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Paris —Lamar County Health District 400 West Sherman Street, Paris, Texas 75460 -5646 r` Health District: (903) 785 -4561 �y�«Nn Women, Infant and Children (WIC): (903) 784 -1411 H,uxx dsrwcr Fax: (903) 737 -0978 www.parislamarhealth.com Minutes of Regular Meeting Paris - Lamar County Board of Health The Paris - Lamar County Board of Health held a Regular meeting at 5:31 p.m. on Monday, May 18th, 2015. In attendance were Dr. Mark Gibbons, Mr. Bill Collins, Dr. William George, Dr. Keith House, Dr. Rick Erickson, and Mrs. Kristi Graham. Others in attendance were Mrs. Gina Prestridge and Ms. Cheryl Johnson. Dr. Lance Wyche was not in attendance. Mr. Collins called the meeting to order in open session at 5:31 p.m. Dr. Erickson made the motion and was seconded by Dr. George to approve the minutes from the prior meeting. All approved. Mrs. Gina Prestridge advised the board that she met with the City of Paris Fire Chief and City Manager and Mr. John Godwin has agreed to pay for the chemicals to spray for mosquitoes since we only spray inside the city limits. The Paris -Lamar County Health District will be responsible for paying the labor to spray. Chemicals have been given to several City of Paris departments to help distribute in standing water. Mrs. Prestridge advised that in May, the Paris -Lamar County Health District sent an eligibility clerk, a translator, and the community health coordinator to the Downtown Food Pantry to visit and begin screening for eligibility for the low- income program offered at the Health District. At the June visit, we will screen and attempt to schedule appointments. Mrs. Prestridge presented March printout showing that 1,480 patients had been seen at the WIC office, 444 patients had been seen at the health district, 6 septic complaints, and 53 restaurants inspections. Also, Mrs. Prestridge presented April printouts showing that 1,463 patients had been seen at the WIC office, 507 patients had been seen at the health district, 0 septic complaints, and 41 restaurants inspections. Mrs. Prestridge advised that we will need to see 1,000 patients, (not including immunization, flu, or tb patients) within the next 5 months to reach our quota and to be eligible to receive the next DSRIP payment. Mr. Collins nominated Dr. Mark Gibbons to serve another three -year term and was seconded by Dr. Keith House. All approved. Dr. Keith House nominated Ms. Nancy Stallings to replace Dr. George and was seconded by Ms. Kristi Graham. All approved. Kristi Graham turned in her resignation letter to resign effective May 19th, 2015, due to moving out of town. The board accepted her resignation letter. All approved. Dr. Rick Erickson nominated Mrs. Sharmila Franklin to complete the unexpired term of Ms. Kristi Graham and was seconded by Dr. Gibbons. All approved. or!r r r r VA