Special Galion City Board of Health Meeting

1. Call to Order

Time meeting called to order:__________.


2. Approval of Consent Agenda

Motion to approve the consent agenda for July 15, 2025 as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
Passed Failed
*Note any consent agenda items to be removed, if necessary.


2.1 Health Commissioner Report
Andrea Barnes, Health Commissioner

2.2 Nursing Division Report
Brandi Riddlebaugh, RN, Director of Nursing

See attached Nursing Division Report.


2.3 STI & HIV Grant Report Update
Sarah Miley, Reproductive Health & Wellness Program Manager

2.4 Environmental Health Division Report
Matt Schwab, REHS, Director of Environmental Health

2.5 Contracts and Reports

Contracts that were entered into by the Health Commissioner.
Reports and updates


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 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


2.7 Outreach Reports

2.8 Updated Policies and Procedures

3. Approval of the Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda for July 15, 2025 as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
Passed Failed
*Note any items removed from the consent agenda to be added, if necessary.


4. Rabies Hearing for Reeves
Matt Schwab, REHS, Director of Environmental Health

Motion to approve the EHD to forward this case to municipal court for failure to vaccinate cat for rabies after it was involoved in a human exposure from a bite or scratch as presented by________________________ Second by___________________________
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
Passed Failed


5. Approval of Board of Health Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the June 10, 2025 Special GCHD Board of Health Meeting Minutes as presented by________________________ Second by___________________________
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
Passed Failed


6. Approval of Finance Reports
Terri Murphy, Administrative Services Director/Vital Stats Registrar

Motion to approve and accept the June 2025 Finance Reports as presented by:__________ Seconded by__________
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
Passed Failed
*If the Auditors Office has not closed out the month in time for finance reports to be completed, they will be provided at the next BOH meeting.


7. Discussion Items

7.1 Discussion of ODH Awarded NOA for HP25
Andrea Barnes, Health Commissioner

The GCHD was awarded the HP25 grant on April 29, 2025 from ODH.  The grant period was to be from June1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.  On or around June 16, 2025, Sarah was notified by ODH that they did not receive their federal NOA for the funding so that all awarded agencies needed to stop activities and spending effective immediately.

Since that time, ODH reported that they received the NOA from federal and we are to resume activities, but as of 7/8/25, we are waiting for further clarification.


7.2 Advertising Discussion

A discussion on advertising issues in other counties coming from political leaders.


8. New Business

8.1 Approval of Updated 2025 Salary Schedules
Andrea Barnes, Health Commissioner

Motion to approve the updated 2025 GCHD Salary Schedule to allow for possible 2026 pay raises as presented by____________Seconded by _____________Abstentions___
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____ Wolf_____
Passed Failed


8.2 Approval of Resolution 2025-174
Matt Schwab, REHS, Director of Environmental Health

Motion to approve Resolution 2025-174 which is to accept an updated Sewage Treatment Services agreement between CCPH and GCHD as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____Wolf_____
Passed Failed


9. Executive Session (as needed)

Motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of _____________________________by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
Time: __________
Roll Call Vote Needed
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
An executive sessionmay berequested 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
Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____Wolf_____
Passed Failed


10. Next Scheduled Board of Health Meeting

August 12, 2025 at 5:00pm Galion City Health Department Board Room
See attached GCHD BOH meeting dates.
Galion City Council- July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers
Finance Committee Meeting -July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers
Police, Health, and Fire Committee Meeting -July 17, 2025 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers


11. Adjournment

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