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Paris —Lamar County Health District 400 West Sherman Street, Paris, Texas 75460 -5646 Health District: (903) 785 -4561 Women, Infant and Children (WIC): (903) 784 -1411 Fax: (903) 737 -0978 -vv w. parislamanccalth.com Minutes of SPECIAL Meeting Paris - Lamar County Board of Health The Paris - Lamar County Board of Health held a SPECIAL meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23,d, 2014. In attendance were Dr. Mark Gibbons, Dr. Lance Wyche, Dr. Keith House, Dr. William George, Dr. Rick Erickson and Mrs. Kristi Graham. Others in attendance were Mrs. Gina Prestridge, Ms. Cheryl Johnson, Mrs. Carla Rhodes and Mrs. Nita Johnson. Mr. Bill Collins was not in attendance. Dr. Gibbons called the meeting to order in open session at 5:31 p.m. Dr. Gibbons made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Wyche to approve the minutes from prior meeting. All approved. Mrs. Prestridge advised that since the WIC grants end on 09 -30th, they are needed the clarification to the longevity and cost of living adjustment so she can submit her grant. Mrs. Prestridge advised that she research Texas Workforce Commission, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and several Federal Law websites regarding the full time and part time definition. There is some guidance but it is up to the individual organizations to define. It ranged from 1,000 hours in a 12 month period, to 30 hours a week being accepted as full time. Most of our employees work 40 -hours work weeks, we have a few that only work a few hours a week, but then we have 2 -3 that work an average of around 30 hours every week. Mrs. Prestridge presented a draft for the board to review and make changes. The longevity cutoff is September 30' and will be paid in October. The Board will vote annually on the amount to be paid for each month worked and if funds are available. Dr. Gibbons made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Wyche to approve the C.O.L.A./ Longevity Policy as written. All approved. The next meeting will be on the 211t of October, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Paris - Lamar County Health District. Dr. Gibbons made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Erickson for the meeting to be adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Cheryl D. Johnson Chety%J. 9aknson Approval motion made by and seconded by at the December 15th, 2014 meeting.