Galion Board of Health Meeting

Galion City Health Department
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

    1. Call to Order

    Time meeting called to order:__________.


    2. Approval of Consent Agenda

    Motion to approve the consent agenda for August 12, 2020 as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____      
    Passed          Failed
    *Note any consent agenda items to be removed, if necessary.


    2.1 Approval of Board of Health Meeting Minutes

    Approval of the July 14, 2020 Board of Health Meeting Minutes as presented.


    2.2 Health Commissioner Report

    See attached Health Commissioner Report.


    2.3 Nursing Division Report

    See attached Nursing Division Report.


    2.4 Environmental Division Report

    See attached Environmental Division Report.


    2.5 Policies/ Procedures Reviewed/ Revised (NOT requiring BOH approval)

    Nursing
    Blood Lead Level Screening and Reporting

    Head Lice Prevention and Control - Head Lice Checks

    Home Visiting Protocol

    Nursing Staff in the Schools - Absenteeism

    Nursing Staff in the Schools -Means of Communication

    Past Due Balances


    2.6 Board of Health Continuing Education (ORC 3701.342)

    Reminder to BOH members that two (2) hours of continuing education are required to be completed each calendar year, per ORC 3701.342.
    Verification sheets (attached), and copies of certificates (if applicable) need to be submitted to Trish.


    3. Approval of the Agenda

    Motion to approve the agenda for August 12, 2020 as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed
    *Note any items removed from the consent agenda to be added, if necessary.


    4. Public Comment

    5. Approval of Finance Reports

    Motion to approve the July 2020 Finance Reports as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed


    5.1 Application for Grant Funds

    HIV/STI Prevention Grant (2021)

    Motion to allow the Health Commissioner to apply for HIV/STI Prevention (HP21, ST21) Grant funds as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed

    *This is a continuation application for agencies that are already funded, an increase in funds over the (HP20, ST20) grant funds is included.


    5.2 2020 Budget

    STI Prevention Grant (2020) Fund Reallocation & Partner Services Funding

    Motion to amend the 2020 Budget, as necessary, to allow for the STI Prevention Grant (2020) Fund Reallocation and temporary partners services funding as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed

    *The reallocation letter and both letters outlining the temporary partner services agreement with ODH are attached.

    COVID Funding

    Motion to amend the 2020 Budget, as necessary, to allow for the CO20, CT20, CO21, CT21, COVID Response, City of Galion- COVID funding, and all associated additional awards and/or reallocation of such as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed

    *The spreadsheet of funding awards is attached.


    6. Reports

    6.1 2019 Audit Report

    The draft 2019 Galion City Health Department Audit Report is attached for review.

     


    7. Old Business

    7.1 COVID-19 Updates

    Discussion regarding COVID-19 situation.

    See attached COVID-19 Updates and supporting documents. 


    8. New Business

    8.1 Contracts/ MOU's/ MOA's

    Galion City Schools 

    Motion to allow the Health Commissioner to enter into an updated contract with the Galion City Schools for the purpose of providing School Health Services, upon approval of the City of Galion Law Director, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed

    Ohio Department of Health- Contact Tracing

    Motion to allow the Health Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Health for the purpose of receiving Contact Tracing assistance, as needed, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed

    *See Contact Tracers Ohio Pool Description (Attached).

    Coronavirus Grants and Addendums- Crawford County Public Health

    Motion to allow the Health Commissioner to enter into contract (including subsequent addendums) with the Crawford County Health District for the purpose of receiving Coronavirus Response Grant funding, Contact Tracing Grant funding, and any other Coronavirus funding which is provided by way of the Ohio Department of Health; and approved by the City of Galion Law Director, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____             
    Passed          Failed

     


    8.2 Updated Policies/ Procedures

    Salary Schedule

    Motion to approve the updated GCHD Salary Schedule as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____         
    Passed          Failed

    *Discussion of additional policies being reviewed.


    8.3 Position Description Update

    Motion to approve the updated Public Health Nurse I- LPN position description as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____         
    Passed          Failed


    8.4 Appointment

    Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Monica Light to the position of Public Health Nurse, effective ________, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____      
    Passed          Failed

    Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Amy Doup to the position of Public Health Nurse, with an effective date and salary to be determined by the Health Commissioner, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____      
    Passed          Failed


    8.5 Wage Rate Increase

    Motion to approve the wage rate increase of Ms. Melinda Corwin from $20.86/ hr to $21.00/ hr, effective 8/16/2020, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____      
    Passed          Failed


    8.6 Spending in Excess

    STI Testing Equipment

    Motion to allow the Health Commissioner to expend in excess of $5,000.00, per Resolution  #2020-162, for the purpose of purchasing STI testing equipment under the STI Prevention Grant; upon appropriate fund allocation, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____         
    Passed          Failed

    * See quote attached for testing equipment.

    Server  (Discussion and possible motion)

    Motion to allow the Health Commissioner to expend in excess of $5,000.00, per Resolution  #2020-162, for the purpose of purchasing a server for the GCHD; upon receipt of an approved budget revision from ODH and appropriate fund allocation, as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____         
    Passed          Failed

    * See quote attached for server.

    * Resolution  #2020-162 attached as reference.


    9. Executive Session (as needed)

    Motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of _____________________________ by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Time: __________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____      
    Passed          Failed
    An executive session may be requested for one or more of the following matters to:
    a. consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of
    a public employee or official, or to consider the investigations of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee or "regulated individual"; unless the person being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
    b. consider the purchase or sale of public property if the public interest would be hurt by the premature disclosure of the information;
    c. confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
    d. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees;
    e. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
    f. consider specialized details of security arrangements if the information could be used for criminal
    Motion to return from Executive Session by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Time: __________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Ault_____  Burgin_____  Craft_____ Sterling_____    Wildenthaler_____          
    Passed          Failed


    10. Next Scheduled Board of Health Meeting

    September 8, 2020 at 5:00pm Galion City Health Department Board Room OR Virtual
    See attached GCHD BOH meeting dates.
    Next Galion City Council- Police, Fire, Health Subcommittee Meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2020 at 7:00pm via Zoom. *Please send any agenda items to Trish ASAP.


    11. Adjournment

    Motion to Adjourn by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Voice Vote Needed
    Passed          Failed
    Time meeting adjourned: __________.


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