Public Health Board Committee Meeting Minutes


Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Place: ETN Room

Present: Haugen, White, Schlender, Midthun, Clement

Absent: Earl, Kriegl

Also Present: Muhlenbeck, Konkel, Bodendein

Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. By Haugen and compliance with the open meeting law was noted.

Moved by White, seconded by Schlender to adopt the agenda, removing item "C - Appearance by Walter Clark, Bioterrorism Coordinator" under "Departmental Updates".
Motion carried.

Moved by White, seconded by Clement to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2004 meeting.
Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

There were no communications

BUSINESS ITEMS:

Muhlenbeck presented "Form 1" of the 2005 budget to the Board of Health for approval. White requested that a short term goal about cardiovascular health be added for 2005. Moved by White, seconded by Schlender to approve the "Form 1" of the 2005 budget with the addition of a short term goal regarding cardiovascular health.
Motion carried.

DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES:

Moved by Midthun, seconded by Schlender to add the monthly reports to the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried.

Moved by White, seconded by Clement to approve the June vouchers, totaling $13,839.10.
Motion carried.

Discussion following regarding the County becoming Agents of the State for Inspections of licensed establishments. Muhlenbeck handed out a grid showing what each agent/County currently charges and who has tax levy in the program and who does not. Muhlenbeck also informed the Board that the Hotel and Restaurant Association will be invited along with its members and the Tavern League and their members to the next Board meeting as Liebman will have the ordinances completed at that time. It is expected that the County Board will get the resolution in September.

Konkel and Muhlenbeck presented information on the need to reclassify Konkel's position to an office manager. Discussion followed. Moved by White, seconded by Haugen to approve reclassifying Konkel's position from "Accounting Assistant" to "Office Manager".
Motion carried.

Haugen updated the Board on WALHDAB issues.

Next Board of Health meeting is set for August 11, 2004.

Moved by White, seconded by Schlender to adjourn.
Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted: Rose White, Secretary