The Massillon Board of Health meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:30pm.
| January | July |
| February | August |
| March | September |
| April | October |
| May | November |
| June | December |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING -January 20, 2009 - Health Dept. Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Jeff Thornberry Mary Pribich Jo-Ann Ryder Beverly Lewis Howard Kemp |
Terri Argent | Larry Slagle |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, to approve the minutes of the December 2008 meeting.
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given to pay the December 2008 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $3,642.39, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $8,589.59, for a grand total of $12,231.98. Motion carried unanimously.
The December 2008 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of 2009 Budget
The budget concerns expressed were $45,000 less in the salary accounts and $13,000 less in the mosquito control account. By hiring a part-time nurse temporarily, that may lessen the salary shortage. The mosquito program will be revised with a focus on education and spot-spraying as necessary, since there won’t be enough monies to spray the entire city. On a motion by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given to accept the budget along with its constraints. Motion passed.
2. Approval to hire a Public Health Nurse
The Mayor advised the board that our full time nurse not be replaced at this time due to a hiring freeze and budget constraints. The board agreed to replace the full-time nurse with a part-time, temporary nurse for not more than 120 days, as allowed by civil service laws. The full-time nurse replacement will be re-examined at the April board meeting. The board agreed to hire Betty Matecheck, retired public health nurse, as our part-time, temporary nurse. Motion was made by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder to approve the hiring. Motion carried.
3. BGSU Surveys
The board was given surveys by a student from Bowling Green State University to assist in her graduate dissertation.
Announcement - Mayor’s appointments to Licensing Council and Board of Health
Jeff Thornberry has been re-appointed to the Board of Health through December 2013. Mary Pribich has been re-appointed to the Licensing Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held February 17, 2009.
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - February 17, 2009 - Health Dept. Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Jeff Thornberry Mary Pribich Jo-Ann Ryder Howard Kemp |
Terri Argent | Larry Slagle |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, to approve the minutes of the January 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given to pay the January 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $10,301.79, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $7,637.91, for a grand total of $17,939.70. Motion carried unanimously.
The January 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Update on Public Health Nurse hiring and Approval to hire Barb Miller on a part-time temporary basis
Terri told the board the nurse we offered the job to declined, so we are going through the Civil Service procedure to hire a nursing director. On a motion by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to hire Barb back on a part-time temporary basis for training the new Director of Nursing. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval for Affinity Medical Center Maternity Licensure
A roll-call vote was taken. One member was absent, one abstained, and there were three yes votes. On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given for maternity licensure for the hospital. Motion passed.
2. Review of P.E.P. pool insurance inspection
Health department premises are inspected every 2-3 years for safety status and proper procedures. On this inspection we had no violations or suggestions for improvement for the first time, ever!
3. New information on flu vaccines
Terri informed the board that Ohio Department of Health is not supplying adult flu vaccine for this year, so the health department will not be doing a large adult clinic. We may get a small amount of vaccine for the uninsured/high risk people.
4. Update on Peanut Products Recall
We have received hundreds of pages so far and are faxing recalls that affect our area.
Add-on announcement
Terri asked board members if they would like to get the Board agenda and minutes by e-mail, saving postage, ink, and paper. The members were in favor of receiving their Board minutes by e-mail.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
The next meeting will be held March 17, 2009.
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - March 17, 2009 - Health Dept. Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Jeff Thornberry Beverly Lewis Jo-Ann Ryder Howard Kemp |
Terri Argent Dr. Schaner |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Howard Kemp, to approve the minutes of the February 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to pay the February 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $8,406.65, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $9,436.07, for a grand total of $17,842.72. Motion carried unanimously.
The February 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to attend Ohio Environmental Health Association (OEHA) Conference
On a motion made by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given for Terri and Ryan to attend the Ohio Environmental Health Association conference in Columbus on April 21 and 22. Cost includes registration, hotel rooms for one night, and meals, not to exceed $750. Motion carried.
2. Approval to attend Vector Control “Mosquito School”
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given for Terri, Ryan, and two drivers to attend a morning seminar in Cleveland, given by Clarke Mosquito Control as a refresher for drivers on chemicals, laws and regulations. Mileage and lunch were the only costs. Motion carried.
3. Approval to hire a Director of Nursing
Terri told the Board that six candidates were interviewed. Diana Martin, our current WIC Supervisor, was found to be the most qualified and was chosen. On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given to hire Diana, starting her at the 10 year level, as she has been here that long. The motion also included approval to begin the process to hire a new WIC Supervisor. The motion carried.
4. Approval to send new Director of Nursing for training
On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given for Diana Martin to receive D.O.N. training at other local health departments. Mileage and lunches shall be paid. Motion passed.
5. Approval to provide office space for a WIC professional
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given to provide office space for a “floating” WIC professional to be here two days a week. She will work at all the county health departments, but will be based here. Motion passed.
6. Special thanks to all the volunteers who have been helping out
Terri wants to acknowledge and thank the volunteers for their help; Jo-Ann Ryder, Bev Hay, and Sue & Rick Kaserman.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Terri requested that the April Board meeting be moved up a week, to April 14, because of the OEHA conference. Motion was made by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Beverly Lewis to approve the meeting date change. Motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
The next meeting will be held April 14, 2009.
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - April 14, 2009 - Health Dept. Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Jeff Thornberry Beverly Lewis Jo-Ann Ryder Howard Kemp |
Terri Argent |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Beverly Lewis, to approve the minutes of the March 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to pay the March 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $4,969.03, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $8,152.61, for a grand total of $13,121.64. Motion carried unanimously.
The March 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to attend Association of Ohio Health Commissioners (AOHC) Spring Conference
On a motion made by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given for Terri to attend the AOHC conference in Columbus on May 11, 12 and 13. Dr. Schaner will attend on Wednesday only. Cost includes registration, hotel room for Terri (two nights), and meals, not to exceed $750. Motion carried.
2. Approval to send Director of Nursing to training
On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given for Diana Martin to attend a nurses training session in Columbus on May 4 and 5. Registration, hotel, mileage and meals to be paid, not to exceed $300. Motion carried.
3. Approval to purchase mosquito chemicals
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given to purchase two cases of larvacide at a cost of 1300. Motion carried.
4. Approval to hire a WIC Director
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given to hire Erin McGuire, who is currently the WIC Director at Stark County Health Department. Erin would be hired at the 5-year level for transfer of her PERS, sick time, salary, and vacation time. Motion passed.
5. Approval to hire a permanent part-time nurse
On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to hire a part-time permanent nurse to replace Betty Matecheck, who cannot work past the first week in June. Terri would like the nurse to work four days per week. Motion passed.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Terri handed out copies of the 2008 Annual Report to board members.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
The next meeting will be held May 19, 2009
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - May 19, 2009 - Health Dept. Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| May Pribich Beverly Lewis Jo-Ann Ryder |
Terri Argent Dr. Schaner |
The meeting was opened by Beverly Lewis, acting President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, to approve the minutes of the April 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given to pay the April 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $5,895.59, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $12,119.82, for a grand total of $18,015.41. Motion carried unanimously.
The April 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. H1N1 Influenza Update
Terri reviewed the current status on the update board in the conference room.
2. Approval of permanent part-time nurse candidate
On a motion by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to hire permanent part-time nurse candidate Pamela Bates. Pamela holds a Master’s Degree in Education. Motion carried
3. Approval of clerk typist/Deputy Registrar candidate
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given to hire
Mary Ann Roderick. Mary Ann has experience in typing and accounting. Motion
carried.
4. Discussion of Voluntary Accreditation
Terri gave the board a “heads-up” about upcoming expectations for local health departments to become accredited.
5. Add-on
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given for Terri and Ryan to travel to Lake County on June 11 to get the mosquito spray machine on the truck calibrated and for education for Terri and Ryan. Cost was $10 each, plus lunch. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.
The next meeting will be held June 16, 2009.
| Beverly Lewis Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - June 16, 2009 - Mayor’s Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Mayor Cicchinelli Beverly Lewis Jo-Ann Ryder Mary Pribich |
Terri Argent |
Larry Slagle |
The meeting was opened by Mayor Cicchinelli, President of the Board.
Motion was made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Beverly Lewis, to approve the minutes of the May 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given to pay the May 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $5,572.39, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $6,167.86, for a grand total of $11,740.25. Motion carried unanimously.
The May 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
1. H1N1 Influenza Update
There is still only one case in Stark County. The patient is home and recovering.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to attend WIC training
On a motion made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given for Erin McGuire to attend WIC training in Columbus on June 29, 2009. There is no charge for the training. Cost includes parking fees, meals and mileage. Motion carried.
2. Approval to attend Nursing Education Seminar
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given for Diana Martin to attend a Nursing Education Seminar in Akron on July 1, 2009. There is no charge for the seminar. Cost includes parking fees, meals and mileage. Motion carried.
3. Approval to contract with HMOs for vaccine administration reimbursement
On a motion by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to contract with HMOs for vaccine administration reimbursement. Caresource, Buckeye and Unison are HMOs to Medicare/Medicaid. Charges would go into the general fund. This could generate a minimum of $200 per week for the general fund. Motion carried.
4. New employee update
All new employees are working very well. Erin in WIC has patient scheduling waiting time down from three months to three weeks and Penni in Vital Statistics is updating computers.
5. Add-on
On a motion made by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given to update computer software on the two computers in Vital Statics with Microsoft Office at a cost of $199 for each computer. Motion carried.
6. Add-on
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given to renew the Registered Sanitarian License for Ryan David at a cost of $74. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held July 21, 2009.
| Mayor Cicchinelli President of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING - July 21, 2009 - Health Dept Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Jeff Thornberry May Pribich Howard Kemp Jo-Ann Ryder |
Terri Argent |
Larry Slagle |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, to approve the minutes of the June 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to pay the June 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $3,300.51, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $8,342.90, for a grand total of $11,643.41. Motion carried unanimously.
The June 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to move the August 18, 2009 Board Meeting to August 25, 2009
On a motion made by Howard Kemp, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given
to move the August 18, 2009 Board Meeting to August 25, 2009 to due a previous commitment of the Health Commissioner. Motion carried.
2. Approval for Registrar to attend Akron Regional Vital Statistics Meeting
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given for Vicki Theis to attend the Akron Regional Vital Statistics Meeting on August 6, 2009. There is no charge to attend the meeting. Cost includes mileage and lunch only. Motion carried.
3. Announcement of new inspection program
The Health and Building Departments will conduct neighborhood drive-throughs in
an attempt to catch health and building violations.
4. Announcement of a visit to the Massillon Health Department by Dr. Alvin
Jackson, Director of the Ohio Department of Health
Board members and staff are invited to a short reception on July 30, 2009 from
3:30 - 4:00 pm to Meet Dr. Alvin Jackson, Director of the Ohio Department of Health
5. Approval of carpet cleaning
On a motion made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given
to pay AA-1 Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning $135 to clean carpets in the waiting rooms
and conference room on Friday, July 24, 2009. Motion carried.
6. Add-on - Budget Cuts
Lists of budget cuts already made, newspaper articles, departmental cuts expected
and proposed cuts were handed out for approval. On a motion by Howard Kemp, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given to liquidate the balances in our 1100 General Fund Account and make up the difference by transferring funds from our unappropriated bioterrorism and supplies accounts to our 1235 Salary Account.
Motion carried.
STAFF CUTBACKS TO BE IMPLEMENTED
Listed below are some of the cutbacks that are being made:
Eliminate Cleaning Service
Eliminate City cell phones
Attend only 1 day of required 3-day Health Commissioners Conference
(special permission required)
Send letters on simple garbage complaints (saving gas)
Eliminate Water Cooler Service
Eliminate investigation photos & printing food recalls (saving ink)
Discontinue purchase of Letterhead, Stationery, Envelopes
Discontinue envelopes for Birth/Death Certificates at counter
Send Sanitarian only to Fall NEOEHA
Eliminate Postcard reminders from Nursing (saving postage)
Although Sanitarians are on call, we no longer take Health Department cars
home. If there is an emergency, we use our personal cars. It was
suggest by Howard Kemp that we keep track of mileage during
emergencies.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held August 25, 2009.
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING – August 25, 2009 – Mayor’s Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Mayor Cicchinelli Jeff Thornberry May Pribich Beverly Lewis Jo-Ann Ryder |
Terri Argent |
The meeting was opened by Mayor Cicchinelli, President of the Board.
Motion was made by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, to approve the minutes of the July 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Jeff Thornberry, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to pay the July 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $8,609.01, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $8,043.54, for a grand total of $16,652.55. Motion carried unanimously.
The July 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Resolution for Vital Statistics
The State is requiring a $5.00 raise in the cost of Birth and Death Certificates from $18.00 to $23.00. All other Health Departments in the county are making the fee $25.00. On a motion made by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to raise the fee to $25.00 to maintain consistency within the county Health Departments. Motion carried.
2. Approval for Nurses to attend training sessions
On a motion by Jeff Thornberry, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given for Diana Martin to attend a Public Health Nurse Training session in Columbus on September 10 and 11. Cost includes hotel expenses of $119.99, plus food and mileage. This training was approved in May, but was postponed until September. Motion carried.
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given for Pam Bates to attend an orientation for nurses new to Ohio Schools on September 17 and 18. Cost includes $80.00 conference fee, $88.00 hotel expenses, plus food and mileage. Motion carried.
3. Approval to attend Fall Health Commissioners Conference
On a motion by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given for Terri Argent to attend the Fall Health Commissioners Conference from September 28 through 30. Cost includes $285.00 conference fees, $286.00 for two nights lodging, plus meals. Motion carried.
4. Fall Flu Season and H1N1 Preparedness
Terri Argent gave talking points handouts.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
The next meeting will be held September 15, 2009.
| Mayor Cicchinelli President of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING – Tuesday, September 15, 2009 – Health Department Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| May Pribich Beverly Lewis Jo-Ann Ryder Howard Kemp Jeff Thornberry |
Terri Argent |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Jo-Ann Ryder, seconded by Mary Pribich, to approve the minutes of the August 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Mary Pribich, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given to pay the August 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $2,214.18, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $7,977.07, for a grand total of $10,191.25. Motion carried unanimously.
The August 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to license four operators for O.D.A. mosquito licensing
On a motion made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Beverly Lewis, approval was given to license four operators for O.D.A. mosquito licensing at $35 each. Motion carried.
2. Approval for two sanitarians to attend the Fall NEOEHA Conference
On a motion by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given for Terri Argent and Ryan David to attend the Fall NEOEHA Conference to be held at Atwood Lake on October 14 and 15, at a cost of $85 each. Motion carried.
3. Announcement of upcoming educational seminar at Massillon Health Department
Announcement was made of an educational seminar to be held at the Massillon Health Department on October 9, 2009, concerning Bed Bugs issues.
4. Fall Flu Season Information
Terri Argent handed out information pamphlets concerning the upcoming flu season.
**Request Executive Session for an employee issue
On a motion made by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given to go into executive session. Motion passed.
On a motion made by Beverly Lewis, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given to return to regular session. Motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
The next meeting will be held October 20, 2009.
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING – Tuesday, October, 2009 – Mayor’s Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| May Pribich Jo-Ann Ryder Howard Kemp Jeff Thornberry |
Terri Argent |
The meeting was opened by Mayor Cicchinelli, President of the Board.
Motion was made by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, to approve the minutes of the September 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Jeff Thornberry, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was given to pay the September 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $6,615.76, and for the WIC Department in the amount of $9,209.45, for a grand total of $15,825.21. Motion carried unanimously.
The September 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Pandemic flu update
Terri discussed the schedule for the H1N1 vaccination plan for Massillon school students. The school clinics have been scheduled for November 9 through November 20. Clinics for the second vaccine for students 9 years of age and under are scheduled for December 7 through 14.
On a motion made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given for a Memorandum of Agreement for schools to allow the Health Department into the schools to administer the H1N1 vaccine.
St. Mary School is the only school that will not permit the vaccine to be administered at the school, and the Mayor requested a statement from St. Mary School to that effect.
2. Canton City Health Department to manage Flu Grant and Antivirals
stockpile
On a motion made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Howard Kemp, approval was
given for the Canton City Health Department to manage the Flu Grant and
Antivirals stockpile. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to set probationary period for Civil Service
On a motion made by Howard Kemp, seconded by Mary Pribich, approval was given to set the probationary period for Civil Service to 6 months. Motion carried.
2. Call for volunteers for upcoming flu clinics
Dates have not yet been determined for the upcoming H1N1 flu clinics for the public. They will probably be scheduled for December.
3. Announcement of State Review of Swimming Pools and Mobile Home Park Programs
Announcement was made that the Massillon City Health Department, Environmental Division, passed a State Review of our Swimming Pools and Mobile Home Park programs.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.
The next meeting will be held November 17, 2009.
| Mayor Cicchinelli President of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING – Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – Health Department Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| Beverly Lewis May Pribich Jo-Ann Ryder Howard Kemp Jeff Thornberry |
Terri Argent |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Howard Kemp, to approve the minutes of the October 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Jeff Thornberry, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to pay the October 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $2,431.76 and for the WIC Department in the amount of $20,537.69, for a grand total of $22,969.45. Motion carried unanimously.
The October 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
1. H1N1 Flu planning update
We are still restricted by CDC to vaccinate only Tier 1 groups. We have now completed the first vaccination at all elementary schools. Massillon Middle School is scheduled for tomorrow, and Washington High School is scheduled for Friday. Our clinic on November 14 vaccinated 250 people and there is another clinic scheduled for this Saturday at the Recreation Center. We are also assisting the Canton Health Department with a drive-thru clinic at the Stark County Fairgrounds for Massillon and Canton residents on November 28.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of AOHC Dues
On a motion made by Howard Kemp, seconded by May Pribich, approval was
given to pay $568.00 AOHC dues for Terri. Paying dues will decrease
conference fees. Motion carried.
2. Request for Emergency Meeting at 3 pm on December 3, 2009, for Nursing issue
Approval was granted for an Emergency Meeting to discuss the hiring of a Public Health Nurse.
3. Add on
On a motion made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to allow Canton City Health Department to borrow our emergency trailer for large multi-jurisdictional clinics. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
The next meeting will be held December 15, 2009.
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING – Tuesday, December 15, 2009 – Health Department Conference Room, 3:30 p.m.
| MEMBERS PRESENT | STAFF PRESENT | GUESTS PRESENT | |
| May Pribich Jo-Ann Ryder Howard Kemp Jeff Thornberry |
Terri Argent |
The meeting was opened by Jeff Thornberry, President Pro tem of the Board.
Motion was made by Mary Pribich, seconded by Howard Kemp, to approve the minutes of the November 2009 meeting.
On a motion by Mary Pribich, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval was given to pay the November 2009 bills for the Health Department in the amount of $2,001.19 and for the WIC Department in the amount of $7,065.72 for a grand total of $9,066.91. Motion carried unanimously.
The November 2009 Vital Statistics, Environmental, and Nursing Division reports were accepted and approved without comment.
OLD BUSINESS
1. H1N1 Flu Clinic Update
Terri distributed a hand-out of the upcoming clinics. There will be no clinics scheduled for the last two weeks of December, due to employee vacations.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval to renew Registered Sanitarian License
On a motion made by Howard Kemp, seconded by Jo-Ann Ryder, approval
was given to pay $74.00 to renew the Sanitarian License for Terri Argent.
Motion carried.
2. Budget update
Council and Administration are requiring further cutbacks of 15% from all departments. We are looking at transferring $17,000 in Bioterrorism and $11,000 in Supplies and Services. A last resort would be to cut employee hours.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m.
The next meeting will be held January 19, 2010.
| Jeffrey Thornberry Acting President pro tem of the Board |
Terri D. Argent, Health Commissioner Secretary of the Board |
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