Galion Board of Health Meeting

* Both the Resolution and a document showing Ohio Revised Code 3709.05 [ both as it is in place and how it reads effective 9/29/2015].

Motion to approve Resolution #2015-141; A Resolution to Define the Composition of the Galion City Health Department Board of Health.

Motion to approve by: ____________________ Second by: ____________________ Abstentions: ___________________

Roll Call Vote Needed          O'Leary _____     Long_____     Kerr_____     Strickler_____     Cramer_____

Passed          Failed
 

Motion to approve Resolution #2015-142; A Resolution to Establish a Fee for Food Protection Certification Course.

Motion to approve by: ____________________ Second by: ____________________ Abstentions: ___________________

Roll Call Vote Needed          O'Leary _____     Long_____     Kerr_____     Strickler_____     Cramer_____

Passed          Failed
 

Ohio Revised Code 3701.342 (G) Requires the ANNUAL completion of TWO HOURS of Continuing Education by each member of a Board of Health.  The minimum standards shall provide that continuing education credits shall pertain to ethics, public health principles, and a member's responsibilities.  Credits may be earned in these topics at pertinent presentations that may occur during regularly scheduled board meetings throughout the calendar year or at other programs available for continuing education credit.... The minimum standards also shall provide that continuing education credits earned for the purpose of license renewal or certification by licensed health professionals serving on boards of health may be counted to fulfill the two-hour continuing education requirement.

Discussion regarding completion of requirements and/or methods to complete requirements for 2015.

Ohio Revised Code 3701.13 states that, "As a condition precent to receiving funding from the department of health, the director of health may require general or city health dstricts to apply for accredtation by July 1, 2018, and be acreditd by July 1, 2020, by an accreditation body approved by the director. 

Motion to allow the Health Commissioner to conduct a needs assessment for the new position of Accreditation Coordinator for the Galion City Health Department.

Motion to approve the needs assessment for a new position of Accreditation Coordinator as presented by: ____________________ Second by: ____________________ Abstentions: ____________________

Roll Call Vote Needed     O'Leary_____     Long_____     Kerr_____     Strickler_____     Cramer_____

Per Resolution #2015-140 "A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE HEALTH COMMISSIONER TO APPROVE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS, AND ENSURE THE SAFEKEEPING OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT FUNDS" which states that, "that the Galion City Board of Health authorizes the Health Commissioner to approve expenditures of the Health Department’s funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 without a motion from the Board of Health in order to pay bills and conduct Health Department business."

Bids from over 3 contractors (selected from an approved list from the City of Galion Safety Service Director) have been obtained and are being reviewed.  Forward progression with this project is necessary for patient and employee safety and security.

Motion to approve the Health Commissioner to enter into an agreement with a contractor for the construction/ renovation of clinical and office space at an amount to exceed $5,000.00.

Motion to approve the Health Commissioner to enter into an agreement with a contractor for the construction/ renovation of clinical and office space at an amount to exceed $5,000.00 as presented by: ____________________ Second by: ____________________ Abstentions: ____________________

Roll Call Vote Needed     O'Leary_____     Long_____     Kerr_____     Strickler_____     Cramer_____

Passed          Failed
 

*Bids from contractors have been received for IT services.

Motion to approve the Health Commissioner to enter into new and/or renew agreements for IT services including, but not limited to; direct IT support, website support, and/or data support.

Motion to approve the Health Commissioner to enter into new and/or renew agreements for IT services including, but not limited to; direct IT support, website support, and/or data support as presented by: ____________________ Second by: ____________________ Abstentions: ____________________

Roll Call Vote Needed           O’Leary_____      Long_____      Kerr_____      Strickler_____      Cramer_____

Passed          Failed

There are two competing issues on the ballot that many in public health are being asked about. Attached are two documents that provide further information regarding what is in these bills as well as guidance on boards taking a position on the Marijuana Ballot Issue.

Motion to approve the Health Commissioner to enter into contract with the Ohio Department of Health; renewing the Galion City Health Department's designation for Smokefree Workplace Enforcement as presented by: ____________________ Second by: ____________________ Abstentions: ____________________

Roll Call Vote Needed           O’Leary_____      Long_____      Kerr_____      Strickler_____      Cramer_____

Passed          Failed

The Galion City Health Department has accepted two students to work as "interns" for the health department.  Both students are Masters in Public Health Candidates.  An Epidemiology intern will be completing 275 hours of an internship.  An Administrative PH student will be completing a scholarly project in the Environmental Division.