05-19-2025 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
PCHD CLASSROOM
May 19, 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, Patsy Clayton, Dr. Ben Tillett, Dr. Jeffrey Noblett,
Dr. Christopher Atkins, and Dr. Stephen Garrett were present. Dr. Kenneth Strachan and Randy Eakes
were absent. Janet Clayton, Health Director, Jennifer Melton, Administrative Officer, 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
Joseph DiBiasi spoke to the Board of Health about synthetic gypsum and its potential risks to the
environment. He shared information regarding the Special Use Permit application #SUP-01-25,
3722 Woodsdale Road. He owns property adjacent to the aforementioned property.
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: April 2025
A motion to approve the financial reports was made by Dr. Stephen Garrett, seconded by
Antoinetta Royster, and the motion carried.
E. Budget Amendment
• AA 123 Investment in Performance Management - $11,024.00
o Funds will be allocated to contracted services.
A motion to approve the budget amendment was made by Dr. Christopher Atkins, seconded by
Patsy Clayton, and the motion carried.
F. Nominating Committee Report
Ted Michie presented the slate of officers for FY 25-26. Dr. Jeffrey Noblett has been nominated
to serve as the Board Chair with Dr. Christopher Atkins as Vice-Chair. There were no
nominations from the floor. Per the Operating Procedures, a vote will be held at the next meeting
on June 23, 2025.
G. BOH Meeting Schedule FY26
A copy of the proposed FY26 meeting schedule was included in board member packets for
review prior to the meeting. Ms. Janet Clayton asked if the board would prefer to meet every
other month versus every month. After discussion, members agreed that continuing to meet
monthly would be in the best interest of the group. Due to Memorial Day holiday, the May
meeting will occur on May 18, 2026. A motion to accept the FY26 meeting schedule was made
by Antoinetta Royster, seconded by Dr. Stephen Garrett, and the motion carried.
H. Staff Liaison Updates
• Personal Health
o Public Health Nurse II position has been accepted, and we are awaiting background
check to clear.
• Environmental Health
o Three pools are left to inspect.
o Adam attended a Supervisor’s Association meeting in Aberdeen.
o Staff have been working through a “Noro-like” outbreak associated with the
Homestead Steakhouse.
I. 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
o Met with BOH Budget Subcommittee on 4/17.
❖ Various Updates-
o We are participating in webinars in preparation for the transition of the Child Fatality
Prevention Team changes effective July 1.
o LeighAnn Creson and I continue to work with Avenir Bold to improve our social
media presence and to plan out the year.
o We have engaged Debra Bechtel, attorney, to assist our department with HIPAA
policy review and to provide annual HIPAA training. Update- HIPAA Team met
with Debra to discuss recommended changes to our policies and the upcoming
training on 6/4.
o I continue to participate in the monthly Region 5 meetings and the monthly
NCALHD meetings.
o Opioid Settlement Update= The Board of Commissioners appointed Brandi Neumann
in the vacant Lived Experience At-Large position. The annual community meeting
will be June 5th at 10:00 am in the FEMA Room.
o The Accreditation Team and the QIA Team continue to meet. We are preparing for
an onsite QI Training June 6 and 27.
o Four staff members attended the annual EDNCPHA Conference April 30-May 2.
o I attended the Animal Services Advisory Board meeting on May 15th. Animal
Control operations are transitioning back to Animal Services from PC Sheriff’s
Office.
❖ Personnel-
o Nutritionist II position has been reposted.
o The PHNII position has been offered and accepted.
❖ Next meeting is Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
J. Board Member Remarks
Board members discussed Mr. DiBiasi’s concerns regarding the storage of synthetic gypsum. Ms.
Janet Clayton stated that Person County Health Department does not have permitting authority
for the site where the storage may take place.
K. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Stephen Garrett,
seconded by Dr. Ben Tillett, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Board Chair