Galion Board of Health Meeting

Dr. Novack presented a proposed change in the job description for the currently labeled position of Vital Statistics/Registrar. He recommended adding the responsibilities of Business Services Officer, Receptionist/Clerk, and Preparedness Clerk. Ms. Kerr recommended that the job description include the phrase “…and other duties as assigned.” The base pay for this new position is set at $15 per hour and is currently filled by Ms. Olivia Roston. Dr. Novack presented projected budget impact and that this change is within 2013 budgeted amount. Mr. Gribble made a motion for approval of the new position. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kerr. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Novack recommended that the Board adopt the 2012 Avita Health System Community Health Assessment as its own. This adoption would allow GCHD use that health assessment for the purposes of its own planning, collaboration with other health systems, and preparation for accreditation. Ms. Kerr made a motion for approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gribble. The motion passed.

tabled for one month

tabled for one month

Mr. Cox, project manager of Crawford 20/20 made a presentation for “Treat Tote.” He explained this program is aimed at engaging families with children of ages from birth to three years of age. The Board, by unanimous consent agreed that Galion City Health Department has a co-incident mission with this part of Crawford 2020 and that staff should seek ways to collaborate on this project.