Southern Nevada District Board of Health Meeting
December 18, 2008 - 8 a.m.

Clemens Room
Ravenholt Public Health Center
625 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada

Due to inclement weather and in the interest of ensuring the safety of the public, Chair Giunchigliani canceled the meeting of the Southern Nevada District Board of Health Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 4:45pm. The media was notified of the cancelation and notices were posted on all entrances to the Southern Nevada Health District office.

All items will be continued to the January 22, 2009 meeting.

Recognition:

Aid for AIDS of Nevada: Sue Kolrep, RN – Senior Public Health Nurse Lourdes Yapjoco, RN–Community Health Nurse II/Case Manager

2008 Silver Syringe Awards: Chris Reynolds – Outstanding Adult Immunization Veronica Morata-Nichols – Community Partnership Jennifer Sizemore – Outstanding Communication Program

I. Closed Session - To Be Held at Beginning of Meeting

Meeting of Board of Health as governing body of a local government employer with its management representative(s) – Closed Session pursuant to NRS 288.220.

II. Consent Agenda: Items for action to be considered by the Southern Nevada District Board of Health which may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be discussed separately per Board Member request before action. Any exceptions to the Consent Agenda must be stated prior to approval.

1. Approve Minutes / Board of Health Meeting: PDF 2.29MB 11/20/08
   
2. Approve Payroll / Overtime for Periods: 11/01/08 – 11/14/08 & 11/15/08 – 11/28/08
3. Approve Accounts Payable Registers: #1154: 11/07/08 – 11/13/08; #1155: 11/14/08 – 11/20/08; #1156: 11/21/08 – 12/04/08
4. Petition #41-08: PDF 437KB Approval of Ratification of Interlocal Contract between Southern Nevada Health District and the University of Nevada, Reno Providing for Responsible Official for the Southern Nevada Public Health Laboratory

III. Public Hearing / Action

1. Memorandum #23-08: PDF 2.7MB Application for Approval for K&M Diversified to Operate a Solid Waste Management Facility – Recycling Center, Located at 4395 S. Cameron Street, Ste. C, Las Vegas, NV 89142 (APN 162-30-301-014)

IV. Report / Discussion / Action

1. Petition #38-08: PDF 320KB Approval of New Classification Specification and Position for Labor Relations Specialist, Recommended Schedule 27 ($68,661 - $95,834)
   
   
2. Receive Update on Pool & Spas Inspections in Clark County; Direction to Staff PDF 427KB
   
   
3. Receive Report on Legislative Planning for 2009; Direction to Staff
   
   
4. Receive Report from the Replacement Facility Committee; Direction to Staff

V. Public Comment: A period devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments, about matters relevant to the Board’s jurisdiction will be held. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item of this Agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken pursuant to NRS 241.020. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Please step up to the speaker’s podium, clearly state your name and address, and spell your last name for the record. If any member of the Board wishes to extend the length of a presentation, this may be done by the Chairman or the Board majority by vote.

VI. Health Officer & Staff Reports

• Update on Tobacco Control Program
• Update on Legionnaire’s Disease Investigation

VII. Informational Items

A.	Chief Health Officer and Administration:
	1.	Monthly Activity Report, Mid-November 2008 - Mid-December 2008 PDF 621KB
		a.	Letter of Appreciation to Jacqueline Wilson, web content specialist, from MBC
		b.	Letter of Appreciation to Dr. Lawrence Sands from the United Way of Southern Nevada
		c.	Letter of Appreciation to Dr. Lawrence Sands from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce concerning his participation with FOCUS Las Vegas
	2.	Financial Data: Revenue and Expenditure Report for General Fund, Capital Reserve Fund and Public Health Laboratory Fund for the Month of November 2008
		a.	Grant and Agreement Tracking Report, as of December 2, 2008
	3.	Public Information Monthly Report, Mid-October 2008 – Mid-November 2008 PDF 5.8MB
B.	Community Health:
	1.	Monthly Activity Report, November 2008 PDF 3.19MB
		a.	Certificate of Commendation for Kay Godby, March of Dimes Nurse of the Year
		b.	Polo Towers Guest Letter and Legionellosis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Version II
		c.	Guidelines for Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Healthcare Providers
		d.	Influenza Surveillance Newsletter
		e.	November 2008 Disease Statistics
C.	Environmental Health:
	1.	Monthly Activity Report, November 2008 PDF 1.34MB
		a.	Letter of Appreciation from Pacific Pools and Spas concerning EHS II Valerie Hirata
D.	Clinics and Nursing:
	1.	Monthly Activity Report, November 2008 PDF 988KB
		a.	In-service Calendar
		b.	Letter of Appreciation
		c.	Letter of recognition

VIII. Adjournment

SUBMITTED FOR BOARD APPROVAL

 

Lawrence Sands, DO, MPH, Chief Health Officer
Executive Secretary

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