03-24-2025 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
PCHD CLASSROOM
March 24, 2025
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,
Antoinetta Royster, Ted Michie, Dr. Barbara Harris, Dr. Kenneth Strachan, Patsy Clayton, Dr. Ben Tillett
and Dr. Jeffrey Noblett. Dr. Christopher Atkins, Dr. Stephen Garrett, and Randy Eakes were absent.
Tabatha Philpott, Nursing Supervisor, Janet Clayton, Health Director, Jennifer Melton, Administrative
Officer, LeighAnn Creson, Quality Assurance Specialist, Richard Johnson, Health Educator, and Bonnie
Holt, Environmental Health Supervisor, were also present.
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.
C. Consent Agenda
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Dr. Kenneth Strachan, seconded by Ted
Michie, and the motion carried.
D. Financial Reports: February 2025
A motion to approve the financial reports was made by Dr. Barbara Harris, seconded by Phillip
Edelblute, and the motion carried.
E. 2024 State of the County Health Report
Board of Health members received a copy of the 2024 State of the County Health Report in their
packets for review prior to the meeting. Richard Johnson, Health Educator, gave a brief review of
the report which included progress on the Community Health Improvement Plan, data relative to
teen pregnancy, obesity, communicable disease, leading causes of death for 2018-2022, and
substance abuse, as well as information about emerging issues in public health and
new/paused/discontinued initiatives since the last Community Health Assessment. This report
will be made available on the Person County Health Department website. Antoinetta Royster
asked if reports from past years are available to citizens for review to compare data. LeighAnn
Creson confirmed that data from previous years is available on the website.
F. Follow-up from February 24, 2025 Meeting
Ms. Janet Clayton provided follow-up from the last meeting on the following topics:
• Cyanobacterial blooms in ponds and lakes- Ms. Clayton has been in contact with Duke
Energy, and they have a report they will send once it is complete. Ms. Clayton will bring
this information to the Board at an upcoming meeting.
• Junk cars- handled on a case-by-case basis once they are reported to Planning & Zoning.
• Trash- Sheriff’s Office and Department of Transportation are working together to address
roadside trash complaints. If there is a concern about solid wastes on property, then
Environmental Health staff will assess to determine which agency would be most
appropriate to address the issue. Agencies have jurisdiction limits.
• Remote meeting information- Ms. Clayton provided information on remote meetings
from UNC School of Government and several other counties. Options were discussed and
it was decided that Board members will be able to participate remotely but will not be
counted toward a quorum nor be the deciding vote on any matter before the Board. Ms.
Clayton will amend the BOH Operating Procedures and present them at an upcoming
meeting for review and approval.
G. Annual Child Fatality Prevention Report
Ms. Janet Clayton explained the process of the Child Fatality Prevention Team and presented the
2024 Annual Report. A motion to approve the 2024 Annual Child Fatality Prevention Report was
made by Patsy Clayton, seconded by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
H. Staff Liaison Updates
• Personal Health
o Follow-up from Dengue case mentioned at the last meeting-travel was involved; the
person had traveled to Mexico.
o 3/15 Tabatha and another staff member attended a health fair at Person High School.
o 4/1 interviewing for PHN III.
o 3/22 death in Person County from Flu A.
• Environmental Health
o Bonnie Holt assisted Jennifer Brown with Cooperative Ext. in teaching a food safety
class.
o Gearing up for swimming pool season.
Antoinetta Royster informed the Board that she is getting calls/texts with concerns from citizens
regarding incidences with public housing. Ms. Royster explained to the individuals that these are
private landlord issues and not in the jurisdiction of the Board of Health.
I. Board of Health Advocacy
• NALBOH Midwinter Leadership meeting
• NACCHO Capitol Hill Day Event
Dr. Ben Tillett shared his experience in participating in Hill Day February 24-26, 2025.
J. Health Director’s Report
❖ Budget-
o Personnel Budget- submitted 1/8
o Technology Budget- submitted 1/3
o Operating Budget- submitted 2/7
o Met with county management on 3/10
❖ Various Updates-
o Opioid Settlement Update= The committee met on March 5th. A funding
recommendation will be presented to the Commissioners on April 21st. The annual
community meeting will be June 5th at 10:00 a.m.
o Person County Schools’ representatives and I attended the NCACC NC Summit on
Reducing Overdose March 18-20.
o Ben Tillett and I participated in the ANCBH Board meeting on March 19th.
o Epi Team held its quarterly meeting on 3/6.
o Management Team members participated in the regional leadership meeting on
March 7th in Colfax.
o Dawn Coleman and Carol Carr participated in a regional staff retreat March 12-14.
o I provided information about PCHD services during the Person County Civics
Academy on March 13th.
o I continue to participate in the monthly Region 5 meetings and the monthly
NCALHD meetings. I also participated in the annual Public Health Leaders
Conference March 13-14.
o PCHD staff participated in the Community Wellness Fair at PHS on 3/15.
o I attended the Person County Animal Services Advisory Board meeting the evening
of March 20th.
❖ Personnel-
o Nutritionist II position has been reposted.
o Public Health Nurse III position has been posted.
❖ Next meeting is Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
K. Board Member Remarks
Antoinetta Royster shared her experience at the Hill Day event. She also stated she has been
appointed to serve on the NACo Healthy Counties Committee.
L. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Patsy Clayton, seconded
by Dr. Ben Tillett, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Board Chair