Logan County

The board meeting included a presentation from the Breastfeeding Peer Helper regarding activities planned for Breastfeeding Awareness Month, collaboration with Mary Rutan Hospital, and updates on the Honeysuckle Hang Out support group. Staff provided a detailed presentation on the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) program, covering its structure, funding, eligibility, and services. The Board declared a property nuisance at 130 Vance Street due to solid waste accumulation, ordering the abatement within three days. Finally, the Board established the fee structure for the 2017-2018 seasonal flu vaccine, setting rates for pediatric, adult, and high-dose options.

The meeting included a review of financials, including revenue, expenses, and net income, with a discussion on receipts and expenditures relative to the projected annual budget. The June service delivery statistics were reviewed. Staffing updates were provided, including new hires for the Ongoing Unit and Operations Unit. There was also a discussion about the Executive Director's participation on the Ohio Children's Trust Fund Board. An executive session was held to discuss confidential matters.

The meeting included discussions on financials, service delivery, and the Executive Director's report, covering the PACT Program and staffing. The board addressed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program. They also approved the 2025/2026 budget projections and a Christmas Eve holiday closure. The January Board Meeting was rescheduled due to financial schedule conflicts.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including the establishment of a bloodborne infectious disease prevention program, updates on food service violations and compliance, and amendments to regulations regarding fees for various environmental health programs. The board also discussed requests for variance from established codes, nursing reports, planning updates, and financial reports. Additionally, there were revisions to the policy manual and contract renewals for management consultant services, plumbing inspection services, and HDIS software maintenance and support.

The Board addressed several matters, including a scheduled hearing regarding a nuisance property, board education on succession planning, proposed fee increases for environmental health services, and a request for a variance related to well placement. The nursing report covered topics such as a scabies outbreak, flu shot season, electronic billing for BCMH, breastfeeding rates, a pre-diabetes survey, and chlamydia rates. Additionally, the financial report for September was reviewed, quarterly board financial training was conducted, bookkeeping matters were confirmed, and the 2017 operating budget was approved.