08/18/2025 MinutesParris—Lamer County Health District
400 lest Sherman Street, Paris, Texas 75480-5545
Health District: (903) 785-4561 and Fax: (903) 737-0978
•"�" Women, Infant and Children (WIC): ): (903) 784-1411 and Fax: (903) 784-1442
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Paris -Lamar County Board of Health Regular Meeting
The Paris -Lamar County Board of Health held a regular session on
Monday, August 18th, 2025.
Board Member's Name e -
In Attendance
Not in Attendance
**** ant
x
Mrs. Kristen Prater
Dr. Bart Hays
X
Dr. Amy Hughes
Dr. Myers Hurt III
x
Ms. Mitzie Pirtle
X
Dr. Russell Putnam
Others in Attendance were -
Mr . Gina Prestridge, Executive Director
Miss Cheryl Ding, Administrative Assistant
X
Dr. Amanda Green, Medical Director
Mrs. Angela "Kristen" Prater was sworn in under oath and signed the Statement
of Elected /Appointed Officer and Oath of Office before Miss Cheryl King, Notary
Public. Mrs. Prater was advised of the required training, and certificates that are
due within the next 90 days.
Dr. Walker Putnam made a motion and was seconded by Dr. Bart Hays to convene
into open session at 5:29 p.m.
Motion Carried. 5 y ys, o rays.
Dr. Myers Hurt Iii rade a motion and was seconded by Ir. Bart Hays to approve
prior meeting minutes.
Motion carried. 5 yys, o nays,
Mrs. Gina Prestridge presented the board members with a public information
request from Joseph Cotton with Cotton Engineering requesting information
about Norstar located at 5500 FM 38 in Brookston, Texas. Dr. Walker Putnam and
Paris - Lamar County Board of Health limber
Chairman - Dr. Walker Putnam (Z040-Z0Z3,ZOZ3-202fi-FbW) Vice -Chairman - Dr. Myers Hurt III pnz-2025, wzwoae s Fj,,,ii Secretary - Susan Be Ilene ping ou, Zo2Z-
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Mrs. Gina Prestridge signed the request and Mrs. Caressha Milton emailed the
survey drafts by Bob Ricks for that address.
Dr. Putnam presented the board members with an application from Kristi Graham
to fill the vacant spot of Susan Davis. Dr. Hurt made the motion to accept the
application and was seconded by Dr. Hays.
Motion carried. 5 yays, 0 nays.
Mrs. Mitzie Pirtle and Dr. Bart Hays reviewed and approved the First Federal bank
statement(s) ending in:
June 2025
Mrs. Prestridge advised the board members that the Certificate of Deposit will be
maturing on August 26, 2025. Dr. Putnam made the motion to deposit the
interest into current checking account and open another Certificate of Deposit in
the amount of $200,000.00. with Dr. Hurt seconding the motion. Dr. Putnam
advised to research the best interest rate for the Certificate of Deposit.
Motion carried. 5 yays, 0 nays.
Mrs. Prestridge advised the board members that she will be hiring a PA or FNP to
work 3-4 days contract labor per week and the Current FNP will be able to work 2
days a week as contract labor.
Mrs. Prestridge advised the board members that the Paris -Lamar County Health
District has the first option to purchase the north portion of our current building if
the Horizon House moves out or (eaves their current address. Board members will
consider if it becomes available.
Ms. Prestridge advised that the Paris -Lamar County Health District total liabilities
and equity is approximately $2,979,000.
Next QUARTERLY meeting will be either
Monday, October 20t'', 2025
Monday, November 17t", 2025, or
December 15th, 2025,
5:30 p.m.
Paris - Lamar County Board of Health Members
Chairman - Dr. Walker Putnam (Zona-2023.2023-aox6#Rmi) Vice -Chairman - Dr. layers Hurt III (2022-2029,2025-2028d FI"I) Secretary - Susan Bellene (2019-Z022.2022-
2025-ftul) Mitzie Pirtle (ZOZ0-2023.2023•20Z6aFlml) Susan Davis (UZZ-2025.2U25-202WInal) Dr. Amy Hughes (2022-2025.2025-ZU 8=FhuI) Dr. Bart Hags (2023-20U,ZOZ6-2024=F1nal)
New business to be discussed at the next meeting include electing new Chairman,
Vice -Chairman, Secretary, and 2 members to review bank statements.
Dr. Hart rade the motion and was seconded by lir. Hays for the meeting to be
adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Motion carried. 5 gays, 0 nays.
Respectfully submitted by:
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At the December 1 1" 2025 Board of Health Meeting, Dr. Hurt made the motion and Dr. Hays seconded the motion for the PL HD board approved
igUft 1 , minutes to be submitted to the City Clerk in the City Hall Annex, located at 150 S,E, 1rt Street, Paris, Texas, for fling.
Motion carried 5 yah■ md 0 nq.
Paris - Lamar County Board of Health Members
Chairman - Dr. Walker Putnam (2om n23,2Pz3-202&-nUI) Vice -Chairman - Dr. Myers Hurt IlI (Zo22-202542025-2028Secretary- Susan Banana (zing.zo2z,2423•
2025■Flaal) Mitzie Pirde {2024-ZOZ3,2023.2OZ6vFlaal} Susan Davis (2022-2025, 2025.UZIOnFimi) Dr. Amy ] ughes (2022.2VZ5,Z025.29ZS-Flosl) Dr. Hart Hay's (2023-2026,2026-ZO2q*Flnaq