Minutes - June 1, 2015 Reg. Meeting

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BK:00027 PG -.0439 Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered proposed fees for the provision of Intrauterine Device (IUD) Contraception Services in the Health Department. Health Director Terrell Jones stated the Lee County Health Department, under guidance of the North Carolina Department of Health Human Services Branch, is strongly encouraged to offer long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods of birth control. The Health Department is encouraged to make an effort to provide a broad range of contraceptive methods including LARC options to aid clients who wish to delay or prevent pregnancy. Mr. Jones further stated the ability to offer intrauterine devices within the health department will aid in sustaining provision of quality family planning services for client centered care. Surrounding counties and private vendors were surveyed to get pricing. The Board of Health approved the following fees at their May 13th meeting that match Medicaid reimbursement: $ 478.00 Intrauterine Device (IUD) Fee-MIRENA $ 387.00 Intrauterine Device (IUD) Fee-PARAGUARD $ 153.00 Insertion Fee for Intrauterine Device $ 153.00 Removal Fee for Intrauterine Device After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the proposed fees referenced above for the Provision of Intrauterine Device Contraception Services for the Lee County Health Department. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered renewal contracts for the Department of Social Services. Social Services Director Brenda Potts presented the first renewal contract with Christian Healthcare Adult Day Care which is a day care for adults that are unable to stay alone during the day. These individuals would normally go to an Adult Care Home (Rest Home) if it were not for family members who care for them in the evenings and weekends. Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the renewal contract between the Lee County Department of Social Services and Christian Healthcare Adult Day Care, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Ms. Potts next presented renewal home energy supplier agreements with Blossom Gas, PSNC, Central Electric Membership, Citgo Value Mart, Duke Energy Progress, and Hunter Oil. The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) provides assistance to eligible households that are in a heating or cooling related emergency. The goal of the CIP program is to help families stay warm in the winter and cool in rd