06-23-2025 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
PCHD CLASSROOM
June 23, 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, Patsy Clayton, Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Dr. Christopher Atkins, Dr. Kenneth
Strachan, Randy Eakes, and Dr. Stephen Garrett were present. Dr. Barbara Harris and Dr. Ben Tillett
were absent. Janet Clayton, Health Director, Jennifer Melton, Administrative Officer, Tabatha Philpott,
Nursing Supervisor, 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
An updated Environmental Health Monthly Activity Report was provided for board members.
Ms. Clayton explained that engineer option permit numbers have been added to the Permits
Issued row for the month of May. Number of well permits issued has also been added to the
report. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Phillip Edelblute, seconded by
Randy Eakes, and the motion carried.
D. Financial Reports: May 2025
A motion to approve the financial reports was made by Phillip Edelblute, seconded by Ted
Michie, and the motion carried.
E. Staff Liaison Updates
• Personal Health
o Meredith Harris, Public Health Nurse II started on 6/16.
o Starting 7/1, we will begin providing pre-employment drug screening collection for
county HR.
o Started planning for offsite flu clinics.
• Environmental Health
o Have started QA for all programs.
o State provided information for hurricane season, and we will be giving that out to the
facilities we work with.
F. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for FY 25-26
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett reviewed the slate of officers for FY 25-26 as presented by the Nominating
Committee during the May 19, 2025 meeting. Nominations were Dr. Jeffery Noblett to serve as
the Board Chair and Dr. Christopher Atkins as Vice-Chair. A motion was made by Dr. Stephen
Garrett to accept the nominations as presented, seconded by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion
carried unanimously.
G. Health Director’s Report
❖ Budget-
o CC approved the budget on June 16, 2025.
❖ Various Updates-
o We continue to participate 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. We have launched our new Instagram page. Please share and
follow!
o I participated in the ANCBH Board meeting on May 21st.
o Epi Team met on May 22nd.
o I participated in a Pryor Learning series about business writing on May 28 & May 29.
o I attended the Vaya Health Regional Board meeting on May 28th, virtually.
o On June 2nd, Richard Johnson and I participated in the Human Services and Health
Department Huddle Meeting which is open to the public. Richard provided SOTCH
information.
o I attended the annual Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee meeting
on June 3rd.
o Debra Bechtel, attorney, provided our annual HIPAA training during our June 4th
staff meeting. She also met with staff members who are responsible for vital records
and EH staff to discuss green burials, disinterment and reinternment.
o Opioid Settlement Update= The annual community meeting was held June 5th at
10:00 am in the FEMA Room. I also attended the NCACC Opioid Settlement
Coordinator meeting in Louisburg on June 3rd.
o The Accreditation Team and the QIA Team continue to meet. The QI Team
participated in onsite training with Amanda Cornett on June 6.
o The BOH Personnel Committee meeting met on June 10th.
o Staff participated in a chemical tabletop exercise on June 16th.
o WIC caseload was at 110% for May.
o I continue to participate in the monthly Region 5 meetings and the monthly
NCALHD meetings.
❖ Personnel-
o Meredith Harris joined our team as PHN II on June 16th.
o Nutritionist II position has been reposted.
❖ Next meeting is Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
H. Health Director Annual Summary/Job Description/Position Profile
A copy of the Health Director’s annual summary, job description, and position profile were
included in the BOH packet for review. Janet Clayton reviewed the annual summary and the
updates to the job description and the position profile. A motion to approve the revised job
description and position profile was made by Phillip Edelblute, seconded by Ted Michie, and the
motion carried.
I. Closed Session-Personnel
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Garrett, seconded by Randy Eakes, and passed unanimously
to enter into Closed Session per General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6) for the purpose to discuss
personnel with the following individuals permitted to attend: Health Director Janet Clayton.
A motion to return to open session was made by Dr. Stephen Garrett, seconded by Randy Eakes,
and the motion carried.
A motion to approve Janet Clayton’s performance review as presented by the Personnel
Committee was made by Randy Eakes, seconded by Patsy Clayton, and the motion carried.
J. Board Member Remarks
Antionetta Royster stated that the county’s budget for FY 2026 passed on Monday, June 16,
2025. Donald Long has been sworn in as the new county commissioner. She inquired if there
were any cooling stations open in the county. Janet Clayton stated that she was not aware of any,
but would check with Thom Schwalenberg, Director of Emergency Management.
K. Adjourment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Christopher Atkins,
seconded by Randy Eakes, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Board Chair