10-26-2020 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
FEMA ROOM
October 26, 2020
A regular meeting of the Person County Board of Health was held in the FEMA room of
the Person County Human Services complex. The following members constituting a
quorum were present: Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Dr. Christopher Atkins, Patsy Clayton, Ray
Jeffers, Phillip Edelblute, Dr. Barbara Harris, Dr. Ben Tillett, Dr. Stephen Saunders, and
Ted Michie were present. Dr. Kimberly Yarborough was absent. Also present were
Tabatha Philpott, Nursing Supervisor, Harold Kelly, Environment Health Supervisor,
Jennifer Melton, Administrative Assistant, Janet Clayton, Health Director, and Michael
Lagaly, Structural Engineer.
A. Call to Order
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Chairman of the Board of Health called the meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m.
B. Public Comment Period
No members of the public were present for comments or questions.
C. Consent Agenda
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Dr. Stephen Saunders,
seconded by Dr. Christopher Atkins, and the motion carried.
D. Financial Report: September 2020
A motion to approve the financial reports was made by Dr. Stephen Saunders,
seconded by Ted Michie, and the motion carried.
E. Budget Amendment-115 COVID Relief Funds
COVID Relief Funds of $63,880.00 will be allocated to contracted services, which
for additional COVID case investigators/contact tracers. A motion to accept the
budget amendment was made by Dr. Stephen Saunders, seconded by Dr. Ben
Tillett, and the motion carried.
F. COVID Update
Janet Clayton presented the Person County COVID-19 update to the Board. This
presentation outlined updated statistics. Current statistics show a rapid rise in the
number of confirmed cases. Discussion was held regarding the following topics:
COVID-19 clusters within the county, problems staff are experiencing with
contact tracing, COVID-19 testing, media outreach, and self-quarantine violations
and repercussions. Janet shared that a message will be going out tonight to local
law enforcement, Roxboro Fire Department, EMS and EM asking that they assist
us in setting an example of wearing face coverings and social distancing, and
reinforcement of the Three W’s in the community. Janet shared a letter
mentioned on the news that was sent to some counties by Secretary Mandy
Cohen regarding local actions to improve compliance. Several counites of
concern participated in a conference call with Secretary Cohen; Person County
was not one of the counties.
G. Workforce Development Plan Follow-up
Janet Clayton presented a spreadsheet compiled by HR director Lisa Alston
which shows salary information from UNC School of Government website,
information gathered from five surrounding counties (Alamance, Caswell,
Durham, Granville, and Orange), Person County salary information, and side by
side comparison of State, five county, and Person County. After discussion, it
was decided that Janet would compile the averages of the minimum salary and
maximum salary of each position instead of using average salary for the
comparison; she will add this to the spreadsheet and present at the next meeting.
H. Staff Liaison Updates
Personal Health
o Several surveys have been completed at the request of NCDHHS
regarding COVID vaccines.
o COVID vaccine agreement with the State has been approved
o There is a COVID vaccine planning meeting on 11/5/20 which
includes Emergency Management.
o The second day of Duke clinic will start next month.
o Flu clinic update:
Senior Center flu shot clinic has been conducted.
Goal for clinics: Person County jail (inmates), Cambridge Hills,
Person County Group Homes, Roxboro Housing Authority
Environmental Health
o Due to a steady increased demand for site evaluations, the
turnaround time is now 5-6 weeks.
I. Department Services Update
o A large amount of staff time, including the health director’s,
continues to be consumed with the COVID-19 response.
o WIC continues to serve clients via phone and remote loading of
cards and have received a grant to purchase mobile technology.
o Immunizations, including seasonal flu vaccinations, are being
provided by appointment.
J. Health Director’s Report
Various Updates
o On October 7, the Child Fatality Prevention Team held its quarterly
meeting and reviewed 4 deaths.
o Healthy Personians held its quarterly meeting on October 12. To
celebrate the 20th anniversary of Healthy Personians, bags were
distributed at early voting with hand sanitizer, tissues, and HP
information.
o Allison Satterfield, the executive director of the Partnership for
Children has resigned. I am serving on the personnel committee
and assisting with the hiring process.
o The City Council is supportive of the waterline extension request to
Winco Pointe.
o PCHD held flu vaccination clinics for county and city employees
and for school systems’ employees. Also, one extended hours clinic
was held. On October 20, and offsite flu shot clinic was held at the
Senior Center.
o The QIA Team met on October 23.
o On October 14, I participated in the NCALHD legislative priority
planning session. On October 23, NCALHD and NCACC leadership
held a Zoom meeting to discuss priorities and upcoming
opportunities.
o On October 22, Katherine Caffey, assistant county manager, and I
met for a tour of PCHD and for an overview of our services.
o Various meetings continue to be held via Zoom and other means to
incorporate social distancing guidelines. Staff are continuing to not
congregate in breakrooms, hallways, offices, etc.
Personnel
o Mikhayla Dunn, Health Educator I, returned from military leave
today, October 26.
o The following positions are vacant:
Community Health Technician-Part-time
Public Health Nurse II-Clinic-posted
Public Health Nurse II-Care Management-posted
Public Health Nurse III-FP/STD Program Coordinator, Hillary
Gilbert moved from PHNII
Human Services Planner I (formerly PHNIII-Preparedness
Coordinator) has been posted, and interviews are being
scheduled
On behalf of the Association of North Carolina Boards of Health, Dr. Ben Tillett asked
that the board inform him of anything the Association could do to advocate for our local
health department.
K. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Dr.
Stephen Saunders, seconded by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary