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LGOx '49 PNUE 492 position in his department. Conlin issioiler Stevens moved approval of Mr. Hanes's request to fill these vacant positions. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman riled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Mr. Hanes outlined the second request for the acceptance of $3,000 in state/federal money for bio-terrorism training. Commissioner Stevens moved acceptance of the requested money for bio-terrorism training. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Mr. Hanes asked that the Board approve a recently hired Nutritionist in his department to receive 11.33 hours per month of vacation time because of her previous eight (8) years of service with Moore County. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the above request as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Mr. Hanes outlined the fourth and final request that involved a fee schedule for the Primary Care Clinic. Mr. Hanes told the Board that the Board of Health had approved general guidelines for a fee policy for the Primary Care Clinic that would accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and private pay clients. He stated that proof of income would be required so they could assess the patient's income to determine if they pay 100% (full pay), 75% or 50%, with no charge less than $25.00. All lab fees will be charged a flat rate. Also, if a client does not bring proof of income they will be assessed at 100% until they bring in proof according to the Health Department's guidelines. He also stated that if a client chooses to pay their full balance with cash, check or credit card at the time of service, they will be given a 10% discount on their entire bill for that visit. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the fee schedule adopted by the Board of Health, 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: Adams, Hincks, Lemnnond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None 0 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 6