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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.
The next meeting will be on the 18th March, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Paris - Lamar County Health
Department.
Mrs. Head made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Erickson for the meeting to be adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Cheryl D. Johnson
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Approval motion made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Dr. Gibbons at the March 18th, 2014 meeting.
Board of Health minutes 201401 -21 Special Meeting (needing approval)