Galion Board of Health Meeting

See attached EHD/ Health Commissioner Report.

In October, First Grade Hearing & Vision Screenings were completed on 10/02/23 and 10/05/23 at Galion Primary School.

On October 16th, Hearing & Vision Screenings were completed at St. Joseph School.

Flu Outreach was completed at Central State Enterprises, Central Hotel, St. Joseph, Horizon Veterinary Hospital, and Grace Point Church.

Thank you to all staff who helped complete the flu clinic mission!

See attached Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic Report.

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 Health Commissioner.  There is an applicable training on Sunshine Laws (very good for new members) available virtually at the following link: 
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Legal/Sunshine-Laws/Sunshine-Law-Training
Kent State College of Public Health has created additional learning modules to assist local boards of health meet their two-hour annual continuing education requirements. Access all of the learning modules here: https://www.kent.edu/publichealth/local-boards-health-continuing-education-lectures

Motion to approve the proposed updates to the 2024 Budget due to changes with additional funding in the grants and other minor changes.  The final percentage increase in insurance premiums is still unknown so the budget will likely need adjusted again in December.

Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed

Motion to accept an additional $120,000 in the proposed ST24 Grant to cover salary/benefits of an additional full time DIS position.

Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed

Attached is the approval from ODH GMIS for the HIV desk audit.  These reviews are routine.  Leanna and the auditor's office did a great job of providing the data requested in a timely manner, thanks.

Andy applied for the Lead testing & healthy homes educational grant for 2024 and was awarded $10,000.

Motion to approve the third and final reading of Resolution 2023-169, establishing environmental health fees including food service operation and retail food establishment license fees for 2024, repealing Resolution 2022-167.

Roll Call Vote Needed

Burgin_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Moran_____

Passed    Failed

Motion to accept the resignation of Jessica Bourne as Clerical MA, effective 10/31/23 and to post, hire and fill her position (done on emergency).

Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed

Motion to approve the hiring of Jamie Ervin as part time clerical MA effective 10/18/2023, which was done on emergency.
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____   
Passed          Failed

Motion to approve the hiring of Ila Moodespaugh, part time clerical MA effective 11/06/2023, which was done on emergency.
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed

Motion to approve the hiring of Brandi Riddlebaugh, RN as the full time Director of Nursing, effective 11/06/2023.

Roll Call Voted Needed

Burgin______ Flick______ Matney______ Moran______

Passed     Failed

Motion to approve the updated salary schedule for the GCHD positions.

Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed

Motion to approve the updated Galion City Health Department Organizational Chart.

Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed

Motion to approve contracting with a PRN on an as-needed basis.
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed

Motion to approve the proposed contract for Dr. Nancy Crum as the GCHD Medical Director, effective 01/01/2024.
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____  Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____     
Passed          Failed