02/16/2021 MinutesParis—Lamar County Health District
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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)
• Accumulation of Vacation Hours due to COVID/short staffed — Gina Prestridge asked board to consider allowing additional
vacation hours this year to be rolled over for one additional year. Dr. Marc White made the motion and was seconded by
Dr. Russell Putnam. Motion carried. 6 yays, 0 nays.
• Reports
a. Prior Month(s) Monthly Report — 654 Health District patients seen in Dec.
b. Prior Month(s) Clinic Numbers — 1,666 COVID and Health District patients seen in Jan.
C. Prior Month(s) Treasurer's Report, Profit and Loss — n/a
• New business to be placed on next agenda for discussion — none.
4. Time and place of next meeting will be Monday, March 15`h, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
5. Adjourn meeting — Dr. Marc White made the motion and was seconded by Nancy Stallings for the meeting to be adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Motion carried. 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Respectfully submitted by:
Gina Prestridge
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At the April 19 , 2021 Board of Health Meeting, Nancy Stallings made the motion and was seconded by Mitzie Pirtle for the PLCHD board approved February 16, 2021 minutes to be
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submitted to the City Clerk in the City Hall Annex, located at 150 S.E. 1 Street, Paris, Texas, for filing. Motion carried 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Paris - Lamar County Board of Health Members
Chairman - Dr. Marc White (2016-2019,2019-202—i-1) Vice -Chairman - Dr Jay Carpenter (2018-2021,2021-202—i-1) Secretary - Susan Bellene (2019-2022,2022-20—Fiva1)
Nancy Stallings (zo15-zoi ,zo1>3-2021=Fi..I) Dr. Ross Williams (2019-2020,2020-2023= i-1) Mitzie Pirtle (2020-2023,2023-2026= i-1) Dr. Walker Putnam (2020-2023,2023-2026= i-1)