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Faris — .Lamar County Zeafth Department 400 West Sherman Street Paris, Texas 75460 E Voice: 903-785-4561 " www.parisia!varhealth.com a Minutes of Regular Meeting Paris - Lamar County Board of Health The Paris - Lamar County Board of Health held a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. In attendance were Dr. Rick Erickson, Dr. Keith House, Mrs. Kristi Head, Dr. William George, and Dr. Mark Gibbons. Not in attendance were Dr. Lav Singh and Mr. William Collins. Others in attendance were Mrs. Gina Prestridge, Ms. Cheryl Johnson, Mrs. Carla Rhodes, Mrs. Nita Johnson, Mrs. Rebecca Sanders and Mr. Gene Anderson. Meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Dr. Erickson. Dr. Erickson called the meeting to order in open session at 5:34 p.m. Dr. Gibbons made the motion and was seconded by Mrs. Head that minutes from the January 21St, 2014 meeting be approved. Mrs. Prestridge advised the board members that she had spent approximately $110,000.00 of the DSRIP money to pay off the construction note and only the 20 -year lease is remaining for approximately $105,000.00., then after the 20- years, we can lease for $1.00 a year. Mrs. Prestridge also requested that the PLCHD and WIC employees be granted 10 hours of Holiday leave since they work 10 hour days and the board application was changed to reflect two consecutive three -year staggered terms. All members voted to accept these changes. Dr. Erickson made the motion and was seconded by Dr. House to approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with changes to section 1.2, 1.3, and 6.3. (1.2 — remove "who shall resided in the County for a period of three years or more preceding their appointment", 1.3 — remove "or employee" from be related to an elected official or employee, and 6.3 — delete this entire section.) Dr. House made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Erickson to accept the ILA with these changes and then to provide a copy to the City of Paris and Lamar County with an effective date at the end of this fiscal year on September 30th. All members accepted. Mrs. Prestridge advised that Cheryl Johnson will take over the Payroll responsibilities and Mrs. Prestridge will take over the Accounts Payable responsibilities. Dr. Erickson made the motion and was seconded by Mrs. Head to give Mrs. Prestridge and Ms. Johnson a stipend pay of $78.00 per week to cover these extra responsibilities with DRSIP money and also accept the accounting policies and procedures. McClanahan and Holmes, CPA, will be conducting monthly, quarterly and annual audits. All members approved. Mrs. Prestridge advised we will have three members with expiring terms in June 2014 and also Dr. Singh has given a written letter of resignation. Board will decide when to advertise for the openings. Longevity pay will continue at $4.00 per month times years of service. Longevity pay for civil service employees must be paid on every check.