REGULAR MEETING 12:00 NOON August 21, 2003

Dr. Keppy, 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 Mrs. Coiner, who arrived at 12:13 p.m., and Dr. Garvin, who arrived at 12:17 p.m.

Dr. Keppy welcomed Dr. Mary Mincer Hansen, Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, to the meeting.

Dr. Hanson moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Dr. Sunderbruch. Motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Sunderbruch moved to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2003, Board Meeting as received. Motion seconded by Dr. Hanson. Motion carried unanimously.

The following reports were reviewed and discussed by the Board:

1. Director’s Report of July - August, 2003, activities.

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

• Jack Hoskins – 3 years
• Pam Gealy – 13 years
• Hollis Fish – 15 years
• Carol Schnyder – 21 years
• Delores Green 26 years

Larry Barker reported that Amy Thoreson has been promoted to the Community Health Coordinator position effective September 8, 2003.

Larry Barker introduced Denise Shrader to the Board. Denise is the Director of Community and Provider Relations with Genesis Health System. Larry Barker and staff have met with Denise Shrader and the new management staff at Genesis Visiting Nurse Association to discuss the programs that the Health Department and the VNA have partnered on over the years.

Larry Barker and staff attended the Edgerton Women's Health Center new building dedication and Open House.

Larry Barker introduced Beth Van Rooy, a graduating Senior from Central Michigan University, who is serving a twelve-week internship at the Health Department. She is working on our Bio-Emergency Template and our Mass Vaccination Plan. She has met with the County EMA Director and has attended local and regional meetings of providers that are part of our emergency operational plans. She has reviewed plans from other counties for content and has made significant progress in developing the Scott County Bio-emergency Plan. When completed, it will become an annex to the Scott County Multi-hazard Plan.

Larry Barker and staff continue to meet with Gail Elias from Voorhis Associates, the consultant that is working with the Scott County Community Jail and Alternatives Advisory Committee (CJAAC). A draft was reviewed on what type of health services would be provided in a new jail facility and what space and accommodations would be needed to provide that service.

Larry Barker reported that staff was busy this past month inspecting temporary food service stands at the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest (12 stands), Eldridge Summer Fest (5 stands and 2 mobiles), Bix Fest (25 stands and 5 mobiles), and the Mississippi Valley Fair (65 stands).

Larry Barker reported that as part of the Department's Environmental Health Services Capacity Grant, staff has contacted all cities in Scott County to meet with the mayor and city council. The purpose of the grant is to develop better linkages with the various communities in Scott County and to also familiarize those communities with the services the Health Department provides.

Larry Barker reported that staff has been working with staff from the Decategorization Program to develop and improve a web-based school disease reporting program. Staff, along with Decat staff will be meeting with school nurses and secretaries to explain why we are going to web-based reporting, the importance of their role and how the computer program will work. We plan to initiate the program at the beginning of the school year.

2. Core Public Health Activity Report for the month of July, 2003.

3. Budget Report for the month of July, 2003.

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

4. Maternal & Child Health Program report for the month of July, 2003.

Sandra Potter Marquardt was present to update the Board on Empowerment activities. The Board asked a number of questions with regard to the Empowerment Program.

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

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

In February, 2003, the Scott County Health Department entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Janan Wunsch & Associates for them to provide technical assistance in facilitation of Scott County Health Department's Strategic Planning Process. Janan Wunsch-Smith was at the Board Meeting to give the Board a presentation of Scott County Health Department's Strategic Plan.

Dr. Mary Mincer Hansen, the newly appointed Director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, attended the Board Meeting at the invitation of Larry Barker. She discussed with the Board her vision for the future of Public Health. Following discussion, the Board thanked Dr. Hansen for coming to Scott County.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Director to sign the FY'04 Contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health for the ABCD (Access to Baby and Child Dentistry) Program, along with the Subcontract with Community Health Care, Inc., and any subsequent amendments. Motion seconded by Dr. Sunderbruch. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Hanson moved to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY'04 Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Subcontract with the Genesis Cancer Program, and any subsequent amendments. Motion seconded by Dr. Garvin. Motion carried unanimously.

Following discussion, Dr. Garvin moved to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY'04 Local Public Health Services Agreement Subcontracts with Genesis Health System and the Red Cross and any subsequent amendments. Motion seconded by Mrs. Coiner. Motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1:24 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Helfrich

Recording Secretary