02-26-2024 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
PCHD CLASSROOM
February 26, 2024
A regular meeting of the Person County Board of Health was held in the Classroom of the
Person County Human Services Building. The following members constituting a quorum were
present: Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Gordon Powell, Dr. Barbara Harris, Phillip Edelblute, Dr. Stephen
Garrett, Patsy Clayton, and Dr. Kimberly Yarborough were present. Dr. Ben Tillett, Randy
Eakes, Dr. Christopher Atkins, and Ted Michie were absent. Also present were Tabatha
Philpott, Nursing Supervisor, Jennifer Melton, Administrative Officer, and Janet Clayton, Health
Director.
A. Call to Order
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Chairman of the Board of Health called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m.
B. Public Comment Period
Samantha Rimmer who is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree, attended the meeting
to meet a requirement of a Health Policy course.
C. Consent Agenda
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Gordon Powell, seconded by
Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
D. Financial Reports: January 2024
A motion to approve the financial reports was made by Dr. Barbara Harris, seconded by
Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
E. Budget Amendment- MDPP $2,575.00
• Increase in revenue for MDPP - $2,575.00
o Funds will be allocated to supplies, food & provision, and advertising
Discussion was held regarding the decision process for the funding allocations and
corresponding expenditures. The recommended allocations have a goal of increasing
the number of participants in each cohort. There were questions regarding participant
recruitment and advertising of the program, and if there was any follow up with the
participants after they complete the program.
A motion to approve the budget amendment was made by Dr. Kimberly Yarborough,
seconded by Patsy Clayton, and the motion carried.
F. Annual Communicable Disease Report
Janet Clayton distributed and reviewed the 2023 Communicable Disease report. Person
County had 389 reportable cases. 339 cases were sexually transmitted infections with
220 Chlamydia cases, 97 Gonorrhea cases, and 22 Syphilis cases. Syphilis cases are
increasing statewide. There were 19 foodborne illness cases and 31 general
communicable disease cases which include Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella, Toxic
Shock Syndrome, Streptococcal A, Pneumococcal Meningitis, HIV, Hep C, Hep B, and
Ehrilichia. Discussion was held regarding the sources of the Legionella cases. Janet
Clayton stated that the cases were spread out during the year and unrelated to each
other.
G. BOH Operating Procedures-Annual Review
Person County Board of Health Operating Procedures were included in the meeting
packets mailed to BOH members. Janet Clayton highlighted the revisions in the
document. On page 1 section 2a. May was changed to June. Several changes were
made to the Nominating Committee section on page 2, including the addition of the
following statement: Board of Health members will also assist with the recruitment of
members who are reflective of the community served to fill vacant positions. Dr. Noblett
reminded board members of the discussion that had been held previously after the
health equity training. A motion to approve the Person County Board of Health
Operating Procedures as presented was made by Dr. Kimberly Yarborough, seconded
by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
H. Staff Liaison Updates
• Personal Health
o Personal Health staff completed a webinar training on Minor’s Rights and
changes that occurred to the law.
o All Coordinators are reviewing AA’s for 23-24 and preparing for policy and
standing order annual review.
o Preparing for Maternal Health and Family Planning state audit.
• Environmental Health
o Staff are working with the Soil Scientist group on denials of 52 lots on the
peninsula at Hyco Lake.
o David Helms has issued a new permit to the mobile food unit at the
Bullpen and a new Mexican restaurant located near Food Lion on 501 S.
I. Health Director’s Report
❖ Budget-
o IT Budget – submitted on 1/5/24
o Personnel Budget – submitted on 1/10/24
o Operating Budget – submitted on 2/8/24
❖ Various Updates-
o The Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee held its monthly meeting on 2/7.
The resource guide has been finalized and posted on our website and will be
distributed widely throughout the county. The committee continues to work
on initiatives. A person with lived experience attended the meeting and
shared her experiences with the group and allowed the group to ask
questions to inform our work.
o Clinic and Clerical staff participated in several days of Patagonia training and
informational sessions for a refresher and update on the capabilities of the
EHR system.
o Management Team members attended part 1 of 2 “Imagineering and Focus”
strategic planning session on 2/23 with other region counties.
o PCHD has received a first draft of an updated logo from Angel Oak
Consulting.
o I participated in the NCALHD monthly meetings on 2/14 & 2/15. I also
attended the NCAPHA Board meeting on 2/13 in Raleigh.
o Members of Management Team are continuing to participate in an
educational series, “Every Conversation Matter”. Two of the three sessions
have been complete.
o We are continuing to work with Tego for HIPAA policy updates.
❖ Personnel-
o Public Health Nurse III (Family Planning Program) position is vacant.
❖ Next meeting is Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
J. Board Member Remarks
Janet Clayton asked the Board to continue to remember Bonnie Holt and her family as
they had an unexpected loss last week.
Janet Clayton also mentioned that Dr. Ben Tillett is in Washington, DC representing the
NALBOH and the Board of Health at Capitol Hill Day. This annual event is sponsored by
NACCHO.
K. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Kimberly
Yarborough, seconded by Dr. Stephen Garrett, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Board Chair