EL PASO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
301 SOUTH UNION BLVD.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
The El Paso County
Board of Health met in regular session at 305 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs,
Colorado, on August 24, 2005. Robert Sanford called the meeting to order at
3:04 p.m.
Board of Health Members: Robert Sanford
Terry Thatcher
Royann Killoren
John Suits
Dr. John Burrington
Division Directors
Present: Rosemary Bakes-Martin, Public Health Administrator
Kandi Buckland, Prevention Services
Mercedes Harden, Office of Workforce Development
Dan Martindale, Health Promotion
Dr. Larry Schaad, Environmental Health Services
BoCC Liaison Present: Commissioner Dennis Hisey
Others Present:
| Martin Thrasher | Terri Fisher |
| Jane Worrall | Lindsey Myers |
| Connie Hitchcock | Mike Plunkett |
| Jill Bonczynski | Marilyn Bosenbecker |
| Mary J. Talbott | Helen L.Rogers |
| Mary Jo Rosazza | Rich Titmas |
| Deb Sudtelgte | Judy Crotser |
Minutes
The minutes from the July 27, 2005, Board of Health meeting were reviewed.
A motion was made by Dr. John Burrington and seconded by John Suits to approve
the meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed.
Director’s Report
Rosemary Bakes-Martin presented the Director’s Report as written. For the
October meeting, a presentation will be given on our involvement in the Colorado
Regional Health Information Organization/Colorado Health Information Exchange
subcommittee (see 4. Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve
health problems, bullet 2). At next month's Board meeting, a report will be
presented on Dr. Schaad's testimony before the Senate Select Committee on
Public Health's readiness for emergencies.
Finance and Budget
Ms. Bakes-Martin presented the July Financial Report on behalf of Lauren Jervik.
Mr. Suits made a motion to accept the July Financial Report as presented subject
to audit. Royann Killoren seconded the motion, and the motion passed.
Contracts
1. 4th Judicial Probation ISP Memo. Anticipated contract amount $3840; EPCDHE
will offer cognitive group therapy in 12-week intervals for 18 intensive supervised
probation clients.
2. Pikes Peak BOCES Alcohol/Drug Counseling Services Memo. Pending amount
$7000; EPCDHE to provide service training concerning substance abuse prevention,
on-site evaluations and screenings for at-risk youth, on-site weekly counseling,
and further referral to EPCDHE as needed.
3. Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services
Memo. Pending amount $17,820; contract provides prevention, evaluation, screenings
and counseling services to at-risk youth at Cheyenne Mountain High School.
4. Fountain-Ft. Carson School District 8 Drug and Alcohol Counseling Memo.
Anticipated amount $6399; agreement provides in-service training for staff,
health education for students concerning substance abuse, on-site evaluations
and screenings for at-risk youth, and counseling and referral to EPCDHE as
required.
5. Lewis Palmer School District 38 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services. Contract
amount $5440; contract provides on-site assessment, prevention, education
and limited counseling to at-risk youth and training for staff and parents
as required.
6. WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Services. Contract amount $24,079; breastfeeding
peer counselors will form a link with health services within WIC and the community
with the goal to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates.
7. WIC Limited Amendment 4. Contract amount $1,933,928; WIC program provides
nutrition and breastfeeding education, health referrals, and special supplemental
food for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children
up to 5 years who qualify financially and have a nutritional need.
8. Tobacco Education Prevention Partnership (TEPP). Contract amount $339,438;
contract between CDPHE and EPCDHE allows the TEPP program to continue in El
Paso County to conduct tobacco cessation, second-hand smoke and youth tobacco
prevention activities and to collaborate with the Elbert County Nursing Service
to provide technical, administrative, and programmatic support for tobacco
control efforts in Elbert County.
Ms. Killoren made a motion seconded by Dr. Burrington to approve the eight contracts as presented. The motion passed.
New Business
Resolution for Public Hearing on September 28, 2005, for Adoption of Proposed
Body Art Regulations. For the convenience of the public, where the Regulations
are posted the additions/changes to the Regulations will be formatted in bold
type. Ms. Thatcher made a motion to adopt the Resolution for the Public Hearing
on September 28, 2005, for Adoption of Proposed Body Art Regulations. Dr.
Burrington seconded the motion, and the motion passed.
Pikes Peak Metropolitan Medical Response System Agreement with the City of Colorado Springs. This document was reviewed at the last Board of Health work session. Ms. Thatcher made a motion seconded by Dr. Burrington to accept the MMRS Agreement with the City of Colorado Springs. The motion passed.
Approval of Preliminary 2006 Budget for Submittal to El Paso County Board of County Commissioners. Budget reflects $400,000 reduction from El Paso County, possible 3% increase for El Paso employees, and money for facilities, furniture and capital expenditures in Building 305. Ms. Killoren made a motion to approve the Preliminary 2006 Budget for submittal to the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Suits seconded the motion, and the motion passed.
Budget Adjustment for Facility Improvements. Ms. Thatcher made a motion to approve the Budget Adjustment for Facility Improvements at 305 S. Union, and Ms. Killoren seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Public Comments
Ms. Bakes-Martin announced the first human case of West Nile virus in El Paso
County (not acquired in El Paso County) this season -- 26 total cases in Colorado.
On another issue, Ms. Thatcher encouraged Health Department staff to participate
in the Komen Race for the Cure in September.
Adjourn
Ms. Thatcher made a motion seconded by Dr. Burrington to adjourn the regular
Board meeting at 3:30 p.m. and to convene into executive session for the purpose
of discussing legal and personnel issues. The motion passed.
Robert Sanford
President
Board of Health
Rosemary Bakes-Martin,
MS, MPH
Public Health Administrator
Recording Secretary