06-26-2023 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
PCHD CLASSROOM
June 26, 2023
A regular meeting of the Person County Board of Health was held in the Classroom of the
Person County Health Department. The following members constituting a quorum were present:
Phillip Edelblute, Dr. Christopher Atkins, Gordon Powell, Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Dr. Stephen
Garrett, Dr. Ben Tillett, Dr. Barbara Harris, and Ted Michie were present. Patsy Clayton, Dr.
Kimberly Yarborough, and Randy Eakes were absent. Also present was 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
No members of the public were present for comment.
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett asked board members to remember in their thoughts, Dr. Kimberly
Yarborough, Dr. Stephen Saunders, and their families.
C. Consent Agenda
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Dr. Christopher Atkins,
seconded by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
D. Financial Reports: May 2023
A motion to approve the financial reports was made by Dr. Stephen Garrett, seconded by
Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
E. Environmental Health Services Update
Janet Clayton reviewed a memo that she shared with Katherine Cathey, County Manager
providing insight regarding the Environmental Health Program and site evaluation
delays. A copy of this memo, the Person County Environmental Health Prioritization
of Services document, and the Application for Site Evaluation Utilizing Available Soil
Scientist Options documents were included in the meeting packets for board
members to review prior to the meeting. Discussion was held regarding salaries, paying
for contract staff, and recruitment.
F. Staff Liaison Updates
Personal Health
o NCDHHS through UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health are offering
a course, NC Credentialed Public Health Nurse course. One PHN has
completed the course. We will look into other PHN’s completing the course.
o Dr. Michael Godard will begin as our new Medical Director for the
CD/Immunization Programs July 1st.
o One Strategic Plan goal for FY 2023 was to increase the FP program by 25%
(uninsured client participation). We have exceeded that goal before the end of
FY 23.
o Spreading/sharing clinic duties as we will have 2 PHN’s on maternity leave
within a month of each other.
o Resumed clinical opportunities with PCC Nursing Program 1/2023. Received
an appreciation card from Nursing Instructor Janine Wall (attached) stating
ALL students had “a true eye-opening experience as to the valuable part
public health contributes to the well-being and safety of our community and
state”, and the students observed “awesome role modeling” in our nurses.
Environmental Health
o Bonnie attended local Building Association meeting with Building Inspections
and Planning & Zoning (City & County) Departments to explain and
demonstrate Energov software and applying through the public portal.
o Starting in July, we will be working with Contracted Licensed Soil Scientists
in an effort to improve our Soil/Site Evaluation applications. The LSS’ will
perform an A2 option at no extra cost to the applicant. Adam and Bonnie will
work with the LSS’ and evaluating the applications to ensure best use of the
LSS and our times. Staff will still have to make site visits locate the LSS soils
areas and issue permits. Timeframe for the A2 permits is 10 business days of
received their report.
o Both Kenneth and Alan are continuing to work through authorization
process. They each must complete 20 individual/separate site evaluations
(cannot be the same 20 for each of them) that have been or soon to be
evaluated by Adam or Jake and have not been built on yet and write mock
permits and perform 10 septic installation inspections.
G. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for FY 23-24
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett reviewed the slate of officers for FY23-24 as presented by the
Nominating Committee during the May 22, 2023 meeting. Nominations were Dr. Jeffrey
Noblett to serve as the Board Chair and Dr. Christopher Atkins as Vice-Chair. Motion
from committee needs no second. All board members voted unanimously to accept the
nominations as presented for FY 23-24 as presented.
H. Board of Health Meeting Schedule FY 23-24
Janet Clayton reviewed the proposed Board of Health meeting schedule for FY 23-24
which was included in the packets for review. She stated the meetings are scheduled for
the fourth Monday of each month with the exceptions of December and May. There is no
meeting in December, and the May meeting is proposed to be the 3rd Monday due to
Memorial Day being the fourth Monday. The meetings will begin at 6:00 pm. A motion
to accept the Board of Health meeting schedule was made by Dr. Christopher Atkins,
seconded by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
I. Health Director’s Report
Budget
o County Commissioners approved the FY24 budget on 6/19/2023.
Various Updates
o We have been continuing to experience building issues, especially with
HVAC. Most of these were resolved the week of June 12th after two months
of ongoing issues; the county has issued 4 RFPs to interested developers.
o I participated in the NCAPHA Board meeting virtually on May 25th.
o I coordinated a meeting between city and county departments who are
involved in the permitting processes of food and lodging establishments on
June 1st. We have a follow-up meeting on June 28th. The departments include
EH, Building Inspections, City Planning and Development, City Public
Services, and City and County Fire Inspectors.
o The Board of Health Personnel Committee met on June 6th.
o Our EPI Team and IEQ Committee held their quarterly meetings in June.
o I attended the NCACC NC Summit on Reducing Overdose in Durham on June
7 & 8. The annual public meeting is scheduled for June 30th at 9:00 am in the
FEMA room.
o I participated in the Person County Home and Community Care Block Grant
Advisory Committee meeting on June 8th.
o I scheduled and held an introductory meeting with the new Juvenile Justice
supervisor on June 9th.
o The Regional Health Directors met in Burlington on June 13th to continue the
ARPA Workforce Development Planning.
o I attended the NCALHD monthly meetings on June 14 and 15.
o I completed the BEAM course through the University of Miami. “Building
Expertise in Administration and Management”, BEAM, is an online course
designed for public health professionals. This opportunity was made available
through regional ARPA funds.
o LeighAnn and I met with Kim Strickland, Person County’s new Public
Information Officer on June 16th.
Personnel
o The salary study changes were approved with the FY24 budget. These
changes will be effective July 1, 2023.
o The billing position was reinstated in the FY24 budget. This position has
been submitted to OSHR for reclassification and updates.
Next meeting is Monday, July 24th at 6:00 pm.
J. Health Director’s Annual Summary/Job Description
A copy of the Health Director’s job description and annual summary were included in the
BOH packet for review. A motion to approve the job description was made by Gordon
Powell, seconded by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
K. Closed Session-Personnel
A motion to enter into closed session to discuss personnel was made by Dr. Christopher
Atkins, seconded by Dr. Ben Tillett, and the motion carried.
A motion to return to open session was made by Dr. Christopher Atkins, seconded by Dr.
Stephen Garrett, and the motion carried unanimously.
A motion to approve the findings of the Personnel Committee regarding the health
director’s performance review was made by Dr. Ben Tillett, seconded by Phillip
Edelblute, and the motion carried unanimously.
L. Board Member Remarks
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett shared with the members that Dr. Ben Tillett will become the
President of NALBOH on August 1st. He thanked Dr. Tillett for his dedication to the
advancement of public health.
M. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Phillip
Edelblute, seconded by Dr. Stephen Garrett, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Board Chair