay Krbavac - one year
• Tammy Loussaert - 12 years
• Karen Payne - 16 years

Larry Barker reported that he has received and provided the Board with a copy of Genesis Visiting Nurse Association's Annual TB Program report.

Larry Barker reported that the new CDC STD Guidelines were mailed to emergency rooms, clinics, and physicians' offices that might see and treat STD patients. This should help in assuring that all patients are treated within the new guidelines. Copies were also provided to the Board of Health.

With the advent of the school year, our Public Health Nurse has been busy reviewing and updating immunization records for the 14 Non-Public schools that we serve, as well as conducting head lice, notifying parents of the children and providing education as to how to treat their children. Additional activities include administering TB skin tests, Hepatitis B vaccinations, reviewing sports physicals and team rosters and coaches were advised of those individuals needing physicals prior to participating in sports.

Larry Barker informed the Board that Ann Marie Herrera, Public Health Nurse is moving out of state and has resigned. Recruitment to fill the vacancy is underway.

Following discussion, Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the claims. Motion seconded by Dr. Garvin. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Larry Barker reported that the State is holding regional meetings on Bioterrorism Preparedness Planning. Scott County is part of region 6, which is in the upper northeast quarter of the State. The first year is dedicated to planning. Exercises will commence next August of 2003. Al Moore is Scott County Health Department's regional representative.

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

Mrs. Mohr welcomed the Board of Supervisors to their annual visit with the Board of Health.

Carol Schaefer, Chairman of the Scott County Board of Supervisors discussed with the Board of Health the ongoing work of the Community Jail and Alternatives Advisory Committee. The County is still having to house 40-60 inmates out-of-county. The Committee is working diligently to come up with recommendations for programs to address various jail concerns.

Dr. Louis Katz, Medical Director for the Scott County Health Department gave a presentation to both Boards on Emerging Infections.

Following discussion, Dr. Keppy moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the subcontract with Genesis Visiting Nurse Association to provide adult influenza and pneumonia vaccinations under the Iowa Infant Immunization Grant Contract, for a maximum of $2,500.00. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Keppy moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the subcontract with Community Health Care to provide outreach HIV testing and counseling services under the HIV Testing & Counseling Grant Contract, for a maximum of $5,000.00. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Mrs. Coiner moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the application and subsequent Contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health for the FFY'03 AIDS Preventive Health Grant. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Mrs. Coiner moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the Contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health for the FY'03 Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Grant. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Public Health for funding to assist the Scott County Health Department with costs associated with maintaining the sentinel chicken site. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Chairman and the Director to sign the application and subsequent Contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health for the HAWK-I Grassroots Outreach Grant and subcontract with Community Health Care, Inc. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Mrs. Coiner moved to accept the Letter of Notice of Termination of Local Public Health Services Agreement Subcontract with Center for Active Seniors, Inc., for Chore Services. Motion seconded by Dr. Garvin. Motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1:26 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helfrich

Recording Secretary