02-17-2026 Meeting Minutes BOHMINUTES
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
PCHD CLASSROOM
February 17, 2026
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: Dr. Jeffrey Noblett,
Patsy Clayton, Dr. Kenneth Strachan, Dr. Barbara Harris, Dr. Ben Tillett, Ted Michie, Antoinetta
Royster, Phillip Edelblute, Randy Eakes, and Dr. Stephen Garrett. Dr. Christopher Atkins was absent.
Janet Clayton, Health Director and Bonnie Holt, Environmental Health Supervisor were also present.
A. Call to Order
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett 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 Phillip Edelblute, seconded by Randy
Eakes, and the motion carried.
D. Financial Reports: December 2025 and January 2026
A motion to approve the December 2025 and January 2026 Financial Reports was made by Ted
Michie, seconded by Dr. Stephen Garrett, and the motion carried.
E. Budget Amendment
Discussion was had regarding AA 403- WIC budget amendment of $9,663.50, resulting from
WIC staff exceeding their 97% base caseload resulting in an increase in the assigned base
caseload and an increase in revenue. The funds to be received were recommended to be placed in
contracted services line. A motion to approve the budget amendment was made by Phillip
Edelblute, seconded by Dr. Barbara Harris, and the motion carried.
F. Pharmacy Bid
Janet Clayton, Health Director, reported that a bid request for pharmacy services for Personal
Health services was mailed to all local pharmacies in December; only one bid was received.
Community Pharmacy-Roxboro submitted a bid proposal of $8.00 per prescription. A motion to
award the contract to Community Pharmacy-Roxboro was made by Randy Eakes, seconded by
Ted Michie, and the motion carried.
G. Annual Communicable Disease Report
Janet Clayton shared the 2025 Annual Communicable Disease report with data showing an
overall decrease in all areas in 2025 compared to 2024. A breakdown was given showing the
reported infections for STI, general communicable diseases, and foodborne illnesses. Discussion
was had regarding how data is received and inputted into NCEDDS and the availability of EPI-
On-Call 24/7 for staff support.
H. BOH Operating Procedures- Annual Review
The annual review of the Board of Health Operating Procedures was conducted with no
recommended changes needed.
I. Staff Liaison Updates
• Personal Health/Environmental Health
o The State Lab is in the process of rolling out a new Lab Web Portal for the
submission of all clinical, environmental, and rabies samples. All necessary clinical
staff and environmental health staff have completed the required training. The Lab
Web Portal is rolling out in phases, and Person County is in the current rollout phase.
Staff are awaiting the necessary label printers to be able to utilize the portal
effectively. Until the printers are received, staff can submit samples using the prior
submission process.
J. Budget Subcommittee
Board of Health members Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Dr. Stephen Garrett, and Dr. Ben Tillett
volunteered to serve on the Budget Subcommittee.
K. Public Health Month Subcommittee
Board of Health members Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Dr. Kenneth Strachan, and Antoinetta Royster,
volunteered to serve on the Public Health Month Subcommittee.
L. Health Director’s Report
Budget-
o Operations Budget- submitted
o Personnel Budget- submitted
o Technology Budget- submitted
o Fees will be submitted this week.
Accreditation-
o Site visit was last week on 2/11.
o Thanks to Patsy Clayton, Dr. Noblett, and Ben Tillett for representing the BOH.
o Several county departments assisted us with preparations and evidence.
o Exit conference went well. We hope to receive the recommendations soon.
o The A-Team participated in the new standards webinar on 2/2/26.
Various Updates-
o Person County Government’s Longevity Awards Luncheon was held on 12/10. The
following employees were recognized: Hillary Gilbert- 5 years, Bonnie Holt- 20
years, Adam Sarver- 25 years, and LeighAnn Creson- 30 years.
o Carol Carr, Tabatha Philpott, and others have been participating in the statewide
measles calls.
o I am currently serving as the interim WIC Director and am working to complete new
WIC Director’s orientation as well as attending all the required meetings.
o Opioid Settlement Update:
• Annual community meeting was held on 12/2 at PCC.
• OSAC met on 1/7.
• RFA was released on 1/20; interest meeting was held on 1/26. Applications
were due today at noon.
o I attended the Homeless Shelter meeting on 12/30/26 at Long Memorial.
o The new performance review tool was implemented on 1/1/2026.
o Bonnie Holt, Dawn Coleman, and I attended a regional workshop on 1/9/26 in
Orange County. All staff have been participating in virtual training with Dr. Climer
as well.
o The revised Person County Personnel Policy was implemented on 2/1/2026.
o The PCHD Communications Committee participated in social media training
regarding ADA communications on 12/11. The committee is working to streamline
communications both internally and externally. We are working with IT on the
installation of “YoDeck” for posting on the waiting room tv.
o IT is collaborating with staff on a new daily activity reporting system. Bonnie has
been updating codes.
o Josh Holland worked closely with Person County Emergency Management and DSS
for EOC and shelter setup for the winter storm. Bonnie inspected the shelter.
Tabatha coordinated PCHD nurses and PCS nurses to work the shelter. Josh and I
worked at the EOC. LeighAnn assisted the county PIO with communications.
o I continue to participate in the monthly Region 5 meetings and the monthly
NCALHD meetings.
o QIA Team met on 2/4/2026.
o I attended the North Carolina Alliance for Public Health Agencies retreat 12/3-
12/5/26.
Personnel-
o Nutritionist III (WIC Supervisor) position has been posted.
o Welcome to Paola Stone to the Administrative Officer I (Management Support
Supervisor) position effective 1/17/2026.
o The Foreign Language Interpreter position is being posted.
o Processing Assistant V is vacant; I am working with HR to hire a PT person for the
billing duties.
o Melinda Long, Processing Assistant IV, has announced her retirement as of May 1,
2026. This position will be posted soon.
Next meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
M. Board Member Remarks
o Patsy Clayton, Ben Tillett, and Dr. Jeffrey Noblett provided highlights of the
Accreditation Exit conference.
N. Closed Session
A motion 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 was made by Randy Eakes, seconded by Phillip Edelblute, and the motion carried.
A motion to return to open session was made by Dr. Stephen Garrett, seconded by Patsy Clayton,
and the motion carried.
O. Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Stephen Garrett,
seconded by Dr. Kenneth Strachan, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clayton
Health Director/Secretary
Dr. Jeffrey Noblett, Board Chair