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Paris—Lamar County Health District 400 West Sherman Street, Paris, Texas 75460-5646 Health District: (903) 785-4561 and Fax: (903) 737-0978 Women, Infant and Children (WIC): (903) 784-1411 and Fax: (903) 784-1442 www.parislamarhealth.com Paris -Lamar County Board of Health Regular Meeting The Paris -Lamar County Board of Health held a regular session on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021. See the following chart for board members in attendance and not in attendance. Board Member's Name - In Attendance Not in Attendance Ms. Susan Bellene X Dr. Jay Carpenter X Ms. Mitzie Pirtle X Dr. Russell Putnam X Ms. Nancy Stallings X Dr. Marc White, Chairman X Dr. Ross Williams X Others in Attendance were - Gina Prestridge, Executive Director X Cheryl King, Administrative Assistant X 1. Convene into Open Session • Dr. Marc White called the meeting to order in open session at 5:33 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes from prior meeting(s). • Approval of 01-19-2021 minutes was postponed until the next meeting and will be reviewed along with the 02/16/2021 minutes and approved along with any necessary corrections. 3. Discuss and possible act on: • COVID-19 Updates — discussed that Paris -Lamar County Health District has been named a HUB and would be receiving approximately 1,000 doses of vaccine each week. Clinics set up for Fridays but could be more days depending on how much vaccine is received. • P1 Variant Issues — Gina Prestridge told the board about potential P1 Variant that she was notified of about 3 weeks ago. Case was sent to Austin for their investigation. • Local Funding Application for COVID activities — Gina Prestridge told board about local funding opportunities that she applied for regarding Covid expenditures. Funding through a foundation associated with First Federal Community Bank. • Dr. Putnam, Dr. Carpenter and Nancy Stallings mentioned giving Gina Prestridge a Hazard Pay Bonus for the yearlong work spent on Covid-19 activities. The board agreed to a 20% bonus on Gina's gross salary this past year. Nancy Stallings made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Jay Carpenter to give Gina Prestridge a 20% bonus. Motion carried. 6 yays, 0 nays. • Health District Departmental Updates — Gina Prestridge gave department updates stating despite COVID, it was normal business for all other departments. Paris - Lamar County Board of Health Members Chairman - Dr. Marc White (2015-2019,2019-2022=Fi-1) Vice -Chairman - Dr Jay Carpenter tz 2021,2021-202—i-1) Secretary - Susan Bellene (2019-2022,2022-2025=Fiva1) Nancy Stallings tzo15-zoi ,zo1>3-2021=Fi..I) Dr. Ross Williams (2019-2020, 2020-2023= i-1) Mitzie Pirtle (2020 2023,2023-2025= i-1) Dr. Walker Putnam (2020 2023,2023-2025= i-1)