Galion Board of Health Meeting

Galion City Health Department
Tuesday, September 9 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

    1. Call to Order

    Time meeting called to order:__________.


    2. Approval of Consent Agenda

    Motion to approve the consent agenda for September 9, 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
    Ms. Andrea Barnes, Director of Environmental Health

    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

    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

    PLEASE feel free to attend our staff meeting this Thursday, September 11th.  It will start at 8am, but Brice Eyerly, Director with CHAP will be presenting to us at 9:00am and this may count toward your CE's.


    2.7 Outreach Reports

    3. Approval of the Agenda

    Motion to approve the agenda,  for September 9, 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. Approval of Board of Health Meeting Minutes

    Motion to approve the August 12, 2025 GCHD Board of Health Meeting Minutes as presented by________________________ Second by___________________________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
    Passed Failed


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

    Motion to approve and accept the August 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.


    6. Discussion Items

    6.1 2026 Budget Discussions

    6.2 Community Health Improvement Plan

    7. Old Business

    7.1 Approval to Retract Employment Offer to Lisa Wright
    Ms. Andrea Barnes, Director of Environmental Health

    Motion to retract the employment of the PRN position that was granted to Lisa Wright as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
    Passed Failed


    7.2 Approval of a GCHD Cash Reserves Policy

    Motion to approve and accept the the GCHD Cash Reserves Policy as presented by:__________ Seconded by__________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____ Wolf_____
    Passed Failed


    8. New Business

    8.1 Vaccine Refrigerator Malfunction Results in Loss
    Brandi Riddlebaugh, RN, Director of Nursing

    Motion to accept a $5,275.44 vaccine loss from the malfunctioning Helmer vaccine refrigerator as presented by:_______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____Wolf_____
    Passed Failed


    8.2 Approval of Capital Expenditure for New Vaccine Refrigerator
    Ms. Andrea Barnes, Director of Environmental Health

    Motion to approve the planned purchase of a new Helmer Vaccine Refrigerator as presented by____________Seconded by _____________Abstentions___
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Burgin_____ Flick_____ Matney_____Moran_____ Wolf_____
    Passed Failed


    8.3 Approval of Out of State Travel for Nurse Practitioner
    Sarah Miley, Reproductive Health & Wellness Program Manager

    Motion to approve a NACCHO paid out-of-state travel and education for Sarah Miley, MSN, APRN as presented by: _______________ Second by: _______________ Abstentions: _______________
    Roll Call Vote Needed
    Burgin_____ Moran_____ Flick_____ Matney_____Wolf_____
    Passed Failed


    8.4 First Reading of Environmental Health & Food Fees for 2026
    Matt Schwab, REHS, Director of Environmental Health

    Motion to approve the first reading of Resolution 2025-175 which allows the Galion City Health Department to establish Environmental Health Fees for 2026, including food & public pool license fees based on cost analysis 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

    March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm Galion City Health Department Board Room
    See attached GCHD BOH meeting dates.
    Galion City Council- February 11, 2025at 7:00pm in Council Chambers
    Finance Committee Meeting -February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers
    Police, Health, and Fire Committee Meeting -February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers


    11. Adjournment

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


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