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EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES Executive session opened at 1:00 P.M. Quorum was present with Dr. Fetner. Gene Anderson was asked to join us. Gene stated we were operating on $87,987.00 as of June, 1992. He stated that all our state money was not in. He said we may need to increase the amounts of fees at the health department. Dr. Strom asked Gene to do a projection on increased funds if more people were seen and more services were provided. Dr. Strom explained the Paris Health Services had a windfall of $70,000.00 to start their operation. As soon as their funds run out they will close their doors. Many of the people going there will return to the health department for services. Dr. Strom said -the board is aware that the health department needs a:larger building. The board unanamously agreed to offer Dr. Beachley $125,000.00 total package yearly. We provide malpractice extra. A 1 year contract would be feasible. Dr. Moseley stated an official letter should be sent to Dr. Fetner from the board with an explanation why she was excluded from the meetings. Everyone agreed. Dr. Beachley was invited in to executive session at 1:25 P.M. He asked questions about insurance. He would keep own liability and we provide malpractice insurance. Next, he asked about health insurance. Gene explained the city employees are covered by Blue Cross, but the spouse's insurance is separate. Dr. Beachley said he has medicare. He then asked about the services we provide at the health department. I explained the types of services we offer. He asked if other counties come to.us for services. Dr. Strom explained that Delta, Red River, and Fannin Counties wish to be included, but that we need a co- ordinator to work with Dr. Crowder, Region 7, and Austin to help us get more money. Dr. Beachley said he would visit Dr. Crowder soon. He also will check to see if his insurance will cover him working prenatal clinics when Dr. Fetner is absent. He asked about moving allowances. Gene said this could be managed. T.K. Haynes, Latricia Miller, and Anthony Bethel joined the meet- ing at 1:45 P.M. Anthony asked the board to talk to Dr. Fetner about doing 3 prenatal clinics a week instead of 2. Dr. Strom a- greed to talk to her. The board asked Dr. Beachley if he would join us in 4 weeks. He agreed to give a 4 week notice of resignation to his job in Dal- las. He will come to Paris next Tuesday to visit the health de- partment that morning and tour the jail that evening. Meeting adjourned at 1:47 P.M.