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 special session at 305 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado, on October 26, 2005. President Robert Sanford called the Public Hearing to order at 3:00 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
Lauren Jervik, Chief Financial Officer
Dan Martindale, Health Promotion
Dr. Karen Ramstrom, Medical Director
Dr. Judith Reynolds, Medical Director
Dr. Larry Schaad, Environmental Health Services

BoCC Liaison Present:
Commissioner Sallie Clark

Others Present:

Martin Thrasher
Connie Hitchcock
Susan Janty
Uncle Bud Yates
Mary Jo Rosazza
Marilyn Bosenbecker
Judy Ferguson
Helen L. Rogers
Lindsey Myers
Brian Moore
Tammy Maldonado
Lesia Gabel
Tom Davis
Deb Sudtelgte
Patrick McFeeny
Don Mydlowski
Sarah Quesinberry
Sonja Anic
Lisa Powell
Ginny Murphy
James Quesinberry
Jennifer Letourneau
Mike McCarthy
Mike Plunkett

Public Hearing Relating to Body Art Regulations
The Continuation of the Public Hearing Relating to Body Art Regulations was convened to hear additional body artists comment on the revisions to the proposed body art regulations.
Speaker 1: Uncle Bud Yates, Pikes Peak Tattoo and Piercing
Speaker 2: Judy Ferguson, Permanent Make-up Society of Southwest
Speaker 3: Brian Moore, West Side Tattoo
Speaker 4: Patrick McFeeny, Hot Rod Tattoos

Comments focused on concerns that some in the industry are not following regulations; that the regulations need to be more stringent; and that the Health Department training course needs to be improved. Action items resulted from the discussion: a focus group should be formed with representatives from the Health Department and the body artist industry; there should be an increase in the number of inspectors; and the training requirements for those inspectors should be reviewed. It was suggested that even though the Regulations are approved in their present form, they can still be revisited in 3 to 6 months with modifications as requested by the focus group. Ms. Thatcher made a motion to approve the Resolution to accept the Body Art Regulations with the omission of Section 3.9.C.3 and the renumbering of items following. Ms. Killoren seconded the motion, and the motion passed. Next, Ms. Thatcher made a motion seconded by Ms. Killoren that the Environmental Health staff facilitates a focus group together with the interested body art providers in the community and also that staff looks into the training for inspectors. The motion passed.

Mr. Sanford adjourned the Public Hearing at 3:55 p.m.

Regular Meeting
Call to order by Mr. Sanford at 4:00 p.m.

Public Hearing Relating to Certificates of Noncompliance
A motion was made by Ms. Killoren to approve the Resolution to Reschedule the Public Hearing Relating to Certificates of Noncompliance to November 16, 2005. Dr. Burrington seconded the motion, and the motion passed.

Minutes
The minutes from the September 28, 2005, Board of Health meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Ms. Killoren and seconded by Dr. Burrington to approve the meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed.

Director’s Report
Rosemary Bakes-Martin presented the Director’s Report as written. Dr. Burrington emphasized the importance of increasing public awareness of Tularemia, which can be acquired from infected rabbits and particularly prevalent this time of year among hunters; this subject could be considered for one of our weekly updates.

Finance and Budget
Lauren Jervik presented the September Financial Report. Ms. Killoren made a motion to accept the September Financial Report as presented subject to audit. Dr. Burrington seconded the motion, and the motion passed.

Contracts
1. CWCCI Service Delivery Capacity Expansion. Contract amount $26,432; with the allocation of tobacco tax dollars to CWCCI, there was an opportunity for local contractors to expand services to more women and to apply for funds to support the CWCCI Program. Contract dates cover
2. Air Quality Contract. Contract amount $61,843; EPCDHE will perform weekly and monthly maintenance of the Air Quality Monitoring stations located in El Paso County. Corrected contract dates are 1/1/06 to 12/31/06.
Mr. Suits made a motion seconded by Dr. Burrington to approve the two contracts as presented. The motion passed.

New Business
Extension of Susan G. Komen Grants.
Marilyn Bosenbecker, Program Manager of the Health Department's Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, discussed the extension. The extension is a result of working with different fiscal years. Ms. Killoren made a motion seconded by Dr. Burrington to apply for the extension of grants, and the motion passed.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities.
Ms. Bosenbecker presented a list of the activities in the community offered by partners in the Pikes Peak Breast Health Connection during October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Update on Avian Flu.
An overview of Avian Flu and the Department's emergency planning activities was presented by the Medical Directors and staff of the Health Department.

Discussion of President and Vice President of Board for 2006.
Mr. Sanford and Ms. Killoren will meet to determine the slate for 2006.

Adjourn
Ms. Thatcher made a motion seconded by Mr. Suits to adjourn the regular Board meeting at 4:50 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