Meeting Minutes
Towner County Public Health District
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 20TH, 2021
A special meeting of the Towner County Public Health District was held on January 20th, 2021 at 7:30am thru Zoom.
The following board members were present: Troy Senger, Matt Odermann, Valerie Pederson, David Lagein and Jessica Larson.
Also present were Jaylee Greenlee and Majusta Kleven.
Discussion was held of hiring of a full time nurse to help with foot care and assist with grants that we have been awarded. Jessica Larson made a motion to hire a registered nurse to help with foot care service and manage the substance abuse prevention grant as long as the public health is allocated the grant money and to perform other duties assigned by the director and assistant director. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. More discussion was held. Roll call was held. Jessica Larson - yes, Matt Odermann - no, Valerie Pederson - yes, Troy Senger - yes, David Lagein - yes. Motion Carried.
Discussion was held on increasing foot care fees. Matt Odermann made a motion to increase our foot care fee to $35.00. Troy Senger 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Matt Odermann made a motion that our next regular board meeting would be held on February 16th, 2021 at 6:00pm at Towner County Public Health.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18TH, 2020
A special meeting of the Towner County Public Health District was held on November 18th, 2020 at 12:00pm thru Zoom.
The following board members were present, David Lagein, Matt Odermann, Jessica Larson and Valerie Pederson. Absent was Troy Senger.
Also present were Majusta Kleven, Joni Morlock and Jaylee Greenlee.
Discussion was held on the Cares Act spending. The public health office is not handicap accessible, we could use a laundry unity to prevent transportation of potentially contaminated laundry items, the need to purchase PPE material and new office equipment. Discussion was held on purchasing a Cozy Cabin for isolated individuals without housing that need to quarantine.
Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the Cares Act proposal for budgeting for Towner County Public Health. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Matt Odermann made a motion to adjourn. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
OCTOBER 28TH, 2020
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held thru zoom on October 28th, 2020 at 7:00pm.
The following directors were present: Jessica Larson, Matt Oderman, David Lagin and Valerie Pederson. Absent was Troy Senger.
Also present were Majusta Kleven, Joni Morlock and Lori Beck.
David Lagein, president called the meeting to order.
Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the agenda. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Joni Morlock went over the financial report, We have received $17,000.00 from SOARS grant, $27,000.00 for COVID grant and we were awarded another $55,000.00 for COVID grant that was not part of the budget. We currently have $110,000.00 in our checking account.
Minutes from the previous meeting were read. Jessica Larson made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 21st meeting and September 30th special meeting. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the interim and assistant director operations were done. Majusta is training with Denice Hanson on immunizations. Trizetto information has been cleared. We will provide flu vaccine to any business that requested vaccines, we will need to reach out to the school. Majusta will work on getting billing up to date.
We didn't renew Leigh Porter's contract. We will continue foot care in Towner County and suspend foot care in Ramsey and Benson County. They would like to purchase an Auto-Kleve and 20 sets of foot care utensils, it would cost around $2,000.00 for utensils. Matt Odermann made a motion to suspend foot care when the weekly positivity rate is over 5%. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Facebook didn't fix the problem we had back in July, so a new Facebook account was created.
Grant update, we have $50,000.00 for Tobacco to spend, not the right time to utilize it. We received 25% less from the SOARS grant then what we asked for, and we didn't get any for the Community Prevention Grant.
Discussion was held on hiring of office manager to help with grants, books and office duties. Matt Odermann made a motion to advertise for full time office manager at a rate of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
We need to look at new equipment in office for COVID-19 new wave. At the last mass testing, 47 people were tested, they will discontinue the mass testing and will do drive by testing every Friday morning. The armory will be used for the testing.
We will continue collaboration with North Star school and mask wearing in the school and at practices.
Discussion was held on hiring casual staff for static testing and contract tracing. We have $55,888.00 in budget. Contract tracing needs to be done locally.
Majusta Kleven will not sign a contract but will go by employee contract.
The next meeting will be held on February 17th, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Matt Odermann made a motion to adjourn. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
September 30th, 2020
A special board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held through Zoom at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 30th, 2020.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, Troy Senger, Jessica Larson and David Lagein. Also present were Lori Beck and Joni Morlock.
David Lagein, President call the meeting to order.
Discussion was held on the hiring of Assistant Director of Towner County Public Health and the recommendations from the committee. Matt Odermann made a motion to hire Majusta Kleven and offer her $31.00 an hour with salary adjustment at 6 months on performance. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion carried.
Matt Odermann made a motion to approve adding Cari Hallaway to all bank accounts for the Towner County Public Health District. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on the COVID funds of around $200,000. and how to spend the funds. It was suggested to purchase an Ice Castle to be used for testing when the weather gets cold and to purchase sanitation material, mask and materials. Valerie Pederson made the motion that anything over $1,000.000 must have board approval to purchase. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion carried.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
July 21st, 2020
A special board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 5:45 pm, Wednesday, July 21st, 2020.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, Troy Senger, Jessica Larson and David Lagein. Also present were Kathy Benson, Marcie Plemel, Lori Beck, Brenda Bergsrud from Amachi and Joni Morlock.
David Lagein, President call the meeting to order.
Review of Interim Operations:
Denise Hanson will continue to do immunizations once a month. Discussion was held on contract tracing for COVID-19, Shawn will oversee Leigh Porter with the contract tracing and hours spent on it. No change to foot care. Discussion was held on social media and the Facebook page and not having access to it. In the future, we will try to have two administrators on the Facebook page. A lot of cleaning/maintenance needs to be completed at the office. WE will get a paddle lock for the generator and some electrical work need to be looked at.
Brenda Bergsrud was present to discuss options on the SOARS grant and getting an extension as the grant ends of 8/31/2020. Marcie Plemel will contact Brock at the State about the extension. We received the Tobacco Prevention Grant, it will run from July 1st, 2020 to June 20th, 2021. The Community Prevention grand will end September 30th.
Discussion was held on reimbursement of interim operations for Jessica Larson. We will have her keep track of her hours until a director can be hired and then reimburse her for her time.
The job description for Director of Public Health and Assistant Director were discussed. Jessica had two job descriptions for us to look at. Matt Odermann mad and motion to accept the job description as written with regards to preference. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion carried.
We will also inquiry to see if Barb Frydenlund, Director of Rolette County Public Health will help mentor for six months.
Discussion was held on establishing an interview committee and how long to leave the job application open. We will leave job application open until filed and the interview committee will consist of Jessica Larson, Joni Morlock, Barb Frydenlund, Lori Beck and Matt Odermann.
The 2021 Budget was reviewed. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the 2021 Budget as presented at 5 mills. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion carried.
Lori Beck is taking the lead on the COVID-19 testing on July 28th, which will be held at the North Star School parking lot. She has various people to help her and will have testing for 250 people.
Next regular meeting will be help on August 19th, 2020 at 5:45 pm.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn. Troy Senger 2nd it. Motion carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
July 15th, 2020
A special board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:15 am, Wednesday, July 15th, 2020.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, Troy Senger, Jessica Larson and David Lagein. Also present were Kathy Benson and Sherry Walters.
David Lagein, President call the meeting to order.
2021 Budget was presented. Discussion was held on budget, COVID-19 grant money and staff issues.
Jessica Larson made a motion to table 2021 Budget and hold a special meeting to go over the budget. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion carried.
Discussion was held on the director's position and concerns.
At 8:15 am, Valerie Pederson had to leave the meeting.
Jessica Larson made a motion to terminate Sherry Walters as public health director effective immediately and to pay benefit package of her salary for one month and her earn vacation. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Roll call was taken, Matt Odermann - yes, Jessica Larson - yes, Troy Senger - yes, David Lagein - yes. Motion carried.
Matt Odermann made a motion to appoint Jessica Larson as the point of contact person until the next scheduled meeting. Troy Senger 2nd it. Motion carried.
The board appointed David Lagein to the signature card at First State Bank of Cando and to remove Sherry Walters.
Matt Odermann made a motion to adjourn. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
May 13th, 2020
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:30 am, Wednesday, May 13th, 2020.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, Troy Senger, Jessica Larson and David Lagein. Also present were Denise Hanson, Kathy Benson and Sherry Walters.
David Lagein, Present called the meeting to order.
Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the agenda. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the minutes. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the minutes. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the financial report and paying the bills from February 18th thru May 8th, 2020. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
There was no Environmental Health Report.
Denice Hanson gave a report. All the medical and Medicare billing is up to date. A report was submitted on the SOR grant.
The administrator report was given by Sherry Walters. Foot care will start in May with new policy and procedures in regard to COVID-19.
Old Business:
It was decided to go with a credit card versus a debit card.
The Workforce Safety premium audit was received and there are no errors or omission by TCPHD payroll reporting. The audit was conducted via email and phone interview as the WSI auditor was working from home. The North Dakota State audit was completed in February for the fiscal years 2017 and 2018. We are waiting for the final report.
New Business:
Sherry Walters gave a brief update on COVID-19 policies and procedures and what activities she has been busy with in regards to COVID-19.
Discussion was held on few issues that had been brought up at the commissioner meeting in regards to public health..
Discussion was held on extending Denice Hanson to 5 days per week. Sherry Walters and Kathy Benson will put together costs for budgeting, it will be levy dollars. It was suggested that it would be temporary, however, for Denice Hanson to resign from her other position, she needs more of a long term plan. Sherry Walters is to draft up an extended job description. Then the board will review, discuss and decide through email correspondence in the next couple of weeks.
Next meeting will be held of August 20th, 2020.
Troy Senger made a motion to adjourn. Jessica Larson 2nd. it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 19th, 2020
Present: Troy Senger, Matthew Odermann, David Lagein, Kathy Benson and Sherry Walters.
Absent: Jessica Larson and Valerie Pederson.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman, David Lagein.
Agenda review-added Smoke Free Resolution to the agenda. Motion Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to accept amended agenda.
Minutes reviewed: Discussion re: previous adopted minutes. Motion: Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to accept the minutes as presented.
Review of Financials: Review of checks listing and deposits from November 20, 2019 through December 1st, 2019. 2019 Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet was reviewed. Motion by Matt Odermann to approve the budget adjustment of $4,744.99 to cover operating loss and to transfer funds from the OLD SPR SIG Grant Unused funds to retained earnings. Seconded by Troy Senger. Motion Passed.
Checks and deposit listing reviewed as presented from January 1st - February 19th, 2020. Motion by Matt Oderman to approve and pay all bills and deposits. Seconded by Troy Senger. Motion Passed.
Reports:
Environmental health and Administrator Reports are reviewed. Motioned by Troy Senger and seconded by Matt Odermann to approve travel as presented in the Administrators report only approving the Wisconsin Footcare conference for the Foot Care Nurse as this was her preferred.
Old Business:
On Site sewer/waste regulation reviewed. No public comment or concerns were submitted or voiced. Motioned by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to adopt the One Site Sewer policy. Motion passed.
New Business: Reviewed Credit Card application options and concerns. Motioned by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to go with P-Card options with policies in place re: protection and employee monitoring/use.
Audit results were not in yet.
Smoke free resolution of support. Motioned by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to support this resolution.
Motion by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to adjourn the meeting.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 20th, 2019
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:30 am, Wednesday, November 20th, 2019.
The following directors were present: Matt Odermann, Troy Senger, Candace Carlson, Sherry Walters and Jessica Larson arrived later.
David Lagein, Present called the meeting to order.
Motion by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to accept the agenda as presented. Motion passed.
Minutes were reviewed from August and September meetings. Motion by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to adopt minutes from August 21st, 2019 and September 30th, 2019 as presented. Motion passed.
Public meeting opened for comments re: revisions to TCPHD on Sewer Systems policy. No comments were received by the TCPHD office and no visitors present for public comments. Motion by Troy Senger and seconded by Matt Odermann to close public hearing. Motion passed.
Financials were reviewed and Foot Care reports reviewed. Discussion was held that a letter was sent to the TC on Aging re: the approval of our budget and are still waiting to hear from them. Deposit detail and budget year to date report. Requested by David Lagein that the additional budget numbers for the additional staff and grant money from the SOR grant be shared at the next meeting. Motion by Matt Odermann and seconded by Jessica Larson to accept the reports as presented and approval to pay bills as presented in the check detail. Motion passed.
Information Sheet re: increased costs for a 32 hour per week benefited foot care nurse were presented. Also discussed the increased days offered which is at least once a month, but now have the opportunity to add more if need is there to support. Motion by Troy Senger and seconded by Matt Odermann to approve and support the second food care position for the year time frame and support (eg. Aquatic) the hiring of the Prevention Team Leader for the SOR grant which term position that dependent on grant funding. Motion passed.
Environmental Health reports reviewed and Candace Carlson was there to update re: letter being sent regarding a tanning salon and to define/describe the categories listed. Discussion was held re: letters for agreements signed when sewer inspection for property sale was unpermitted or pre-permit required time. Concerns from board on conveyed wording and possible consequences that may occur to both seller and buyer. Candace Carlson will review for changes.
Administrator's report was in the packet. Discussion was held re: tobacco grant and Leigh Porter being TTS as well and being in the office on Fridays for cessation and vaccination services.
Discussion re: SOR grant and the funding amount of just over $182,000.00. Letter of declination from Heartview Foundation to partner with TCPHD was also reviewed. Amachi from Devils Lake did sign an MOU revolving around peer support services and increasing peer supports in Towner County. A good discussion was held re: barriers and new staff.
Revised Sewer document was reviewed. Candace Carlson shared that there was a line in the document that needed to be revised relating to a failure requiring the entire replacement of the system. Motion by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to approve travel to Kentucky seminar that addresses all areas under our SOR grant. This seminar occurs in December. No one attended any out of state trainings for the SOR grant since last meeting.
The County Audit and thus TCPHD audit is this week and as a result, Sherry has not connected with Joni on how the County would assist TCPHD to cover the functions that Kathy Benson does. Kathy recently told Sherry Walters that Joni Morlock has asked her to stay through April. This function would be keeping funding clarified, and the necessary reports and accounting/tax practices being followed.
Next meeting will be held on February 19th, 2020.
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David Lagein, President Sherry Walters, Acting Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
September 20th, 2019
@ 7:30am
Discussion began re: SOAR grant application and deliverables as 2 Board members were present and 3rd would be arriving shortly. The award was for $185,083.00 vs the application amount of $189,483.00. Marci Plemel will check with State on this, but the difference can be taken from remodel line item. Plans re: recovery support, peer support and Care coordination, recovery housing, supporting TCMC with their MAT coordinator position were also reviewed. Heartview is also a partner and discussion was held as to how this possible new hire would be able to engage and partner with Heartview.
Motion: Matt Odermann and seconded by Jessica Larson that TCPHS accept the State Opioid Response Grant. Motion Carried.
Discussion re: new hire and lack of success for engaging a Footcare person to assist with those duties. The term position limitation has made it difficult to engage current casual staff. Discussion of increased cost and effects on Footcare budget and flexibility of adding extra days. Sherry was asked to have some numbers at the regular board meeting in November.
Discussion re: having a 3rd signature to have on hand in case other 2 authorized persons are not available. Motion Matt Odermann and seconded by David Lagein that Jessica Larson be added to the signature authority list. Motion Carried.
Special meeting adjourned with next meeting being November 20, 2019.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
August 21st, 2019
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:00am, Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
The following directs were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, Troy Senger and David Lagein. Also present were Denice Hanson and Sherry Walters. Absent was Jessica Larson.
David Lagein, President called the meeting to order. Valerie Pederson made a motion to approve the agenda. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the minutes. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the minutes. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the financial report and paying the bills from May 15, 2019 to August 21, 2019. Troy Senger 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Environmental Health Report included sewer code proposals and review of current fees. We will have the first meeting in November in conjunction with regular health board meeting for sewer ordinance updating.
The administrator report was given by Sherry. The tobacco grant has been submitted and accepted, the grant amount is $42,589.00. We plan to advertise our cessation services in the upcoming months. We have patches, procedures and standing orders.
We received $2,867.00 for EPR/HAN funding.
There will be a new Community Prevention Grant and we have to pick one strategy. In talking with the Sheriff's department it was decided to go with Marijuana. The state is okay with this but we need data to support it.
They attended Grand Forks Public meeting about their Syringe Service Program. We continue to provide naloxone, naloxone training and tracking naloxone use.
We continue to put messaging in the Reaper and on Facebook page regarding Safe medication disposal and opioid messaging.
There is a conference in Miami regarding meth, cocaine and other drugs in November and Sherry would like to send someone. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the out of state travel for someone to attend the conference in Miami. Troy Senger 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Our VFC inspection needs to be scheduled.
The immunization grant is $1,000.00 with an additional grant for $10,000.00 written by Denice to focus on flu vaccination.
A new regional networking grant funding plan was submitted by the collaborative for this year with increased needs to be met but no funding changes.
New Business
New grant is SOAR, which is just more then $71,000.00. Marci has been working hard on this grant.
A nice thank you note was received from Dr. Petty.
Marci has been working with Kathy Benson to assist with financials.
Next meeting will be held on November 20, 2019.
Matt Odermann made a motion to adjourn. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 11th, 2019
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:30am, Wednesday, June 11, 2019.
The following directs were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, Jessica Larson and David Lagein. Absent was Troy Senger.
Also present were Kathy Benson and Sherry Walters.
David Lagein, President called the meeting to order.
Review of the minutes from May 15, 2019. Valerie Pederson made a motion to approve the minutes. Jessica Larson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials. Went over 2020 budget. Jessica Larson made a motion to approve the 2020 budget. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Old Business
We went over the sewer code proposals. Matt Odermann made a motion that we propose to follow the state review board work group codes. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Next meeting will be held on August 21, 2019 at 7:30am.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
May 15th, 2019
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:30am, Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann and David Lagein. Also present were Kathy Benson, Denice Hanson and Sherry Walters. Absent were Dr. Petty and Troy Senger.
David Lagein, President called the meeting to order.
Review of the minutes. Valerie Pederson made a motion to approve the minutes with the change of $1700.00 to $170.00 of uncollected debt, (there were 3 accounts receivable invoices from November & December 2017 of $012.00, $34.00 and $34.00). Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the financial report and paying the bills from February 21, 2019 to May 15, 2019. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion carried.
We reviewed the 2018 Profit and Loss Budget and proposed 2020 Budget.
Candace Carlson and Allan McKay were present for Environmental Health Report. The pool had 100% compliance. Discussion was held on the sewer regulations. There is an on-line training for homeowners to watch.
The administrator report was given by Sherry. There was failure legislatively to address any of the e-cig or ENDS devices and zero movement on tax. Sherry was able to gain her Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification in December by attending a state sponsored training with Mayo educators, but was not able to get Denice into one.
On EPR/HAN funding, we were told there is level funding and small amount of increase from some additional assessment about opioid resources in the communities. Our office played a significant role in helping facilitate and plan the emergency exercise in Rock Lake on April 6.
Sherry continues to work with our Community Prevention Grant and will focus on underage drinking. The opioid grant has ended and we have hired a person for a 1 year term to help with community assessment, identifying community resources and recovery needs with the balance from this grant.
They did hold first community event.
The immunization grant has been used up, the levy funds strongly support this activity.
A new regional networking grant funding plan was submitted by the collaborative for this year with increased needs to be met but no funding changes.
Old Business
Dr. Petty has moved and his position needs to be replaced. He has been a great advocate for public health. Dr. Mark Peterson has consented to be our medical director.
Denise is only working part-time for foot care with her hand concerns. Sherry and Majusta are having to fill in. We are in need of someone for foot care. They have to be a licensed RN.
New Business
New grant is SOAR, which is more then $71,000.00. The new person will be able to help with this as well. One of the main focuses will be supporting efforts for good recovery housing options here as well as trying to increase community support. We have a need for supportive housing so that they have even more support in those early phases of recovery and out patient to follow up.
We welcome Marcine Plemel to our staff as she fills in the Community Coordinator position and other duties as assigned.
Next meting will be held on August 21, 2019 at 7:30am.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 14, 2018
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:30am, Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
The following directors were present: Matt Odermann, David Lagein, Dr. Petty and Troy Senger. Also present was Sherry Walters.
President, David Lagein called the meeting to order.
Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the agenda with additions. Dr. Petty seconded the motion and motion was carried.
Review of the minutes: minutes from last meeting were reviewed. Motion by Matt Odermann and seconded by Troy Senger to approve the minutes. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials: motion by Matt Odermann and seconded by Dr. Petty to approve the financial report and paying of bills from August 11, 2018 through November 14, 2018. Motion was seconded by Dr. Petty and motion carried.
2018 Profit/Loss Budget performance was reviewed along with the Ramsey County and owner County Footcare budge performance.
The administrator report was given by Sherry Walters. She reviewed the criteria and progress of her current grants as well as the new opioid grant. Information sharing about the e-cigs and other terminology was shared along with addiction and Parents lead resources.
Regionals EPR meeting was held yesterday and there will be updating of conferencing equipment to be "cloud" based. This may affect the current internet as this currently is through the T1 line and through the State. This may be extra cost to the office as may need to get through the local provider.
Environmental Health reports from July through September were reviewed. Lake Region District Health has been asked to compare and report changes between their sewer regulations and the State Code.
Lake Region District Health will be reviewing and updating their code to better align to the State Code in January. Sherry asked them to attend the February 2019 Health Board meeting to share these changes.
New Business
A quick review of preemption with discussion and review of what that would mean to our local public health and local communities. A discussion was held about an anti-preemption motion or resolution of support. Sherry will bring more information to the next meeting.
Discussion was held about those member whose term was due to expire: David Lagein and Valerie Pederson. Sherry will check with Val to see if she would be willing to serve another term and if so, Sherry with submit the names to the County Auditor for the Commissioners to approve.
A discussion was also held regarding having an additional signature person for the checks and no one had replaced the previous Board member who had this role. This would then have another person available in case of one of the two current signers were unavailable.
The meeting was adjourned after the completion of the community surveys. Next meeting will be held February 20, 2019
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David Lagein, President Sherry Walters, Substitute Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
August 15, 2018
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:30am, Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
Dr. Petty made a motion to approve the agenda. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, David Lagein, Dr. Petty and Troy Senger. Also present were Kathy Benson, Denice Hansen, Sherry Walters.
David Lagein, Present called the meeting to order.
Review of the minutes. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the minutes. Troy Senge 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the financial report and paying the bills from May 16 to August 15, 2018. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
We reviewed the 2018 budget year to date and balance sheet.
Candace Carlson was present for LR Environmental Health. She explained how they are trying to develop statewide sewer regulations. It was suggested that they have an on-line video that homeowners can watch to install their own. We will review sewer draft at the November meeting.
The pool inspection was completed two times during the season, the pool is in need of repairs for the deck, it was suggested they contact Kristi McDonald from Sarles as they just replaced their pool.
The administrator report was given by Sherry. We have our Tobacco grant for this year and we did not expend the contracted amount over the past year. There will be SYNAR visits beginning which will check retail businesses for sales to minors. Sherry with be attending the Smokeless Tobacco conference in October, which is in California.
The EPR regional meeting will be held later this month. FIT testing of nursing staff has been completed this year. FIT testing tests the proper for of H1N1 masks.
The substance abuse community prevention grant is about $69,000.00. The Sheriff's and law enforcement statewide are working on implementing a Statewide anonymous tip text line with the focus on drug crimes. It is called Project Stand Up.
WIC continues to come every 2 months. There will be a car seat check with WIC day in September.
We are in the process of reviewing our fee list for private pay/cash transactions. It will likely be updated and may include a fee for printing an immunization certificate. We are also working on getting billing running through Electronic Health Record, which we hope to have in place by flu season.
Denice's hard work paid off with receiving an award for our Shingles Immunization Rate Award. The shingles vaccinations is available.
Old Business
The Footcare income and expense budgets were reviewed. A special meeting was held in June and Sherry also attended the July county commissioners meeting.
New Business
The prevention video will be table until the next meeting.
Next meeting will be held on November 21, 2018 at 7:30am.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
May 16, 2018
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County memorial Bldg in Cando, ND at 7:30am, Wednesday, May 16, 2018.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Matt Odermann, David Lagein and Dr. Petty.
Absent was Troy Senger. Also present were Kathy Benson, Denice Hansen, Sherry Walters and guest Chuck Paulson.
David Lagein, Present called the meeting to order.
Review of the minutes. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the minutes for regular meeting on February 21 and special meeting on March 21. Dr. Petty 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the financial report and paying the bills from February 21 to May 15, 2018. Dr. Petty 2nd it. Motion Carried.
The 2019 proposed budget was reviewed. Valerie Pederson made a motion to approve the proposed 2019 Budget. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
The administrator report was given by sherry. There was a quarterly meeting for Tobacco the end of April, the quit line entities were there with great discussion. They continue to check and educate regarding compliance with ND smoke free law.
The EPR regional meeting with be held May 15 in Devils Lake. The state wide call/IVN was on May 8 and they are unsure about grant funding for the next year.
The substance abuse community prevention grant is about $69,000.000 and runs from November 1 through October 30. There was a collaboration between TCMC and Heartview that funded 4 people to attend the RX SUMMIT in Atlanta. There was a community take back event ant the end of April.
Sherry found out that the states got money from CDC to purchase Narcan. She is working on getting reimbursed and purchasing more.
WIC continues to come every 2 months. Denice has helped with some baby sitting training this week at NDSU.
They are scheduled for our VFC site visit and evaluation at the end of this month.
The Footcare income and expense budgets were reviewed.
New Business
Matt Odermann attended the on-site technical review board. They are pushing for standardized failed system state wide.
Next meeting will be held on August 15, 2018 at 7:30am.
Dr. Petty made a motion to adjourn. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
March 21st, 2018
A special meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Building in Cando, ND at 7:30am, Wednesday, March 21st, 2018.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Troy Senger, Matt Odermann and David Lagein.
Absent was Dr. Petty.
Dave Lagein, Preside called the meeting to order.
Discussion was held on the Environmental Health Services agreement. We would like to see some updating of the on site sewer ordinance, to see clearer definition of a failed system, and to also review the current appeals process to ensure that it is clear and is a local based process.
Matt Odermann made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding To Provide Environmental Health Services with LR Health District Agreement. Troy Senger 2nd it. Motion Carried.
It was also brought up that there is an on site sewer septic review board, we would like to know what this group's function is.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn.
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David Lagein, President Valerie Pederson, Secretary
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
February 21st, 2018
A regular board meeting of the board of directors of the Towner County Public Health District was held in the Towner County Memorial Building in Cando, ND at 7:30am, Wednesday, February 21st, 2018.
The following directors were present: Valerie Pederson, Troy Senger and Matt Odermann. Absent were David Lagein and Dr. Petty.
Troy Senger, Vice President called the meeting to order.
We welcomed Matt Odermann as new board member.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to approve the agenda. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Minutes of the last meeting were presented. Valerie Pederson mad a motion to approve the minutes. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Review of the financials. Matt Odermann made a motion to approve writing off a bill of $80.00 as uncollectable. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjust the 2017 Budget by $1069.78. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to approve paying the bills from November 15th, 2017 to February 8th, 2018. Matt Odermann 2nd it. Motion Carried.
Sherry had a copy of the audit that was complete.
The administrator report was given by Sherry. Denice and Sherry attended the Tobacco Free ND meeting. The EPR meeting was just held in Cando on February 13th, there are some upcoming training's and laptop exercises sponsored by the ND Department of Health. The community prevention grand is up and running, a coordinator has been hired and media campaign has been finalized. There is a prevention video that has been shown to the North Star staff. There was not enough time for it to be shown to the Health District board at this time. The emergency response entities have all been trained in administering Nasal Narcan/Naloxone. Discussion was held on using TCPHD funds to purchase initial doses for first responders. Matt Odermann mad a motion to approve with Sherry proceeding with execution with purchasing Narcan through Neumann Drug for the First Responders. Valerie Pederson 2nd it. Motion Carried.
They have done vision screening 2nd and 4th graders and preschool screening is scheduled for February 21st. The school vaccination requirements have changed and are going to require MCV4 vaccine when entering 11th grade. The foot care income and expense budgets were presented for 2017 for Towner and Ramsey County.
Old Business
The environmental health service agreement was discussed. We will table until we can hold a special meeting and more discussion can be held before approving.
Office remodeling has restarted.
New Business
Review of Hi Tech and Fraud policies.
Next meeting will be held on May 16th, 2018 at 7:30am.
Valerie Pederson made a motion to adjourn.
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Troy Senger, Vice President Valerie Pederson, Secretary