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Calhoun County Board of Health
Meeting Minutes
March 16, 2009

ATTENDANCE

Board of Health	Health Department
Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell, Chair	John Eva
Rick Tsoumas, Vice-Chair	Brigette Reichenbaugh
Kathy Foerster	James Rutherford
Lisa Gerow, Commissioner	Paul Makoski
Dr. Mahesh Karamchandani	Cindy Southwick
Samantha Pearl
Ken Ponds

Other
Elizabeth Willis, Battle Creek Enquirer
Pam Kline, Financial Analyst, Calhoun County

Dr. Mitchell called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. No additions or public comment.

WEB-BASED RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS PRESENTATION
Makoski presented the Web-Based Restaurant Inspections. A summary to be published was requested (e.g., total number of restaurants, how many with violations, etc.) along with the number of website hits. The discontinuation of a “point” system was explained. The upcoming model will include a federal scoring system that includes more text rather than a “point” system. Once this system is implemented, CCPHD will explain to citizens the methods used. Make certain to summarize more. Tsoumas approved publication in April with continuous modification/enhancing. No users guide. All in agreement to post and continuously enhance.

CONSENT AGENDA
Pearl motioned for January minute’s approval. Tsoumas seconded. All in favor.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
Eva presented the financials and the budget adjustments. Clarification was requested on the additional revenue received and utilization of for Emergency Preparedness and Children’s Special Health Care Services. It was stated that additional budget adjustments are expected in April or May. Ponds motioned to support. Pearl seconded. All in favor.

HEALTH OFFICER REPORT
Regarding discussion on the 2009 Teen Pregnancy Adult Attitude Survey (AAS), the question was raised as to why Calhoun County has such high teen pregnancy rates if the community, according to the survey, is supportive of teen pregnancy prevention issues. CCPHD will summarize current teen pregnancy initiatives and present to the Board in an upcoming meeting. What does the current AAU study not tell us since our rate is so high? It was suggested for CCPHD to continue on as chair or co-chair of the TP3.

STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
It was suggested that we add strategies on agenda each month for continuous measurement and discussion. Are benchmarks available to the level of specificity that we need to measure success? Jim Rutherford will present in May a 10-year plan with intermediate goals and a long-term goal.

Rutherford asked for Board of Health support and consideration for additional programs as they are presented (e.g., a Nurse Family Partnership program that addresses and touches on teen pregnancy, obesity, etc.). It is expected that as these programs are presented, include in the long-term plan how Nurse Family Partnership encompasses teen pregnancy, for example. Board member suggested that teen pregnancy prevention should be based on value-based education, e.g., potentially churches. The question was raised as to why Public Health should lead teen pregnancy efforts.

It was noted that the Board does not expect CCPHD to be the center of resources for teen pregnancy; however, we should play a leading role in the efforts, including TP3. Be the leader at the table to drive the rate down but it does not have to be a Health Department program. The Board is willing to support by communicating with community partners to build TP3 efforts.

Rutherford will present on teen pregnancy first. Obesity and nutrition will be presented at a separate Board meeting. For example, the goal is to reduce teen pregnancy rate.

Karamchandani moved to support the strategic planning defined goals ad developed including a focus on disparities. All in favor. An update will be presented quarterly.

Meeting adjourned 9:30 a.m.

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