Eastern Highlands Health District
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Chair Elizabeth Paterson called the
meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. Welcome Jonathan Luiz from the Town of
Present: D. Cameron,
M. Kurland, J. Elsesser, T. Tully, J. Stille, D. Walsh, J. Luiz, and
Staff Present: R. Miller,
Dr. Dardick, M. Remy, A. Bloom
Absent: F. Daniels,
S. Werbner, P. Schur, D. Cianci
(Alternate), C. Anderson (Alternate), L.
Eldridge (Alternate), M. Hart, S. Chace
(Alternate), R. Fletcher (Alternate),
Approval of June 19, 2008 Minutes: A MOTION was
made by J. Elsesser, seconded by D. Cameron, to approve the minutes of the June
19, 2008 meeting as presented. J. Stille
abstained. The MOTION was PASSED
unanimously.
Pubic Comment: None
Old Business: None
- Proposed
Purchasing Rules (Item #2, 6/19/08):
R. Miller reported that with the exception of
establishing a formal appeal process for rejected bids, the suggestions made by
the Board at the last meeting were incorporated into the working document.
A motion was made D. Walsh, seconded by M. Kurland to
adopt the “Rules for the Obtaining of Goods and Services by the Eastern
Highlands Health District” as presented on October 16, 2008. The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
New Business:
- 2009 Board Meeting
Schedule:
A MOTION was made by J. Stille, seconded by D. Walsh
to adopt the Eastern Highlands Health District Board of Directors 2009 regular
meeting schedule as presented. The
MOTION was PASSED unanimously. (See
attached copy)
- Healthiest Nation
The goal of the Healthiest Nation Alliance is to
influence change in the health debate to focus on prevention. As a member, we pledge to speak out on the
issues, “walk the talk” through agency actions, and share our successes. The HNA vision is consistent with the EHHD
mission. It is appropriate for EHHD as
an agency to lead in the local debate and focus on prevention to influence
change. EHHD is already involved with disease
prevention at the local level with the Obesity Grant and Employee Wellness
Program.
J. Elsesser made a motion, J. Stille seconded to
recommend the Board of Directors to ratify the Health District’s membership to
the Healthiest Nation Alliance. The
MOTION was PASSED unanimously. Adoption
of the resolution is attached; signed by
- Update – Employee
Wellness Program – Be Well:
Ande Bloom presented the status, rationale, and updated
outcomes and successes regarding employee wellness services provided to the
Town of
A MOTION was made by J. Elsesser, seconded by J.
Stille to ratify the Town of Mansfield/EHHD Employee Wellness Service
Agreement, dated October 2, 2008 as presented.
The MOTION was PASSED unanimously.
The Quorum was lost at 5:30 p.m.
A discussion ensued regarding Pan Flu Update. In response to Board members questions, Dr.
Dardick reported Pandemic Flu is a form of influenza that is contagious to all
and can rapidly infect vasts numbers of people.
Preparation continues to be important because the question is not if a
pandemic will occur; the question is when it will occur.
He also reported that there is an excellent supply of
vaccine for seasonal influenza this year and should not be any shortages.
TOWN REPORTS
J. Elsesser reported that the
DIRECTORS REPORT
- Quarterly
Financial Report:
R. Miller reported that the Finance Committee met and
accepted the quarterly report ending June 30, 2008. Projections for current fiscal year include a
$70,000 revenue deficit offset with spending cuts could result in a 5%
operational deficit. These estimates are
based on current rates and given volatility of markets could continue to
change. R. Miller meeting with Finance
Committee in November to put together proposed budget for 2010.
- Quarterly Activity
Report: No discussion
- Annual Report
FY07/08: No discussion
COMMUNICATIONS
R. Miller reported on
restaurant inspection frequency (Item 12).
EHHD was unable to keep up with regular inspections due to lack of staff
in the past. Presently, EHHD is now fully
staffed in the food protection program and as of September was over 90% of our
mandated restaurant inspection frequencies.
Respectfully
submitted,
Robert
Miller
Secretary
MEMO
To: Board of Directors
From: Robert L Miller, Director of Health
Date: October 9, 2008
Re: Proposed 2009 Regular Meeting Schedule
Respectfully submitted for
your review and approval is the proposed regular meeting schedule for 2009:
January 15
February 12
April 16
June 18
August 20
October 15
December 17
Location and time of each
meeting will be at the Coventry Town Hall Annex at 4:30 p.m. (With the exception of 2/12/09, all dates
fall on the third Thursday of the month).
Preventing Illness & Promoting Wellness for
Communities In
Resolution Supporting Eastern Highlands
Health District
Membership to the Healthiest Nation
Whereas the Eastern Highlands Health District is an
organization with the stated mission to prevent illness and promote wellness in
the citizens it serves;
Whereas the Eastern Highlands Health District supports the
need for a healthier local community and a healthier
Whereas the Healthiest Nation Alliance seeks to influence
change in the
Be it Resolved that the Eastern Highlands Health District fully
supports the mission and vision of the Healthiest Nation Alliance by taking
responsibility for creating change within it’s piece of the health system and
becoming an active member.
Adopted this 16th
day of October, 2008.
Elizabeth Paterson,
Chairperson
Eastern Highlands Health
District Board of Directors
Preventing Illness & Promoting Wellness for
Communities In