APPROVED FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 

DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

Minutes of Executive Session

March 30, 2010

BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS PRESENT

Linda Liston, M.D. – President

Jesus Romero – Vice President

Kevin Buick, J.D. - Secretary

Dennis Diemer, D.V.M.

Tim Duez – D.D.S.

Karen Hagen, R.N.

Todd Latham

David Phillips, M.D.

Scott Starkweather

Paul Stoddard

E. Sue Thompson, R.N.

BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS ABSENT

None

Staff Members Present

Karen Grush, DeKalb County Health Department, Administrator

Jane Lux, DeKalb County Health Department, Assistant Administrator

Bette Chilton, DeKalb County Health Department, Director of Personal Health Services

Brenda Courtney, Director of Fiscal Operations

Ruth Patton, DeKalb County Health Department, Director of Office Support

Deb Rolf, DeKalb County Health Department, Director of Home Care

Marcy Zanellato, Director of Health Education

Bob Drake, DeKalb County Health Department, Director of Environmental Health

STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT

None

DISCUSSION

Mrs. Grush is recommending the lay off of a full-time Secretary B working in the Home Care Division.  This particular position was filled when the Home Care census justified the position.  The current census does not justify the position.   

Dr. Diemer asked if this employee was being selected due to performance issues or if it was strictly based on seniority.  Mrs. Grush responded it was based on seniority. 

Mr. Starkweather asked how much money the Health Department will save by laying off this employee.  Mrs. Grush responded we will save $22,800 this year and $34,500 next year in salary and benefits.  

Kevin Buick, J.D., Secretary

DeKalb County Board of Health