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 November 21, 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, Mary Helfrich, Larry Linnenbrink, Denny Coon, Roma Taylor, Carol Schnyder, Jackie Hall, Brian Panke, Jim Hagerman, Amy Thoreson, Pam Calvert, Jane Mockmore, Glenda Terry, Lindsay Krbavac

OTHERS: Priscilla Smith, Lisa Carson, Kathy Andresen

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 12:04 p.m., and Mrs. Coiner, who arrived at 12:10 p.m.

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

Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2002, Board Meeting as received. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

The following reports were reviewed and discussed by the Board:

1. Director’s Report of October - November, 2002, activities.

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

Pam Calvert - 2 years
Brian Panke - 2 years
Glenda Terry - 9 years
Jane Mockmore - 9 years

Larry Barker also reported that he had his 26th year anniversary with the Department.

Larry Barker reported that he, along with staff, met with Cherie Black, the Health Reporter for the Quad City Times to bring her up to date on what the Health Department does.

Larry Barker attended the American Public Health Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia. There was much discussion on what's going to be happening over the next five to ten years as Public Health looks at workforce competencies, accredidation, and performance standards.

The Board of Health discussed at length their concern with smoking that takes place at the entrance to the Bicentennial Building. Following discussion, Dr. Sunderbruch moved that the Board of Health ask the County, as they are remodeling the Bicentennial Building, to put up a structure for smokers, in the parking lot, away from the entrance to the Building. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Larry Barker discussed with the Board the issues that the Community Jail & Alternatives Advisory Committee (CJAAC) has been working on for the past couple years. He will arrange to have Sheriff Conard available at the next Board of Health Meeting to address these issues.

2. Core Public Health Activity Report for the month of October, 2002.

3. Budget Report for the month of October, 2002.

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

4. Maternal & Child Health Program report of October, 2002.

Priscilla Smith was present to discuss Empowerment issues with the Board. They are currently focusing on trying to improve the care that is offered in the child care centers. Iowa rates very low in the quality of child care provided. Most child care is provided in private homes. Iowa has been chosen to pilot some child care initiatives.

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

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

Lisa Carson, Director of Finance, and Kathy Andresen, Child Health Coordinator, were present representing Community Health Care, Inc., to give a presentation to the Board of Health on the Child Health Program, funded partially through the Maternal & Child Health Grant. Discussion followed, and the Board thanked Lisa Carson and Kathy Andresen for their informative presentation.

Al Moore reported on the Region VI meetings he attended on Bioterrorism. The goal of the region is to create a regional preparedness and response plan that will allow agencies and local governments to utilize resources within the State of Iowa to maximize efficiency and effectiveness when responding to a bioterrorism incident, outbreak of infectious disease or other public health emergency.

Larry Barker reported that he and staff met with Drs. Katz, Rowley, and Lohff to discuss strategies for West Nile Virus for 2003. The consensus was the need to prepare an appropriate plan with control measures that include increasing surveillance efforts, meeting with municipalities regarding control measures; and mapping to determine areas of ponding water.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the 2003 Race for the Cure Grant contract with the Susan G. Komen Quad Cities Affiliate, and subsequent subcontract with Genesis Cancer Foundation. Motion seconded by Dr. Keppy. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Keppy moved to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the EMS Fiscal Agent form for Bioterrorism and System Development Contracts for FY'03. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helfrich

Recording Secretary