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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2264IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES OCTOBER 5.1999 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Health Director Ray Rabe, Health Administrative Officer Bill Griffith, County Assessor Brent Weisner, Tax Collector Joe Ketchie, Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Haire. HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: Health Director Ray Rabe and Administrative Officer Bili Griffith described seven health department requests. Some comments made were: Request to Apply for a Minority Health Grant: Rabe said there had been a significant increase in Hispanic or Latino visits at the health department. He said that in 1996 there were 114 average per month Hispanic contacts in the Womens, Infants & Children's Program (WIC) compared to 243 in 1999. Rabe asked for permission to apply for $10,000 in state funding to be used for an educational/planning conference about minority needs in November of this year. Mr. Rabe said no county funds were needed for the grant; however, staff time would be used. Commissioner Fortner asked if the WIC participants lived in Iredell County. Rabe said to his knowledge they did, but it was not mandatory for WIC assistance. Request for Approval of a Health Choice Budget Amendment: Rabe said $2,542 was available to notify the public about the state's low-cost insurance program for children. The money would be used for advertising materials. Rabe said no county funds were involved in the request; however, staff time would be used. Commissioner Stewart said there was a $50 enrollment charge that had to be paid by the child's parent(s) for the insurance. She asked if the $2,542 might be better used to offset the enrollment charge since some families would have difficulty paying the $50. Stewart said she had often thought this was why more children had not been enrolled. Rabe said he shared Mrs. Stewart's concerns about the out-of-pocket money. He added, however, the $2,542 could only be used for outreach activities, e.g., printing informative materials, advertising on the local radio, TV, etc. Request for Proposed Healthy Carolinians' Budget Amendment: Rabe said the General Assembly had set aside $1,000,000 statewide to support "Healthy Carolinians" activities. He said Iredell County's portion of the money was $10,000. Mr. Rabe suggested the money be used towards state certification as a "Healthy Carolinians" group. A $5,000 match would be required; however, Rabe said this could be found by using in-kind activities or staff time. He said the certification would enhance the Healthier Iredell County Initiative's ability to qualify for more state and federal grants.